Social Media Platforms Need to Pick a Side
Social media sites can no longer fence-sit in the fight between established, institutional power and calls for social justice
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The Tech Behind Your Charitable Donations
Charity giving is up across the United States. Time for a closer look at all the third-party payment sites people are using.
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Want Encrypted Video Calls? The Free Zoom Plan Isn’t for You
Zoom doesn't offer end-to-end encryption for free users. Fortunately, there are loads of free and secure options you can use.
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Facebook’s Virtual Walkout Marks A New Level of Employee Dissent
Dozens of Facebook employees are staging a virtual walkout today, marking the biggest protest in the company's history.
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While Minneapolis Burns, Trump Starts a Firefight with Social Media
President Trump and the social media industry have butted heads over fact-checking and censorship on the platforms
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The Award Changing the Narrative Around Women in Tech
The Women in Software Power List celebrates women excelling in tech. We spoke to one of the shortlistees to find out more.
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Oppo Launches Two New Cheap(ish) 5G Devices
Oppo has launched two new 5G-ready devices at staggeringly low prices. Sadly they'll only be available in Europe and Asia.
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Best Alternatives to the Amazon Affiliate Program
Amazon has slashed its affiliate rates as much as 70%. Suddenly, every other affiliate program out there is looking good.
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There’s More to Facebook’s Giphy Acquisition Than Meets the Eye
It might seem harmless but there's a shady mix of opportunism and ambition behind Facebook's acquisition of Giphy.
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Facebook and Shopify Ramp Up Ecommerce Tools for Small Businesses
Facebook and Shopify have launched Shops and Balance, respectively, to help small businesses sell online during coronavirus
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New Microsoft Surface Duo Leaks: Hinge Design, Lackluster Specs
New specs on the upcoming Microsoft Surface Duo have leaked, spilling a few interesting details about the unique device.
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Smartwatch Market Jumps 20% Amid Pandemic
The smartwatch market apparently isn't taking the pandemic hit, as shipments have increased 20% in the first quarter of 2020.
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The FBI Can See Your Browsing History: What Happens Now?
Does the FBI actually have access to your entire internet history? And, if so, what can you do about it — if anything?
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Where Does Your State Rank for Home Internet Speeds?
Find out which states have the best and worst home internet speeds based on data from HighSpeedInternet.com.
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Sleeping In On The Job: How WFH Is Affecting Us
A new survey examines how working remotely is making us sleep in, dress down, and skip the pants.
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Microsoft Debuts Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2 and Earbuds
Prices and release dates are out for the Surface Book 3, Surface Go 2, Surface Headphones 2, and the Surface Earbuds.
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Amazon Vice President Steps Down Due to Employee Firings
Amazon's vice president, Tim Bray, has resigned from the online retail company, citing the dismissal of protesting employees.
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Facebook Fights Back Against Zoom, Houseparty, Hangouts
Facebook has announced some big video-based changes, including Messenger Rooms for group video calls with up to 50 people.
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Zoom Updates Software to Improve Security
The popular video conferencing app Zoom has announced an update, which will improve security.
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How to Manage Teams Remotely During the Pandemic
Remote work has become the new norm, and many managers are still trying to figure out how to be as productive as possible.
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What Google’s Debit Card Needs to be a Success
Google is working on a new debit card. However, success isn't guaranteed — it needs to be slick, easy, and widely
