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Twitter is testing a way for users to limit their mentions

One of the great things about Twitter is that you can reach out to any public user with a quick @ mention to their username. One of the worst things about Twitter is that it’s all too easy to abuse that feature. But it turns out, the bird network may be working on a way to… Continue reading Twitter is testing a way for users to limit their mentions

Samsung’s One UI 5 update is largely about personalization

Samsung has revealed more details about One UI 5, the updated user interface it will begin rolling out to devices later this month. Galaxy S22-series devices will be the first to get the update. The company is placing an even bigger focus on personalization, including on the lock screen. You’ll be able to select up… Continue reading Samsung’s One UI 5 update is largely about personalization

FAA says Apple AirTags are allowed in checked baggage

Don’t worry that you might not be allowed to slip an Apple AirTag into your luggage for your next flight. As The Points Guy notes, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has stated that AirTags are allowed on checked baggage. Any item tracker whose battery has under 0.3g of lithium is clear to fly. You can… Continue reading FAA says Apple AirTags are allowed in checked baggage

Netflix with ads will be available November 3rd for $7 per month

Netflix’s ad-supported tier finally has a release date, and it’s now clear just what sacrifices you’ll have to make to get a lower price. The new “Basic with Ads” plan will be available November 3rd at 12PM Eastern for $7 per month. It will initially be available to viewers in 12 countries, including the US,… Continue reading Netflix with ads will be available November 3rd for $7 per month

Samsung Wallet payments and passes are coming to 13 more countries this year

Samsung’s unified Wallet app will soon be available to many more people. The company says it will roll out Wallet to 13 more countries by the end of 2022. Most are in Europe, Scandinavia and western Asia, including Denmark, Finland, Kazakhstan, Norway, Sweden and Switzerland. The functionality will also be available in key parts of… Continue reading Samsung Wallet payments and passes are coming to 13 more countries this year

‘Spider-Man: Miles Morales’ is coming to PC on November 18th

You won’t have to wait too much longer to play the other remastered Spider-Man game on your computer. Insomniac and Nixxes have announced that Spider-Man: Miles Morales will be available on PC November 18th through the Epic Games Store and Steam. The port offers visual upgrades beyond the PS5 version, including ray-traced shadows for outdoor… Continue reading ‘Spider-Man: Miles Morales’ is coming to PC on November 18th

Apple Card users can soon sign up for a ‘high-yield’ savings account

Your Apple Card is now more of a full-fledged banking service. Apple has introduced a “high-yield” savings account from Goldman Sachs that will soon let you grow your funds. You can have your card’s Daily Cash automatically deposited if you like, but you can also transfer money from a linked bank account or your Apple… Continue reading Apple Card users can soon sign up for a ‘high-yield’ savings account

Valve releases redesigned Steam mobile app with QR code login

You can finally say goodbye to your dated and clunky Steam mobile app. Valve has rolled out the redesigned version of its Steam mobile app for Android and iOS, which it’s been testing since at least August this year. When it was looking for beta testers for the application, the game developer said it rebuilt… Continue reading Valve releases redesigned Steam mobile app with QR code login

Elizabeth Warren presses Texas on crypto miners’ energy use

Elizabeth Warren and six other Democratic senators are pressing Texas’ energy regulator on whether the crypto mining industry is putting additional strain on the state’s grid, and its impact on climate change. In a letter to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), the senators note that “cryptomining companies are flooding into states like Texas,”… Continue reading Elizabeth Warren presses Texas on crypto miners’ energy use