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Signal’s Brian Acton talks about exploding growth, monetization 2021-01-12 20:01:52Brian Acton is crossing paths again with Facebook. Over more than a decade of building and operating WhatsApp, the company’s co-founder first co

Study finds around one-third of Americans regularly get 2021-01-12 11:54:10Around a third of Americans regularly get their news from Facebook, according to the latest study from Pew Research Center, whose surveys aim to bette

Facebook revamps ‘Access Your Information’ tool to better 2021-01-12 11:13:32Facebook today is rolling out an update to its Access Your Information tool with the goal of making the tool easier to both use and navigate, as well

Yelp will show user feedback about businesses’ health 2021-01-12 07:00:32Moving forward, Yelp users won’t just be asked whether a business has good food or accepts credit cards — the platform is also allowing th

Daily Crunch: Parler sues Amazon after going offline 2021-01-11 18:32:39Platforms and infrastructure providers dump Parler, Microsoft unveils a new Surface and a Chinese fitness app raises $360 million. This is your Daily

Facebook says it will remove references to ‘stop 2021-01-11 17:04:04In the wake of last week’s violence at the U.S. Capitol, Facebook today announced it will be taking additional steps to remove content referenci

Snap acquires location data startup StreetCred 2021-01-11 14:54:19Snapchat’s parent company Snap has acquired StreetCred, a New York City startup building a platform for location data. Snap confirmed the news t

Following riots, alternative social apps and private messengers 2021-01-11 14:08:43Alternative social media apps, including MeWe, CloutHub and other privacy-focused rivals to big tech, are topping the app stores following Trump&rsquo

Facebook hires a VP of civil rights 2021-01-11 13:29:53Facebook has hired Roy Austin to become its first-ever VP of Civil Rights and Deputy General Counsel to create a new civil rights organization within

Parler is officially offline after AWS suspension 2021-01-11 10:51:05True to its word, Amazon Web Services (AWS) suspended services to Parler, the right-wing-focused social network that proved a welcoming home for pro-T

Europe seizes on social media’s purging of Trump 2021-01-11 07:54:43Big tech’s decision to pull the plug on president Donald Trump’s presence on their platforms, following his supporters’ attack on th

The deplatforming of President Trump 2021-01-09 11:46:17After years of placid admonishments, the tech world came out in force against President Trump this past week following the violent assault of the U.S.

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Netflix's 'Bling Empire' puts a glittery new spin 2021-01-15 08:00:00From Keeping Up with the Kardashians to Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, the greater Los Angeles area has no shortage of rich people ready to ascend

Hulu’s ‘The Ultimate Playlist of Noise’ is a 2021-01-15 07:00:00I was a little worried about Hulu's recent film release, The Ultimate Playlist of Noise, even before I watched it. The trailer teased a fair amount o

MacBook Pro is getting MagSafe, more ports, and 2021-01-15 06:48:01A few days ago, I tripped over my 2017 MacBook Pro's power cable, pulling the computer to the floor which it greeted with a loud crash. As the images

'Blithe Spirit' is a bit of forgettable fun 2021-01-15 06:00:00There's something about spending an interminable amount of time on your sofa that transforms you from a discerning critical thinker into someone will

'Servant' Season 2 on Apple TV+ finds its 2021-01-15 06:00:00Are you familiar with the "bomb theory?" It's an idea coined by Alfred Hitchcock: Imagine there's a bomb under a table, and the two people sitting

Remembering the failed coup that brought down a 2021-01-15 05:59:37No headline I've ever written, no headline I've ever read, has brought me greater joy than the one my father held up at Victoria train station one A

It’s easy to get hooked to the Willow 2021-01-15 05:15:00 Willow Pump $499 (two pumps plus accessories) View Product The Good Wireless • Hands-Free • Effective • Convenient •

This fancy cooler requires zero ice — and 2021-01-15 05:00:00TL;DR: This GoSun Chill Solar Cooler will keep your food and drinks cold all day. As of Jan. 15, save 15% and get it for $635. You know what’s a

New card game focuses on representation and the 2021-01-15 05:00:00 Legacy $39 View Product The Good Inspires thought-provoking conversations on race and wealth • Increases representation of people of

Netflix's smart and funny 'History of Swear Words' 2021-01-15 05:00:00Swear words are a fascinating aspect of language. Where do they come from? Who decided they're bad? What the fuck do they really mean? With host Nico

Keep your home spotless in 2021 with these 2021-01-15 05:00:00It might only be January, but since you’re stuck at home anyway, it’s the great time to kick off your spring cleaning.  With your ent

10 apps on sale to help you reach 2021-01-15 05:00:00If you've already fallen behind on your New Year's fitness resolutions, don't beat yourself up. 2021 has already been a whirlwind. To help you get

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5 Digital Advertising Tips That You Need to 2021-01-14 17:00:00Read this before beginning any online promotional campaigns.

'Starchive' is the Budget-Friendly Digital Asset Management Solution 2021-01-14 16:00:00Get an enterprise-grade digital asset management solution for under $100.

8 Characteristics of Great Leadership. How Many Do 2021-01-14 15:37:00These tactics will ignite, expand and inspire your team.

Starbucks Debuts its Pick-Up Service in Mexico 2021-01-14 15:25:00It's available in the Starbucks Mexico application for iOS and Android devices.

