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Millennium Communications

·Aug 11, 2022

Millions of Android devices have been infected with malware

This week in Hard Refresh: Tech we review WhatsApp privacy, NFTs on Instagram, a battery breakthrough, & more! — CYBERSECURITY Millions of Android devices are infected by a malicious wallpaper app that signs users up for premium services. Thousands of Solana users lost about $4.5 million worth of SOL this week due to a private key exploit tied to mobile software wallet, Slope. Cybersecurity and tech leaders announced a new…

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Millions of Android devices have been infected with malware
Millions of Android devices have been infected with malware

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Millennium Communications

·Aug 10, 2022

Adam Mosseri addressed all those complaints about Instagram’s changes

This week in Hard Refresh: Social we review Facebook hijackers, Snap stock, TikTok pink sauce, & more! — FACEBOOK & META For the first time EVER, Meta reported a decline in revenue after it missed earnings expectations in Q2. A new malware is hijacking Facebook business accounts, are you protected? INSTAGRAM Instagram is getting a lot of backlash for a new feed test that’s in beta, so much so that big time…

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Adam Mosseri addressed all those complaints about Instagram’s changes
Adam Mosseri addressed all those complaints about Instagram’s changes

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Millennium Communications

·Jul 28, 2022

The Uncap America Act proposes a ban on internet data caps

This week in Hard Refresh: Tech we review the chip shortage, LibreOffice patches, facial recognition cameras, & more! — CYBERSECURITY Windows 11 is getting a brand new security setting that will block ransomware attacks. That’s news we love to hear. LibreOffice released software updates this week that will patch three new vulnerabilities. The U.S. and the Ukraine signed a cybersecurity collaboration agreement this week.

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The Uncap America Act proposes a ban on internet data caps
The Uncap America Act proposes a ban on internet data caps

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Millennium Communications

·Jul 22, 2022

Snapchat for Desktop launched this week

This week in Hard Refresh: Social we review Google’s AR glasses, Instagram boost feature, YouTube shopping, & more! — FACEBOOK & META Facebook is rolling out a new Feeds tab which will feature updates from friends and Groups. It always makes me laugh when Facebook reverts back to an old version of an existing feature and markets it as new. Meta launched a new program this week that supports small businesses that…

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Snapchat for Desktop launched this week
Snapchat for Desktop launched this week

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Millennium Communications

·Jul 15, 2022

The new Magic Leap 2 AR headset is going for HOW much?!

This week in Hard Refresh: Social we review Instagram updates, Snapchat NFTs, the NASA photos, & more! — FACEBOOK & META Meta’s first human rights report is coming out strong in defense of the company’s misinformation strategy. An interesting take to dig your heels in on. In a new test, Facebook is allowing users to have multiple profiles. …

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The new Magic Leap 2 AR headset is going for HOW much?!
The new Magic Leap 2 AR headset is going for HOW much?!

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Millennium Communications

·Jul 14, 2022

Amazon admitted to providing police with Ring camera footage without a warrant

This week in Hard Refresh: Tech we review GameStop’s NFT marketplace, Apple Lockdown Mode, & more! — CYBERSECURITY Microsoft disclosed this week that large-scale AiTM phishing attacks have been targeting over 10,000 organizations since September 2021. We absolutely love to see it. Apple’s new Lockdown Mode for iPhone plans on fighting hackings. Honda owners, beware. That keyfob hack actually works, despite what Honda’s been saying.

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Amazon admitted to providing police with Ring camera footage without a warrant
Amazon admitted to providing police with Ring camera footage without a warrant

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Millennium Communications

·Jul 8, 2022

TikTok might restrict livestreams to users who are 18 and older

This week in Hard Refresh: Social we review CoTweets, Meta’s AI tool, Instagram videos v. Reels, & more! — FACEBOOK & META Privacy rules in the European Union are slowly but surely turning against Facebook. INSTAGRAM Instagram might only allow video content to be uploaded as Reels going forward… The platform also expanded access to Reels templates this week, along with offering new music recommendations.

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TikTok might restrict livestreams to users who are 18 and older
TikTok might restrict livestreams to users who are 18 and older

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Millennium Communications

·Jul 1, 2022

The FCC commissioner wants to pull TikTok from app stores

This week in Hard Refresh: Social we review Instagram Reels’ API, Snap’s subscription service, Facebook NFTs, & more! — FACEBOOK & META Facebook has begun selecting creators in the U.S. to test NFTs. The platform also has a bunch of new engagement options in Groups, including new side bar access. Fancy! INSTAGRAM Meta released an Instagram Reels API for developers this week. Instagram made a few blunders this week with a bug that…

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The FCC commissioner wants to pull TikTok from app stores
The FCC commissioner wants to pull TikTok from app stores

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Millennium Communications

·Jun 24, 2022

Instagram’s new age verifier is an AI that scans your face

This week in Hard Refresh: Social we review Instagram Stories NFTs, Twitter Notes feature, Snap’s accelerator program, & more! — FACEBOOK & META The metaverse is getting its own digital wallet in Meta Pay. Meta is opening up its Facebook Stars creator donation process to all eligible creators as it expands monetization options on the platform. Facebook is cracking down on fake reviews on its platform.

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Instagram’s new age verifier is an AI that scans your face
Instagram’s new age verifier is an AI that scans your face

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Millennium Communications

·Jun 23, 2022

Tim Cook is dropping hints about Apple’s AR headset

This week in Hard Refresh: Tech we review two new cyber laws, TikTok privacy, the state of crypto, & more! — CYBERSECURITY President Biden signed two bipartisan cyber bills into law this week, that will enhance federal, state, and local cybersecurity measures. That’s what we like to see. Microsoft’s cybersecurity tool, Defender, was always available for businesses, but as of this week it’s now available on all platforms for the general public…

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Tim Cook is dropping hints about Apple’s AR headset
Tim Cook is dropping hints about Apple’s AR headset

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