Instagram and Facebook to get paid-for verification
The move comes after Twitter introduced a subscription-based verification service last year......»»
Stripe withholding $100K from popular Mac utility developer
The developer of the NotchNook app for the MacBook Pro isn't getting paid, with Stripe allegedly closing an account and preparing to refund approximately $100,000 in sales.Stripe is withholding $100k from NotchNook developer Io.CafeIO.Cafe developed.....»»
Stripe withholding $100k from popular Mac utility developer
The developer of the NotchNook app for the MacBook Pro isn't getting paid, with Stripe allegedly closing an account and preparing to refund approximately $100,000 in sales.Stripe is withholding $100k from NotchNook developer Io.CafeIO.Cafe developed.....»»
Proton Pass review: a privacy-first, open-source password manager
I reviewed Proton Pass, an open-source password manager with free and low-cost paid tiers that puts privacy first......»»
Star Wars Outlaws to add fan-favorite Hondo Ohnaka in post-launch DLC
Ubisoft revealed two post-launch paid story packs for Star Wars Outlaws, and both star two fan-favorite series characters......»»
Record-breaking $75 million ransom paid to cybercrime group
Ransomware attacks have reached new heights of ambition and audacity over the past year, marked by a notable surge in extortion attacks, according to a Zscaler. The findings from the report uncovered a record-breaking ransom payment of $75 million to.....»»
Turkey blocks access to Instagram following censorship controversy
The Turkish government has blocked Instagram throughout the country – without providing a clear reason or duration. Here’s everything you need to know......»»
Group 1 finalizes acquisition of Inchcape; adds 54 U.K. dealerships to its portfolio
Group 1 Automotive Inc. has finalized its acquisition of global automotive group Inchcape, which has 54 U.K. dealerships. The acquisition was announced April 15; Group 1 paid $439 million in cash. It is expected the acquisition will add $2.7 billi.....»»
Credit Acceptance posts Q2 net loss of $47.1 million as auto lender revamps cash flow forecasting
The average Credit Acceptance second-quarter auto loan financed $26,816 in principal and interest, paid the dealership a $12,278 advance and was slated to run for 61 months......»»
Apple Arcade developers frustrated by long delays in getting paid, no incentives to make Vision Pro games
In a follow-up report to their previous coverage, MobileGamer has again collated a set of off-the-record comments from Apple Arcade game developers about how the service is faring. The leading complaints revolved around payments and poor communica.....»»
Spotify lyrics are again available for free users, after U-turn
Spotify lyrics were turned into a paid feature after a limited test last year – but the company has now reversed course and made them free for everyone again … more….....»»
Instagram users, get ready for an onslaught of AI avatars
Your Instagram app is about to get another healthy (or unhealthy, depending on how you look at it) dose of generative AI. Meta wants to … The post Instagram users, get ready for an onslaught of AI avatars appeared first on BGR. Your.....»»
Meta to pay $1.4 billion settlement after Texas facial recognition complaint
Facebook’s parent accused of gathering data from photos and videos without "informed consent." Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images/Getty) Facebook owner Meta has agreed to pay $1.4 billion to the state of Texas to settle clai.....»»
AI Studio lets Instagram users create AI versions of themselves
Meta has launched AI Studio, a tool which allows Instagram users to create AI versions of themselves. The resulting AI can then chat with your followers on your behalf, an idea which couldn’t possibly go horribly wrong … more….....»»
The first farmers often made landscapes more biodiverse, providing lessons for rewilding today
You don't need to read the news or scroll through Instagram for long to stumble across the latest example of a rare and beautiful species that has gone extinct. Since AD1500, at least 705 vertebrate species and 571 plant species have died out......»»
5 awesome things you can do with Google Gemini Advanced
Here are some of the more complex tasks you can do with Google's Gemini Advanced paid AI chatbot......»»
Avast One Gold review: the easy-to-use antivirus software
I reviewed Avast One's free and paid antivirus software plans to find out how much more you get when you subscribe......»»
AVG antivirus review: a problematic paid tier
AVG is one of the most popular antivirus apps with free and pad versions, so I tested the top tier to see how much value AVG Ultimate adds......»»
Alphabet invests another $5 billion in self-driving startup Waymo
Waymo is conducting more than 50,000 paid rides a week, Alphabet says. Enlarge / If you live in San Francisco, you might start to see these Waymo Zeekrs driving around. (credit: Waymo) Google's parent company, Alphabet,.....»»
Is your child"s photo on their school Facebook page? What does this mean for their privacy?
If you search most primary or high school websites, you will likely find images of happy, smiling children......»»
Would you pay to quit TikTok and Instagram? You"d be surprised how many would
Social media is a problem for economists. They don't know how to value it......»»