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Instagram is crashing repeatedly for some users. Here’s the latest on the outage
Thousands of Instagram users said Tuesday that the social media app was repeatedly crashing or not opening at all, the third time in just over a month that the social network has experienced issues.
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The U.S. Senate really doesn’t like Facebook’s Libra cryptocurrency plans
Facebook Libra had its first big regulatory test when Calibra head David Marcus appeared before the Senate Banking Committee. It didn’t go well. Senators of both parties had major concerns about Facebook's proposed cryptocurrency.
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Digital Trends Live: Twitter’s redesign, Libra’s possible delay, Neuralink
On this episode of DT Live, we take a look at the biggest trending stories in tech, including a Twitter redesign, Facebook's delay of Libra, Neuralink's first public event, growing food in space, and the 50th anniversary of Apollo 11.
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Twitter’s mobile-inspired dark mode desktop makeover isn’t just about looks
Twitter.com may have a new look, but it's one that already feels familiar. The new design for Twitter's desktop version borrows heavily from the platform's mobile apps, with a sleeker look, a new dark mode, and easier navigation.
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Facebook says it won’t launch Libra until regulators are happy
Facebook says it won’t roll out its Libra cryptocurrency until it’s fully addressed regulatory concerns – though it added that regulation of the currency itself would largely happen in Switzerland, not the U.S.
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Flex your thumbs (and your brain) with these fun texting games
Gaming consoles keep getting more advanced, but you can still have fun with the good old Latin alphabet. Here are our picks for the best texting games, so you can make the most fun out of that limited data plan or basic cell phone.
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Lua uses animated emotions to help you keep your plants happy and healthy
The Lua Smart Planter is currently seeking funding on Indiegogo to make this smiling plant pot a reality. The device helps you take care of your plants by showing their needs through a series of animated faces.
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The FTC will hit Facebook with a $5 billion fine over privacy violations
Facebook has agreed to a $5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over its numerous “privacy missteps." Once it goes through, this would be the largest FTC fine for a major technology company – and a huge chunk of…
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President Trump attacks Facebook Libra, says it’s not dependable like the dollar
President Trump attacked Facebook's new Libra cryptocurrency on Thursday, claiming it will have "little standing or dependability" and that Facebook would need to seek a banking charter if it wanted to move forward.
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YouTube offers creators more ways to boost their bank accounts
Whether you're a top YouTube creator or just breaking into the game, the video-streaming site has some new features designed to help you please your fans and increase your bank balance.
How-To
Stop Facebook from tracking you and using targeted ads with these tips
Facebook and businesses that use the site track what pages you like, your political affiliation, and even try to guess your race. All of this is done so the site can target you with relevant ads. Here's how to opt out.
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Facebook now allows you to opt out of those ads that target your tastes
Tired of seeing Facebook ads that aren’t relevant to you? Now you can not only opt out of ads from that company, but you can also see why the ad was shown to you in the first place.
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Here’s why Twitter went down for an hour earlier on Thursday
Twitter is finally back online after going down for users around the globe late Thursday morning. The hour-long disruption made Twitter the latest major social media network to go offline over the past month
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Reddit is finally back online after an hours-long desktop outage
Reddit is back online for desktop users after an hours-long outage early Thursday morning. Reddit's status page said it was still investigating some residual issues, so users may still have some trouble accessing the site.
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Your Twitter name can change with the times, just like you do — here's how
Despite what you may or may not have heard, Twitter names aren't actually set in stone. Check out our quick-hit guide on how to change your Twitter username and display name in less than five minutes.
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Digital Trends Live: Nintendo Switch Lite confirmed, HBO Max, and more
On today’s episode of DT Live, we discuss the biggest stories in tech, including confirmation of the Nintendo Switch Lite, HBO Max, India may ban Facebook's Libra, Jim Carrey’s deepfake of The Shining, and more.
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Facebook no longer lets you save your friends’ birthdays to your own calendar
Facebook quietly removed a feature that allowed users to export and sync their friends’ birthdays to an external calendar like iCal or Google Calendar. While you can still export upcoming events -- parties, get-togethers, and the like --…
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Bitmoji lets you create personalized emojis to spice up your online chats
Looking for more interesting ways to use emoji when chatting? Bitmoji are personalized emoji that you design to look just like you -- and then create a whole keyboard of stickers that you can use with them. Here's what you should know.