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Signal’s Brian Acton talks about exploding growth, monetization 2021-01-12 20:01:52Brian Acton is crossing paths again with Facebook. Over more than a decade of building and operating WhatsApp, the company’s co-founder first co

Study finds around one-third of Americans regularly get 2021-01-12 11:54:10Around a third of Americans regularly get their news from Facebook, according to the latest study from Pew Research Center, whose surveys aim to bette

Facebook revamps ‘Access Your Information’ tool to better 2021-01-12 11:13:32Facebook today is rolling out an update to its Access Your Information tool with the goal of making the tool easier to both use and navigate, as well

Yelp will show user feedback about businesses’ health 2021-01-12 07:00:32Moving forward, Yelp users won’t just be asked whether a business has good food or accepts credit cards — the platform is also allowing th

Daily Crunch: Parler sues Amazon after going offline 2021-01-11 18:32:39Platforms and infrastructure providers dump Parler, Microsoft unveils a new Surface and a Chinese fitness app raises $360 million. This is your Daily

Facebook says it will remove references to ‘stop 2021-01-11 17:04:04In the wake of last week’s violence at the U.S. Capitol, Facebook today announced it will be taking additional steps to remove content referenci

Snap acquires location data startup StreetCred 2021-01-11 14:54:19Snapchat’s parent company Snap has acquired StreetCred, a New York City startup building a platform for location data. Snap confirmed the news t

Following riots, alternative social apps and private messengers 2021-01-11 14:08:43Alternative social media apps, including MeWe, CloutHub and other privacy-focused rivals to big tech, are topping the app stores following Trump&rsquo

Facebook hires a VP of civil rights 2021-01-11 13:29:53Facebook has hired Roy Austin to become its first-ever VP of Civil Rights and Deputy General Counsel to create a new civil rights organization within

Parler is officially offline after AWS suspension 2021-01-11 10:51:05True to its word, Amazon Web Services (AWS) suspended services to Parler, the right-wing-focused social network that proved a welcoming home for pro-T

Europe seizes on social media’s purging of Trump 2021-01-11 07:54:43Big tech’s decision to pull the plug on president Donald Trump’s presence on their platforms, following his supporters’ attack on th

The deplatforming of President Trump 2021-01-09 11:46:17After years of placid admonishments, the tech world came out in force against President Trump this past week following the violent assault of the U.S.

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Here's everything that happened at CES 2021 2021-01-16 09:00:00Whether you noticed or not, the annual Consumer Electronics Show did happen this year.  CES 2021 took place in January, even with the COVID-19 pa

10 photo archive websites that let you lose 2021-01-16 08:00:00Thousands of dedicated historians, photography enthusiasts, and archivists across the globe have spent years digitizing antique and vintage imagery to

The 'WandaVision' fake commercials may hide the show's 2021-01-16 07:00:00WandaVision’s charming emulation of classic TV sitcoms is an unexpected and experimental choice for the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s first

TikTok's algorithms knew I was bi before I 2021-01-16 06:00:00When we spend so much of our time online, we’re bound to learn something while clicking and scrolling. Discover something new with Mashable&rsqu

Here's how to beef up your chess skills 2021-01-16 05:00:00TL;DR: Boost your chess skills with the Complete Chess Bundle for $99.99, a savings of 92% as of Jan. 15. Even if you watched The Queen’s Gambit

5 on-sale space heaters that can keep you 2021-01-16 05:00:00A reliable space heater is a must-have for cooler months. Not only does having one help reduce the cost of your heating bill, but it's also a more ef

Stay prepared with 15 headlamps and flashlights on 2021-01-16 05:00:00Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or you’re assembling an emergency go-bag, a heavy-duty headlamp or flashlight is a useful tool in whi

Need a new router? This one's 35% off. 2021-01-16 05:00:00TL;DR: Keep your WiFi connection strong with the Asus AC1900 Dual-Band Gigabit WiFi Router. As of Jan. 16, save 35% and get it for $79.99. A router is

Pre-order Samsung's latest range of Galaxy smartphones 2021-01-16 00:30:00TL;DR: Pre-order the new Samsung Galaxy S21 range of smartphones before Jan. 28 to claim your free Galaxy Buds Pro and Galaxy SmartTag.  The worl

Save 82% on the latest CyberGhost VPN experience 2021-01-16 00:15:00SAVE 82%: A three-year subscription to CyberGhost VPN is on sale for £1.99 per month as of Jan. 16, and includes an extra three months for free.

