Today’s Tech Sightings:
A security message is seen on a Whatsapp screen in this illustration photo April 6, 2016. (Reuters)
WhatsApp Says Video Calls ‘Coming’
The popular messaging service says it will roll out a version of the app that allows users to make video calls using an iPhone, Android or Windows Phone.Users have been wanting this feature for a long time.
Adult Sating Site Hacked, Exposing Private Information
The parent company of adult dating site AdultFriendFinder, Friend Finder Networks, has been hit with a massive attack that exposed personal information on over 400 million users.
Facebook Employees Team Up to Examine Fake News’ Influence
Amid allegations that fake news circulated on Facebook make have influenced the U.S. election, a group of employees is forming an unofficial task force to try to measure the effect, if any.
More:
- Twitter Introduces Mute Button for Trolls as it Struggles to Fight Online Abuse
- Dating App Tinder Unveils Transgender Options
- Internet Freedom Wanes As Governments Target Messaging, Social Apps
- Apple Said to be Eyeing Wearable AR Glasses
- The Web-Shaking Mirai Botnet Is Splintering — But Also Evolving
- Security News This Week: What Trump’s Win Means for Cybersecurity