Facebook Safety Check and Microsoft Buys Linkedin

Published: June 14, 2016, 4:19 p.m.

On Episode 312 of The Waves of Tech, Facebook’s latest feature Safety Check is activated in response to the Orlando tragedy. Safety Check allows users to notify loved ones and friends that they are safe. There were plenty of cool announcements during Apple’s annual WWDC event, including updates to watchOS, tvOS, and more. Not to be outdone, Microsoft announced the purchase of LinkedIn and unveiled the new Xbox One S consoles.