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Spotify and the Joe Rogan podcast: COVID misinformation and racial slurs
Joe Rogan and his podcast, The Joe Rogan Experience, are at the center of growing concerns →
Google offers first look at Android 13
Google on Thursday is offering developers a first look at Android 13, its newest operating system. →
Stop pesky email spam with this Apple iCloud feature
Most of us live with an inbox packed with advertisements we don’t want, which leaves us →
Slack lets you change your notification sound to a British voice saying ‘hummus’
If you’ve ever used the workplace messaging app Slack, you’ve heard the sound: “ssssscrape, knock-knock-knock. ” →
These security tools can help secure your site
Online security is more important than ever before. The Identity Theft Resource Center said 2021 set →
TikTok expands its policies against dangerous challenges, misogyny
TikTok on Tuesday unveiled a slew of changes to its community guidelines that it says are →
Google’s Messages app will let you watch YouTube videos from your texts
Google Messages will soon make it less of a hassle when someone texts you a video. →
Google Duo live sharing lets you watch YouTube with friends and work with them too
Google’s Duo app is adding a new set of “live sharing” features that will let you →
West Side Story hits Disney Plus, HBO Max on March 2
While everyone’s talking about why Encanto’s Bruno song didn’t earn an Academy Award nomination, another buzzy musical →
Voice Access on Android makes your phone easier to navigate without all that tapping
You’ll soon be able to tap, scroll and navigate your phone using your voice on Android. →
Messenger users in the US can now split payments and more
Facebook Messenger rolled out new features — including splitting payments, vanishing messages and improved voice message →
Grindr adds privacy protections for Olympic athletes competing in Beijing
Grinder is taking steps to protect the privacy of athletes and other people participating in the →
Grab the ultimate website builder for Mac while it’s 70% off
Design responsive websites on your Mac without the hassle of building code from scratch. Blocs 4 →
Ransomware attacks hit multiple critical US infrastructures in 2021, report says
Businesses and government agencies faced a spike in global cyberattacks during 2021, forcing them to put →
Uber aims to keep riders safe with new seatbelt reminder
Uber has a new safety feature that aims to encourage riders to buckle up. Starting Tuesday, riders →
As Russia’s cyberattacks on Ukraine mount, the risk of impact in other countries rises
Russia could ramp up cyberattacks against Ukraine in an effort to destabilize its government and economy, →
Embrace self-care with these apps
Most people know it’s important to take care of your physical health, but not everyone knows →
Billionaire tech investor Peter Thiel leaves Meta board
Peter Thiel, one of the earliest investors in Facebook and a board member since 2005, is →
Google cuts account hacks in half for 150 million people
If you were among the 150 million people that Google required to use two-factor authentication last →
If you’re streaming the Super Bowl, expect to lag behind Twitter and cable
The 2022 Super Bowl is taking place in the state-of-the-art SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles, but →
Disney Plus livestreamed the Oscar nominations
Disney Plus tested its livestreaming capabilities for the first time Tuesday morning. The streaming service broadcast →
Become an expert on anything for just $89 with this lifetime learning bundle
Looking to develop some new skills to give you a leg up at your job, or →
Apple’s Oscar-nominated CODA takes you into an inner world of sign
This article, originally published in August, has been updated to reflect CODA’s Oscar nominations Tuesday. Troy →
Apple’s Screen Time can help kids look up from their devices
Even a little time off from school and work can turn into a phone fest. If →
Blur or replace the background of your video calls with this discounted software
There are plenty of benefits to remote work, but that doesn’t mean you want all your →
Wordle spinoffs and other word games to try if you can’t get enough
Wordle has taken over social media. You can’t open Twitter or Facebook without seeing someone posting →
Spotify confirms Joe Rogan removed episodes with racially offensive language
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek confirmed Sunday that Joe Rogan chose to remove multiple episodes of his →
Driving on icy roads this winter? Download these 6 safety apps
A gigantic winter storm is freezing the US right now, and it might not be the →
I’m done binge-watching: Why I’m all in on the slow-watch
When House of Cards debuted on Netflix in 2013, it changed the TV industry in two →
Amazon Prime will soon cost $140: Here’s how to lock in the $120 rate for another year
Amazon announced big fourth-quarter profits on Thursday, but also some bad news for customers: The online →