Electronic mail, most commonly referred to as email or e-mail since approximately 1993, is a method of exchanging digital messages from an author to one or more recipients. Modern email operates across the Internet or other computer networks. Some early email systems required that the author and the recipient both be online at the same time, in common with instant messaging. Today's email systems are based on a store-and-forward model. Email servers accept, forward, deliver and store messages.
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How to email an investor you've never met — and get a response
While some of this might sound demotivating, remember one thing: cold pitches do work.
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How to easily schedule meetings in Gmail with your free time slots
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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Boost your productivity with Gmail’s canned responses
Productivity is ultimately about control, figuring out a way to prioritize one task over another, and doing so efficiently. ...
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Google is determined to ruin Gmail
Google is making notable changes to Gmail — and not for the better. What used to be a simple email app will practically ...
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There is no productivity software
This article was originally published by Matthew Guay on Capiche, a secret society for SaaS power users, building a new ...
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How to write an email pitch VCs will actually read
Looking to fundraise from venture capital investors? Here's what you need to know before you hit 'send' on your VC pitch ...
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Stop counting on tools to fix your work problems
TNW's CEO Boris explains we have to stop relying on tools to magically solve our problems, and accept we're the issue that ...
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Here’s how to make your virtual meetings more efficient
Ineffective meetings were a huge problem before coronavirus, but now watercooler chats have become scheduled 30-minute Zoom ...
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Apple approves Hey email app — but it'll have to submit new version that follows App Store rules
Hours before Apple's developer conference WWDC kicks off, the company finally approved a new version of Basecamp's much-talked-about ...
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Twobird is a great free email client with collaborative notes
When Google decided to shut its Inbox for Gmail client last year, I was very sad. I liked many Inbox features including ...
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Only you can turn every pointless meeting into a productive session
Only you have the power to turn every pointless meeting you're dragged into into a productive session. Here's how to do just ...
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This tool helps you send emails directly to the recipient's spam box
Straight2Spam is a brilliant email solution that helps your message intentionally end up in the recipient's spam box — ...
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How to Email Like a Superhuman
Capiche is a secret society for SaaS power users, building a new community of people who care about software to make the ...
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Microsoft's new AI can generate smart to-do lists from your emails
Researchers from the University of Washington and Microsoft's AI team today unveiled a 'Smart To-Do' tool for automatically ...
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Indian education platform Unacademy's database with 22M user records up for sale on the dark web
Unacademy, one of India's largest learning sites, has suffered a data breach with records of more than 22 million users was ...
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Mozilla’s handy new Firefox extension generates burner email addresses on-demand
Over the weekend, Mozilla launched a new email relay service called Firefox Private Relay. The idea is to provide an 'email ...
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‘Thanks in advance’ is the most effective email sign-off — here's why
For all the energy you put into your mails, you’re neglecting the one element that’s most crucial in determining whether ...
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So you received the Bitcoin ‘masturbation vid’ email — here’s what to do
In a shoddy blackmail attempt, this email demands $1,900 in Bitcoin or else your friends receive a video you jerking (or ...
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Google says it blocks 18M malicious coronavirus-related emails from your inboxes daily
Cybercriminals are having a field day as people are stuck in their homes due to the coronavirus pandemic. Coronavirus-related ...
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4 tips to keep work out of your weekends during the pandemic
Working from home during a pandemic is completely different to doing so in normal circumstances. Here's how to switch off ...
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The best way to manage your inbox is to send fewer emails
Is your email inbox taking over your work-life? Are you unable to get any “real” work done because you’re too busy ...
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Tesla cuts wages and furloughs staff — still aims to reopen in May
Two weeks ago, Tesla closed its Fremont factory in response to the coronavirus outbreak. Now, the company is cutting wages, ...
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Why the coronavirus lockdown makes you more vulnerable to phishing scams
As the world scrambles to deal with the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, social distancing is the best solution we currently ...
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A year after Inbox's demise, Gmail still doesn't have its best features
In 2018, while Apple was busy announcing its new set of iPhones, Google silently killed its popular Gmail client Inbox. ...
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How to force yourself to focus during virtual meetings
We've put together some super handy tips to help you focus during virtual meetings. Spoiler: It's a lot easier than you think. ...
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How to manage your inbox while working from home
Are you experiencing an uptick in inbound emails? Don't panic! Here's how to manage your inbox while working from home.
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5 reasons why all teams need to work remotely
I assume you know enough about remote work teams - the challenges, systems, tools, and more. But luckily that doesn’t apply ...
