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Instagram offers access to DMs on the web

Instagram is finally bringing direct messages to the web. Starting today, a “small percentage” of the platform’s global users will be able to access their DMs from Instagram’s website. Much like on your phone, you can participate in regular and group chats, share photos, ‘like’ messages and receive notifications. More news on a possible wider […]

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Microsoft’s first Xbox Series X games will be cross-gen releases

Microsoft’s upcoming next-gen console, the Xbox Series X, will break with tradition by not launching with exclusive games only playable on the new hardware. Instead, Microsoft is leaning into its Xbox Play Anywhere strategy and fully supporting backwards compatibility moving forward. Xbox Game Studios chief Matt Booty said other first-party Series X titles will also […]

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Fitbit and Garmin are under federal investigation for alleged patent violations

Federal regulators announced that they’re launching an investigation into wearable monitoring devices, including Fitbit and Garmin, after rival company, Philips, accused the businesses of patent violations, as first reported by Reuters. In a statement, the US International Trade Commission (USITC) confirmed that its investigation into two of the foremost popular wearable companies was prompted by […]