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Hulu is starting to test a Watch Party feature that’ll allow subscribers to simultaneously watch a show or movie while hanging out in a group chat room. Starting May 28, Hulu is beginning to test Watch Party, its first social feature that will let viewers watch titles together and chat in groups of up to […]
Google Maps is launching a new feature that generates a unique six-digit code based on your location. This code can be given to others and used when you’re located away from a traditional street address. It’s called a “Plus Code,” and it’s available with a tap of the blue circle icon that represents your location […]
Boeing has said it’s resumed production of the 737 Max after previously suspending the plane’s production following two crashes that killed 346 people. The company says the 737 program started “building airplanes at a low rate” as it incorporates more than a dozen initiatives aimed at improving workplace safety and product quality. Boeing and its […]
SpaceX and NASA decided the risk to equipment posed by thunderstorms over the Falcon Rocket 9’s Cape Canaveral site was too great. Officials said that if the launch could have waited ten minutes after countdown, a take-off would have been possible. The Demo-2 mission is now set to take place this Saturday, May 30, at […]
A post by US President Donald Trump has been given a fact-check label by Twitter for the first time. Twitter put a warning label in the post and linked to a page that described the claims as “unsubstantiated”. Mr Trump on Wednesday threatened to “strongly regulate” or even “close down” social media platforms. There’s nothing […]
Samsung today made good on a promise issued earlier this month to introduce a new financial product. In partnership with SoFi and Mastercard, Samsung announced Samsung Money, a “money management experience” that combines the convenience of mobile payments with the control of a debit card. There are no account fees, Samsung said, and account holders […]
HBO Max, the HBO-anchored streaming service packed with extra shows and movies, launched Wednesday after months of hype. Its arrival brings a complexity of answers to some pretty simple questions: How much will it cost me? Where can I stream it? Like rivals Netflix and Disney Plus, HBO Max has a sprawling catalog of hit […]
he Windows 10 May 2020 Update (version 2004) is available to everyone starting on May 27. This is the ninth major release, and it’s ready for compatible devices with a new set of features, improvements, and visual changes. It’s the latest “major” update to Windows 10, and its big features include the Windows Subsystem for […]
Apple resolved a bug that prevented iOS from opening certain apps on iPhones and iPads. According to the 9to5Mac website, the programs (even free) were behaving as if they were paid downloads. In a statement, Apple said the problem has now been resolved. The bug was first identified in Apple Family Sharing. This program allows […]
The rollout of Rich Communication Services (RCS) in the US and much of the world has been a slow affair. However, the next-generation replacement for SMS and MMS messaging just got a much-needed boost from T-Mobile and Google. The companies say they’ve partnered to make RCS messaging available to all T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile […]
Facebook is renaming Calibra, the digital wallet it hopes will one day be used to access the Libra digital currencies, Novi. In a blog post the company said that the new name was inspired by the Latin words “novus” and “via,” which mean “new” and “way,” respectively. Novi Financial is the new name of the […]
Spotify is dropping the 10,000-song limit on My Library, so you’ll be able to save as many tracks and albums as you like for easier access to them. You won’t need to remove any tunes to make space for new ones anymore. While Spotify has more than 50 million songs available to customers to stream […]
Apple will reportedly stick with the proprietary Lightning connector on its next-generation iPhone instead of shifting to the widely used USB-C interface according to one tech leaker. Fudge said it was a shame that the USB-C prototype iPhone 12s weren’t making it into production. Instead, we are destined for at least one more year of […]
Sony is releasing its next free PS Plus title a bit early. And it’s a pretty big one subscribers can snag Call of Duty: WWII at no extra cost starting tomorrow. It’s not the first Call of Duty game to be a PS Plus freebie either. Sony’s given away Black Ops III and Modern Warfare […]
Zoom has temporarily disabled the integration of GIF platform Giphy in its chat feature so if you’ve been using GIFs to chat with others during Zoom meetings, you might notice that functionality has disappeared. Zoom has temporarily disabled its integration of the GIF platform Giphy in its chat feature. In a blog post announcing the […]