Tracking-app maker Tile has filed an antitrust complaint with European Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager. Companies like Tile, Sonos and Popsockets have been speaking out against Apple and other big tech companies. They claim those larger corporations are deliberately hurting the competition, and earlier this year they testified before the House Antitrust Subcommittee. Now, Tile is […]
Facebook’s latest experiment is an attempt to make live TV events more social
Facebook’s New Product Experimentation team has rolled out a new app called Venue, which aims to provide an interactive second-screen experience for live events. To be absolutely clear, the app wasn’t designed to livestream the events it features. Instead, it will serve as home for “venues” hosted by expert commentators, such as journalists, current or […]
Donald Trump escalates Twitter feud by cross-posting blocked message
Twitter limited the reach of a second tweet from President Donald Trump this morning, as the White House and its allies sought to escalate their feud with the social media company. On Friday, Trump known as individuals protesting the demise of George Floyd in Minnesota “thugs.” The president continued, “Any issue and we’ll assume management, […]
Stadia Pro members get six free games in June
Stadia Pro members have received quite a few free games since Stadia launched, and June is shaping up to be the biggest month yet. Google just confirmed this morning that it will be giving away six free games to Stadia Pro members in June. You read that right, six. When typically Google has given away […]
Google’s AR tool helps you measure two meters to maintain proper social distancing
Google has released a tool that could help. Called Sodar, it uses augmented reality to show how far you should stay from those around you. Sodar, which likely stands for social distancing radar, is a web app rather than a standalone application. As with other AR tools, it uses a phone’s camera to superimpose images […]
At last, you can watch early ‘Simpsons’ episodes as intended on Disney+
Simpsons fans can now watch early seasons (pre-2009) in 4:3 format on Disney+. Beginning today, users can choose to view those episodes in either 4:3 or 16:9 aspect ratios. The 4:3 format won’t cut off sight gags like the one above. The change should appease fans, but some may still be surprised that it was […]
Hulu is launching an official Watch Party feature
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 makes it easier to share your location without an address
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 resumes 737 Max production following temporary suspension earlier this year
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 […]
Bad weather delays SpaceX’s crewed launch
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 […]
Twitter tags Trump tweet with fact-checking warning
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’s new debit card is tightly integrated with Samsung Pay
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 […]
How to stream HBO Max
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 […]
Windows 10 May 2020 Update now available
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 […]
Lenovo Chromebook Duet
Lenovo is adding two new devices to its Windows 10 lineup the Yoga Duet 7i and the IdeaPad Duet 3i both of which are detachable 2-in-1 devices that support LTE. They both feature a design similar to Microsoft’s Surface tablets but have the bonus of coming bundled with the keyboard, which, this time around, supports […]














