A new test from Twitter will finally allow users to report “misleading” tweets. The company says it’s testing the feature for “some people” in the US, South Korea and Australia. Though only an experiment, it’s a significant step for Twitter which has previously had limited reporting tools for misinformation on its service. With the change… Continue reading Twitter’s latest experiment is a tool for reporting ‘misleading’ tweets
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‘Carpool Karaoke’ is returning from a pandemic hiatus (and moving to Apple TV+)
Apple has renewed Carpool Karaoke for a fifth season and plans to move the series over to its TV+ service, according to Deadline. The show predates the streaming platform by several years and has been available through Apple Music and the TV app since the company first premiered the project back in 2017. Both the… Continue reading ‘Carpool Karaoke’ is returning from a pandemic hiatus (and moving to Apple TV+)
Astro teams up with Timbuk2 to build the ultimate gamer bags
As someone who regularly attends conventions like PAX, I know the importance of a good bag for your gaming gear. You need something that can snugly hold your Nintendo Switch, controllers and headsets while also making room for all their cables and plugs. I’ve tried various solutions over the years but nothing’s ever really hit… Continue reading Astro teams up with Timbuk2 to build the ultimate gamer bags
Activision drops ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ teaser ahead of official reveal
Images for the next Call of Duty game have recently surfaced online, giving us a glimpse of what to expect for the future of the franchise. Now, Activision has released a teaser trailer for the upcoming installment called Call of Duty: Vanguard, featuring elements clearly indicating that the game is set during World War II.… Continue reading Activision drops ‘Call of Duty: Vanguard’ teaser ahead of official reveal
Tinder will make ID verification available to all users
Tinder plans to make ID verification — a feature currently only available in Japan — accessible to all its users, the company says. For now, we have few details about how this update, which is expected to roll out in “the coming quarters,” will work. In a statement, Tinder said ID verification would “begin as… Continue reading Tinder will make ID verification available to all users
Researcher says a US terrorist watchlist was exposed online for three weeks
The FBI’s Terrorist Screening Center (TSC) may have exposed the records of nearly 2 million individuals and left them accessible online for three weeks. Security researcher Bob Diachenko says he discovered a terrorist watchlist on July 19th that included information like the name, date of birth and passport number of those listed in the database.… Continue reading Researcher says a US terrorist watchlist was exposed online for three weeks
The latest version of iCloud for Windows adds a full password manager
Apple has long allowed Mac, iPhone and iPad users to access their iCloud drives on a PC using an app you can get from the Microsoft Store. And while the software let you download your photos and files, any passwords stored on your keychain were a more complicated matter. That’s about to change for the… Continue reading The latest version of iCloud for Windows adds a full password manager
T-Mobile confirms unauthorized access to ‘some’ data
Following reports of a data breach over the weekend, T-Mobile has confirmed it’s investigating a cybersecurity incident. In an update published on Monday, the company said someone gained unauthorized access to its computer systems, but that it has yet to determine if any customer data was stolen. “We are confident that the entry point used… Continue reading T-Mobile confirms unauthorized access to ‘some’ data
The Switch is the first console to sweep Japan’s game sales chart in 33 years
The Nintendo Switch isn’t struggling to compete against the PlayStation 5 on its home turf in Japan… far from it. Game Data Library, Axios and IGN report that every game on Famitsu‘s August 8th weekly Top 30 chart was a Switch title, ranging from Super Mario Maker 2 in 30th place to Minecraft at the… Continue reading The Switch is the first console to sweep Japan’s game sales chart in 33 years
Google might unveil the Pixel 5a on August 17th
More evidence has surfaced that the Google Pixel 5a might be right around the corner. Android Police has obtained what it says are repair shop photos (pictured below) of Pixel 5a parts that appear to confirm rumors swirling around the budget phone, including its release date. The device really would be a spruced-up Pixel 4a… Continue reading Google might unveil the Pixel 5a on August 17th