Tuesday, November 20, 2018

Instagram is cracking down on fake followers and likes


Instagram is now cracking down on accounts with fake followers and removing likes and comments that were created by the third-party apps.

Instagram 'Download Your Data' Tool Security Flaw Exposed Some Users' Passwords

Instagram has reported to a few of its users that their password information may have been compromised due to a bug in the new 'Download Your Data' tool. Instagram has confirmed that the URL shared while using the tool included the user's password information as well, something that should not be the case. If this tool was used on a shared computer, this password information in the URL could potentially lead to misuse. The company notes that it has already fixed the bug, but recommends users to change their passwords nevertheless.

Microsoft Releases Cortana 3.0 for iOS

Microsoft has released Cortana 3.0 for iOS featuring a new conversational experience for answers, music, podcasts, and more.

The Xiaomi Mi Laser Projector is now available in the US

The Xiaomi Mi Laser Projector is now available in the US through Walmart, priced at $2000. It's an ultra-short throw projector that can be placed between 5 and 50cm away from the wall, and is capable of producing in image up to a 150 inches in diagonal in 1080p resolution


Facebook has deleted over 1.5 billion fake accounts just this year

In the period between April and September of this year, Facebook has terminated some 1.5 billion fake accounts from its network and deleted 2.1 billion pieces of spam.