Toll restoring services following ransomware attack

Confirms information accessed includes name, address, age, and payroll information such as salary, superannuation, and tax file number. Toll Group has said it was making “good progress” with the restoration of its key online systems, following the ransomware attack it suffered after a January infection. In an update posted on Friday, the company said MyToll customers … Continue reading Toll restoring services following ransomware attack Continue Reading →

G Suite customers will soon be able to make Google Voice calls right from Gmail

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google will soon let G Suite customers with Google Voice licenses make Google Voice calls right from their Gmail inbox. The new feature seems like a handy way to make a Google Voice call without needing to jump to a second tab to do so. If the feature is rolled … Continue reading G Suite customers will soon be able to make Google Voice calls right from Gmail Continue Reading →

The Simpsons can now be watched in 4:3 aspect ratio on Disney+, as nature intended

The greatest comedy in television history became a part of the Disney family when the mega-corporation gobbled up Fox last year, like so many forbidden donuts. Beyond having to make nice with the cartoon mouse American’s family had so openly antagonized over the decades, the deal meant that The Simpsons would have a permanent home on the new Disney+ … Continue reading The Simpsons can now be watched in 4:3 aspect ratio on Disney+, as nature intended Continue Reading →

German federal court squashes consent opt-outs for non-functional cookies

Yet another stake through the dark-patterned heart of consentless online tracking. Following a key cookie consent ruling by Europe’s top court last year, Germany’s Federal Court (BGH) has today handed down its own ‘Planet49’ decision — overturning an earlier appeal ruling when judges in a district court had allowed a pre-checked box to stand for consent. That clearly … Continue reading German federal court squashes consent opt-outs for non-functional cookies Continue Reading →

HP launches new EliteBook laptops, ZBook Firefly mobile workstations

The notebooks are part of a larger roll-out of new hardware from HP that looks to capitalize on the current work-from-home conditions. In its mixed bag of second quarter results, HP reported flat notebook revenue, which was actually one of the brighter spots. (In comparison, desktop revenue were down 18 percent.) No doubt recent events have … Continue reading HP launches new EliteBook laptops, ZBook Firefly mobile workstations Continue Reading →

Softbank-backed Coupang becomes central to new South Korean COVID-19 outbreak

Over 100 new cases have been linked to Coupang facilities. E-commerce giant Coupang is under investigation following a rash of new COVID-19 cases in South Korea linked to the firm’s facilities.  The company, backed by Japanese conglomerate Softbank, is now facing scrutiny concerning whether or not a warehouse facility and logistics center close to Seoul was following … Continue reading Softbank-backed Coupang becomes central to new South Korean COVID-19 outbreak Continue Reading →

Meditation and mindfulness apps continue their surge amid pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has led to a surge in downloads of mental wellness, and specifically, those focused on meditation, dealing with anxiety and helping users fall asleep. According to a new report from app store intelligence firm Sensor Tower, the world’s 10 largest English-language mental wellness apps in April saw a combined 2 million more downloads during … Continue reading Meditation and mindfulness apps continue their surge amid pandemic Continue Reading →

Hulu launches a new Watch Party feature for virtual viewing parties and chat

Hulu today is introducing a new feature called “Hulu Watch Party,” its first social feature that will allow viewers to virtually watch Hulu together at the same time while in separate locations and chat with one another within the Hulu app. The feature is being tested first on Hulu.com for Hulu’s “No Ads” subscribers for … Continue reading Hulu launches a new Watch Party feature for virtual viewing parties and chat Continue Reading →

Tesla board certifies Elon Musk’s payday worth more than $700 million

Tesla’s  board certified a financial milestone that unlocks the first tranche — worth more than $700 million — of an unprecedented multi-billion-dollar pay package for CEO Elon Musk, according a document filed Thursday with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The milestone allows Musk to purchase the first grouping or tranche of nearly 1.69 million shares at … Continue reading Tesla board certifies Elon Musk’s payday worth more than $700 million Continue Reading →