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Microsoft, Google, and Apple want you to say farewell to passwords By Sean Endicott published 6 May 22 Microsoft has tried to convince people to move away from passwords for half a decade. This week, the company announced support for a FIDO standard to help make people shift away from passwords.
Brave browser battles Google with new De-AMP feature By Sean Endicott published 20 April 22 Brave is working on a De-AMP feature that will direct people away from AMP links. The company claims that AMP is harmful to the web and that it pushes the “monopolization of the Web” by Google.
Google examines ransomware scheme that utilizes fake LinkedIn profiles and Microsoft bugs By Robert Carnevale published 17 March 22 A threat actor is using Microsoft's own tools against it.
Mandiant ends up with Google, not Microsoft By Robert Carnevale published 8 March 22 Though a report indicated that Microsoft could be in the process of going after Mandiant, the cybersecurity firm is now in the hands of Google as a result of a $5.4 billion acquisition.
Microsoft offers G Suite legacy free edition defectors a special Microsoft 365 discount By Robert Carnevale last updated 11 February 22 If you're one of those affected by Google discontinuing free G Suite accounts, Microsoft has an offer for you: Switch over to MS365 and you'll get 60% off a 12-month sub.
Google's Flutter introduces support for Windows apps, uniting them with Android, iOS, Linux, and more By Sean Endicott last updated 3 February 22 Google's Flutter allows developers to build apps that can work across different operating systems. Now, Flutter supports Windows, which could result in more apps making their way to PCs.
Microsoft, Apple, and others ask SCOTUS to allow EPA CO2 regulatory power By Robert Carnevale published 26 January 22 Big Tech is, by and large, taking the EPA's side on this one.
The UK wants contingencies for Microsoft, Amazon, and Google cloud disruptions By Robert Carnevale published 10 January 22 The Prudential Regulation Authority, a regulatory body of the UK, is upping its scrutiny of Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, according to a new report.
Google's 'Fast Pair' announcement for Windows shows everything that's wrong with Google By Daniel Rubino published 6 January 22 OEM-specific features instead of working directly with Microsoft is the type of nonsense we don't need in 2022.
Pentagon's JWCC contract beckons Microsoft and Oracle, aims to avoid another JEDI controversy By Sean Endicott last updated 22 November 21 The U.S. Department of Defense is looking to avoid another legal battle surrounding cloud contracts.
