Google will temporary remove content from EU publishers in ‘small’ test

Google will temporary remove content from EU publishers in ‘small’ test

Google is running a “small” test in portions of Europe which will see content from EU-based news publishers being removed from Google products including Search and News for a period of time. In a post on The Keyword, Google… Article Source https://9to5google.com/2024/11/13/google-remove-eu-news-content-search-test/

Google Play Protect’s new feature tipped to remove the worry about side-loading apps

Google Play Protect’s new feature tipped to remove the worry about side-loading apps

What you need to know The latest APK teardown of the Google Play Protect app has revealed a temporary pause button that could venture soon. Users who side-load apps and generally turn off Play Protect to do so can now have a temporary time… Article Source https://www.androidcentral.com/apps-software/google-play-protect-could-be-put-on-a-temporary-pause-in-future

Google agrees to remove images of Ukrainian military infrastructure only after public outcry

Google agrees to remove images of Ukrainian military infrastructure only after public outcry

Stock Photo: Getty Images After a recent Google Maps update, multiple images of Ukrainian defence installations appeared on the maps. However, the company agreed to remove the images – but not until a widespread public… Article Source https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2024/11/3/7482732/

Did Google Remove Palestine from Google Maps?

Did Google Remove Palestine from Google Maps?

Google received backlash after rumors circulated online claiming that Palestine had been removed from Google Maps in June 2024. The false claim gained traction on social media platforms, with many urging Google to “return Palestine” to the map. This is not the first time such a controversy has arisen, as back in 2016, a technical … Read more

McDonald’s to Remove AI-Powered Drive-Thrus by the End of the Year

McDonald’s to Remove AI-Powered Drive-Thrus by the End of the Year

McDonald’s is ending its partnership with IBM for AI drive-thrus, with the feature set to be discontinued before July 26. The decision was communicated to franchisees in an internal email, providing limited explanation for the move. McDonald’s cited the opportunity to explore voice ordering solutions more broadly as a reason for ending the current global … Read more

Microsoft’s Windows 24H2 Update to Remove Cortana and WordPad Apps

Microsoft’s Windows 24H2 Update to Remove Cortana and WordPad Apps

In a recent blog post, Microsoft announced that the Cortana, Tips, and WordPad apps will be automatically removed from systems updated to the next version of Windows 11, known as 24H2. This decision follows the removal of the standalone Cortana app in a preview build for Windows 11, with plans to deprecate WordPad, a feature … Read more

Week in review: 10 cybersecurity startups to watch, admins urged to remove VMware vSphere plugin – Help Net Security

Week in review: 10 cybersecurity startups to watch, admins urged to remove VMware vSphere plugin – Help Net Security

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: Inside the strategy of Salesforce’s new Chief Trust OfficerIn this Help Net Security interview, Arkin discusses a collaborative approach to building trust among customers, employees, and stakeholders, focusing on transparency, shared responsibility, and empowering others to integrate trusted and responsible … Read more

VMware urges admins to remove deprecated, vulnerable auth plug-in

VMware urges admins to remove deprecated, vulnerable auth plug-in

VMware urged admins today to remove a discontinued authentication plugin exposed to authentication relay and session hijack attacks in Windows domain environments via two security vulnerabilities left unpatched. The vulnerable VMware Enhanced Authentication Plug-in (EAP) enables seamless login to vSphere’s management interfaces via integrated Windows Authentication and Windows-based smart card functionality on Windows client systems. VMware … Read more