In the latest chapter in the saga of Elon Musk and his strange Twitter decisions, the social network’s CEO has declared that Twitter will only show verified accounts on the algorithmic “For You” timeline starting April 15.
In a tweet, M…
Apple’s new app for classical music, Apple Music Classical, is now available for download. The app is free for everyone, but you need an Apple Music subscription. Notably, it is not available in select countries at launch, including China,…
Apple today released the iOS 16.4 update to users, which includes a number of new features, like an expanded set of emojis, voice isolation for calls, website push notifications and more. Users can update to the latest version by going to …
Apple could soon launch a USB-C version of its second-gen AirPods Pro. That’s according to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who believes the company could start shipping the earbuds with a USB-C case during the second and third quarters of this…
It’s pretty obvious that nobody saw ChatGPT coming. Not even OpenAI. Before it became by some measures the fastest growing consumer app in history, before it turned the phrase “generative pre-trained transformers” into common vernacular, b…
Parts of Twitter’s source code were recently leaked online via GitHub, the New York Times reports, but were taken down after the social media platform filed a DMCA request. The request, which GitHub has published online, notes that the lea…
Pinterest is testing ways to integrate Shuffles collage content into Pinterest, starting with shopping. Shuffles, which is Pinterest’s collage-making app, launched to the general public last November. Now, the company is testing the integr…
France is the latest country taking steps to ban TikTok from government-managed devices. Stanislas Guerini, the Minister of Public Transformation and Service, and his services issued a statement announcing the move and the reasoning behind…
Today at Enterprise Connect, Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) announced the expansion of Zoom IQ, a smart companion that empowers collaboration and unlocks people's potential by summarizing chat threads, organizing ideas, draft…
Innovative technology integration strengthens Acronis’ roster of security solutions against file-less attacks
Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection, announced the enhancement of its security defence against advanced file-less att…
These steps can help you save money on extra digital storage.
Cleaning your Google Drive and Gmail is a nice way to kickoff spring, and it could save you some money, too. Google Drive and Gmail are packed with some of Google's most popu…
Huawei is going all-in on luxury with its latest smartwatch, the Huawei Watch Ultimate. This connected timepiece is styled after classic dive watches from the likes of Breitling, Rolex or TAG Heuer, and features up to 14 days of battery li…
Microsoft is gradually rolling out an updated Phone Link app that finally lets you couple an iPhone to a Windows PC. I got access to the new Phone Link version yesterday and immediately paired my iPhone 14 Pro with my PC to send and receiv…
It’s been four years since Dell promised the Alienware Area-51m would be a truly upgradable gaming laptop — and nearly two years since the company got sued for utterly failing to deliver that dream.
Now, Framework, the sole company in m…
On Thursday morning, the chief executive of what is perhaps the world’s most popular social app went before Congress. Like so many social media CEOs before him, Shou Zi Chew’s mission was to persuade skeptical lawmakers that his company, T…
Snap users are already quite familiar with the company’s expertise in AR thanks to Lenses and Filters. Now, the social media company is unveiling AR Enterprise Services (ARES) to offer those tools to businesses. As part of the launch, Snap…
Meta, the self-styled “metaverse company” formerly known as Facebook, has taken on a novel role de-hyping the virtual world technology its founder bet the farm on just a few short years ago.
No, it hasn’t announced another pivot — rathe…
Google has taken down hundreds of loan apps from the Play Store in Kenya since its new policy, which requires digital lenders in the East African country to submit proof of license, went into effect in January.
The policy came in the wa…
Zigazoo, the startup known for its TikTok-style video-sharing app for kids, is launching a separate app targeted at Gen Z users.
The new app will take the flagship name and is meant for ages 13 and older, whereas the original kid-focuse…
Amid questioning about TikTok’s use of biometrics in today’s Congressional hearing, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew offered some insight into how the company vets potentially underage users on its platform. After denying the app collects body, fac…
Twitter has picked April Fool’s Day, otherwise known as April 1, to start removing legacy blue checkmarks from accounts that had them on the platform.
Despite the significance of the day Twitter chose, the move has been anticipated for …
As the Biden administration escalates its threats against TikTok, the company’s chief executive made his first appearance before Congress on Thursday. Given recent gestures from the White House, lawmakers and federal law enforcement agenci…
Microsoft Loop, a Notion-like hub for managing tasks and projects that sync across Microsoft 365 apps and services, launched in public preview today.
Loop is available to users with a Microsoft Account or Azure Active Directory account.…
WhatsApp today released a new Windows client that it says brings performance improvements and better calling features. The new version also supports multi-device sync, which means you can use WhatsApp even if your phone is switched off.
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Canva is introducing a series of new features, including a suite of AI-powered tools, and a new Brand Hub. The company unveiled the new features and tools during its Canva Create virtual event today.
