[ad_1] Instagram has been testing out a change that hides the “likes” counter on posts around the world for months, but not in the US. According to Instagram head Adam Mosseri, that’s about to change. During an interview at the Wired 25 event today Mosseri explained that it will start testing the change in the […]
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Facebook, YouTube delete posts claiming to name Ukraine whistleblower
[ad_1] There’s an impeachment inquiry taking place against Donald Trump, which started with a whistleblower complaint about conduct on a call with officials in the Ukraine. Outlets like Breitbart have published content claiming to name the person who initially filed the complaint claiming the president violated his oath of office. Now the latest free speech […]
Apple orders Ben Stiller workplace drama starring Adam Scott
[ad_1] It’s not certain when the series will premiere, although work has been ongoing for months. The deal isn’t a complete surprise. Severance is coming from Endeavor Content, the same production company that handles inaugural Apple TV+ show See. It’s still a significant deal for Apple, and it shows that the tech firm is still […]
‘Desert Bus’ video game charity has raised nearly $80,000
[ad_1] For those who don’t know, Desert Bus is a never-released game from Penn & Teller’s Smoke and Mirrors. Players must drive a virtual bus from Tucson, Arizona, to Las Vegas, Nevada. When they reach their destination, they’re awarded one point and asked if they want to make the trip back. This year a team […]
Stadia hits Google’s Play Store ahead of its debut this month
[ad_1] You’ll be able to use the app, which will eventually be available on iOS and other Android devices, to manage your account and controllers, buy titles and start games on Chromecast Ultra. Once you’ve signed in with a Google account, it’ll ask you for an invite code from the Stadia Founders or Premiere Edition […]
Apple will fix macOS flaw exposing portions of encrypted emails
[ad_1] The vulnerability exists in at least the last four versions of macOS, ranging from Sierra to Catalina. This isn’t as glaring a flaw as it sounds. To be vulnerable, you’d have to use Mail, send encrypted messages from Mail and leave FileVault’s whole-drive encryption turned off. If you rely on a third-party email client […]
Volkswagen begins pre-production of its ID.3 EV in China
[ad_1] Production at the factory, a joint venture with SAIC, is expected to start in October 2020, and it will have an annual capacity of 300,000 vehicles. FAW-Volkswagen plans to manufacture another 300,000 ID. model vehicles in Foshan, China. Volkswageg expects to sell 22 million all-electric cars worldwide by 2028, and more than half of […]
Behringer unveils a Roland TB-303 clone
[ad_1] The Roland TB-303 found its niche in the late ’80s and early ’90s in the dance music subgenre acid house. The 303’s modulated bass lines are a quintessential component to the acid style, but it can be heard in other genres; you’ll notice it in Aaliya’s “Try Again,” for example. Most electronic musicians have […]
Senator urges Uber and Lyft to run fingerprint background checks
[ad_1] “They have a real responsibility for taking every possible step to do background checks that are reliable and comprehensive,” he told the Washington Post. He said both companies had “ambiguous” responses to questions he sent them about ridesharing safety measures. He sought more details following reports about Uber’s investigations team allegedly being told to […]
Netflix is dropping support for older Samsung smart TVs in December
[ad_1] The news isn’t too surprising — Netflix cannot support all hardware indefinitely — but it is still a bummer. Samsung confirmed the change in a troubleshooting page, and Cord Cutters first reported that older Vizio and Roku devices will lose support. In a statement provided to Engadget, a Netflix spokesperson said: “On December 2nd, […]