By John Glenday Apple is believed to be working toward integrating popular music search service Shazam directly into its upcoming iOS 8 software update, negating the need for users to download the standalone app. The popular tool turns its host phone into an impromptu music sampler, listening to snippets of music in the background before comparing it with a database of sounds to identify the correct track. Reports in Bloomberg suggest that the service would be compatible with the virtual voice assistant Siri, allowing people to make real-world voice commands such as ‘what song is playing?’ Shazam recently introduced an updated version of its iPhone app Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy Gillian West Hurrah! The Easter Bank Holiday weekend is upon us. But before you crack into those Easter Eggs and take advantage of the long weekend why not take a look at some of the lovely Easter-themed Creative Works released to celebrate the holiday. We have bunnies, chocolates, roast dinners and even a funky dancing chick… Read full story › Source: The Drum...
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Read MoreBy Angela Haggerty BBC News anchor George Alagiah will take a break from the role after being diagnosed with bowel cancer. A statement from the BBC said the 58-year-old would be off-air while undergoing treatment. “He is grateful for all the good wishes he has received thus far and is optimistic for a positive outcome,” the statement said. “George asks that he and his family are given the space and privacy they require while he recovers. “Our thoughts are with him and his family and we send them our very best wishes during this time.” Alagiah joined the BBC in 1989 and has been a familiar face on Read full story › Source: The Drum...
Read MoreBy Angela Haggerty Lavabit founder Ladar Levison has lost an appeal against a contempt of court ruling in the US for refusing to comply with an FBI order to hand over encryption keys. The secure email service is thought to have been used by US whistleblower Edward Snowden and founder Levison pulled the plug on it when American security services began requesting access in the wake of the NSA revelations last year. While he did eventually comply with an FBI order to divulge encryption keys, Levison was found in contempt after initially delivering them on paper in print too small to read. Speaking to news website Read full story › Source: The Drum...
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