Twitter this week said it recently realized that some e-mail addresses and phone numbers submitted for account security purposes (two-factor authentication, for example) may have actually been used for targeted advertising purposes. We recently found that some email addresses and phone numbers provided for account security may have been used unintentionally for advertising purposes. This […]
Instagram has updated its iPhone app to take advantage of native dark mode support in iOS 13, and it makes scrolling through your feed and tapping through Stories much easier on the eyes if you’re not a fan of Instagram’s popping color palette and bright white borders. Unfortunately, for as nice as it looks, Instagram […]
AMD revealed its new Radeon RX 5500 series graphics cards on Monday 7th October, bringing the cutting-edge features found in its Radeon RX 5700 series to the masses with a focus on 1080p gaming. In an unusual twist, AMD’s new GPU is debuting in prebuilt PC systems first, including an intriguing all-AMD gaming laptop also […]
Instagram is getting rid of its Following tab, which has become widely known as a creepy stalking tool. The feature had been intended to help users find cool new accounts to follow, but has raised privacy concerns over the sinister ways some people use it. The Following tab allows you to browse what posts have […]
Sony has revealed quite a few details about its next-generation console, it hadn’t confirmed the machine’s name or release date—until now. As expected, the company is keeping with tradition by calling it the PlayStation 5, and it will be released in time for “holidays 2020.” In addition to confirming those details, Sony wrote about the […]
Apple released macOS Catalina, the latest major update to its desktop operating system. Going into the update, a lot of Mac owners were excited for a feature called Sidecar. Sidecar allows you to use a newer iPad as a secondary display with your Mac. It’s a feature that’s been available on macOS through a variety […]
iFixit pulled its first Galaxy Fold teardown after Samsung scrapped the phone’s April launch to improve its durability. The teardown crew noted that Samsung faced a clear challenge trying to safeguard the screen. It could protect some of the obvious entry points for debris that caused so much chaos in April, such as covering a […]
Hulu has finally introduced the ability to download content for offline access, but it is restricted to the company’s iOS app at this time. As with Netflix before it, this new feature makes it possible for Hulu subscribers to download movies and episodes of their favorite shows, enabling them to watch the content while on […]
Apple will today release macOS 10.15 Catalina, the latest major update to the company’s Mac operating system. Catalina arrives on the heels of iOS 13, which saw several back-to-back updates after an initially rough launch. The new release also introduces support for iPad apps on macOS through what Apple calls Project Catalyst, which could kick […]
Sony has rolled out its latest Playstation 4 update, system update 7.0 will be released globally this week. The new firmware update will offer updated party features, including 16-player parties, chat transcription and improved audio quality. In addition, the improved back-end also improves network connectivity which should resolve most of the connectivity issues when connecting […]
Well-known tipster OnLeaks and CashKaro have posted what they say are renders of the OnePlus 8 based on schematics from a “company insider.” The design suggests OnePlus is going back to a more conventional design on the back, but that it’ll make some potentially welcome changes everywhere else. The 8 would have a roughly 6.5-inch […]
Apple has admitted there’s a component that can go bad in some iPhone 6S and 6S Plus handsets that can keep them from powering on and it’s now offering to replace that mystery component free of charge with a new repair program. Apple’s support page doesn’t offer any details about which component caused the issue, […]
Microsoft has filed a patent for a floor mat that could prevent you from crashing into furniture while you’re exploring new worlds in virtual reality. It’s also an indicator the company is still interested in bringing VR to the Xbox ecosystem, after it axed virtual reality plans for Xbox One. The patent application for a […]
Italian magistrates are investigating Netflix for tax evasion, arguing that it is using the country’s internet cables to reach homes. Bloomberg reports that the streaming giant is being probed by the Milan tribunal after it failed to file a tax return, according to people familiar with the matter and reports in Italian daily Corriere della […]
A new Apple patent application, published, describes what appears to be Apple’s end-goal with MacBooks: a screen-based keyboard with a realistic look and feel that still allows touch typing. Apple has been gradually moving away from physical keys and buttons over the years. We saw the mechanical Home button on the iPhone replaced with a […]