If you have developed a website in PHP and have used PHP Mailer library, you will need to wait for a PHPMailer version 5.2.18 to be propagated, as the previous one poses a security risk. The new security bug allows savvy hackers to enter a website and take control using the vulnerable library. #security #PHP
We have heard about music recommendations and movie recommendations. Now, here comes good recommendations and that too, given to restaurants so that they can dish up what their customers might like. Read what Baidu did with KFC and other customers using algorithms and artificial intelligence. #AI #Baidu
In what could be one of the most socially minded campaigns in recent marketing history of India, Uber has launched #DontDrinkAndDrive campaign. Those who have an blood alcohol level more than the permissible limit will be given a free ride back home. Helpdesks will be setup outside bars and clubs in cities like Bangalore, Bombay, etc to help those who want to get an Uber ride. #Marketing #Uber
TrueCaller, the popular caller identification app, has announced a ‘Call Me Back’ feature for Android users. Those who update their TrueCaller app to version 7.82, which is the latest, will be able to use this feature. Sadly, the feature is not available for iOS devices yet. #App #TrueCaller
Developers working on iOS app may heave a sigh of relief as Apple has extended the deadline for developers to support a key transport security technology. All apps submitted to the App Store have to support Apple Transport Security in order to be accepted. The previous deadline of December 2016 has been extended indefinitely. #developer #app
Google has been working on bringing free public WiFi to places where many people can’t afford Internet. With this in mind, the company now offers free WiFi at 100 locations in India, including Ooty, a hill station. Google’s public WiFi campaign has been touted as “the largest public Wi-Fi project in the world” #Internet #Google
Uber is bringing some new features to its app from today. From now onwards, you will be able to add your friend’s location as your destination. Moreover, the redesigned app comes with a deeper Snapchat integration, complete with filters. #app #social
Researchers at the Indiana University have released a tool called ‘Hoaxe’, which is a powerful tool that identifies fake news. Hoaxe uses a visual interface to reveal how credible a website is, and fake news is identified immediately. Check this tool to avoid being mislead by fake news. #media #social.
Alibaba, the Chinese equivalent of Amazon, has been listed under websites described as notorious by the US government. Alibaba has dealt with complaints related to counterfeit products and poor customer service. ECommerce is growing at a breakneck pace in China and this might hurt Alibaba’s prospects internationally. #ecommerce #Alibaba
Virtual reality enthusiasts have something to cheer now. Netflix’s VR App is coming to Google Daydream VR Platform and it will support Android 7.1 Nougat. Google and Netflix both have begun to focus heavily on virtual reality as this has revealed a remarkable business opportunity. #VR #App
