GitHub Security Lab adds new tool to find open-source vulnerabilities. GitHub today introduced a new security scanning tool designed to help developers find and fix vulnerabilities in the open-source software they use. The tool, called Dependency Review, is available to all users of GitHub’s paid plans. Dependency Review uses the data from GitHub’s depe…
Verizon, Nokia team up to build private 5G network for U.S. federal agencies. Verizon today announced that it’s working with Nokia on a private 5G network for U.S. federal agencies. The network will be based on Nokia’s AirScale platform, which uses spectrum sharing technology to connect multiple types of networks, including 5G NR, 4G LTE, and WiFi. The pro…
India’s OYO raises $1.5B led by SoftBank Vision Fund. OYO, the India-based hotel chain, today announced it’s raised $1.5 billion in a Series G round that included SoftBank’s Vision Fund. The funds are meant to help OYO expand its international presence, as well as its technology and data science business. The round valued OYO at $5 bi…
Lighthouse raises $35M to speed up development of autonomous vehicles. Lighthouse today announced that it has raised $35 million in a Series B funding round led by Alphabet’s GV. Existing investors Andreessen Horowitz, Felicis Ventures, and Playground Ventures also participated. Lighthouse is a computer vision company that offers autonomous vehicl…
Google Cloud teams up with Intel to build enterprise-grade service mesh. Google Cloud today announced it’s teaming up with Intel to build a new managed service mesh. Service mesh is an emerging category of software that helps IT teams manage communication between microservices. This is a growing area, and there are several startups already addressing t…
Google updates Firebase AdMob with new features for ad monetization. Google today announced several updates to Firebase AdMob, its mobile ads platform for Android, iOS, and Unity developers. Firebase AdMob allows app developers to display banner and interstitial ads, video ads, and native ads within their mobile apps. Google says the platform helps…
Facebook launches Portal TV, a $149 smart display with a camera that attaches to your TV. Facebook today announced Portal TV, a smart display with a camera that attaches to your TV. The device is meant to bring video chats to your living room and includes access to Facebook Watch and Facebook Messenger Video Calling, as well as apps like Spotify and Netflix. Portal TV wil…
15 Google Chrome tabs you never knew existed. If you haven’t used Google Chrome for very long, there’s a good chance you’re not taking full advantage of its potential. The browser has tons of hidden features, some of which are incredibly useful. The best part is that most of them are within easy reach. The first tab is probably …
Instagram is changing its Explore feed to help you find more content you like. Instagram today announced a major change to its Explore feed. The feed will now show personalized content recommendations based on the topics you’re interested in. The Feed is accessible via the magnifying glass icon in the bottom right of the app. The Explore feed was introduced i…
Facebook improves its ad metrics to give marketers a better idea of campaign performance. Facebook today announced improvements to its ad metrics to give marketers a better idea of campaign performance. The changes are designed to improve ad relevance and quality, as well as to measure the impact of campaigns on key outcomes like brand awareness, sales lift, and video completi…
Facebook’s new ‘Meet New Friends’ feature helps expand your social network. Facebook today introduced a new feature called “Meet New Friends” that’s designed to expand your social network. The feature is based on Facebook’s “People You May Know” suggestions, except this time you can opt in and actively look for people who share your interests. When you opt in to the f…
Instagram introduces new filters and other tools for Stories. Instagram today introduced several new features for Stories, including filters, stickers, and drawing tools. The new filters include Mirror and Neon, which are both available now. The mirror filter displays a reflection of your face. The neon filter allows you to create a neon light e…
Facebook launches Dating in the U.S.. Facebook today launched Facebook Dating in the United States. Facebook Dating is a new feature that allows you to meet people on Facebook. The feature is designed to help you find people who are interested in the same things you are, and who are looking for a relationship. Facebook Da…
Google acquires Stackdriver to improve its cloud monitoring service. Google today announced that it has acquired Stackdriver, a cloud monitoring service. Stackdriver is a cloud monitoring service that provides visibility into the performance of cloud-based applications. The service allows you to monitor the performance of your applications, and to troubleshoot…
Instagram will now let you share your Stories directly to WhatsApp. Instagram today announced that it’s adding a new feature that will allow you to share your Stories directly to WhatsApp. The feature will allow you to share your Instagram Stories to WhatsApp with a single tap. Once you’ve shared your Story, your friends on WhatsApp will be able to see it …
Google Maps gets a new ‘Commute’ tab and real-time transit alerts. Google today announced a major update to Google Maps that includes a new “Commute” tab and real-time transit alerts. The Commute tab is designed to help you get to and from work. The tab will show you the best route to take, based on traffic and transit conditions. The tab will also sh…
Google introduces ‘Project Marble’ to improve the stability of Android Studio. Google today introduced Project Marble, a new initiative to improve the stability of Android Studio. Project Marble is a multi-year effort to focus on the fundamental features and flows of the integrated development environment (IDE). Google says the goal of Project Marble is to make Andro…
Google introduces ‘Project Marble’ to improve the stability of Android Studio. Google today introduced Project Marble, a new initiative to improve the stability of Android Studio. Project Marble is a multi-year effort to focus on the fundamental features and flows of the integrated development environment (IDE). Google says the goal of Project Marble is to make Andro…
WhatsApp introduces group video calls. WhatsApp today announced that it’s adding group video calling to its popular messaging app. The feature allows you to make video calls with up to four people. WhatsApp says the feature is designed to be simple and reliable, and that it’s built on the same end-to-end encryption that the app u…
Google introduces ‘Project Marble’ to improve the stability of Android Studio. Google today introduced Project Marble, a new initiative to improve the stability of Android Studio. Project Marble is a multi-year effort to focus on the fundamental features and flows of the integrated development environment (IDE). Google says the goal of Project Marble is to make Andro…
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