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The murder of a woman leads to drug charges; Skype Sex Bomb Probe: SI’s Best Crime Stories of the Week
STATEN ISLAND, NY – Here’s a look at some of the most important criminal justice headlines from the past seven days: A compilation of footage from the Tashawn Beckford trial, including victim Christine Dahlstrom, right. THE LAWSUIT LIES IN A MURDER TRIAL IN A CAR CRASH Prosecutors rested in the Tashawn Beckford murder trial on …
Do you have 2 smartphones? This WhatsApp trick will blow your mind
For the first time, WhatsApp will soon allow you to connect your second smartphone to the same account. Here’s how it will work. WhatsApp has always had issues when it comes to multiple device connectivity. However, recently WhatsApp introduced a new cross-device update which solved the issue to a large extent for both Android and …
‘Zoom-bombers’ disrupt Sacramento candidates’ forum with racist, sexist posts
A virtual community forum for two Sacramento City Council candidates was disrupted Wednesday night in a “Zoom bombing” incident when attendees made racist, sexist and obscene comments and posted sexually explicit images. The virtual event was organized by the Natomas Community Assn. and was meant to provide a public forum for Karina Talamantes and Michael …
911 Video Calls Coming Soon to Volusia County
by: Andrew Gant Volusia Sheriff’s Office The Volusia Sheriff’s Office is preparing to deploy new technology that will make 911 video calling possible for the first time in Volusia County. The new platform, Carbyne, will also allow VSO dispatchers to share a caller’s video with response units in real time, sending them up-to-date information in …
More ‘hot money’ left the country in March
Dollar and pound banknotes are seen in this illustration taken April 28, 2017. — REUTERS MORE SHORT TERM foreigners investments left the Philippines than what entered in March, reflperforming heightened uncertainty related to the Russian-Ukrainian war and monetary policy hardening in the United States. Data from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) showed that foreign …
WhatsApp seeks to attract more users in India
Today, in the connected economy, WhatsApp offers cashback on peer-to-peer (P2P) payments in a bid to attract new customers in India. Additionally, Charter Communications and Comcast are teaming up to launch a new streaming service, and Klarna hopes to expand its buy now, pay later (BNPL) offering in Canada with the help of Global-e. WhatsApp …
Hisko Hulsing talks about making the one-shot series on zoom
Fact is a uniquely trippy series, taking Alma and the rest of her family on a journey that pushes the boundaries of time, space, and sanity. One of the series’ most idiosyncratic elements is the animation, which adopts a rotoscope style to give the characters real human depth while allowing the world around them to …
Qualtrics integrates sentiment analysis into contact center tools
Voice of the customer provider Qualtrics has launched Social Connect, a sentiment analysis and social listening tool for contact centers. Social Connect was born out of technology when Qualtrics acquired Clarabridge for $1.1 billion, which closed in October. Qualtrics has evolved it since the acquisition, said Fabrice Martin, product manager for Qualtrics customer service. …
Baltic startups to watch in 2022
On May 3, Sifted is hosting its first full-day event of 2022 in Tallinn for Baltic startups and scale-ups. View the agenda here. To accompany the event, we have launched a ranking of Baltic startups and scaleups to watch in 2022, available here. This piece is an accompaniment to this classification. Just ten years ago, …
Mobile VoIP Market Size, Outlook and Forecast
New Jersey, United States – the Mobile VoIP market The research report offers complete coverage of the Mobile VoIP Market during the forecast period 2022-2029. It provides historical, current and future market trends to help develop a robust market strategy. Additionally, it provides value chain analysis, key drivers and challenges, and includes upcoming opportunities in …
How to Use WhatsApp on Your Windows PC or Laptop
So you want to use WhatsApp on your Windows PC? If so, keep reading – you’ve come to the right place to find the solution. With over two billion monthly active users, WhatsApp is the world’s most popular messaging app. So it’s no surprise that with such growing popularity among people – many of whom …
Three techniques to reduce zoom fatigue
This story originally appeared on Schedule The concept of “Zoom fatigue” has been widely discussed, both because it exists – as several recent studies show – and because Zoom may be one of those concepts that we need to monitor for the safety of our employees. . Some have even suggested that Zoom provides a …
Michael Kitch – Journalist, economic guru and political strategist
By WAYNE D. KING, NH Secrets, Legends and Lore For more than 40 years since leaving his teaching post at the University of London, Michael Kitch has woven his own life into the fabric of New Hampshire. Historian, journalist, political strategist, economics guru are all labels that easily attach to him. One of the few …
