Soon, you’ll no longer get hit with additional charges if you miss a PayPal installment for a previous purchase. The online payment giant has announced that it will stop charging late fees for global purchases made using Pay in 4 in the US, Pay in 3 in the UK and Pay in 4X in France… Continue reading PayPal will no longer charge late fees for buy now, pay later purchases
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Facebook cracks down on vaccine misinformation ‘superspreaders’
Back in March, the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH) published a report linking more than two-thirds of vaccine misinformation online to12 individuals. That statistic has been widely cited since, including by lawmakers and government officials, as proof that Facebook has failed to control lies about COVID-19 vaccines. Now, five months later, Facebook says it… Continue reading Facebook cracks down on vaccine misinformation ‘superspreaders’
Netflix adds spatial audio support on iOS 14 devices
Netflix has started the process of supporting spatial audio on its iOS app, according to 9to5Mac. Following Reddit reports, a spokesperson for the company told the outlet it recently began a slow rollout of the feature to its iOS users. To take advantage, you’ll need a pair of AirPods Pro or AirPods Max, as well… Continue reading Netflix adds spatial audio support on iOS 14 devices
Twitter updates developer API to make Spaces easier to find
Twitter is working to make Spaces more discoverable. On Wednesday, the company announced an update to its API v2 that will allow developers to search for live and scheduled Spaces using criteria like user IDs and keywords. “With the Spaces lookup and Spaces search endpoints, we hope to enable developers to build tools and solutions… Continue reading Twitter updates developer API to make Spaces easier to find
This ingestible robot delivers insulin to your body without external needles
Researchers from Italy have created a robot that could one day allow diabetes patients to get a dose of insulin without any needles. PILLSID involves two separate parts. One component is an internal insulin dispenser that a doctor would surgically implant in your abdomen. The other is a magnetic capsule loaded with the hormone. Anytime… Continue reading This ingestible robot delivers insulin to your body without external needles
Coalition of 31 states calls on FDA to regulate flavored e-cigarettes
The US crackdown on flavored e-cigarettes might soon reach the federal government. A New York-led coalition of 31 states and territories is pressuring the Food and Drug Administration to regulate flavored e-cigarettes. The group wants to not only ban e-cigs with “youth-appealing” flavors like candy, mint and menthol, but to limit nicotine levels and restrict… Continue reading Coalition of 31 states calls on FDA to regulate flavored e-cigarettes
Spectrum TV is back on Roku devices over half a year after it was pulled
Charter Spectrum customers found themselves unable to download the Spectrum TV app from Roku’s Channel Store if they hadn’t done so before back in December. The two companies were unable to come to an agreement on the renewal of their contract, and it led Roku to pull the app from its store to prevent new… Continue reading Spectrum TV is back on Roku devices over half a year after it was pulled
‘Fortnite’ adds a limited-time Among Us-like mode
Epic Games has released a new limited-time mode in Fortnite called Imposters, allowing players to scratch their Among Us itch without leaving the battle royale. Each match features two teams made up of eight agents and two imposters. [embedded content] The action takes place in a new interior map called The Bridge. The agents need… Continue reading ‘Fortnite’ adds a limited-time Among Us-like mode
Intel is giving up on its AI-powered RealSense cameras
Intel is pouring more and more of its energy into its mainstay chip business, and that now means leaving some of its less essential work by the wayside. The company told CRN in a statement that it was “winding down” RealSense and transferring the talent and computer vision tech to efforts that “better support” its… Continue reading Intel is giving up on its AI-powered RealSense cameras
YouTube Premium members can get three free months of Stadia Pro
Google has started a new promotion to entice YouTube Premium users to check out its Stadia Pro subscription. Provided you’re new to the paid service, you can now get a three-month trial to see if cloud gaming is your thing. First spotted by 9to5Google, the promotion is only available to current YouTube Premium subscribers in… Continue reading YouTube Premium members can get three free months of Stadia Pro