Update your Twitter app right now if you’re on Android
Twitter says it has patched a vulnerability inside its Android app that could have potentially let malicious actors view information of private accounts, take over profiles, and send direct messages as well as tweets on the target account’s behalf through an intricate back-end process.
WhatsApp says Google no longer indexes Click to Chat users’ phone numbers
After a researcher pointed out how anyone could access thousands of WhatsApp phone numbers, WhatsApp says Google will no longer index Click to Chat users.
TikTok has a gun problem, and it’s doing nothing to fix it
Tiktok is huge. Millions of videos are posted to the platform every day, and as a result, problematic firearm-related content often slips through the cracks.
I finally switched from Chrome to Mozilla Firefox — and you should too
After years of countless updates, Mozilla Firefox has finally caught up to Google Chrome. But that's not the only reason I switched to it. Apart from more efficient performance, it also offers a vastly superior browsing experience, with a range of privacy features and handy built-in utilities.
LG’s swanky, futuristic bed concept has a pop-up transparent OLED TV on the end
At CES 2021, LG is showing off a transparent 55-inch OLED TV that sits at and rolls up from the foot of a bed.
WhatsApp cracks down on coronavirus misinformation with stricter forward limits
WhatsApp announced starting today a message that has been already shared five times or over, will only be allowed to be forwarded to one person at a time.
WhatsApp may soon let you send disappearing messages in private chats
WhatsApp is reportedly conducting trials for a new "Delete messages" option that will let you send self-destructing messages in private conversations.
2020 forced Big Social to address its flaws, but it’s too late for an easy fix
Between a global pandemic, social/cultural upheaval, and mounting political problems, 2020 put plenty of pressure on social media giants to face their flaws
Practically every major social app has a Stories function now. This is why
Snapchat popularized the idea of ephemeral social media years ago, but now the feature is is popping up in dozens of other platforms. Here's why.
How artists and activists are using deepfakes as a force for good
Deepfakes aren't just being used to create porn and misinformation. Nowadays, creators all over the globe are using the tech for prosocial endeavors
Quit losing things: Score a free Google Nest Mini on these Tile Tracker combos
Best Buy is throwing in a free Google Nest Mini -- which normally sells for $50 and is currently retailing for $19 -- with a handful of combo packs of Tile’s latest trackers. The deal is available on Tile Sticker and Mate 4-packs and a bunch of mixed combos.