Quotes, Wishes, Messages for Facebook and WhatsApp Status
The United Nations celebrates English Language Day on April 23 in honor of English playwright William Shakespeare, who was born and died on that date. Every year on April 23, people around the world celebrate English Language Day. The main objective of the day is to publicize the history, culture and achievements of the language. …
Zoom must take action to prevent ‘Zoombombing’ in new $85 million settlement
Zoom will pay $85 million to its users and their attorneys and adopt procedures to curb disruptive “Zoombombing” as part of a recently approved legal settlement. The case began in 2020 after a Bible study class at a San Francisco church, held remotely over Zoom due to the pandemic, was inundated with pornographic images. Zoom …
Life Clips Subsidiary Belfrics Group Enters EU; receives
AVENTURA, Fla., April 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Life Clips, Inc. (OTC Pink: LCLP) (the “Company”) today announced that its subsidiary Belfrics Group has received its exchange operating license in Poland. This operational exchange license granted to Belfrics Poland is Belfrics’ first license in the European Union (EU) and marks Belfrics’ entry into Europe. The …
Also on DA’s plate: Stop palm oil smuggling
Image taken from Department of Agriculture website MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is investigating the alleged illegal entry of palm oil into the country, including its officials and staff who are allegedly in cahoots with smugglers of agricultural products. “In fact, we investigated the alleged smuggling of palm oil as animal feed, …
Peso up on profit taking amid hawkish Fed and weaker US home sales data
THE PESO strengthened against the greenback on Thursday amid profit taking on hawkish signals from Federal Reserve officials and weaker US economic data. The local unit closed at 52.365 pesos to the dollar on Thursday, appreciating 12.5 centavos from its finish of 52.49 pesos on Wednesday, based on data from the Philippine Bankers Association. The …
WhatsApp may soon let you hide your ‘last seen’ status
(Pocket-lint) – As part of its beta testing program, WhatsApp is changing some privacy options in its app to allow you to hide your online status. As you know, when you send messages to your friends, colleagues and acquaintances, it is possible to see their “Last Seen” status next to the profile picture at the …
Covid dividend ends as Netflix, Zoom returns to earth
The collapse of Netflix’s shares on Wednesday after the company announced its first loss of customers in a decade is the latest sweeping sign that US investors are abandoning streaming services and other winners of the pandemic and wondering if they still deserve growth stock valuations. While Netflix shares fell 37% after the entertainment heavyweight’s …
2022 Readers’ Choice: Your Favorite Video Conferencing and Online Meeting Services
Video conferencing and online meeting services have been around for a long time, but the pandemic lockdown has caused their use to skyrocket. People need a way to talk face to face when they can’t meet in the physical world. Tools that once served the job now connect us to family, friends and school. Even …
March BoP Surplus Highest in 3 Months
PIXABAY By Luz Wendy T. Noble, Journalist The Philippines’ balance of payments (BoP) position moved into a surplus in March, driven by domestic government foreign currency deposits and central bank investments abroad. Data released by the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) on Tuesday showed that the BoP recorded a surplus of $754 million last month. …
This is what the WhatsApp group poll feature might look like
WhatsApp recently announced several new features for its app. Communities, emoji reactions, new voice call design and other features announced by the company will be rolling out soon with upcoming updates. All of these features have already been spotted in several beta updates for iOS and android platforms. Another feature that has been spotted in …
Reviews | Bruce Butler: To zoom or not to zoom?
Last week, Summit Daily’s article titled “Summit School Board Rejects Remote Learning Option for 2022-23 School Year” caught my eye. I did not attend the school board meeting, and I’m sure there was more to the debate and the vote than what was quoted in the article. However, at least superficially, I got to thinking, …
Disabling video conferencing apps may not prevent them from listening
Video conferencing solutions have seen a huge boom since 2020. Workers and students have started working or learning from home and communicating with others using video conferencing services. Video conferencing relies on access to the camera and microphone, and it seems that built-in commands to mute the microphone don’t always prevent apps from listening and …
Life after the presidency: will the popular Duterte be prosecuted for his war on drugs?