All the best gaming keyboards for keeping you 2021-01-16 00:10:00Many gaming keyboard brands offer similar features, but serious gamers know what sets the best keyboards apart. If you're looking for something that

Unboxing Samsung's Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra 2021-01-16 00:07:19Another new year, another new line of Galaxy phones.This week, Samsung unveiled its latest flagship phones: the Galaxy S21, S21+, and S21 Ultra. The n

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Pet Products and Services Market Takes a Fancy 2021-01-11 08:00:00As pet owners increasingly opt to shop from home, pet-related companies are stepping up their game to grab a share of industry expenditures forecasted

Acquiring and Retaining Customers in an Era Without 2021-01-07 09:00:00E-commerce is now at an all-time high, with global sales figures projected to reach $4.1 trillion in 2020, almost doubling since 2015. While the spect

Package Theft Jumps 7 Percent in 2020 2021-01-06 08:00:00Porch pirates were busier than ever in 2020, according to an annual survey by market research firm C+R Research. Forty-three percent of Americans said

Winning on eBay the Perfect Part for These 2021-01-05 10:00:00An intense knack for technology throughout middle school and high school where he repaired classmates' phones and gaming devices set the stage for en

FTC's Zoom Deal Signals Commitment to Security Enforcement 2020-12-29 08:00:00The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is making good on a resolution to strengthen its enforcement of security deficiencies occurring in e-commerce transa

Walmart Tackles Return Issues With New Home Pickup 2020-12-22 08:00:00Walmart has raised the bar for service by an online retailer with its announcement of free home pickup of customer returns. Called "Carrier Pickup by

E-Commerce Working Beautifully for the Cosmetics Industry 2020-12-17 08:00:00Cosmetics companies traditionally have relied on in-person retail sales to attract new customers and maintain existing clientele. The pandemic, howeve

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Chuck Norris was NOT photographed at the U.S. 2021-01-12 16:41:11In case you were confused – Chuck Norris was not in attendance at the violent Capitol riots in Washington, D.C., his representative told news ou

How to Grow Your Site Traffic and Brand 2021-01-12 12:46:29You’re one of its lucky profiles that can include quick links to stories if you just have over 15K followers on Instagram! This aspect can be an

Lady trampled to death during Capitol riots carried 2021-01-11 15:46:29Rosanne Boyland, 34, was trampled and crushed to death during the Capitol riots while ironically holding a ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ flag.

Deep, but truthful, Twitter thoughts about the Capitol 2021-01-11 11:00:18Twitter thoughts about the Capitol Riots posted by millions of Americans on the platform is a great read. Readers always get to see the two sides of a

‘World’s worst burglars’ arrested after pocket-dialing cops during 2021-01-08 13:38:42Two pitiable burglars have been detained after inadvertently pocket-dialing law enforcement during their heist. A Staffordshire policeman dubbed the c

Dismayed and Disgusted Twitter Reactions to the US 2021-01-08 11:00:00The US Capitol Riot is the first in modern US history. Senators and lawmakers ran for cover as a mob of angry protesters overpowered Capitol Hill secu

Drone Privacy Laws Around The World 2021-01-07 21:21:53The rise in popularity of drones over recent years has led many countries to bring in new laws designed to protect privacy and ensure safety in the sk

Parents Are Infuriated by a Kids’ Show About 2021-01-06 15:18:42A children’s TV series in Scandinavia about a guy with the world’s longest phallus is inciting furor online in the subregion of six millio

Americans and their Funny Twitter Reactions to Stimulus 2021-01-06 11:00:11Twitter reactions to stimulus checks are hilarious! Everything that could go wrong already went wrong. From an original promised $600 to a proposed $2

Harry Potter actress reveals newborn baby has Covid-19 2021-01-05 15:35:06Jessie Cave, star in the Harry Potter film franchise, has disclosed her newborn baby has tested positive for the novel COVID-19. The thespian, best kn

It’s not going well in Florida as they 2021-01-04 19:21:52Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to distribute the coronavirus vaccine statewide utilizing partnerships between the government and hospitals— and, eviden

Israel excludes Palestinians in COVID Vaccine Programs 2021-01-04 11:00:22News is currently circulating that Palestinians are excluded from COVID vaccine programs in Israel.  Currently, Israel is being hailed as one of