[ad_1] With most of the regulatory and legal hurdles out of the way — approval from the California Public Utilities Commission is still needed — T-Mobile and Sprint announced an amended version of their agreement to merge. CNBC explains that the updated deal will give Deutsche Telekom a slightly higher stake in the combined company […]
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Twitter tests labeling and correcting misleading tweets from politicians
[ad_1] Twitter emphasized to NBC News the feature is “one possible iteration” of a new anti-misinformation policy the company plans to implement on March 5th, the same day its recently announced ban on deepfakes goes into effect. “We’re exploring a number of ways to address misinformation and provide more context for tweets on Twitter,” a […]
GM makes it easier to find EV charging stations with its myChevrolet app
[ad_1] Starting with stations operated by EVgo and ChargePoint, the app will display real-time information on their status, letting you know if they’re available to use. GM plans to expand this functionality to include other operators, including EV Connect, later this year. With EVgo stations, you’ll also be able to pay to use them directly […]
Google is cracking down on apps with ‘disruptive’ ads
[ad_1] Google defines disruptive ads as ones that either interfere with device usability or display when the user isn’t actively using the app. For example, an app could serve a full-screen ad when a user unlocks their phone to make a call. These popups affect more than just users — advertisers end up paying for […]
Microsoft’s Defender security software is coming to iOS and Android
[ad_1] On Android and iOS, Defender will help prevent people from visiting online destinations that Microsoft deems unsafe, Rob Lefferts, a Microsoft corporate vice president, told CNBC. It may also prevent phishing attacks. Lefferts told CNBC that iOS and Android are “pretty safe, but pretty safe is not the same as safe.” It’s not yet […]
Sony’s Xperia L4 is an entry-level phone with a 21:9 display
[ad_1] Other standout features include a triple camera, with a 13 megapixel main lens, five megapixel ultra-wide lens and two megapixel depth camera, so you’ll be able to play around with bokeh effects. There’s also a reasonably beefy 3,580mAh battery. If you’re in the market for an entertainment-focused device this could be a good option. […]
Snapchat’s latest AR filters turn the floor into lava
[ad_1] The filters build on the effects from Lenses like Baby and Time Machine. Yes, you’ll probably only use them sparingly — say, to portray a place as a literal hellscape. They do show how advanced phone-based augmented reality has become, though. They also give Snapchat something else it can lord over Instagram, at least […]
Samsung says the Galaxy Z Flip will be back in stock on Friday
[ad_1] Last week Samsung announced and almost immediately released its foldable Galaxy Z Flip, but only in “limited” quantities that dried up almost as soon as they appeared, unless you spot one in a store somewhere. Now Samsung says that tomorrow, on February 21st it will make more of the $1,380 devices available online, coincidentally […]
Twitter makes it easier to thread your new tweets with older ones
[ad_1] You no longer have to go digging through your tweets to reply to one with an update. Twitter has added a feature that makes it easier to connect an in-progress tweet to an earlier post. When you’re writing your latest missive, you’ll just have to pull down to see earlier tweets and tap the […]
Carnegie Mellon built an ‘opt-out’ system for nearby tracking devices
[ad_1] The framework is cloud-based and lets stores, schools and other facilities contribute their data to registries. The limitations of the system are quite clear. It’s based on voluntary submissions, so it’s most likely to be used by those eager to promote privacy — if it’s not in the registry, you won’t know about it. […]