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These psychological tips will stop you from checking your email all the damn time
Did you know TNW Conference has a track fully dedicated to bringing the biggest names in tech to showcase inspiring ...
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6 cringeworthy mistakes founders make when pitching journalists
Here are some of the most cringeworthy mistakes founders make when they pitch journalists — and how you can avoid them. ...
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That unexpected 'HIV test result' email you just got is probably a scam
If you got an unexpected email about an HIV test result, don't panic: hackers might be trying to steal your personal data ...
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This 'pirate radio' pays for Netflix, HBO, and Disney+ so you don't have to
You're the one paying for the streaming wars. Unless... you refuse to play with Netflix, Amazon, HBO, and co. — and get ...
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4 lessons I learned after spending $6 million on Google Ads last year
I had an unlimited budget. I could spend as much money as I wanted on whatever ads I wanted. But I had to be profitable. ...
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Gmail's new search filter feature will make it easier to find an email
Despite Google's dominance and expertise in search-related algorithms, it's often hard to find a particular email in Gmail. The company is now trying to solve this problem with a new filter feature called "Search Chips." Here's how it works: After you search for an email with a ...
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Puerto Rico's government fell victim to a $2.6M email phishing scam
The government of Puerto Rico has revealed it fell victim to an email phishing scam, with the attackers making off with more ...
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How to optimize your cart abandonment email strategy
Unfortunately, most of us in the ecommerce scene know the problem of ‘cart abandonment’ all too well. But I've found ...
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Report: Apple servers 'intercept' emails to find child abuse imagery
A Forbes report published today revealed how Apple servers scan and read emails to find child abuse imagery using the process ...
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UN suffered a serious hack — and then tried to cover it up
The United Nations suffered a critical breach in its networks last year, and subsequently tried to cover it up. The hackers ...
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Pardon the Intrusion #5: In AI we trust
The latest edition of Pardon The Intrusion, TNW’s bi-weekly newsletter, in which we explore the wild world of security. ...
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How AI is preventing email phishing attacks
Since its invention in 1970, email has undergone very little changes. Its ease of use has made it the most common method ...
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Crypto exchange Poloniex forces users to change passwords after data leak
Cryptocurrency exchange Poloniex is forcing its users to reset passwords after a list of email addresses and passwords was ...
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All I want for Xmas is the ability to message myself on WhatsApp
WhatsApp is one of my most used apps, but I don't love it. With a few small tweaks I'm sure it could go from being a good ...
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How I fully quit Google (and you can, too)
Over the past six months, I have gone on a surprisingly tough, time-intensive, and enlightening quest — to quit using, ...
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Alleged Bitcoin extortionist extradited to US for ties to 'Dark Overload' hacker crew
An alleged member of “The Dark Overload,” hacking group — which demanded Bitcoin ransom payments from victims — ...
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Gmail now lets you send emails within emails
Yo dawg, we heard you like emails: Google has rolled out a new feature in Gmail that lets you send emails as attachments ...
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Scammers favor malicious URLs over attachments in email phishing attacks
Emails containing malicious URLs made up 88 percent of all messages with malicious URL and attachments, underscoring the ...
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Cryptocurrency exchange BitMEX doxes users in mass email blunder
BitMEX has inadvertently doxed its users after someone at the company forgot to use blind copy (bcc) on a mass email, revealing, ...
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Scammers are now faking voicemail notifications to steal Office 365 login credentials
McAfee researchers have found a new phishing campaign that leverages fake voicemail messages to trick victims into stealing ...
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AT&T isn’t scared of latest cryptocurrency SIM-swap allegations, will fight in court
AT&T will dispute allegations that it was negligent after allegedly contributing to the loss of $1.7 million worth of digital ...
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Opportunistic fraudsters use El Chapo’s son’s arrest in bid to steal Bitcoin
Opportunistic scammers are seeking to capitalize on the incident by reportedly bombarding the city's residents with threatening ...
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'Save Yourself' sextortion campaign targets 27 million victims in their inboxes
Check Point researchers uncover a large-scale sextortion campaign by acting as a spambot to target 27 million innocent recipients. ...
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Researchers find Bitcoin sextortion malware also mines Monero
This malware can also read clipboard data and replace Bitcoin addresses with its own, presumably to redirect any transactions ...
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GitHub renews controversial $200,000 contract with ICE
In a leaked memo, GitHub has revealed it will renew a $200,000 contract with ICE, despite disagreements with Trump's administration. ...
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Sextortion scammers pivot from Bitcoin to Litecoin for better blackmailing
Recent iterations of the infamous sextortion phishing scam are demanding Litecoin, as email filters now automatically flag ...
