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Mozilla pulls ads from Facebook in wake of Cambridge Analytica scandal

YouTube rolls out new guidelines for channels that promote firearms or firearm accessories

Some instructional and promotional videos will be prohibited

By Cohen Coberly, March 21, 2018, 10:15 PM 17 comments

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Zuckerberg responds with open letter on the Cambridge Analytica scandal: a recap

CEO apologizes, "we have a basic responsibility to protect people's data"

By Julio Franco, March 21, 2018, 7:31 PM 20 comments

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Bitcoin will eventually be the world's 'single currency' says Twitter CEO

But is that a good thing?

By David Matthews, March 21, 2018, 5:27 PM 42 comments

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Nvidia launches website dedicated to screenshots taken with Ansel technology

Win a Razer Blade Stealth laptop powered by a Titan Xp in an external enclosure

By Cal Jeffrey, March 21, 2018, 3:03 PM

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YouTube makes live streaming from desktops easier; feature coming to Android camera apps

No encoders needed

By Rob Thubron, March 21, 2018, 12:02 PM

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Google announces the 'Google News Initiative' to further combat the spread of 'fake news'

Google is taking significant steps to fight misinformation

By Cohen Coberly, March 20, 2018, 2:02 PM 17 comments

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The Internet Archive has uploaded 60 classic handheld LCD games for free

Retro gaming is far from dead

By Cohen Coberly, March 19, 2018, 9:02 PM 3 comments

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Game developers can soon integrate Facebook streaming directly into their titles

Facebook is looking to challenge Twitch

By Cohen Coberly, March 19, 2018, 1:35 PM

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Twitter might become the next platform to ban cryptocurrency-related ads

After Google and Facebook did the same

By Rob Thubron, March 19, 2018, 11:10 AM

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Wikimedia Foundation wasn't aware of YouTube's plans to use Wikipedia content alongside conspiracy videos

YouTube linking to Wikipedia has its pros and cons

By Shawn Knight, March 15, 2018, 5:10 PM 3 comments

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Stephen Hawking's three-part TV series is available to stream for free

Tag along on a virtual trip through the universe

By Shawn Knight, March 15, 2018, 1:52 PM

Trivia The Web

What is the most commonly used password?

Despite all warnings against using poor passwords...

By TechSpot Trivia, March 15, 2018, 8:39 AM

Microsoft The Web

Microsoft's latest Outlook.com facelift is rolling out for regular users today

Outlook.com's calendar and people tools will remain in beta

By Cohen Coberly, March 14, 2018, 6:15 PM

Google The Web

Google will ban all cryptocurrency-related ads starting this June

As more ICOs fail

By Rob Thubron, March 14, 2018, 6:12 AM 13 comments

Mobile The Web

YouTube's 'Dark Mode' feature arrives on iOS devices

Android users will receive the feature 'soon'

By Cohen Coberly, March 13, 2018, 2:39 PM

Industry The Web

Apple acquires 'Netflix of magazines' to fight fake news

By David Matthews, March 12, 2018, 1:15 PM 13 comments

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The World Wide Web turns 29 years old

Complete global access is still far off in the distance

By Greg Synek, March 12, 2018, 8:59 AM 12 comments

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Facebook signs exclusive deal to stream 25 Major League Baseball games this season

One weekday afternoon game per week

By Shawn Knight, March 9, 2018, 4:40 PM 3 comments

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Twitter wants everyone to have a blue verification tick

Not just its high-profile users

By Rob Thubron, March 9, 2018, 10:28 AM 4 comments

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Barack Obama reportedly in talks to produce shows for Netflix

But he won't be discussing Trump

By Rob Thubron, March 9, 2018, 8:03 AM 20 comments

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Fake news spreads faster and further on Twitter than true stories

Bots spread true and false news at equal rates

By Shawn Knight, March 8, 2018, 4:32 PM 9 comments

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Netflix believes VR is better suited to gaming than video streaming

Don't expect to see unique VR content from Netflix anytime soon

By Cohen Coberly, March 7, 2018, 5:44 PM 6 comments

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This contraption can solve a Rubik's Cube in 0.38 seconds

Blink and you'll miss it

By Shawn Knight, March 7, 2018, 4:18 PM 6 comments