Audacity branded 'possible spyware' after controversial privacy policy update

Popular open source audio editor Audacity has become rather more familiar with controversy recently than it is probably comfortable with. Concerns built up following the software's acquisition by Muse Group and subsequent changes to telemetry and privacy settings. With the latest changes to its privacy policy page, the controversy continues. Having already faced a fierce backlash and backing down a little in its plans, Audacity now finds itself hit with the label of "possible spyware" by an independent publisher covering open source software. FOSS Post even advises users to uninstall Audacity as soon as possible. See also: This registry hack… [Continue Reading] Continue reading at 'Betanews'

[ Betanews | 2021-07-05 09:03:53 UTC ]
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Gap And Other Brands Are Already Using Facebook Gifs

Tech firm Giphy this morning tweeted that it had launched a Facebook GIFs product, and the digerati immediately buzzed with interest. Within a couple of hours, The Gap posted one of the first branded GIFs on the hugely popular social media platform and a handful of other brands are readying... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-08-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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LinkedIn Partners With Startup to Curate Content for Brands

More usually equals better—unless you're talking about the Internet. In the social sphere, the dearth of user-generated content (Twitter claims to host more than 340 million tweets per day) can be a hazard for those looking to tweet and post items that help bring buzz to their brand. This is... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2013-08-21 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Kindle for Android app updated with library sorting, keeps a watchful eye on remaining read time

Amazon's Android-flavored reading app is offering up a couple more of its own e-reader's features for those with Google-fied devices. Just like folks with Kindles have already encountered, the Kindle for Android app now keeps tabs on time remaining in both chapter and book should pace be of... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-08-14 00:00:00 UTC ]
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DOJ demands Apple terminate publisher deals and rival ebookstore restrictions (updated)

In a decisive move in the legal battle surrounding Apple's fishy ebook pricing practices, the US Department of Justice has issued a proposed remedy aimed at leveling the playing field. The terms of the proposal, which requires approval by the court, call for an end to Apple's deals with major... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Fresh workforce controversy for Amazon

Amazon has faced fresh allegations about its treatment of workers after an investigation of... Continue reading at The Bookseller

[ The Bookseller | 2013-08-02 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Profiles in Social Media: Has Your Brand Found Its Social Soul Mate?

Much like trends in magazine publishing, social media is becoming a niche-focused market. This means there are an increasing number of networks that serve very specific functions. For instance, the difference between Instagram and Twitter is similar to the difference between a photography... Continue reading at Folio Magazine

[ Folio Magazine | 2013-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Brands for Babies

The youngest end of the children's publishing business has seen a surge in licensing deals, with publishers tying in with infant and toddler development brands from the worlds of toys and entertainment. Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2013-07-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Xbox One retail consoles double as debug units, Microsoft to allow indie self-publishing (update)

Microsoft's Xbox One is getting decidedly more indie-friendly with today's confirmation from Microsoft that its forthcoming game console will double as a developer debug unit. In so many words, each $500 unit purchased at retail this holiday will also run in-progress game code, enabling... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-07-25 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Bing updates autosuggest categories, gussies up your vague search parameters

Having a hard time finding something on the internet? You're probably doing it wrong -- at least that seems to be Microsoft's supposition. The company has recently revised its Bing autosuggest categories to help users find the correct search parameters for the content they're looking for. The... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-07-18 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Perform hires Martyn Jones as its global brand sponsorship director

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[ Media Week | 2013-07-05 00:00:00 UTC ]
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General Mills Ramps Up Social for 37 Brands

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[ AdWeek | 2013-06-26 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Vice Magazine's controversial images of female authors committing suicide are taken down

Vice Magazine's newest fashion spread depicted models dressed like Virginia Woolf, Sylvia Plath, and others in the act of committing suicide. The photos were taken down after a public outcry. Continue reading at The Christian Science Monitor

[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-19 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Does Europe Value Publishing and Privacy More Than America?

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-13 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Helping Readers Make Sense of Your Digital Brand Offers

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[ Folio Magazine | 2013-06-07 00:00:00 UTC ]
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CILIP rebrand sparks controversy

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-05-29 00:00:00 UTC ]
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PublishNews Brazil: Saraiva Gets New CEO, Book Policies Go Back to Brasilia

In Brazil, Saraiva gets a new CEO, the Ministry of Culture moves oversite of book policies back to Brasilia, and a university press finds success with free ebooks by its professors. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-05-03 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Random House Updates BookScout: FB Friendly and Ready to Go

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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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Arthur Frommer takes brand back from Google, will keep guidebooks going

The tale of Google and Frommer's famed travel guides has taken another twist this evening. Associated Press writer Beth Harpaz reports Arthur Frommer confirmed over the phone that he has retaken control of the brand from Google, and plans to continue publishing them in ebook and print formats,... Continue reading at Engadget

[ Engadget | 2013-04-04 00:00:00 UTC ]
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