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Slack is back up after being down worldwide. Here’s the latest on the outage

Popular work-chat program Slack went down on Monday morning -- just in time for the start of the work week. The company said that the outage began just before 8 a.m. PT, with users unable to see or send chat messages or even log in at all. Service was restored about an hour later
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Slack is resetting user passwords in response to a 2015 data breach

Slack recently received new information about a 2015 data breach and as a result, has decided to reset the passwords of some of its user accounts as a precautionary measure. User accounts that require a password reset will be notified by Slack with instructions for doing so.
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Microsoft thinks Slack not secure enough, prohibits internal use

Microsoft has reportedly placed Slack under the "prohibited" category in an internal list of prohibited and discouraged technology. The collaboration app is a competitor to Microsoft Teams, but the main reason why the company banned employees from using it is due to security concerns.
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Slack starts testing dark mode on iOS and Android: Here’s how to try it

Slack has started testing dark mode for the iOS and Android versions of the workplace collaboration app, and users who are interested in trying out the feature may sign up as a beta tester. Dark mode conserves battery life on mobile devices and makes interfaces easier on the eyes.
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Discord secures $150 million in funding, valued at over $2 billion

Discord is hugely popular chat app for gamers, but the company is seeking to move into selling games as well. Now Discord has announced that it has secured $150 million in funding, with a valuation of $2.05 billion, to expand its Discord Store which is hoping to compete with the massive Steam Store.
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Be at your most productive with these Slack tips and tricks

Most people have had at least one job where they've used Slack for touching base with coworkers, but how can you get most out of your Slack experience? From customizing your notifications to posting gifs and custom emojis, these tips will allow you to take your Slack skills to the next level.
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Microsoft Teams blurs your video background, prevents national embarrassment

Users of Microsoft Teams platform can now blur out their background during video calls as the company calls out the world's favorite BBC dad to show it can be done. Available now for all Microsoft Team customers, you are only a few clicks away from hiding your background's secrets.
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Steam’s revamped chat client makes it easier to game with friends

Steam's overhauled chat client has exited beta and is available now for all users. The client adds group chat, channels, encrypted voice chat, and sharing of inline GIFs and videos. The overall user interface is drastically improved and resembles Discord, the leading gaming chat app.
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Words lead to actions in the latest version of Slack packing Asana, Jira support

Slack rolled out a new feature called Actions, enabling you to enhance conversations with support for apps such as Asana, Bitbucket, and more. Merely click on the "More actions" three-dot icon to pull up a menu listing supporting apps. For instance, you can add a conversation to a Jira Cloud issue.
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Xbox is getting Discord account integration to connect with PC players

Microsoft recently announced that Discord account integration is coming to the Xbox One, as is Xbox Live integration for the Discord app. This will allow Discord users to see what their Xbox friends are playing, which should enable crossplay support between the two systems.
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Is Intel eyeing Broadcom buyout to secure mobile chip relevance?

Intel may be planning a purchase of their own that will end the Broadcom/Qualcomm battle, Microsoft Teams adds Cortana to the group, we review the latest Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon.
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Hangouts Chat, Google’s Slack competitor, is now available for all G Suite users

Google has transitioned its Slack competitor, Hangouts Chat, from preview mode to a core service in its G Suite productivity solution.
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Microsoft Teams will likely eventually offer a subscription-free version

The latest developer preview of Microsoft Teams shows the platform providing free access in the near future. Currently it requires Office 365.
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A.I. email assistant Astro includes a built-in calendar feature in update

Astro has officially launched Astro 3.0 -- a new version of its email assistant app. Aside from a redesigned interface, the update brings a variety of new features such as a built-in calendar, an extended list of Astrobot commands, and more.
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Discord verified servers let you get closer to the developmental process

Discord's new verified servers help fans and developers interact more closely than ever before, bringing everyone together under one roof.
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Watch out, Skype! We tried Discord’s new video chat, and it’s awesome

A chill wind rises, and grim tidings are on the lips of video chat apps the world over: Discord’s video chat is here.
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Malware cleverly weaponizes Discord to steal game currency from Roblox players

Malware that leverages Discord to send stolen Roblox account details has been discovered in the wild by TrendMicro.
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Tired of switching between email and Slack? You may want to try Redkix

If you're tired of juggling between Slack and email, Redkix may be the service for you. It integrates both for a seamless experience.
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Use Silent Echo to talk to Alexa via Slack instead of using your voice

Meet Silent Echo, a new bot that lets you chat with Alexa using Slack. And that means that you can type instead of talk.
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Microsoft’s newest Surface Pro 2-in-1 portable gets almost everything right

Plus: Alienware specs out their highest-end gaming PC, Amazon may be eyeing a massive tech industry purchase.
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A.I. email assistant Astro integrates Slack, Amazon Alexa to organize emails

The email assistant Astro has integrated Slack and Amazon Alexa to help you declutter your inbox and keep you organized.
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Yogaslackers Slackline Kit makes it easy to practice acrobatic yoga

Yogaslackers introduces the Eline Slackline Kit, an easy-to-use system designed for beginners and those seeking to sharpen their skills.
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Developers now have more ways to create great solutions with Microsoft Office 365

Microsoft announced new ways for developers to build solutions around the company's Office 365 productivity service.
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Slack launches new artificial intelligence-powered Search feature

Slack has been routinely launching new features to its chat apps, and the latest is a new search feature powered by artificial intelligence.
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Microsoft unveils Surface Laptop, lightweight OS at education-themed press event

Microsoft held a press event in New York City on Tuesday covering five specific areas in education, and we explain what you need to know.
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Slack designs new message menus to help you communicate more efficiently

Slack has always been all about leveraging communication to boost productivity, and now, it has released message menus to help.
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Attack on Slack: Google beefs up its Hangouts services, Meet and Chat

Google's not sitting idly by while Slack monopolizes corporate chat. It's launching the business-focused Hangouts Chat and Hangouts Meet.
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Get Google Analytics, Salesforce, and Mixpanel information directly through Slack with Statsbot

Slack isn't just for shooting the breeze -- thanks to a new bot, you can also analyze data in your favorite chatroom.
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Send money without ever leaving your chat with PayPal’s new Slack bot

PayPal has made it possible for users to send money between accounts without ever leaving their Slack conversation.
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The end of email? Slack introduces its Enterprise Grid for large organizations

Slack's solution for big businesses, Slack Enterprise Grid, is being used by behemoths like IBM, PayPal, and Capital One.
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Organize your side conversations with ease on Slack with the Threads feature

On Wednesday, the messaging service finally debuted a much-anticipated feature -- threaded messaging, or as Slack calls it, Threads.
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Look out, Skype — you can now make video calls using Slack messaging service

On Tuesday, Slack announced its latest feature, one that has been in high demand for quite some time: one-to-one and group video calling.
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GameBridge SDK enables free in-game Discord text and voice chat

Discord creator Hammer & Chisel has launched GameBridge, a free SDK that allows developers to add text and voice chat to community-driven games.
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Huawei’s Mate 9 phablet phone looks to fill Note 7 vacancies

Also today: Microsoft gets chatty with new Teams business chat app, and their sleek new Surface Studio PC may be about to get some competition.