Internet
Twitter is relaxing its rules for customer service DMs
Recently, Twitter has been on a major bot crackdown. This is providing good improvements to quality of service, but regretfully, it's making it harder for businesses to use…
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Internet
In hopes of boosting innovation, FCC is opening up communication airwaves
Today, the FCC has voted to move forward with their proposal to open up communications spectrum beyond 95GHz. In a statement, the FCC said that the spectrum above…
Politics
US Attorney General announces a new ‘Cybersecurity Task Force’
US Attorney General Jeff Sessions has announced a new Cybersecurity Task Force to "canvass the many ways that the Department is combatting the global cyber threat." Orders for…
Amazon
Amazon is rewarding Prime members for shopping at Whole Foods stores
If you're a holder of Amazon's Rewards Visa, the card will now offer users the same level of rewards when you shop at a Whole Foods store, just…
Google
Per agreement with Getty Images, Google is removing ‘View Image’ button from image search
Remember the "View Image" link from Google Images? Well, you better say goodbye to it because it's being removed by Google. The company announced a few changes to…
Facebook
Instagram is testing screenshot warnings for Stories
It looks like Instagram is about to take another featured from Snapchat, but it's a feature that is directly related to your privacy. Instagram confirmed to TechCrunch that…
Android
Google Maps may soon let you share your phone’s battery life status alongside your location
You may soon be able to share your phone's battery life with your friends and family, thanks to a helpful feature soon to come in Google Maps. Our…
Business
Detroit will now start enforcing its new Airbnb ban
Detroit authorities are beginning to enforce its new Airbnb ban due to city's new zoning rules. According to Detroit Metro Times, Detroit's local government has started sending cease…
Amazon
Amazon will now deliver Whole Foods products right at your doorstep in two hours
When we heard that Amazon had bought Whole Foods and was integrating the chain into its business, we were left with some questions as to how exactly will…
Business
Twitter posts profits for the first time, but still can’t grow user base
Twitter has been struggling for quite some time now to not only turn a profit but to also grow its user base. There is now some good news,…
Internet
Twitter issues a full ban on ‘deepfake’ AI-generated porn
The fight against "deepfake" porn now has another enemy: Twitter. The company told Motherboard that it's investigating and banning accounts that are either the original posters of AI-edited…
Internet
Tsunami warning test is yet another mistake of latest false alarm
A few weeks ago, we reported that there was a false missile warning sent out to Hawaiians stating that there was a missile headed for the state. It…
Internet
Lyft brings Line’s pre-tax commuter benefits to more cities
in order to make ridesharing more affordable, Lyft Line was introduced by the company. The commuter benefits card lets you use pre-tax dollars to pay for a ride,…
Huawei
Verizon follows AT&T’s decision to dropping Huawei smartphones from lineup
Chinese handset maker Huawei just received another blow from a wireless carrier. After the company faced a deal gone dead from AT&T, they are now facing another defeat…
Business
Hackers who stole cryptocurrency from Coincheck are trying to sell it
Last week, news broke out that hackers managed to steal around $534 million worth of cryptocurrency XEM from Tokyo-based exchange Coincheck. Now, according to Reuters, the hackers behind…