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Threat of inauguration violence casts a long shadow 2021-01-17 12:53:48As the U.S. heads into one of the most perilous phases of American democracy since the Civil War, social media companies are scrambling to shore up th

Facebook blocks new events around DC and state 2021-01-15 19:28:05As a precaution against coordinated violence as the U.S. approaches President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, Facebook announced a few new measu

Daily Crunch: WhatsApp responds to privacy backlash 2021-01-15 18:07:23WhatsApp delays enforcement of a controversial privacy change, Apple may get rid of the Touch Bar in future MacBooks and Bumble files to go public. Th

Twitter’s decentralized future 2021-01-15 17:52:57This week, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey finally responded publicly to the company’s decision to ban President Trump from its platform, writing that T

WhatsApp delays enforcement of privacy terms by 3 2021-01-15 14:30:43WhatsApp said on Friday that it won’t enforce the planned update to its data-sharing policy until May 15, weeks after news about the new terms c

How Twitter is handling the 2021 US presidential 2021-01-15 06:35:08Twitter has set out its plans for US Inauguration Day 2021, next Wednesday, January 20, when president-elect Joe Biden will be sworn into office as th

WhatsApp faces legal challenge over privacy in its 2021-01-14 10:59:48WhatsApp is facing a legal challenge in India, its biggest market, after a petition was filed Thursday before Delhi High Court over the upcoming chang

E2E encrypted email providers also see sign-ups surge 2021-01-14 09:38:27Privacy concerns that have been driving app users to alternative chat apps like Signal and Telegram in recent weeks, since Facebook-owned WhatsApp ann

Trump circumvents Twitter ban to decry ‘unprecedented assault 2021-01-13 19:29:28Following a comprehensive ban from Twitter and a number of other online services following last week’s assault on the Capitol by his followers,

Telegram blocks ‘dozens’ of hardcore hate channels threatening 2021-01-13 16:31:34With many social networks suddenly reevaluating their policies in light of recent political violence in the U.S., the popular messaging app Telegram h

YouTube puts a temporary freeze on uploads to 2021-01-13 05:52:35YouTube has been the slowest of the big social media platforms to react to the threat of letting president Trump continue to use its platform as a meg

TikTok update will change privacy settings and defaults 2021-01-13 05:00:12TikTok announced today it’s making changes to its app to make the experience safer for younger users. The company will now set the accounts for

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The U.S. is no longer a rogue climate 2021-01-21 17:12:41The U.S. is no longer acting like an insolent child peeing in a swimming pool.  On Nov. 4, 2020, the Trump administration quit the Paris Agreemen

Kevin McHale recalls playing a pizza delivery boy 2021-01-21 15:23:24 Read more... More about The Office, Office Ladies Podcast, Entertainment, Celebrities, and Movies Tv Shows

5 new British films to brighten your 2021 2021-01-21 15:14:04It's not just Bond who's returning. Mashable's Sam Haysom walks us through some of our top British film picks for the new year.  For the full

Tesla shows how it makes its batteries in 2021-01-21 14:51:34The video is literally just called "Making Batteries," but it's a cool peek behind the curtains at Tesla.  Read more...More about Mashable Vid

Facebook's Oversight Board will decide the fate of 2021-01-21 14:45:39 Read more... More about Facebook, Trump, Content Moderation, Tech, and Politics

Nissan designed an office pod caravan concept so 2021-01-21 13:48:53Nissan unveiled NV350, a caravan with an extendable workspace that can be controlled with your smartphone.  Read more...More about Cars, Mashable

GameStop just got some PS4 bundles in stock, 2021-01-21 13:01:55QUICK LINKS: PlayStation 4 Essentials Blast from the Past GameStop Premium Refurbished System Bundle — $299.99 (save $22.96) PlayStation 4 Horro

Upgrade your iPad with an Apple Magic Keyboard 2021-01-21 12:51:59Save $100.99: The Apple Magic Keyboard for the 11-inch iPad Pro (2nd Generation) and iPad Air (4th Generation) is on sale for $199 at Walmart as of Ja

Crush your 2021 fitness goals with these Samsung 2021-01-21 11:05:44Here are the best deals on Samsung smartwatches and fitness trackers as of Jan. 21: OUR TOP PICK: Samsung Galaxy Watch Active — Save $50 BEST FO

Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra review: Enough with 2021-01-21 11:00:00 Galaxy S21 and Galaxy S21 Ultra $799.99 (starting) and 1,199.99 (starting) View Product The Good Attractive • durable design •

Netflix's 'Bridgerton' gets obvious Season 2 renewal 2021-01-21 10:56:34 Get yourself to the modiste! Netflix and Shondaland's Bridgerton will officially get a second season, this time focused on Anthony (god help us al

Check out 'Wonder Woman 1984' on HBO Max 2021-01-21 10:54:00SAVE 20%: Prepay for six months of HBO Max — which includes Wonder Woman 1984 (in addition to many other movies and TV shows) — and save o

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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

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Volkswagon CEO Joins Twitter and Immediately Trolls Elon 2021-01-21 17:48:00Herbert Diess did not waste time firing shots via social media.

3 Ways to Handle an Upset Customer That 2021-01-21 17:02:00What do you when you have an upset customer? Show empathy and listen.

How to Build Products That You Want to 2021-01-21 16:30:00What sets apart successful entrepreneurs - their sustained focus on the customer.

2021: The Year of the Customer 2021-01-21 16:00:00After a tough year, it's time to go back to basics and focus on what really matters -- your customers.

How AI Has Completely Transformed Medtech 2021-01-21 15:35:00The future of medical technology rests in the hands of artificial intelligence that...doesn't have hands.

How to Find Clarity in a Chaotic World 2021-01-21 15:00:00How to begin your journey towards achieving clarity in your life.

How to Create Winning Media Messages in 3 2021-01-21 14:15:00Getting media exposure is one thing. Here's how to get your message across while being the type of guest journalists love.

Fortnite: Players Can Get Skins of Their Favorite 2021-01-21 14:11:00The famous online video game developed by Epic Games will launch a new range of skins from January 23, which will feature club teams such as Mancheste

Women and Minority Founders Still Vastly Underfunded, New 2021-01-21 14:01:13While there are signs of incremental progress, insights from RateMyInvestor and Diversity VC suggest there's a long way to go in equitable funding.

Sale of Fake COVID-19 Vaccines Grew 400% on 2021-01-21 13:58:00Cybercriminals are taking advantage of the distribution of vaccines against the coronavirus to offer false versions of the drug at excessive prices.

This Chinese Ride-Sharing Company Will Allocate $10 Million 2021-01-21 13:50:00In Mexico, the application will implement the "DiDi Vaccinate" option, which will grant coupons for trips to vaccination centers starting from Stage

6 Business Lessons You Can Learn From a 2021-01-21 13:30:00Are you at a crossroads with your business? There's a lot you can learn from the talent recruitment industry.

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How to File a Medical Malpractice Case for 2020-12-30 15:27:28After hours of labor, hours of intense pain, you have finally brought your bundle of joy into the world. The hours of pain are so worth it as you look

Prepare and Achieve Success with a Start-Up Business 2020-12-29 15:29:11It goes without saying that when you expand your marketing efforts to an international audience, the world is your oyster because you’re able to

Knowing the Difference between Gaming and eSports 2020-12-28 15:28:03Some people think that if you know how to play video games, you can get into eSports, but that is not the case. Despite their similarities, gaming and