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Mozilla backflips on accepting crypto after ‘planet incinerating’ backlash Mozilla backflips on accepting crypto after ‘planet incinerating’ backlash
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Mozilla backflips on accepting crypto after ‘planet incinerating’ backlash

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The Mozilla Foundation has put cryptocurrency donations on hold following a community backlash sparked by trenchant criticism from co-founder Jamie Zawinski. Last week the development company behind the Firefox browser tweeted an appeal for donations in cryptocurrency. But earlier today, Mozilla announced it had paused crypto donations due to the online discussion around crypto’s environmental impact. Last week, we tweeted a reminder that Mozilla accepts cryptocurrency donations. This led to an important discussion about cryptocurrency’s environmental impact. We’re listening, and taking action. 1/4 — Mozilla (@mozilla) January 6, 2022 Mozilla said it will continue to explore decentralized web technology, but will only resume crypto donations if it fits with their climate goals. It said tha...

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Top 5 Most Trending Stories – Week in Review

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As this week comes to a close we take a look at the stories that resonated most with our readers. Tech often reflects the world around us as viewers gravitated towards stories involving services that offer aid and information on how to navigate life as it is today. From Vodacom’s new chatbot protecting its customers to Nedbank’s free online education courses. The launch of Nokia’s C2 smartphone in South Africa, to the best apps to use instead of Zoom, and the 5 worst video-calling apps to use if you value your privacy. Find out more about this week’s top articles: 5. Vodacom’s Chatbot Answers up to 20 000 Customer Queries per day /* custom css */ .tdi_3_cf9.td-a-rec-img{ text-align: left; }.tdi_3_cf9.td-a-rec-img img{ margin: 0 auto 0 0; } Vodacom has put in place numerous features to aid ...

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The 5 Least Secure Video-Calling Apps, Reports Researcher

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Sourced from Lifesize Now more than ever, video call apps have become a cornerstone of society. But as apps gain popularity more and more should users expect security issues as the developers struggle to keep their security and privacy policies updated – we saw it with Zoom, and we will continue to see it with other platforms. Security flaws in these apps could expose your personal data or private conversations to eavesdroppers and trolls. Now, non-profit security researcher Mozilla evaluated the 15 most used video call apps including Zoom, Signal, Google Hangouts, Houseparty, Skype, and Microsoft Teams, and evaluated them based on their security. “It’s more important than ever that this technology be trustworthy,” Mozilla’s VP for Advocacy Ashley Boyd says in a statement. “The good news i...