The Verge reports that Ireland’s High Court has dismissed Facebook’s bid to block a European Union privacy regulation — created by the Irish Data Protection Commission (IDPC) — that could interrupt the flow of data from the EU to the US, The Wall Street Journal reports. Facebook first appealed the order in part because it claimed the Commission […]
If you want a space gray Apple accessory, such as a Magic Mouse, Keyboard, or Trackpad, now is the time to get one because they’re being discontinued. On Apple’s store page, they’re currently for sale but with a “while supplies last” message (via MacRumors). Apple confirmed to The Verge that it will no longer sell the space gray […]
Google is rolling out the ability to access Chat messages right from Gmail to more iOS and Android users, after introducing it as a feature for Google Workspace users last July (via 9to5Google). It’s still a test feature, so getting access to it can take a bit of work, and it may not be available to your depending […]
Google Photos’ “free and unlimited storage” will be a thing of the past as of June 1st — which means that you’ve only got a few weeks left to upload all your pictures and videos before the company’s new 15GB cap kicks in. As the company had previously announced last fall, Google Photos’ beloved policy […]
Microsoft has been trying to build a lighter version of Windows for more than 10 years without success. The latest effort, Windows 10X, has reportedly now been shelved, in favor of improving Windows 10 instead. Petri reports that Windows 10X will no longer ship this year, and the OS will likely never arrive in its current form. […]
If you’ve been wondering if car prices seemed to be climbing higher and higher lately, you’re not imagining it. The Verge reports that the cause is a massive global supply problem, in the form of a semiconductor shortage. And the price of used cars is going up, too. About 13 percent of people who bought […]
Twitter has started rolling out a new Tip Jar feature on its Android and iOS apps, which, if the rumors are true, will allow users to send money directly to their favorite accounts. To use the tip jar, simply tap on the freshly added dollar bill icon next to someone’s username when viewing their profile on one […]
Google is expanding its Android-based earthquake detection and alert system, filling in gaps in places where there are few seismometers and no early warning systems. Starting today, the program that launched in California last year will also be available in Greece and New Zealand. This also marks a new step for Google, because it’s the first […]
Google Assistant is getting a better way to correct its name pronunciation, as well as improved contextual awareness when it comes to setting and changing timers with your voice. In the blog post announcing the changes, Google says they should be rolling out in the next few days. If Assistant has been pronouncing your name wrong, […]
On Friday, The Verge reported that a lot of Basecamp employees, including some upper execs are bailing out on the project management software company after a controversial blog post in which CEO Jason Fried outlined Basecamp’s new philosophy that prohibited, among other things, “societal and political discussions” on internal forums. Not long after Fried’s Monday blog post […]