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  • San Jose, California, U.S.
    Wednesday Jul 1, 2020
    Zoom Video Communications

    Yuan wrote a blog post detailing efforts taken by the company to address security and privacy concerns

    San Jose, California, U.S.
    Wednesday Jul 1, 2020

    On July 1, 2020, Yuan wrote a blog post detailing efforts taken by the company to address security and privacy concerns, stating that they released 100 new safety features over the 90-day period. Those efforts include end-to-end encryption for all users, turning on meeting passwords by default, giving users the ability to choose which data centers calls are routed from, consulting with security experts, forming a CISO council, an improved bug bounty program, and working with third parties to help test security. Yuan also stated that Zoom would be releasing a transparency report later in 2020.




  • Washington D.C., U.S.
    Jul, 2020
    Amazon

    Harmful power

    Washington D.C., U.S.
    Jul, 2020

    In July 2020, Amazon along with other tech giants Apple, Google and Facebook were accused of maintaining harmful power and anti-competitive strategies to quash potential competitors in the market. The CEOs of respective firms appeared in a teleconference on July 29, 2020 before the lawmakers of the U.S. House Antitrust Subcommittee.




  • 55 Almaden Blvd 6th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
    Wednesday Jul 15, 2020
    Zoom Video Communications

    Zoom for Home

    55 Almaden Blvd 6th Floor, San Jose, CA 95113, United States
    Wednesday Jul 15, 2020

    On July 15, 2020, the company announced Zoom for Home, a line of products for home use, designed for those working from home. The first product, with software by Zoom and hardware by DTEN, is called Zoom for Home - DTEN ME. It consists of a 27-inch screen with three wide-angle cameras and eight microphones, with Zoom software preloaded on the device. It is expected to be available in August 2020.




  • United Kingdom
    Friday Jul 17, 2020
    Ellie Goulding

    Brightest Blue (album)

    United Kingdom
    Friday Jul 17, 2020

    It was released on 17 July 2020 through Polydor Records. Originally scheduled for 5 June 2020, the album's release was delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The album is preceded by three singles: "Worry About Me", "Power" and "Slow Grenade", and features guest vocals from Blackbear, Diplo, Juice Wrld, Lauv, serpentwithfeet and Swae Lee. It is Goulding's first album since Delirium (2015).




  • New York, U.S.
    Monday Jul 20, 2020
    Statue of Liberty

    Partial Reopening

    New York, U.S.
    Monday Jul 20, 2020

    On July 20, 2020, the Statue of Liberty reopened partially under New York City's Phase IV guidelines, with Ellis Island remaining closed.




  • Bangalore, India
    Jul, 2020
    Zoom Video Communications

    Zoom announced the opening of a new technology center in Bangalore

    Bangalore, India
    Jul, 2020

    In July 2020, Zoom announced the opening of a new technology center in Bangalore, India, to host engineering, IT, and business operations roles.




  • San Jose, California, U.S.
    Jul, 2020
    Zoom Video Communications

    Zoom announced its first hardware as a service products

    San Jose, California, U.S.
    Jul, 2020

    In July 2020, Zoom announced its first hardware as a service products, bundling its videoconferencing software with third-party hardware by DTEN, Neat, Poly, and Yealink, and running on the ServiceNow platform. It will begin with Zoom Rooms and Zoom Phone offerings, with those services available to US customers, who can acquire hardware from Zoom for a fixed monthly cost.


  • U.S.
    Jul, 2020
    Donald Trump

    Trump administration imposed sanctions and visa restrictions against senior Chinese officials

    U.S.
    Jul, 2020

    In July 2020, the Trump administration imposed sanctions and visa restrictions against senior Chinese officials, including Xinjiang Party Committee Secretary Chen Quanguo, a member of Communist Party's powerful Politburo, who expanded mass detention camps holding more than a million members of the country's Uyghur Muslim minority.


  • San Francisco, California, U.S.
    Jul, 2020
    Uber

    Uber in partnership with its majority-owned Cornershop

    San Francisco, California, U.S.
    Jul, 2020

    In July 2020, Uber in partnership with its majority-owned Cornershop, launched Uber grocery delivery service in Latin America, Canada, Miami, and Dallas.


  • Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Canada
    Monday Jul 27, 2020
    02:51:00 AM
    Trivial Pursuit

    Nova Scotia Supreme Court ruled against Wall

    Cape Breton Regional Municipality, Canada
    Monday Jul 27, 2020
    02:51:00 AM

    Over the years, there was much legal wrangling, notably around whether the suit should be decided by a judge or jury. On June 25, 2007, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court ruled against Wall.


  • United Kingdom
    Jul, 2020
    Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh

    Philip stepped down as Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles

    United Kingdom
    Jul, 2020

    In July 2020, he stepped down as Colonel-in-Chief of The Rifles, a position he had held since 2007. He was succeeded by the Duchess of Cornwall.


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