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New report reveals how Spotify monetizes data about users’ moods
In depth info about how Spotify makes extra money from its users’ habits have been revealed.
Facebook severely limits its “Open Graph” feature in the face of privacy concerns
Many investigators and journalists used to make good use of the feature.
Have I been Pwned, the popular security service, will be sold to a new owner
It’s not yet known who the service will be sold to.
Opera introduces a new browser that lets you choose how much RAM and CPU it uses
As the browser market is dominated by Google Chrome, browser makers are trying new ways to win over audiences.
1Password announces U2F support for increased security
1Password’s new features will make accounts more secure and will help to prevent phishing.
Leaked internal Pinterest documents show that it blacklists “Christian” and “Bible verses” from its auto-complete search suggestions
Auto-complete is one of the main tools for finding new content and ideas on Pinterest.
The US Custom and Border Patrol announce a major data breach
The database contains thousands of images of those crossing the border.
Google outspends all of its rivals in lobbying efforts
Google is the biggest tech giant in terms of lobbying spending.
Facebook lawsuit suggests the company is taking part in common law fraud for not allowing ads for CBD products
A CBD company has complied with all aspects of Facebook’s terms of service and their ads are still being rejected.
Infowars settles Pepe the Frog copyright lawsuit
The artist settled with a license fee for the design.
The Washington Post and The Guardian are now banned in China
China’s censorship escalates.
Chinese university found to have leaked 9.5 billion rows of email metadata
The university managed to pack the vulnerability quickly but the students haven’t yet been informed.