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Zoom isn’t as safe as you might think

Doesn’t offer end-to-end encryption, leaks personal emails

Published

April 1, 2020

Luigi Leonardo

As working from home finally rises in popularity, teleconferencing apps are also getting their share of the limelight. Amidst all this, Zoom has become one of the most popular choices today, upending Skype and Google Hangouts for the top spot. The app offers ease of use and convenience in the work from home era.

Convenience, of course, is just one aspect of good app development. Cybersecurity, especially now, is another. Unfortunately, new investigations have revealed the software’s dubious caveats.

First reported by The Intercept, Zoom is not offering true end-to-end encryption, contrary to what it’s advertising. Conventionally, end-to-end encryption ensures that only the meeting’s participants can access the information shared in a call. Ideally, no one can access the call’s video, audio, and text messages.

According to the company’s website, Zoom offers this exact service. However, from a spokesperson’s exact words, the platform can’t provide this service at all. Instead, it offers the more rudimentary TLS encryption.

In contrast, TLS encryption is a step below true end-to-end. Though it still protects the information from malicious third parties, it does not protect data from Zoom itself. The company can still access your call. If anything, its only truly encrypted feature is text messaging during calls.

Of course, Zoom emphasizes its respect for cybersecurity. “Zoom takes its users’ privacy extremely seriously. Zoom only collects data from individuals using the Zoom platform as needed to provide the service and ensure it is delivered as effectively as possible,” the company said in a statement.

Now, in a completely different report, Zoom is taking a more reactive approach to cybersecurity. Reported by Vice, the company is potentially leaking everyone’s personal emails to other users.

The platform offers a feature called “Company Directory,” which collates all users using the same domain. Naturally, the feature is helpful for companies with its own email addresses. For example, if you own an “@companyxyz.com” email, you’ll be able to see other Zoom users with the same email.

However, if you use a personal email, this can lead to weird consequences. In the report, several users who did just that have seen unknown persons appearing on their Company Directory. Thankfully, Zoom doesn’t list more popular domains in this feature. Gmail and Yahoo users are safe for now. Still, if you use a non-standard domain for your personal email, you might be in for a surprise.

Fortunately, Zoom is blacklisting domains as they get reported. The domains listed on the report have already been removed from the feature. Regardless, Zoom’s recent hiccups can turn into a warning call. Even in the age of telecommuting, take care of your own security online.

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Firefox ad reunites all your favorite memes from decades ago

The Numa Numa Guy, Annoying Orange, and Chocolate Rain are back!

Published

October 27, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Before Tung Tung Tung Sahur and Skibidi Toilet, the early internet was populated by charismatic personalities looking to make their presences felt in a land that didn’t have a lot of rules yet. As early users, we danced to “Dragostea din tei,” belted out “Chocolate Rain,” and copied “Shoes” word-for-word. Today, Firefox is bringing all those good memories back for a grand reunion.

In a new ad, the web browser featured ten of the biggest stars of the early internet including the aforementioned Numa Numa Guy, Tay Zonday, and Shoes’ Kelly. You can also see Annoying Orange, Chuck Testa, Overly Attached Girlfriend, Bad Luck Brian, Where the Hell is Matt?, the Apparently Kid, and the Success Kid.

Now, this isn’t just a reunion. The ad has a clear message about today’s most concerning issue: AI. Everything has “built-in AI, always asking, asking, asking,” as the Annoying Orange said.

“They make money by following us, and somehow, I’m the creepy one?” the Overly Attached Girlfriend asked.

All these famous personalities are asking what happened to the internet today. Obviously, the big takeaway is that we should all go back to Firefox.

Compared to other browsers, Firefox has a lot of built-in features that offer a lot of control for users. For one, it has its own VPN for privacy. Secondly, reflecting the ad’s message against AI, the browser has a toggle to minimize AI features.

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Salesforce introduces Slack Frontline for deskless workers

Simple, secure, mobile-first way for deskless teams across retail, healthcare, manufacturing, field service

Published

October 23, 2026

GadgetMatch

Salesforce is bridging the massive divide between corporate headquarters and deskless workers with the launch of Slack Frontline.

This new solution is designed specifically for retail associates, healthcare providers, factory workers, and field crews.

The mobile-first workspace brings communication, data, role-specific tools, and AI together in a single clutter-free app.

While frontline employees make up about 80 percent of the global workforce, they have historically been left out of workplace transformation, often relying on paper checklists, group texts, and broken communication loops.

Slack Frontline addresses these challenges by giving mobile workers up to 10 role-relevant channels, instant Huddles with headquarters, on-demand AI agents, and automated workflows.

Backed by Salesforce data and enterprise-grade security, the platform lets IT teams govern the entire workforce under one secure layer with employee ID sign-ins, multifactor authentication, and compliance configurations like HIPAA.

This ensures that critical updates, training materials, and shift handoffs reach workers directly in their pockets without needing corporate email addresses or shared terminals.

Moreover, the platform is tailored to transform operations across multiple industries, including retail, home healthcare, manufacturing, hospitality, and field services.

For instance, retail teams can instantly sync promotions and monitor inventory, while healthcare professionals can securely review patient histories and coordinate care on the go.

Manufacturing and hospitality teams benefit from drastically reduced downtime and faster issue resolution, cutting response times significantly.

Slack Frontline is available now as an add-on for businesses on the Slack Enterprise+ plan.

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Apple Music is getting a Liquid Glass makeover

The new logo debuts next week with iOS 27.2.

Published

October 22, 2026

Luigi Leonardo

Apple Music is getting a revamp. In one of the tamer things going on with the brand today, Apple has introduced a new design language for its native music streaming platform.

In the midst of all the hubbub surrounding the iPhone Duo, Apple released a change in the visual identity of Apple Music. Rather than a static logo, the platform’s newest evolution offers a dynamic look that melds Liquid Glass and the power of sound together.

Confirmed through a behind-the-scenes video, Apple says that the new aesthetic was made with practical effects. Music producer Fred Again and NEST Acoustics submerged the platform’s logo in a tank of mineral oil and creating ripples with sound. The new language matches well with the chrome aesthetic typical of today’s trends and… well, Liquid Glass, of course.

Apple says that the more ripple-filled version will play before longer content like concert recordings (similar to Netflix’s startup stinger). Meanwhile, a black-and-white version will replace the app’s icon currently colored red and white. Current previews show off a simple logo, but it’s unknown whether Apple is adding a but more elements when the final version drops.

The updated version will debut for users after next week’s iOS 27.2 and macOS 27.2 updates.