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Apr32017 by Paul LinusNo Comments

What Is ‘Oath’ In Tech World

What is 'Oath' in the world of technology. The swollen 'Yahoo' by Verizon has a new name. Its new media division is dubbed Oath and this has been confirmed by AOL head Tim Armstrong through one of his tweets. He wrote, "Billion+Consumers, 20+Brands, Unstoppable Team." It is yet to be confirmed whether the Yahoo brand will be used by Verizon in any way. Remember, Yahoo was one of the earliest pioneers in the web world and was once the brightest star in the Silicon Valley, but the sale means end of its independence. One key person who will not be taking the oath of the new entity will be Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer. She will not be joining the new company, if believed to a report by Recode. The tech website writes the beleaguered chief executive is currently working hard to compete ...

Why Verizon Finally Announces Unlimited Data Plan After Several Denials

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Verizon has just unwrapped its goodies that to attract more new customers and keep the existing one retained. Called as Verizon Unlimited, the new plan offers unlimited 4G LTE data, talk and text. To avai, one needs to use AutoPay and it will cost $80 per month. The offer does not end here. The wireless carrier has come up with 10GB of Mobile Hotspot per month apart from unlimited calling and texting to Mexico and Canada. In the period of more than five years this is the first time Verizon has launched an unlimited offer. Earlier to this it forced heavy users to move to new offerings. Prior to the launching of the new plan, company executives downplayed on several occasions the need for unlimited plans. However, largest wireless carrier in terms of total number of subscribers ...

Verizon To Offer Opt-Out Supercookies Feature

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Verizon has come up with a tool for users making capable to shut down supercookies that keeps personal data at stake by observing the Internet activities. Spokesperson of the US wireless carrier Debra Lewis said they are now working on opt-out feature that includes identifier. The so-called supercookies were first time found last year by tech experts who said it is highly risky. These are in fact special type of cookies and have lately raised concerns of telecom companies. The US wireless carrier has been facing the heat related to the comsumer privacy for keeping track of online activities of users. However, Verizon said the supercookies have been used by them for the better understanding of their requirements. But it is speculated the information are used by advertiser...