[ad_1] If you are playing at home, you’ll notice some big differences. It now sports a revamped interface that serves as a central hub for launching games, streaming to social sites, checking for driver updates and other common tasks. You can even browse the web, and the software is context-sensitive to ensure you’re getting relevant […]
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A bug caused UK election ad spends to disappear on Facebook
[ad_1] To say the Ad Library bugged out at the worst possible time would be an understatement. On Thursday, people in the UK will vote in what will likely go down as one of the most important elections in the country’s history. Who they decide to lead their parliament will have major implications on Brexit, […]
Giphy’s new video platform is basically GIFs with sound
[ad_1] The company has previous in pushing the envelope in this area, partnering with Snapchat and then launching its own video platform. Now, as Variety reports, Giphy Video will feature content with audio — although initially only a number of pre-selected media partners will be involved. Content will come from the likes of Universal Pictures, […]
'Angry Birds' turns 10 years old today
[ad_1] If you're already struggling with the idea of entering a whole new decade in a couple weeks' time, here's something that's going to make you feel even older: Angry Birds is 10 years old today. In kid terms, it's on the cusp of middle school and it's… [ad_2] Source link
Google’s 2019 search trends mark a big year for Baby Yoda and ‘Endgame’
[ad_1] On top of that, Disney/Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame and Captain Marvel were the top two movie searches, with two more Disney titles (Toy Story 4 and The Lion King) in fourth and fifth place. The Joker rounded out the top five in third place. Like last year, searchers were also interested in learning bout celebrity […]
Google reportedly facing a DOJ probe over its $2.1 billion Fitbit purchase
[ad_1] Watchdog organizations like the Center for Digital Democracy, Public Citizen and Consumer Action have been urging regulators to block the merger. “If this acquisition is approved,” they wrote in a letter (PDF) to the FTC, “Google will further consolidate its monopoly power over Internet-based services.” They warned that Google already knows more about consumers […]
Paul McCartney’s adventure novel for kids is becoming a Netflix movie
[ad_1] Not surprisingly, McCartney isn’t just there to give his seal of approval. He’s one of the co-producers alongside veterans like Bob Shaye (of Lord of the Rings and Golden Compass fame), and he’ll also write original songs. There’s top talent beyond this as well. The screenplay comes from Fantastic Beasts and Paddington alumni Jon […]
Netflix says 26.4 million accounts watched ‘The Irishman’ in its first week
[ad_1] Netflix revealed that tally in a tweet, and content chief Ted Sarandos told Deadline that in the film’s first 28 days, it’s expected to reach about 40 million household accounts. To be counted, users must watch at least 70 percent of the film. *pours glass of wine* *dips bread* My friends, I’ve got some […]
Google Chrome will warn you if your logins have been stolen
[ad_1] As Google itself notes, this feature is something the company has been working on for a while now. It started with an extension back in February; in October, it embedded the feature directly into Google Accounts. Google is also adding real-time phishing protection to Chrome on desktop. To be clear, Chrome already warns you […]
Facebook tells US, UK and Australia it won’t weaken chat encryption
[ad_1] If you soften encryption in one area, you soften it for “everyone, everywhere,” Facebook noted. The social network argued that backdoor access would represent a “gift to criminals, hackers and repressive regimes,” letting them pry in the messages of innocent people by exploiting weaknesses. As support, Facebook pointed to more than 100 organizations echoing […]