Nestlé Designs a Recycling Plan for Dolce Gusto 2021-01-14 15:16:00The food and beverage company announced that the Mexico City government approved a waste management and recycling plan for its coffee capsules.

4 Ways to Transform Your Marketing With Content 2021-01-14 15:07:00As consumers make informed purchasing decisions in seconds, your messaging needs to be a part of their resources and not just another ad.

A Man Who Forgot His Bitcoin Password Could 2021-01-14 14:30:00Stefan Thomas lost the document where he entered his IronKey years ago and has only two attempts to gain access.

Accountability: The Crucial Inner Work that Leads to 2021-01-14 14:15:00People think others will hold them accountable. Truth is, accountability starts and ends with you.

Zoom Boom Triggers Surge in Aesthetic Medical Procedures 2021-01-14 13:30:00Video-conferencing home workers are struggling under the spotlight.

This AI-Powered Assistant Helps Marketing and Sales Teams 2021-01-14 13:30:00The co-founder of a technology company shares how his platform is helping companies scale operations.

SpaceX Hot Fire: The Starship spacecraft Was Tested 2021-01-14 13:30:00Elon Musk, said that the same three were completed without major problems.

Strategies for Adapting Your Business in Unpredictable Times 2021-01-14 13:18:31Join us for a free webinar and learn how two business owners pivoted their business strategies to find success despite unexpected difficulties.

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Pet Products and Services Market Takes a Fancy 2021-01-11 08:00:00As pet owners increasingly opt to shop from home, pet-related companies are stepping up their game to grab a share of industry expenditures forecasted

Acquiring and Retaining Customers in an Era Without 2021-01-07 09:00:00E-commerce is now at an all-time high, with global sales figures projected to reach $4.1 trillion in 2020, almost doubling since 2015. While the spect

Package Theft Jumps 7 Percent in 2020 2021-01-06 08:00:00Porch pirates were busier than ever in 2020, according to an annual survey by market research firm C+R Research. Forty-three percent of Americans said

Winning on eBay the Perfect Part for These 2021-01-05 10:00:00An intense knack for technology throughout middle school and high school where he repaired classmates' phones and gaming devices set the stage for en

FTC's Zoom Deal Signals Commitment to Security Enforcement 2020-12-29 08:00:00The U.S. Federal Trade Commission is making good on a resolution to strengthen its enforcement of security deficiencies occurring in e-commerce transa

Walmart Tackles Return Issues With New Home Pickup 2020-12-22 08:00:00Walmart has raised the bar for service by an online retailer with its announcement of free home pickup of customer returns. Called "Carrier Pickup by

E-Commerce Working Beautifully for the Cosmetics Industry 2020-12-17 08:00:00Cosmetics companies traditionally have relied on in-person retail sales to attract new customers and maintain existing clientele. The pandemic, howeve

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Chuck Norris was NOT photographed at the U.S. 2021-01-12 16:41:11In case you were confused – Chuck Norris was not in attendance at the violent Capitol riots in Washington, D.C., his representative told news ou

How to Grow Your Site Traffic and Brand 2021-01-12 12:46:29You’re one of its lucky profiles that can include quick links to stories if you just have over 15K followers on Instagram! This aspect can be an

Lady trampled to death during Capitol riots carried 2021-01-11 15:46:29Rosanne Boyland, 34, was trampled and crushed to death during the Capitol riots while ironically holding a ‘Don’t Tread on Me’ flag.

Deep, but truthful, Twitter thoughts about the Capitol 2021-01-11 11:00:18Twitter thoughts about the Capitol Riots posted by millions of Americans on the platform is a great read. Readers always get to see the two sides of a

‘World’s worst burglars’ arrested after pocket-dialing cops during 2021-01-08 13:38:42Two pitiable burglars have been detained after inadvertently pocket-dialing law enforcement during their heist. A Staffordshire policeman dubbed the c

Dismayed and Disgusted Twitter Reactions to the US 2021-01-08 11:00:00The US Capitol Riot is the first in modern US history. Senators and lawmakers ran for cover as a mob of angry protesters overpowered Capitol Hill secu

Drone Privacy Laws Around The World 2021-01-07 21:21:53The rise in popularity of drones over recent years has led many countries to bring in new laws designed to protect privacy and ensure safety in the sk

Parents Are Infuriated by a Kids’ Show About 2021-01-06 15:18:42A children’s TV series in Scandinavia about a guy with the world’s longest phallus is inciting furor online in the subregion of six millio

Americans and their Funny Twitter Reactions to Stimulus 2021-01-06 11:00:11Twitter reactions to stimulus checks are hilarious! Everything that could go wrong already went wrong. From an original promised $600 to a proposed $2

Harry Potter actress reveals newborn baby has Covid-19 2021-01-05 15:35:06Jessie Cave, star in the Harry Potter film franchise, has disclosed her newborn baby has tested positive for the novel COVID-19. The thespian, best kn

It’s not going well in Florida as they 2021-01-04 19:21:52Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to distribute the coronavirus vaccine statewide utilizing partnerships between the government and hospitals— and, eviden

Israel excludes Palestinians in COVID Vaccine Programs 2021-01-04 11:00:22News is currently circulating that Palestinians are excluded from COVID vaccine programs in Israel.  Currently, Israel is being hailed as one of