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How to convert a PDF to any format (and back)
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, ...
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Bagel-loving 84-year-old lady foils sextortionists' $1,400 Bitcoin con
An 84-year-old woman in the US has been targeted by Bitcoin sextortionists after she signed up to Panera, a well-known restaurant ...
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UK watchdog warns financial advisors of fake Bitcoin email campaign
In a recent email doing to financial advisers, scammers have been impersonating the UK's FCA to push shady cryptocurrency ...
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Met Police website hacked, tweets 'F*CK THE POLICE'
It appears hackers took over control of Metropolitan Police's website, posting a series of bizarre messages on its press ...
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Satoshi Nakamoto left Bitcoin because of the CIA, a theory
A prominent Bitcoin developer announced he had been preparing to visit the CIA headquarters just days after Nakamoto said ...
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‘The world’s greatest email app’ is a privacy nightmare
Superhuman isn't all that super.
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5 easy steps to achieve Inbox Zero
What’s the secret to maintaining a healthy inbox and keeping your sanity? Is it even possible? We think so – here are ...
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Gmail will now let you interact with messages just like web pages right in your inbox (Update: rolling out widely July 2)
Google is bringing an upgrade to Gmail that will let you interact with emails in your inbox just like you would with the ...
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How to sync non-Amazon ebooks across multiple Kindles and apps
Did you know you can add non-Amazon ebooks to Kindle apps and devices? AND you can read that same ebook in sync across multiple ...
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This is the email Tesla sent employees after a series of recent leaks
Tesla this week sent an email to employees warning about the impact of on-going press leaks. The email reminded employees ...
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6 ways to improve your email campaigns
Want to communicate about a new product to your customer or, want them to opt for your services? An email is not just an ...
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Jersey man puts $1.5M life savings in Bitcoin scam, loses everything
A resident of the self-governing British island, Jersey, was duped for 18-months and has lost their life-savings of $1.5 ...
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Bitcoin hacker targets Meghan Markle's friend's fashion company
Meghan Markle’s designer friend's Misha Nonoo’s fashion company has been targeted by a Bitcoin hacker.
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Bitcoin hackers threaten to leak masturbation vids if victims don't pay up
It appears that residents of Norton, Kansas, are being targeted by scammers threatening to release masturbation videos unless ...
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Facebook uploaded 1.5 million people’s email contacts without permission
Welcome to the newest episode of "Facebook screws up daily." it uploaded contact lists of over 1.5 million people since 2016, ...
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How to achieve Inbox Zero with these Gmail search queries
In Gmail it's pretty tough to reach inbox zero without any help. So we've written down some handy shortcuts for you to get ...
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Google kills off Google+ and Inbox in ritual slaughter
If Google were a TV show, it'd undoubtedly be Game of Thrones. Like Game of Thrones, it'll introduce a prominent new character ...
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Blackmailers are posing as CIA agents to steal your Bitcoin
The Bitcoin sextortion scam has evolved: cryptocurrency fraudsters are now pretending to be the CIA in bid to fool you into ...
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The crypto fatigue is real
The cryptocurrency market that we’re in has me feeling down. Last year, I was hugely bullish on everything blockchain, ...
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Want to score press coverage for your startup? Deliver value to journalists first
If you’re working on any sort of promotion, whether as a PR person or simply trying to get the word out about your own ...
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8 digital New Year’s resolutions to improve your personal and work life
Boris is the wise ol’ CEO of TNW who writes a weekly column on everything about being an entrepreneur — from managing ...
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How to ‘Marie Kondo’ your digital life in 2019
The new year represents a fresh start, with people gearing up for self-improvement. While most New Year’s resolutions involve ...
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773 million email addresses have been leaked – check if yours is on the list
We’re just over two weeks into 2019, and one of the biggest data leaks in recent years has surfaced. Today, renowned security ...
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Boxy's macOS app is like Gmail, but sexier
I started using a MacBook nearly 3 years ago and since then I've been hunting for a perfect desktop Gmail client. I've tried ...
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Sext-shaming won't stop revenge porn — and it's sexist
The Dutch police have called on young people to stop sexting completely. This announcement came as a solution to prevent ...
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7 awesome apps you might've missed in 2018
Tons of great apps came out in 2018, but it's hard to keep track. Check out TNW's list of awesome apps you might've missed. ...
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Get your shit together in 2019 with these 7 free productivity tools
New year comes with new promises (i.e. lies) about finally getting your life in order. If you're really going to try, then ...
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How apps like Fitbit, Waze, and Duolingo use gamification in their design
Here's how designers can enhance their products the right way using a gamification system like Fitbit, Waze, and Duolingo. ...
