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February 4, 2016
Iowa Republican Party Website Exposed 2 Million Voter Records
Voter records were exposed at the Iowa GOP website through a feature designed to help voters find caucus sites.
The website of the Iowa Republican Party inadvertently exposed the voting records of 2 million Democratic and Independent voters in the state.
Epic's Unreal Engine Now Lets Developers Build Content Inside VR
Until now, VR developers had to use outside editing tools. Epic promises this will be more efficient and intuitive.
Virtual reality content makers, from independent teams to large groups of professionals working on seven-figure projects, will soon be able to develop their work in VR.
Google Will Shield You From Fake Download Buttons
Starting Wednesday, Google will block websites that serve up deceptive download buttons or fake embedded ads alerting users to malware.
As of this week, Google is taking aim at websites that host fake download buttons or pop-ups warning of nonexistent malware on your computer. In a blog post on Wednesday, the company said this was another expansion of its Safe Browsing feature, which in November started shielding users against social engineering attacks.
This Android Wear Update Turns Your Device Into The Dick Tracy Watch
New speaker support in the OS makes smartwatch video messaging apps like Glide far more compelling.
Google is adding speaker support in a new update to its smartwatch OS, Android Wear, which will make Android watches act a lot more like the fabled "2-way Wrist Radio" worn by Dick Tracy.
February 3, 2016
Sources: Health Startup Practice Fusion Laid Off Up To 75 People Ahead Of Possible IPO
The layoffs primarily affect marketers, engineers, and customer service teams, according to sources.
Practice Fusion, a health-technology startup with more than $150 million in financing, is planning to lay off approximately 75 people—30 of them engineers, according to a source familiar with the matter. The company was reportedly preparing for a possible IPO.
New Anti-Aging Startup Hopes To Clear Out The Body's Retired Cells
A startup called Unity Biotechnology is a potential competitor to Alphabet spinout Calico.
The cells in our bodies are constantly under stress from all kinds of sources. In response, they can recover or die.
Here Come YouTube Red's First Original Shows
YouTube is inching its way toward Netflix territory, one batch of new shows at a time.
Starting next week, YouTube will officially compete with streaming sites like Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon to win over viewers (and creators) of exclusive, premium original content. That's not to say that we should expect see YouTube start taking home Emmys next year—although, who knows?—but the 10-year-old video site is pushing further into "original programming" territory as it tries to rope in paying subscribers.
Apple Retracts Claim That Apple Watch Sport Is "Impact Resistant"
A U.K. man sued the tech giant when the screen of his new Apple Watch cracked 10 days in—and he won.
After a U.K. man filed—and won—a suit against Apple, the tech giant has removed the "impact resistant" characterization found in the Apple Watch Sport's description.
Why Amazon's Rumored "Bookstores" Probably Won't Be What You Think
Amazon has something no other physical bookseller does—a sprawling, high-tech distribution network—so don't expect traditional bookstores.
On an earnings call yesterday, a shopping mall exec mentioned that Amazon has plans to open 300–400 bookstores. It was a surprising revelation, and probably not quite as straightforward as it sounds.
How To Ensure Your Company Doesn't Become Complacent
It's all about the legacy you are creating.
Tristan Walker, founder and CEO of Walker & Company Brands recently sat down with us at the Fast Company Innovation Festival. Walker shares his business values, and tells us why complacency is the enemy of a company with a strong legacy.
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