PCOO.GOV.PH PRESIDENT Rodrigo R. Duterte could face lawsuits over his controversial war on drugs, among other things, after leaving office, analysts said, but several factors such as his continued popularity and his successor would come into play for whether he would ever be put behind bars. . Maria Ela L. Atienza, professor of political science …
3 losses over Rs. 5L in WhatsApp call scam : The Tribune India
Tribune press service Avneet Kaur Jalandhar, April 16 As people seem to have become aware of online banking, shopping and KBC lottery fraud, cybercriminals have now started to find new ways to trick you into sharing your money. The latest scam doing the rounds is the “WhatsApp Call” fraud. Operating mode The scam …
From Zoom Classes in 2020 to Metaverse in the Near Future: How Education is Going Digital
The onset of the pandemic in 2020 had a catastrophic effect on schools and colleges. They were forced to cancel physical classes amid all the uncertainty, eventually resorting to Zoom and Microsoft Teams-based online classes. Students, teachers and even parents have started to get used to the new way of learning. Classes on smartphones or …
Finding a Microsoft 365 bug is now more lucrative than ever
Security researchers and hackers will now be able to earn even more by finding bugs in Microsoft 356, Dynamics 365, and Microsoft’s Power Platform. In a new blog post, the Microsoft Security Response Center revealed that it is increasing the maximum rewards for high-impact security breaches reported to the Dynamics 365 and Power Platform Bounty …
WhatsApp adds reaction emoji and better misinformation controls
WhatsApp is introducing some arguably overdue messaging and calling features, including one that could reduce the spread of misinformation. For starters, WhatsApp is adding reaction emoji to help people share their thoughts without cluttering chats. You’ll also find support for larger voice calls of up to 32 people, and you’ll be able to share files …
What is Wi-Fi Calling? Mobile functionality explained
If you’ve ever been in a situation where your connection drops in the middle of a phone call, you’ll know how frustrating it can be. This is where Wi-Fi Calling comes to the rescue. Wi-Fi Calling gives you a second option when your mobile network is down or keeps dropping out. Read on to learn …
Vote Integrity Zoom Event – ELCA Grand Canyon Synod
Phoenix Fusion presents a Zoom event titled “Learn & Act: Vote Integrity,” Thursday, 4/28/2022, 6:30 PM MST/PDT, 7:30 PM MDT. Click here to join the Zoom meeting. There’s been a lot of news lately in Arizona about legislation that would change the way people vote, which could impact who can vote. Some of these laws …
Microsoft Patch Tuesday, April 2022 Edition – Krebs on Security
Microsoft Tuesday released updates to fix approximately 120 security vulnerabilities in its the Windows operating systems and other software. Two of the flaws were publicly detailed before this week, and one is already being actively exploited, according to a report from the United States National Security Agency (NSA). A particular concern this month is CVE-2022-24521, …
PSEi sinks over fears Russia will step up attacks
SHARES continued to fall on Tuesday amid fears that Russia could use chemical weapons in its war on Ukraine and aggressive tightening by the US Federal Reserve to combat rising inflation. The benchmark Philippine Stock Exchange Index (PSEi) fell 92.93 points or 1.33% to close at 6,895.36 on Tuesday, while broader stocks fell 42.37 points …
10th West Bengal students write ‘Pushpa’ film dialogues, Whatsapp language in answer sheets
Superhit movies are now showing their effects on West Bengal class 10 (Madhyamik) exams. In a bizarre incident, a 10th grade student filled in his answer sheet with dialogue from the 2021 Telugu film, Pushpa: The Rise. Which went viral on social media, “Pushpa, Pushpa Raj, Apun Likhega Nahi”, scribbled on the paper. Someone wrote: …
12 Ways to Protect Your Privacy on Zoom and Other Video Conferencing Platforms
Video conferencing has never been more popular and is now used in almost every industry. While the convenience of this technology is obvious, it also poses a privacy risk. People often join meetings they are not supposed to attend and confidential information is often shared unnecessarily. Video conferencing platforms have features that prevent both of …
Webinars and Webcasts Market Size, Trends and Forecasts
New Jersey, United States – Verified Market Research provides an encyclopedic study of Webinars and Webcasts Market with holistic information about important factors and aspects impacting the future growth of the market. The Webinar and Webcasting Market has been analyzed for the forecast period 2022-2029 and the historical period 2015-2021. To assist players to gain …
