ZDNet | Facebook has revealed that contractors have been paid to listen to clips of audio harvested from Messenger but plans to "pause" the program to stem public backlash.

Computerworld | The company also rolled out new APIs to make it easier for admins to manage and automate some functions in larger deployments.

The Wall Street Journal | Technology’s expanding reach in the corporate world means chief information officers are taking a bigger role in developing business strategies and customer services, while still keeping underlying systems running smoothly. Striking the wrong balance between these two demands can hurt a company’s performance—either due to productivity issues caused by poor internal technology implementation, or through faulty or off-target digital services that turn customers away. (Read more about this balancing act, but be warned that registration is required to read.)

The Next Web | Microsoft has patched four serious vulnerabilities that could allow a malicious actor to remotely take control of Windows computers. The four remote code execution flaws—addressed as part of the company’s monthly Patch Tuesday updates—affect all in-support versions of Windows and concern the Windows Remote Desktop Services (RDS) component, enabling attackers to take over a computer and then propagate malware to other computers without any user intervention.

TechRepublic | Using the cloud to host your business's data, applications, and other assets offers several benefits in terms of management, access, and scalability. But the cloud also presents certain security risks. Traditionally, those risks have centered on areas such as denial of service, data loss, malware, and system vulnerabilities. A report released by the Cloud Security Alliance argues that the latest threats in cloud security have now shifted to decisions made around cloud strategy and implementation.

MakeUseOf | It’s hard to decide which iPhone calendar app you should use. The App Store is full of possibilities—each has a distinct set of pros and cons, and in some cases, is designed for a different subset of users. That said, some iOS calendars stand out above their competitors. Curious? Check out the article as MakeUseOf looks at the best calendar apps for iPhone.

G Suite Updates | Google is opening a beta for originality reports. The feature scans a student's work for matches across billions of web pages and books, which can make it easier for instructors to evaluate the academic integrity of work and provide constructive feedback to the student. Originality reports can be used within Google Classroom and Google Assignments.

G Suite Updates | Google is announcing Google Assignments, which will be initially available in beta. Assignments is a relaunch of Course Kit and includes new features that improve assignment and grading workflows for instructors, like originality reports and rubrics. Overall, it delivers an improved, expanded, and more user-end focused experience.