Taylor Swift reportedly threatened to sue Microsoft over racist Twitter bot
Taylor Swift reportedly threatened to sue Microsoft over racist Twitter bot
When Microsoft re-named and reprogrammed the chatbot TayTweets, the company was doing more than trying to get away from the bad publicity over the bot's racist remarks. Taylor Swift threatened legal action over the company's name, the Microsoft president recently revealed.
Private Instagram posts turn out not to be as private as you thought
Private Instagram posts turn out not to be as private as you thought
Instagram accounts set to private aren't as private as you might think. Researchers have found that web links to images and videos in private posts can be located by followers who delve into the page’s source code. The links could then be shared — or the content downloaded — without the account owner’s knowledge.
Does Facebook have a monopoly over your data? Network faces antitrust scrutiny
Does Facebook have a monopoly over your data? Network faces antitrust scrutiny
Facebook's family of apps have more than 2.7 billion monthly active users -- but did the network's efforts to gain those users violate antitrust laws? An investigation from the attorneys general of eight states and the District of Colombia aims to find out if Facebook has a monopoly on data and ads.
YouTube struts onto the runway with a new hub for fashionistas
YouTube struts onto the runway with a new hub for fashionistas
Fashionistas have a new online destination with the launch this week of a YouTube hub featuring a huge range of style and beauty content gathered from right across the platform. Contributions come from major brands and top models to industry insiders and YouTube creators.
8chan owner tells Congress that he won’t delete hate speech from the site
8chan owner tells Congress that he won’t delete hate speech from the site
8chan owner Jim Watkins is scheduled to meet with the House Homeland Security Committee on Thursday morning, and his prepared statements reveal that 8chan has no plans to delete hate speech from its platform in the wake of mass shootings linked to the site.
AirPods, iPhones, and Apple Watches could jump in price due to the trade war
AirPods, iPhones, and Apple Watches could jump in price due to the trade war
Apple's iPhones, Macs, AirPods and more are about to get hit with an increase tariffs on Chinese-made goods starting in September and again in December. President Donald Trump announced the tariffs as part of the United States' ongoing trade war with China
YouTube is testing an Add to Queue feature. Here’s how to try it
YouTube is testing an Add to Queue feature. Here’s how to try it
YouTube is testing a new Add to Queue option for its website. The feature allows you to append videos and edit the current playback queue. Since it's in public beta, you can try it out right now.
Tips and tricks for Chrome on Android or iOS
Tips and tricks for Chrome on Android or iOS
Chrome is one of the best browsers around, but few people take the time to customize it or unlock its hidden potential. We're here to help with some truly useful Chrome tips and tricks that will help you set up your web browsing the way you want, whether you're using an Android smartphone or an iPhone.
Google sunsets yet another service, this time it’s Hire
Google sunsets yet another service, this time it’s Hire
Google will shutter Hire next year. The web app — part of G Suite — is designed to help with tasks such as posting job openings to multiple recruitment sites, collaborating with hiring teams, finding new employees, and setting up interviews, thereby enabling firms to keep tabs on all of their recruitment processes.
Your favorite calendar apps can also get spam. Here’s how to block or report it
Your favorite calendar apps can also get spam. Here’s how to block or report it
Have you ever seen odd-looking calendar events pop up on Google Calendar or your iCloud calendar? It might be calendar spam. These events can be annoying but there are ways to protect yourself from them. Here’s how to block or report calendar spam, whether you use Google Calendar or iCloud.
Eight charged with running illegal streaming sites Jetflicks and iStreamItAll
Eight charged with running illegal streaming sites Jetflicks and iStreamItAll
Eight people in the U.S. have been charged with running two illegal video streaming services, one of which claimed to offer “more content than Netflix, Hulu, Vudu, and Amazon Prime.” The Department of Justice described the operations as “two of the largest unauthorized streaming services" in the U.S.
Google to increase privacy online via its new Privacy Sandbox initiative
Google to increase privacy online via its new Privacy Sandbox initiative
Google has announced a new initiative in which it will address online privacy concerns while also supporting the use of advertising by publishers to produce revenue. Referred to as a Privacy Sandbox, the initiative includes plans to block fingerprinting and develop new web standards.
