Google News gets cleaner look, more customization options

Google is celebrating 20 years since it launched Google News – yes, 20 years, we couldn’t believe it, either – and to mark the occasion, News was given a much-needed redesign. The Google News of old was too cluttered and not particularly beautiful. The new Google News has a simplified, two-column design, with most of […]

Twitter is testing Notes, a new longform format

Twitter is trialling a new longform format that will let you shoot well past 280 characters, meaning you may no longer have to relay your humorous anecdotes via numbered tweet threads. Called Notes, the new feature enables users to write entire articles straight onto the social media platform, and even include photos, videos, GIFs, and […]