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Bitcoin extortionists threaten victims with 'hitman' unless they cough up $4K
Hacking seems to be too difficult these days and old-fashioned extortion threats are becoming the way of the crypto-criminal. ...
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Let’s face it, users should never be the last line of defense in cybersecurity
Users have walked a very insecure tightrope for decades, clicking on links and opening untrusted attachments. It's time we ...
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This iOS 12 Shortcut automatically activates your iPhone camera during a police stop
Mobile phones are the great equalizer. Residing in each of our pocket's is a device that shifts the balance of power, if ...
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Bitcoin scammers steal identity of television host in New Zealand
A television host in New Zealand has denounced Bitcoin scammers for impersonating him to fraudulently market a dodgy cryptocurrency ...
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I communicate with my parents via email... is that weird?
Parents are weird — you love them, but also want them as physically far from you as possible. Until you miss them, or want ...
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What GoDaddy is doing wrong about privacy — here’s what it should do
GoDaddy asks users to pay for privacy protection. It's distasteful that a large domain registrar would charge a fee for a ...
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Uber fined €1M for 2016 data breach by Dutch and British privacy watchdogs
The Dutch Data Protection Authority and UK's Information Commissioner's Office have fined Uber over €1M the company's data ...
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The frustratingly simple techniques of ‘human hacking’ — and how to fight them
Technology has changed the meaning of how we interpret security and privacy in this digital millennium with tools that can ...
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Email on mobile sucks, but it’ll get better in the next 10 years
The problem is the medium itself - mobile communication has aspired to take over the entirety of our business communication. ...
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Be My Eyes app lets you lend your eyes to a blind person in real time
The free app, Be My Eyes, connects blind and visually-impaired people with sighted volunteers who “lend their eyes” to ...
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This nifty free tool limits incoming email to 3 times per day
While we cannot always control how much email we get, we can spend less time checking our inbox.
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Thousands of Google employees walk out to protest harassment, inequality
Google employees today took to the streets in a massive protest. At 11:10 a.m., in every time zone in which the staged walkout ...
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6 reasons why municipalities are getting hammered by cyberattacks
More and more municipalities are becoming victims of hacks. For example in the US, the first half of 2018 has seen many major ...
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The 7 deadly sins of email security
Email is one of the most fundamental forms of business communication today. Not many of us can imagine our lives without ...
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5 lovely predictions on how Alexa will change our behavior
Happy birthday Alexa! Four years after her birth as a new kind of house servant, let’s blow out the candles, take a ...
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3 obvious ways your life will be improved by using social media less
Many of us spend hours every day tethered to our devices, pawing at the screen to see if it will deliver a few more likes ...
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Google to kill Inbox early next year
According to a report by Fast Company, Google is giving its popular bundled email client service, Inbox the axe early next ...
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Both Yahoo and AOL are scanning customer emails to attract advertisers
Oath, the advertising arm of Verizon -- which owns both Yahoo and AOL -- has been pitching advertisers a service that would ...
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Verizon throttled fire department's 'unlimited' plan during deadly blaze
As wildfires raged out of control in Northern California this summer, the firefighters responsible for managing them learned ...
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Decentralized Wikipedia rival ditches Ethereum to launch on the EOS blockchain
Everipedia is the decentralized internet's new encyclopaedia, now live on EOS - despite developers admitting its blockchain ...
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Everything you need to know about Reddit's recent security 'incident'
Reddit recently learned that a hacker managed to access multiple employee accounts and walk away with "some" current email ...
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What Hollywood gets right and wrong about hacking
Catherine Flick, De Montfort University Spoiler warnings for Mr. Robot, Arrow, and Blackhat... Technology is everywhere ...
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I got a hoax academic paper about how UK politicians wipe their bums published
Gary Lewis, Royal Holloway I had what seemed like rather a good idea a few weeks back. Building on some prominent findings ...
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5 types of social spam (and how to prevent them)
Spam can be defined as irrelevant or unsolicited messages sent over the Internet. These are usually sent to a large number ...
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Stolen Brazzers accounts cost as much as social security numbers on the Dark Web
You can buy pretty much anything on the dark web, but did you know a stolen Brazzers account sells for the same as someone's ...
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You can now log into Gmail without a Google account
You can now use Gmail as your email client for a Yahoo or Hotmail account
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SMS vs. Push notification vs. Email: When should your app use what?
A main concern for many companies is evaluating the best communication technique to increase customer engagement. How do ...
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You can now integrate emails into your Slack channel
Direct emails to any Slack channel with a super-secret email address.
