·June 20, 2019, 8:49 PM UTC announced this week for a new called Libra along with a subsidiary, Calibra, that will offer digital wallets for storing Libras. Now Facebook is facing criticism for a related detail: Calibra’s new logo looks a lot like an existing one from fintech startup Current., which calls itself “the bank for modern life,” posted a Wednesday that juxtaposed its own logo with Calibra’s. Current CEO Stuart Sopp, who was at Fortune’s conference in Montauk, N.Y. on Wednesday when someone pointed out the similarity of the two logos, said it made him “furious.”this is what...…·June 20, 2019, 8:49 PM UTC announced this week for a new called Libra along with a subsidiary, Calibra, that will offer digital wallets for storing Libras. Now Facebook is facing criticism for a related detail: Calibra’s new logo looks a lot like an existing one from fintech startup Current., which calls itself “the bank for modern life,” posted a Wednesday that juxtaposed its own logo with Calibra’s. Current CEO Stuart Sopp, who was at Fortune’s conference in Montauk, N.Y. on Wednesday when someone pointed out the similarity of the two logos, said it made him “furious.”this is what...WW…

·June 29, 2020, 2:00 PM UTCLast week three Republican senators released a that threatens to undermine encryption, a technology that protects people’s data from prying eyes.The bill, called Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act of 2020, or LAED, would compel tech companies to help the government decrypt user data when ordered by a court. Federal investigators argue they require access to the content of suspects’ communications to properly do their jobs.Many cybersecurity experts regard any attempt to introduce encryption workarounds as a “back door” that ultimately harm everyone. Hackers,...…·June 29, 2020, 2:00 PM UTCLast week three Republican senators released a that threatens to undermine encryption, a technology that protects people’s data from prying eyes.The bill, called Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act of 2020, or LAED, would compel tech companies to help the government decrypt user data when ordered by a court. Federal investigators argue they require access to the content of suspects’ communications to properly do their jobs.Many cybersecurity experts regard any attempt to introduce encryption workarounds as a “back door” that ultimately harm everyone. Hackers,...WW…

·March 16, 2021, 8:31 PM UTCWho among us hasn’t been hounded to adopt ?You know the drill: This security feature requires people to enter an additional code, beyond the usual password, when logging in to online accounts. On that front, I come bearing good news and bad news.First, the good news: If you are one of the many people who uses 2FA, as the hippest people abbreviate the defensive measure, good on you. Frequently, that means juggling a phone while attempting account logins; it’s a small price to pay for the added protection and peace of mind. Congratulations, 2FA-ers, you are ahead...…·March 16, 2021, 8:31 PM UTCWho among us hasn’t been hounded to adopt ?You know the drill: This security feature requires people to enter an additional code, beyond the usual password, when logging in to online accounts. On that front, I come bearing good news and bad news.First, the good news: If you are one of the many people who uses 2FA, as the hippest people abbreviate the defensive measure, good on you. Frequently, that means juggling a phone while attempting account logins; it’s a small price to pay for the added protection and peace of mind. Congratulations, 2FA-ers, you are ahead...WW…

·September 15, 2020, 12:39 PM UTCTucked in the back of a laboratory at the Research facility less than an hour north of New York City is a hulking mass of stainless steel and aluminum that looks like a sci-fi teleportation machine.I say as much to Dario Gil, who is leading a tour of the Yorktown, N.Y., site, as I clamber onto the rim of the machine for a photo opp. A coterie of masked engineers looks on like proud parents. The director of IBM Research considers the comment for a moment. Gil’s eyes glint, and he replies in his Spanish accent, “Well, it eez one!”Gil isn’t joking: I’m standing...…·September 15, 2020, 12:39 PM UTCTucked in the back of a laboratory at the Research facility less than an hour north of New York City is a hulking mass of stainless steel and aluminum that looks like a sci-fi teleportation machine.I say as much to Dario Gil, who is leading a tour of the Yorktown, N.Y., site, as I clamber onto the rim of the machine for a photo opp. A coterie of masked engineers looks on like proud parents. The director of IBM Research considers the comment for a moment. Gil’s eyes glint, and he replies in his Spanish accent, “Well, it eez one!”Gil isn’t joking: I’m standing...WW…