Leni draws 220,000 supporters to the Bailiwick of Arroyo
Aerial view of Vice President Leni Robredos’ campaign rally held in Pampanga on April 9 — VP LENI ROBREDO FB PAGE By Kyle Aristosphere T. Atienza, Journalistand Emerald Jasper G. Tan VICE PRESIDENT Maria Leonor “Leni” G. Robredo on Saturday drew more than 200,000 supporters – the largest crowd of her presidential campaign to date …
Implosion at ZBC as CEO bans employees from using WhatsApp groups
By Staff Reporter WORKERS at loss-making state broadcaster, ZBC, are taking a stand against chief executive (CEO) Adelaide Chikunguru over a host of grievances including a pay rise and Covid-19 benefit delays. ZBC sources say they have tried to meet Chikunguru since her controversial appointment as CEO in June last year, but she avoided them. …
Temecula Valley Genealogical Society Hears About “Breathing New Life Into Your Boring Ancestors” – Press Enterprise
Melissa Barker, Certified Records Manager and Public Historian, will speak on “Breathing New Life into Your Boring Ancestors” when the Temecula Valley Genealogical Society meets at 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 11 at the Ronald H. Roberts Library in Temecula. Barker, known as the “Lady of the Records” in the genealogy community, will make her presentation …
Op-Ed: Lack of access to technology is another injustice of mass incarceration
On March 13, 2020, I received a call from the local juvenile hall canceling my Malcolm X Poetry and Politics class. It was only a few days into the COVID-19 lockdown that canceled all prison visits. My frustration kept me awake that night. The incarcerated students looked forward to attending the weekly class we offered …
WhatsApp Warns All 2 Billion Users They Could Be BANNED For Breaking These 5 Rules
Fall under WhatsApp’s strict rules and you could be banned. While things like scamming are an obvious way to get kicked off the platform, there are some rules you might not realize you’re breaking. 2 Don’t get bannedCredit: Getty Here are five that could land you in hot water. Too reported No one likes a …
hp stock price: HP shares climb 15% after Buffett reveals $4.2 billion stake
Shares of HP Inc hit a record high on Thursday after billionaire Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway Inc said it took an 11.4% stake valued at around $4.2 billion in the personal computer maker and of printers. Berkshire disclosed in a regulatory filing late Wednesday that it owns nearly 121 million HP shares, including 11.1 million …
Bluffton man pleads guilty, child sex abuse broadcast live
A Bluffton man faces 30 years in prison after pleading guilty to live-streaming a child sexual assault on Skype to a user in England, prosecutors say. David James Allison, 32, of Bluffton, was sentenced to 30 years in the federal courthouse in Charleston on Wednesday, according to 14th Circuit District Attorney’s Office spokesman Jeff Kidd. …
More than 3 million Filipinos out of work in February
Commuters line up for a free ride at the North Avenue Station of Subway Line 3 (MRT-3) in Quezon City on March 28. – PHILIPPINE STAR / MIGUEL DE GUZMAN By Ana Olivia A. Tirona, Searcher The PHILIPPINES’ unemployment rate stabilized on a monthly basis in February, but the number of jobless Filipinos rose to …
OHL suspends Niagara IceDogs coach and general manager after investigation into WhatsApp conversation
The Ontario Hockey League (OHL) has suspended the general manager and head coach of the Niagara IceDogs indefinitely, following an investigation into comments it says violated league policy. harassment, abuse and diversity. OHL commissioner David Branch said Wednesday that Joey Burke, who is also the team’s governor, and head coach Billy Burke, who are both …
With Just-In-Case replacing Just-In-Time, we need more storage space
MCALLEN, Texas — Relocating manufacturers from China to North America can benefit the border region between South Texas and Tamaulipas, but additional infrastructure investment will be required. That’s the view of Jorge Torres, president and founder of InterLink Trade Services, a full-service customs brokerage firm. He said investing in additional warehouses was essential. “With all …
Instant Messaging Software Market Size, Growth and Forecast
New Jersey, United States – This Instant Messaging Chat Software Market The report provides detailed market insights to help companies make better business decisions and build growth plans based on market forecasts and trends. The research focuses on group research of data from primary and secondary sources. This Instant Messaging Software Market report explores the …
