Here s what s on the Thursday menu.
WhatsApp is back online after being blocked in Brazil for half a day after refusing to turn over data related to a criminal case.
Oracle shares are down more than 5 percent after it reported disappointing second-quarter earnings yesterday: Profit fell despite an increase in cloud computing sales.
ICYMI: You can now use Facebook Messenger to book an Uber.
Speaking of Facebook Messenger, it has a new feature called Photo Magic that user facial recognition to allow users to send photos to their friends more easily.
After coming under some criticism, Department of Homeland Security says it does screen social media. (But FBI says San Bernardino shooter didn t actually make public social-media declarations of support for ISIS; communications were via private messages.)
PayPal boosts maternity leave, sick time for all its employees. (Company blog post)
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