ZDNet | Google has removed more than 500 malicious Chrome extensions from its official Web Store following a two-months long investigation conducted by security researcher Jamila Kaya and Cisco's Duo Security team.

The Next Web | Uber is rolling out an experimental feature that offers the radical option to call for a car the old-fashioned way, using a 1-800 number and interacting with a human. So far the company is testing the option only in one state.

Android Police | Mozilla has been working on its almost completely rewritten Firefox for Android app for about a year already. At the moment, the open-source project is receiving finishing touches so it can enter the stable release channel in spring. The company has now communicated that the browser won't get full add-on support at launch and will only work with about 100 recommended extensions.

Smartsheet Blog | IT experts and analysts are calling for IT departments to have their various teams work hand-in-hand—and maintain a seat at the table with business leaders. Integrating IT operations and security helps these teams work more efficiently and have a greater impact on the business as a whole.

The Enterprisers Project | Perhaps more than any other industry, technology is overwhelmingly trend-driven, and whether your interest lies in cloud computing, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, or even the continued rollout of 5G, there’s always room to maneuver when it comes to career paths. Whether you’re plotting a new course or eyeing a complete change of direction, a number of strategies can assist the transition as the new decade settles in. The five listed in the article could prove integral to your plans.

Computerworld | From email tamers to scheduling aids to privacy protectors, these 20 Chrome extensions make the most popular web browser even more powerful and useful for business.

Several People Are Typing | Apps from Donut, Drift, Halp, Simple Poll, and Zapier have seen significant upgrades, courtesy of their new home tab in Slack.