Mobile VOIP mVOIP Market Size, Growth Drivers and Forecast
New Jersey, United States – This Mobile VOIP Market mVOIP The report provides a comprehensive overview of significant aspects that will drive market growth such as market drivers, restraints, prospects, opportunities, restraints, current trends, and technical and industrial advancements. The detailed study of the industry, development and improvement of the industrial sector, and the new …
For ‘wary’ news audiences in India, more trust in Google, WhatsApp: Reuters study
A statement released by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism says “generally suspicious” audiences are mostly indifferent to the news they encounter on digital platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp and Google. “Their distrust of news was often rooted in deeply held beliefs that the news media was biased, manipulative and even corrupt,” the …
Zoom Roundtable Topic of Authoritarianism
Students will be able to watch a team of esteemed scholars assembled by the University of Wisconsin Law School explore resistance to autocracy in a timely Zoom panel discussion to be held in Williams Center room S204 on Thursday, April 12. from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. The presentation, hosted on campus by the Department …
4 Easy Ways to Uninstall Apps in Windows 10 or Windows 11
The Windows operating system incorporates a host of different applications, both built-in and from third-party vendors, that make using Windows systems easier. However, all good things come to an end. Also, often users simply don’t need an app anymore. If you find yourself in such a place, it makes sense that you would want to …
Over 600 protesters arrested for breaking curfew; blocked social media platforms
A Sri Lankan man shouts anti-government slogans during a protest outside the private residence of the Sri Lankan president on the outskirts of Colombo, Sri Lanka, Thursday, March 31, 2022. (AP) ‘Can we eat money?’: High prices, low supply, desperation in Lanka Vani Susai, a 31-year-old teacher who works in Batticaloa, in the Eastern Province …
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa likely to resign to save government, meeting underway
Read more blackouts, in its most painful recession since independence from Britain in 1948. Sri Lanka has blocked access to social media platforms after authorities imposed a nationwide weekend curfew to contain protests over the worsening economic crisis. Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, Instagram and WhatsApp were among the platforms shut down by internet service providers on …
The first meeting of the Greenburgh Student News Network will be broadcast via Zoom on Thursday, April 7 at 4:30 p.m. DST by Greenburgh Town Supervisor Paul Feiner
the Greenburgh Grandstand Editing Greenburgh City Supervisor Paul Feiner, Esq. GREENBURGH, NY – April 2, 2022 – Greenburgh students interested in participating in our new show Greenburgh Student News Network (GSNN-TV) are invited to attend the first meeting of the Greenburgh Student News Network via Zoom this Thursday, April 7and at 4:30 p.m. summer time. …
How to Use Skype Meet Now for Free Video Conferencing 2022
This tutorial is about using Skype Meet Now for free video conferencing. We will do our best for you to understand this guide. I hope you will like this blog How to Use Skype Meet Now for Free Video Conferencing. If your answer is yes, please share after reading this. Check how to use Skype …
Comelec completes the printing of ballot papers before the target date
(photo from the INQUIRER file) MANILA, Philippines – The Electoral Commission (Comelec) finished printing the last batch of 67.4 million ballots for the May 9 national and local elections ahead of the target date on Saturday. According to Comelec, the last batch was printed around 10:28 a.m. The printing of the ballots began on January …
WhatsApp makes it easier than ever to chat with new contacts
New options for interacting with phone numbers From humble beginnings on the iPhone over a decade ago, WhatsApp has grown into a messaging juggernaut. It’s currently the number one messaging platform in the US, and although it’s banned in China, it’s also the number one messaging app in the world with over 2 billion monthly …
Germany’s KiKA and Israel’s Zoom Land on Mars Teen Series
Artwork by DreamMars. Photo credit: SHiKA architecture Israeli and German networks have the green light DreamMarsa new live-action sci-fi show about eight teenagers who fly to Mars on a critical mission. Aimed at older children and teens, the 20 x 22 minute series is set to debut on German channel KiKA and Israeli broadcaster HOT’s …