Duelling Cell Phones

SIM swap horror story: I've lost decades of data and Google won't lift a finger | ZDNet 19 June 2019

I asked why they would allow someone to call up and take my SIM without my approval. The representative said they can't discriminate or tell who is who over the phone and as long as some key information was given then a swap could be authorized.

Kashmir Hill Bringing Her Distinct Voice on Tech to The Times | The New York Times Company 19 June 2019

Facebook moderators break their NDAs to expose desperate working conditions - The Verge 19 June 2019

The minimum wage in Florida is $8.46, and at $15 an hour, the job pays better than most call center work in the area. For many content moderators — Cognizant refers to them by the enigmatic title of “process executive” — it was their first real job.

The Ambitious Plan Behind Facebook’s Cryptocurrency, Libra | WIRED 19 June 2019

How would you build the internet of money? A friction-free global digital currency would be a boon for the many people with mobile phones but no access to banking. And who better to develop something like this, he wondered, than Facebook, with its global reach and massive user base? Marcus, then head of Facebook Messenger, […]

Ars Technica: Google’s ninth attempt at a messaging service will be based on RCS 19 June 2019

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