The company is launching Assistant, …
YouTube is shutting down its live social commerce app, Simsim, less than two years after acquiring the Indian startup. However, the video platform insisted that it is committed to building “a seamless shopping experience for viewers and su…
In partnership with Google, Nvidia today launched a new cloud hardware offering, the L4 platform, optimized to run video-focused applications.
Available in private preview on Google Cloud through Google’s G2 virtual machines, Nvidia say…
Kakao Mobility, the ride-hailing subsidiary of South Korean messaging and internet giant Kakao, has made its first acquisition as it looks to raise its international profile. It has acquired Splyt, a startup out of London that works with a…
After 25 years of extremely detailed reviews of digital cameras and accessories, the irreplaceable DPReview is being shut down by Amazon as the company proceeds with a new round of layoffs.
DPReview was founded in 1998 in England, and b…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has announced an update for groups on WhatsApp that is designed to give admins more control over who can join a group. Zuckerberg also revealed a feature that makes it easier for users to discover which groups they…
Meta is introducing two new tools on Instagram designed to open up additional avenues for advertising as the company grapples with weak advertising demand. The social network announced that it’s beginning to test ads in search results to r…
When looking at cloud economics for enterprises, it is important to determine whether the cloud spend within the organisation is optimal today and will continue to be so tomorrow. According to Jon Tullett, Associate Research Director, IT S…
The lack of access to investors, the reliance on international VCs and global recessions trends are perceived as threats by respectively 59%, 56% and 55% of respondents; 28% of respondents indicated that covid 19 had slowed down investment…
SAP SE (NYSE: SAP) today announced GROW with SAP, a new offering to help midsize customers adopt cloud ERP that enables speed, predictability and continuous innovation. GROW with SAP customers get the same best practices powering the …
Google has flagged several apps made by a Chinese e-commerce giant as malware, alerting users who had them installed, and suspended the company’s official app.
In the last couple of weeks, multiple Chinese security researchers have accu…
After years of regulatory delays, Apple has finally launched Apple Pay in South Korea. As with other markets, Apple’s wallet and payment service in Korea will work across iPhone, Apple Watch, iPad and Mac, and will let users make payments …
TikTok is announcing updates to its community guidelines that are designed to make the app a safer and more secure environment for users. The social media platform is updating its community guidelines to make them easier to understand, and…
Italian supercar manufacturer Ferrari has confirmed it was hit by a ransomware attack that exposed customers’ personal information.
“We regret to inform you of a cyber incident at Ferrari, where a threat actor was able to access a limit…
Amid the declining smartphone market, premium devices are having their moment. These pricey devices made up more than half of the worldwide smartphone market’s revenue, according to a report by Counterpoint.
The analytics company’s repo…
Samsung's Galaxy S23 launched in February, so you may be wondering: Is it worth the upgrade? Truth is, there isn't one answer that can be applied to everyone. The age and condition of your current phone, your budget and whether your devic…
The iPhone 15 isn't the only new device we're expecting to see this year. The successor to the Apple Watch Series 8 is also likely to hit shelves in 2023. Apple is the king of smartwatches, and it's been reigning supreme for years now desp…
The Street View feature allows you to enter nearly any address, like that of a restaurant or public park, into Google Maps and check out a recent image of that location, captured by one of the Google Street View cars. The feature is useful…
Google is warning owners of some Samsung, Vivo and Pixel phones that a series of exploits could let bad actors compromise devices simply by knowing basic phone numbers -- and the device owners wouldn't notice a thing.
Project Zero, Goog…
Microsoft is getting ready to launch its Xbox mobile gaming store as soon as next year. The software giant revealed its plans for an Xbox mobile store last year, and now Xbox chief Phil Spencer says the company is building the store in the…
Cambridge Partnership for Education and HP launch an inaugural EdTech Fellowship. The Fellowship will bring together leaders working in Sub-Saharan Africa to advance digital transformation in education systems across the continent.
Th…
Six African startups showcased their businesses at the Mobile World Congress, the globe’s biggest connectivity event.
The event in Barcelona gathered more than 88,500 telecom operators, entrepreneurs, corporations, and public i…
YouTube TV is getting more expensive again, as its pricing inches closer toward what the cable providers it was supposed to replace are charging. The company announced today that its service is going from $64.99 a month to $72.99 a month, …
Samsung has introduced a pair of camera accessories designed to work with the Galaxy S23 series’ modular Gadget Case. Spotted by WinFuture’s Roland Quandt, the two phone mounts — the Slim Tripod stand and the Camera Grip stand listed on a …
At its virtual “Future of Work” event, Microsoft today announced the launch of an AI copilot — and make no mistake, Microsoft is all-in on using this “copilot” metaphor across all of its products — to Power Apps, Power Virtual Agents and P…
Following a shakeup in the U.S. banking system over the past week, crypto exchanges and wallets gained momentum as some look for bankless alternatives.
The top 10 crypto applications for exchanges and wallets saw downloads rise about 15…