It was an interesting day in the world of technology today. On the one hand, Amazon blocked Parler from AWS. On the other hand, we learn that WhatsApp group chat data is available on Google. In addition, Google Maps received an update to the 2020 timeline.
Here’s what happened in the tech world today:
Amazon removes Parler from AWS
After Google and Apple, Amazon removed Parler from its Amazon Web Services (AWS), saying the service had not taken adequate steps to prevent the spread of posts inciting violence in the light of the riots in the United States Capitol.
Alexa gets the “Tell me when” skill
Amazon launched the “Alexa, tell me when…” skill for Alexa. It will notify users when a particular event occurs, along with more detailed historical information.
Microsoft Teams is getting a new Dynamic View feature
New reports indicate that Microsoft will launch a feature called Dynamic View in Teams. This feature will allow users to share content side by side with others.
Google Maps gets 2020 timeline update
Google Maps has started sending an ‘2020 timeline update’ to its users via email. The idea is to give users a recap of all the places they visited in the year of the pandemic, along with some additional information.
WhatsApp group information visible in Google Search
Some WhatsApp groups have started to appear on Google Search, which means that anyone can discover and join a private WhatsApp group simply by searching for it on Google.