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Get Moving With Our Favorite Fitness Apps and Services
Whether you’re looking for live classes, guided walks, or want to run through a field of screaming zombies, we have workout inspiration for you.
Groups Call for Ethical Guidelines on Location-Tracking Tech
The Locus Charter asks companies to commit to 10 principles, including minimizing data collection and actively seeking consent from users.
Slack Now Lets You DM Anyone. So Long, Work-Life Balance
Now people you don’t work with can send you direct messages in Slack. It’s not necessarily an “email killer,” but it’s also not great for chats.
Missed the meeting? This new Microsoft Teams feature has you covered
Microsoft Teams now features live transcription with speaker attribution, so even if you miss a meeting, you’ll still be able to stay informed.
Facebook’s New Wearable Gestures Toward Computing’s Future
This week we discuss Facebook’s wrist-worn concept and what it says about the company’s plan for new human-computer interactions.
This Microsoft database technology could help you bring your cloud services together
The same system that lets developers back up Cosmos DB databases now also enables real-time analytics on live operational data, creating a blueprint for making it easier to integrate different cloud services.
The Best Security Cameras for Inside Your Home
Cameras can offer peace of mind, but choose carefully when you’re inviting one into your home.
The UK Is Secretly Testing a Controversial Web Snooping Tool
The country passed its Investigatory Powers Act in 2016. Now, its building what could be the most powerful data collection system used by any democratic nation.
How You Can Use Google Maps Like a Social Network
The mapping app is about much more than simply getting from A to B. Here’s how to get tailored updates, reviews, and local perspectives.