[ad_1] You can expect the change to take effect within a “few weeks.” The move is ultimately an extension of Twitter’s process for adding context to individually deleted tweets, and achieves the same goals. This helps inexperienced users understand why a tweet might vanish, and helps defend the company. It can indicate that a user […]
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Lyft adds NYC subway directions to its app
[ad_1] The company’s Lilly Shoup told Bloomberg this was about fulfilling Lyft’s goal of offering the “world’s best transportation,” but it’s ultimately about keeping users within its ecosystem. If you only need one app for every aspect of your commute, you’re less like to drift to competitors. Uber has public transportation options in its app, […]
Watch a behind-the-scenes look at ‘Terminator: Dark Fate’
[ad_1] Cameron says the new film follows the tone of T1 and T2, promising a “fast, white-knuckle ride” with huge action sequences. Dark Fate is directed by Tim Miller, who also directed the first Deadpool film. Arnold Schwarzenegger is playing the original Terminator again, of course, and the film is also bringing back T2’s John […]
Chrome update will stop sites from checking for Incognito Mode
[ad_1] The internet giant says it’s a matter of respecting the very purpose of Incognito mode: maintaining privacy. While people do use private browsing to dodge site paywalls, people may have far more serious reasons for staying anonymous. They may be trying to avoid an abusive partner or political oppression, for instance. Google suggested that […]
Google’s plan to improve local news will start in Youngstown, Ohio
[ad_1] The Compass Experiment, part of the Google News Initiative, aims to develop sustainable business models for local news organizations. It plans to launch digital platforms in three mid-sized communities, with the Youngstown site going live this fall. In addition to covering local news, Compass will test a variety of revenue models. The goal is […]
Instagram will notify you before it disables your account
[ad_1] While that could mean more accounts get disabled, Instagram will notify users if they’re at risk of being cut off. Users will be able to appeal content deleted for violations including nudity and pornography, bullying and harassment, hate speech, drug sales and counter-terrorism policies. And while users have long been able to appeal disabled […]
YouTube’s exclusive MLB coverage begins streaming today
[ad_1] Earlier this year YouTube announced an exclusive 13-game streaming deal with Major League Baseball — and it’s starting today. If you’re in the USA, Canada or Puerto Rico you’ll be able to watch a live MLB game of the week, every week of the regular season, no fees or sign-in required. And you won’t […]
Reviewing Apple’s new 13-inch MacBook Pro
[ad_1] Oh, is that all?Amazon will change its rules for third-party sellers following backlash Merchants have reported restrictions on where they can sell, being kicked off the site for no obvious reasons and issues with counterfeiting. But Germany has forced Amazon to change its attitude, and the retailer will now be overhauling its terms of […]
Japan reportedly pushes ‘international network for cryptocurrency payments’
[ad_1] As governments around the world try to figure out how to deal with everything from Bitcoin to Facebook’s Libra, Japan has usually been a step or two ahead in dealing with cryptocurrency. Bitcoin has been a legal form of payment there since 2017 and it’s begun issuing licenses for exchanges. Now Reuters reports, based […]
Instagram is expanding its hidden ‘Like’ test to more countries
[ad_1] We’re currently running a test that hides the total number of likes and video views for some people in the following countries: ✅ Australia✅ Brazil✅ Canada✅ Ireland✅ Italy✅ Japan✅ New Zealand pic.twitter.com/2OdzpIUBka — Instagram (@instagram) July 17, 2019 As TechCrunch noted, selected users will see a banner notifying them about the test, which reads: […]