Politicians want to ban bot-fueled online shopping. Experts agree.
You have to start somewhere, even if that occasionally means right back at square one. That seems to be the thinking of a coalition of U.S. lawmakers who, on Monday, reintroduced proposed legislation seeking to prevent automated bot accounts from dominating online sales. Dubbed the Stopping Grinch Bots Act, the measure aims to prevent what […]
Twitter bans users from posting 'private' photos and videos
Hot off the heels of a brand new CEO, Twitter has announced a major update to its policy in a blog post on Tuesday. Twitter will now prohibit the sharing of “private” media of private individuals without their consent. This update, which the company announced on Tuesday, broadens an already existing “private information” policy. This […]
Meta must sell Giphy, says UK regulator
Meta, the company until very, very recently known as Facebook, has been ordered to sell Giphy, the GIF-making and sharing platform, by the UK’s competition regulator. The Competition and Markets Authority, a non-ministerial government department promoting competition for consumers, published a report on Tuesday, concluding that the tech giant’s acquisition of Giphy “would reduce competition […]
The Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is still available for its lowest price ever
SAVE $20: Amazon’s Cyber Monday deal on the bestselling Nintendo Switch Pro Controller is still available — grab it on sale for just $49.99 (normally $69.99) as of Nov. 30. At 29% off, that’s its highest discount to date. Not a fan of the Nintendo Switch’s Joy-Cons? We can’t blame you, honestly: While they pack […]
The best vacuum cleaners for tackling pet hair
There’s nothing like that awesome feeling of hanging out with your beloved dog or cat that loves you to bits. You know what’s not awesome, though — pet hair all over your home. Every corner, every piece of furniture, every minute of the day. If you’re a pet owner, you know that staying on top […]
South Korea will use VR to assess whether elderly drivers can get a license
South Korea is planning to introduce conditional driver’s licenses for the elderly by 2025 — and the way they’re making sure drivers are fit to drive is quite interesting. According to South Korean news agency Yonhap News, Korea’s National Police Agency (KNPA) is starting research and development for a three-year, virtual-reality-based driving suitability assessment plan, […]
Former Google employees' lawsuit claims they were fired for calling out 'evil'
Three former Google engineers are suing their former employer, alleging they were unjustly fired after calling out “evil.” Filed to the Santa Clara County Superior Court on Monday, the lawsuit claims software engineers Rebecca Rivers, Sophie Waldman, and Paul Duke had merely followed a contractual obligation to hold Google to account regarding its “Don’t be […]
How to customize your Apple News alerts
Apple News is a news aggregator app that comes pre-installed on iOS devices and is available to explore via the sidebar on Macs. It’s a fabulous free tool that can keep you updated with the current affairs that matter to you, whether that’s politics or pop stars. If you want to ensure you’re getting the […]
How to stop iPhone photo 'Memories' alerts
If you have an iPhone running iOS 12 or later, the Photos app has likely alerted you to the fact that “You Have a New Memory” on this day or that one, in the form of photos and videos you’ve previously saved to your Camera Roll. While some people may find these alerts — and […]
The best live deals on headphones for Cyber Monday 2021
UPDATE: Nov. 29, 2021, 8:10 p.m. EST This story has been updated to include the latest pricing and deals from Apple, Beats, Bose, and more. Check out our top picks of the best deals. BEST DEAL AT AMAZON: Apple AirPods Max are some premium wireless headphones with noise cancellation, a transparency mode, and spatial audio; […]