The Amazon rainforest is burning, but there’s a way you can help from your desk
The Amazon rainforest is burning, but there’s a way you can help from your desk
In response to the fires in the Amazon, search engine Ecosia is planting even more -- an additional one million trees in the Brazilian rainforest to help make up for the biodiversity lost in the flames. The engine plants a new tree for every 50 searches.
Gmail’s A.I. grammar and spell-checker will save you from embarrassing emails
Gmail’s A.I. grammar and spell-checker will save you from embarrassing emails
Nothing is more embarrassing than sending an important email, only to realize that is had been littered with grammar errors. Well, Google is now out to help. The company announced that it's Gmail email service now sports smarter spell-check and automatic detection of grammar issues.
Brits love click-and-collect shopping, but many fail to pick up their items
Brits love click-and-collect shopping, but many fail to pick up their items
Click-and-collect services let online shoppers place an order which they can then pick up at a time of their choosing. The option is becoming increasingly popular, but in the U.K. the results of a recent survey reveal that many Brits are failing to collect their orders. So what's going on?
Microsoft’s open-source Chromium Edge browser has entered beta. Here’s how to get it
Microsoft’s open-source Chromium Edge browser has entered beta. Here’s how to get it
Microsoft's Chromium-based Edge browser has been downloaded over 1 million times, and with the launch of the Beta channel, it's really easy for you to join in. In this guide, we'll explain how you can download and install Microsoft Edge Chromium on your PC in just a few quick and simple steps.
Apple Card is finally available. Here’s everything you need to know about it
Apple Card is finally available. Here’s everything you need to know about it
Apple is getting into the credit card business. Apple Card is a credit card you can sign up for directly on your iPhone, and it doesn't have fees. There's a lower interest rate, and you can even get Daily Cash from all purchases. It's supported everywhere Apple Pay is, and there's even a physical card.
Is the Apple Card any better than a regular credit card? We asked an expert
Is the Apple Card any better than a regular credit card? We asked an expert
If you’re tempted by the allure of the new Apple Card, which is integrated with the iPhone and comes with a titanium backup card for places that don’t accept Apple Pay, then you may be wondering how it compares to the competition. We spoke to some experts to find out if the Apple Card is worth considering.
FogCam, the world’s longest-running webcam, is about to be switched off
FogCam, the world’s longest-running webcam, is about to be switched off
For the last 25 years, FogCam has been showing San Francisco’s famous fog — or not depending on the weather. It has become the longest-running webcam in the world, but its creators have decided to call it a day and plan to switch off FogCam at the end of August 2019. Fans of fog will surely miss it.
Apple Arcade will reportedly cost $5 a month when it launches this fall
Apple Arcade will reportedly cost $5 a month when it launches this fall
When Apple releases Apple Arcade to the public, it will likely come with a $5-a-month price tag. According to a promotional message found in that code, Apple Arcade will be $4.99 per month, after a customer completes a one-month free trial. A solid launch date has yet to be announced.
Microsoft Edge can now read webpages to you with more natural-sounding voices
Microsoft Edge can now read webpages to you with more natural-sounding voices
If you use screen readers to access content online, Microsoft Edge’s latest feature may be worth trying. Edge can now read webpages to you by using more natural sounding voices. You can test out the new voice options by downloading either the Dev or Canary build versions of Microsoft Edge.
How to post a GIF on Instagram
How to post a GIF on Instagram
Instagram doesn't have a direct means for sharing GIFs on your profile. With Giphy and Stories, it's finally possible to post GIFs to Instagram. Here's how
Amazing electronics sales on Prime Day help Amazon dominate category in July
Amazing electronics sales on Prime Day help Amazon dominate category in July
Amazon Prime Day 2019 was a huge success for many manufacturers that sold products on the marketplace, but the company with the biggest sales boost was Amazon itself. Thinknum's sales analysis reveals that Amazon-branded electronics captured seven of the top 10 spots for the entire month of July, not just Prime Day.
