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Threat of inauguration violence casts a long shadow 2021-01-17 12:53:48As the U.S. heads into one of the most perilous phases of American democracy since the Civil War, social media companies are scrambling to shore up th

Facebook blocks new events around DC and state 2021-01-15 19:28:05As a precaution against coordinated violence as the U.S. approaches President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, Facebook announced a few new measu

Daily Crunch: WhatsApp responds to privacy backlash 2021-01-15 18:07:23WhatsApp delays enforcement of a controversial privacy change, Apple may get rid of the Touch Bar in future MacBooks and Bumble files to go public. Th

Twitter’s decentralized future 2021-01-15 17:52:57This week, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey finally responded publicly to the company’s decision to ban President Trump from its platform, writing that T

WhatsApp delays enforcement of privacy terms by 3 2021-01-15 14:30:43WhatsApp said on Friday that it won’t enforce the planned update to its data-sharing policy until May 15, weeks after news about the new terms c

How Twitter is handling the 2021 US presidential 2021-01-15 06:35:08Twitter has set out its plans for US Inauguration Day 2021, next Wednesday, January 20, when president-elect Joe Biden will be sworn into office as th

WhatsApp faces legal challenge over privacy in its 2021-01-14 10:59:48WhatsApp is facing a legal challenge in India, its biggest market, after a petition was filed Thursday before Delhi High Court over the upcoming chang

E2E encrypted email providers also see sign-ups surge 2021-01-14 09:38:27Privacy concerns that have been driving app users to alternative chat apps like Signal and Telegram in recent weeks, since Facebook-owned WhatsApp ann

Trump circumvents Twitter ban to decry ‘unprecedented assault 2021-01-13 19:29:28Following a comprehensive ban from Twitter and a number of other online services following last week’s assault on the Capitol by his followers,

Telegram blocks ‘dozens’ of hardcore hate channels threatening 2021-01-13 16:31:34With many social networks suddenly reevaluating their policies in light of recent political violence in the U.S., the popular messaging app Telegram h

YouTube puts a temporary freeze on uploads to 2021-01-13 05:52:35YouTube has been the slowest of the big social media platforms to react to the threat of letting president Trump continue to use its platform as a meg

TikTok update will change privacy settings and defaults 2021-01-13 05:00:12TikTok announced today it’s making changes to its app to make the experience safer for younger users. The company will now set the accounts for

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How to commemorate Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2021-01-18 07:00:00The third Monday in January has returned to remind us of the legacy of one of our nation's greatest civil rights leaders at a time when we need it mo

This clever bot turns Reddit arguments into video 2021-01-18 06:41:09 There's plenty of drama on Reddit, but it's not often that drama gets to play out on the screen. Until now, at least. On Sunday, 24-year-old soft

The best online tools to trace your genealogy 2021-01-18 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

WhatsApp delays controversial update after user backlash 2021-01-18 05:27:08WhatsApp has caused quite a bit of commotion with a planned update to its privacy policy, which spooked users as it added more detail on how Facebook

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Watch an ultrasonic obliterator vaporising water droplets in 2021-01-18 04:40:18 As the description for The Slow Mo Guys' latest video makes clear, this one is essentially Gav "filming a vibrating stick" in slow motion. But i

Step up your spreadsheet game with this set 2021-01-18 00:05:00TL;DR: The Complete Excel Pro Tips Certification Bundle is on sale for £13.92 as of Jan. 18, saving you 93% on list price. Love them or loathe t

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12 cool classes to take on Khan Academy 2021-01-17 20:00:00There were times I’d be sitting in my college classes frantically scribbling away in my notebook, hand cramping, making sure I had every note fr

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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

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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