Why has the US passed a bill to ban TikTok, and what’s next? The US House of Representatives has passed a bill that could force TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest from the firm. Al Jazeera · Mar 14, 2024
The House passed a TikTok ban bill. But is the app really a national security threat? National security officials have long warned about the dangers TikTok poses as long as it is owned by a Chinese company, but the threat remains theoretical. WEKU · Mar 14, 2024
US House passes bill that would ban TikTok amid national security concerns The bill now heads to an uncertain future in the Senate, though President Biden has pledged to sign it if it passes. Al Jazeera · Mar 13, 2024
App subscriptions aren't the golden goose some expected — 50% of all apps make less than $50 per month App subscriptions might be everywhere right now, but they aren't the license to print money that some might have you believe according to new research. iMore · Mar 13, 2024
Microsoft could fix the Edge Sidebar with these 3 small changes Microsoft Edge features a Sidebar that lets you open tools, web apps, and websites in a panel without switching tabs. While this feature is handy, Microsoft could improve it with only a few changes. Windows Central · Mar 13, 2024
Gemini to limit election-related content, Google confirms Several countries are set to hold elections, and Google is taking steps to avoid misinformation on its platform Android Central · Mar 12, 2024
Apple, Google, Microsoft, and Firefox have a new browser benchmark to rule them all The major browser operators worked together to create Speedometer 3.0, the latest iteration of a popular browser benchmarks. Android Central · Mar 12, 2024
Some OneDrive users will lose this great feature on March 29th — are you affected? Microsoft's cloud storage service, OneDrive, was confirmed to be removing a key feature that has been in preview for a little over two years now. Laptop · Mar 11, 2024
Microsoft is now 100% compliant with the European Union's DMA regulation by letting users uninstall OneDrive, Edge, and Bing on Windows 11 Microsoft outlines measures it has taken to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations, including making its services interoperable and letting users uninstall OneDrive on Windows 11. Windows Central · Mar 11, 2024
Chromebooks may gain a new unified app store New findings reveal Google is working to bring all kinds of apps, including Android apps, Steam, and Linux-based apps, to one place on Chromebooks. Android Central · Mar 11, 2024
How to search your favorite site directly from Chrome's address bar in two keystrokes Using a Chrome extension or some settings, you can assign a hotkey for querying a particular domain. Tom’s Hardware · Mar 9, 2024
How to make a website on Google for free: A beginner's guide We show you how to use Google Sites to quickly make a website on Google – it's easy and it's free! Creative Bloq · Mar 9, 2024
I bought this $40 accessory and it’s helped keep me on track and my desk tidy Being able to quickly jot down notes and to-do lists is why you might want to consider a desktop whiteboard but this one also has a wireless charger. Tom’s Guide · Mar 9, 2024
TikTok users flood Congress with calls as potential ban advances in House Platform sent alert to US users urging them to protest bill that would make its parent company divest from the app or face a ban The Guardian - US · Mar 8, 2024
iMore · Mar 7, 2024 Apple confirms iPhone owners can travel outside the EU for 30 days before they lose access to third-party app stores Apple says that iPhone owners will lose access to third-party app stores and app updates if they leave the EU for more than 30 days.
Tom’s Guide · Mar 7, 2024 Google One subscribers are getting some new perks for free — but there's a catch Google One users are receiving emails about new features, but so far only UK subscribers seem to benefit.
Windows Central · Mar 7, 2024 Here's why Windows Subsystem for Android got killed off, according to a 29-year Microsoft veteran Microsoft recently announced the end of support for Windows Subsystem for Android. Now, a Microsoft veteran shared why the feature failed to stick around.
Reason · Mar 7, 2024 Restraining Order Based on Unwanted Online Contact Upheld, but Weapons Restriction Struck Down In Monday's Lazor v. Souders (opinion by Judge Michael Powell, joined by Judges Stephen Powell & Matthew Byrne), the Ohio Court of Appeals upheld a stalking protection order against Souders, based on his deceptively trying to contact a woman he met online, and who had said she didn't want him…
Android Central · Mar 6, 2024 Google Fi's unlimited group plans are now more expensive Google bumped up the price for some of its Fi unlimited plans, and it'll take effect on April 4.
International Business Times · Mar 6, 2024 US Lawmakers Push For TikTok To Cut ByteDance Ties Or Face Ban US lawmakers moved Wednesday to pressure TikTok to sever ties with its Chinese parent company ByteDance or face a ban, in a broader push to keep social media apps out of foreign adversaries' control.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 5, 2024 Misleading clickbait is prevalent on Facebook and Instagram in Canada after Meta’s news ban. Could it happen in Australia? ‘A real-world, newsless Facebook turns out to be more toxic than I had anticipated,’ says Prof Jean-Hughes Roy
iMore · Mar 5, 2024 This iOS alternative app marketplace is 'ready to launch' on March 7 — Mobivention to offer business-focused applications not available on the App Store Mobivention is a new alternative App Store launching on March 7, the date Apple has chosen to allow third-party marketplaces.
International Business Times · Mar 5, 2024 Supercharged EU Armed - At Last - To Take On Tech Titans Clamping down harder and faster on abuses of power by the world's biggest digital companies: such is the promise of the European Union's new legal arsenal, which comes into full force from Thursday.
Android Central · Mar 4, 2024 Your Instagram DMs just got better as an edit button arrives Instagram detailed a new update rolling out today that packs a new edit button for DMs and more for messages.
Android Central · Mar 4, 2024 Some Indian brands are in dispute with Google over paying Play Store fee Google’s dispute with third-party app developers shows little sign of an easy resolution.