Google Images’ new side panel makes it a whole lot easier to use
Google Images’ new side panel makes it a whole lot easier to use
Google Images has launched a new side panel for desktop that keeps a selected image in place when you scroll up and down. The new feature makes it much easier to compare other images when you're searching for a particular product, or looking for the best picture of a bear-like Chow-Chow.
Getting rid of 8chan won’t solve America’s mass shooting problem
Getting rid of 8chan won’t solve America’s mass shooting problem
Following the weekend's terrible mass shootings in El Paso, Texas and Dayton, Ohio, a growing number of people have called for the closure of controversial image-sharing website 8chan. But, despite what some might think, that's unlikely to be the solution people are hoping for.
Comcast rolls out ultra-cheap internet to millions of low-income Americans
Comcast rolls out ultra-cheap internet to millions of low-income Americans
Comcast has offered its Internet Essentials low-cost internet access program since 2012. However, Monday's announcement marks the single most significant expansion of the program yet: effective immediately, almost any low-income customer qualifies for low-cost service.
Amazon is about to kill off its press-to-order Dash button
Amazon is about to kill off its press-to-order Dash button
Amazon's diminutive Dash button is about to die. The ecommerce giant said that from the end of August, customers will no longer be able to use its press-to-buy button to order products from its site. The Wi-Fi-connected device launched in 2015, but the emergence of new shopping options means it’s no longer needed.
What’s the best way to stick it to Equifax? Make them work for you
What’s the best way to stick it to Equifax? Make them work for you
If you were hoping to get a sweet slice of that Equifax settlement pie, prepare to go hungry. So many people have filed that the already small shares of $125 per person are shrinking. If you still want to make Equifax pay, you’re better off choosing free credit monitoring instead.
CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox sue Locast, a free, nonprofit TV streaming service
CBS, NBC, ABC, and Fox sue Locast, a free, nonprofit TV streaming service
In a story that his highly reminiscent of the legal battle that ultimately took down Aereo, Fox, CBS, ABC, and NBC are jointly suing Locast, a nonprofit that streams these TV channels for free over the internet. Adding fuel to this fire is AT&T's apparent support of Locast, to the tune of $500,000.
The Winston Privacy Filter hides your online activities from prying eyes
The Winston Privacy Filter hides your online activities from prying eyes
People are growing more conscious of the footprint they leave behind online and how private data can be leaked, sold, and used by unscrupulous companies. The Winston Privacy Filter is a box that plugs into your router and protects your online activities, making it impossible for anyone to snoop on you.
The IRS is cracking down on people who didn’t pay taxes on Bitcoin earnings
The IRS is cracking down on people who didn’t pay taxes on Bitcoin earnings
If you've been trading Bitcoin and haven't been reporting your earnings to the IRS, you might be getting a surprise in your mailbox. The IRS is cracking down on cryptocurrency traders who didn’t report their earnings on their taxes. Around 10,000 people are expected to get letters.
Ebay plays a card from Amazon’s deck with third-party end-to-end fulfillment
Ebay plays a card from Amazon’s deck with third-party end-to-end fulfillment
Busy eBay merchants have a new way to fulfill orders. Sellers won't have to schlep to the post office to score Priority Mail-branded shipping materials. Sellers can also get out of packing and lugging sold goods to the post office. eBay's Managed Delivery service is now available to high-volume eBay sellers.
About a third of U.S. households lack broadband internet. 5G may change that
About a third of U.S. households lack broadband internet. 5G may change that
A new report from The NPD Group says that almost a third of U.S. households do not have access to broadband internet, and that many of these households are in rural communities. Broadband is considered to be a minimum of 25Mbps or greater. However, 5G could help bring broadband to underserved communities.
Does Twitter’s new design make you grumpy? Use this extension to turn back time
Does Twitter’s new design make you grumpy? Use this extension to turn back time
Hating on Twitter's new app-like desktop platform with larger controls and a completely new layout? A new Firefox extension will take users back to the old design -- plus there's a built-in workaround for any browser, if you're patient enough. Here's how to go back to the old Twitter.com design.