Category: Internet

Google Docs ‘live edits’ feature helps the visually impaired

[ad_1] Designed to be used with screen readers or Braille displays, the Live Edits sidebar lists real-time updates made on a document by others, allowing these changes to be read aloud by a user’s preferred voice device. You can follow a single collaborator, or track changes made by everyone working on the document. The feature […]

YouTube is removing its direct messaging feature in September

[ad_1] YouTube didn’t elaborate on why it decided to retire the feature, but it said it’s going to focus on beefing up the site’s comments section. “We’re constantly reevaluating our priorities and have decided to discontinue YouTube’s native direct messaging feature while we focus on improving public conversations,” the page reads. We hope that means […]

Tidal shares songs as Stories in Facebook and Instagram

[ad_1] The feature is available now in Tidal’s Android and iOS apps. As with similar social efforts, it’s not likely that your friends are going to switch services after you share a catchy track in your Stories. However, that’s not really the expectation here. This is more about raising awareness of Tidal and catching those […]

YouTube sues user who extorted others through fake takedown requests

[ad_1] According to Ars Technica, Brady made the false claims against three well-known Minecraft streamers. He then demanded they make payments of $150 to $300 via PayPal (or $75 to $200 in bitcoin). If they refused, he threatened to make a third copyright claim, which could get their accounts terminated. One of the targeted YouTubers […]

Facebook’s Libra Association is being investigated by EU antitrust regulators

[ad_1] The investigation, still in its early stages, is examining the governance structure and membership of the Libra Association. The purpose-built, independent nonprofit is meant to govern the digital currency. Founding members include the likes of MasterCard, PayPal, Visa, eBay, Spotify, Uber and Lyft. According to Bloomberg, regulators fear that the way information will be […]

DOJ is working with states on antitrust investigations of tech companies

[ad_1] The statement came weeks after the DOJ launched a sweeping review of competition in tech, and mere hours after Wall Street Journal sources claimed a group of states were pursuing a joint antitrust investigation of their own. It’s not certain if these particular campaigns will be linked, but it wouldn’t be surprising if there […]

Lightning-compatible YubiKey 5Ci could secure your iPhone logins

[ad_1] At launch, the 5Ci supports a variety of popular password managers, including 1Password, Dashlane, LastPass and Bitwarden. It’s also compatible with authentication services like Okta. In all those instances, you’ll be able to plug in the 5Ci into your iPhone, launch the security app of your choice and log in to an online account […]

The Supreme phone you didn’t ask for

[ad_1] The tech giant is still considering various strategies for the service.Apple will reportedly launch TV+ in November for $10 a month Apple has been on a content-buying spree over the past year or so, because it seems it’s almost ready to launch its Netflix competitor. According to Bloomberg reports, the tech giant is planning […]

Watch the Google Stadia event in 10 minutes

[ad_1] The tech giant has also revealed some of the games coming to the platform, including Cyberpunk 2077, CD Projekt Red’s upcoming dystopian RPG that stars Keanu Reeves as a supporting character. Mortal Kombat 11 will also be available on Stadia, along with The Elder Scrolls Online, Borderlands 3 and Superhot, among other titles. They’re […]

TikTok offers in-app purchasing of sponsored products

[ad_1] Kroger became the first company to test out the new feature last week with their #TransformUrDorm challenge. TikTok users were asked to post before and after videos of their dorm makeovers. They were also invited to buy products such as a toaster and a popcorn maker through a dedicated Kroger brand page on the […]