Streamlabs launches a ‘link in bio’ website builder that includes tipping
A number of online creators and influencers have adopted mobile-friendly “link in bio” websites, like Linktree, to point their fans to their social profiles or other content they want to promote. Today, live streaming software company Str.....»»
Netflix launches Fast Laughs, a TikTok-style comedy feed for subscribers
Dubbed Fast Laughs, the new mobile-only feature is accessible from the bottom navigation menu in the Netflix app on iOS. Simply tap the Fast Laughs tab and full-screen clips from Netflix’s library will start playing, one after another......»»
Twitter tests new e-commerce features for tweets
Twitter confirmed it’s testing a new way to display tweets that link out to e-commerce product pages — like products on a Shopify store, for example. With a new Twitter card format, the company is experimenting with tweets that include a.....»»
Consumer Reports launches recommendation label program
The consumer research nonprofit organization said one of the main goals is to break through a flood of fake product reviews that circulate online and confuse customers......»»
AMD’s RX 6700XT GPU launches March 18 for $479
At $100 less than RX 6800, it's being positioned as a 1440p card. If you can buy one. Enlarge / The RX 6700XT GPU reaches retailers soon. When will it reach average customers, however? Honestly, who's to say at this point? AMD's RDNA 2 push c.....»»
Microsoft launches ‘Group Transcribe,’ a transcription and translation app for in-person meetings
A new project from Microsoft’s in-house incubator, Microsoft Garage, introduces a different take on meeting transcriptions. While today there are a number of real-time transcription apps to use on your phone — like Otter.ai or Google̵.....»»
Netflix launches ‘Fast Laughs,’ a TikTok-like feed of funny videos
Late last year, Netflix began experimenting with a new TikTok-like feed of funny videos inside its mobile app, which it called “Fast Laughs.” Today, the company announced the new feature is now rolling out on iOS, allowing users to watch,.....»»
A massively redesigned iMac could launch at any moment
Apple’s iMac is due for a major redesign with tons of new features this year, and a subtle change on the company’s website suggests it may happen any day now......»»
Hackers Exploit Websites To Give Them Excellent SEO Before Deploying Malware
schwit1 shares a report from ZDNet: Cyberattackers have turned to search engine optimization (SEO) techniques to deploy malware payloads to as many victims as possible. According to Sophos, the so-called search engine "deoptimization" method includes.....»»
The Asus ROG Phone 5 will have 18GB of RAM, according to benchmark
The ROG Phone 5 launches one week from today—you can watch the countdown on Asus' website. Being a gaming phone that's part of the ROG line, the device packs plenty of power, including a Qualcomm 888 SoC and dual-cell 6,000 mAh battery. It was expe.....»»
Rookie Coding Mistake Prior To Gab Hack Came From Site"s CTO
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Ars Technica: Over the weekend, word emerged that a hacker breached far-right social media website Gab and downloaded 70 gigabytes of data by exploiting a garden-variety security flaw known as an SQL injection.....»»
Atomic, which only funds the startups it launches, just closed its newest fund with $260 million
Jack Abraham has a lot of confidence in what he’s building. Then again, you can’t be immodest or unsure of yourself if you’re going to bet exclusively on your own startups as an investor, which is precisely the model that Abraham.....»»
Microsoft Launches Power Fx, a New Open Source Low-Code Language
Microsoft today announced Power Fx, a new low-code language that "will become the standard for writing logic customization across Microsoft's own low-code Power Platform," reports TechCrunch. "[S]ince the company is open-sourcing the language, Micros.....»»
Beyond Meat Signs Global Supply Deals With McDonald"s, KFC and Pizza Hut
U.S. plant-based protein company Beyond Meat has signed global supply deals with fast food firms McDonald's and Yum! Brands, which includes KFC, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and others. AgFunderNews reports: The three-year strategic agreement with McDonald's.....»»
SmartThings Starts Saying Goodbye To Its Hardware
Stacey Higginbotham: If you own a 2013 SmartThings hub (that's the original) or a SmartThings Link for the Nvidia Shield TV, your hardware will stop working on June 30 of this year. The device depreciation is part of the announced exodus from manufac.....»»
Square launches an in-house bank as fintech competition heats up
Square, the financial payments firm run by Jack Dorsey, launched an in-house bank that it says will allow it to "operate more nimbly" in an increasingly crowded fintech market......»»
Amazon’s GameOn app, a platform for sharing mobile gaming clips, launches on iOS
Mobile gaming hasn’t seen the same demand for streaming content in the past as desktop has, but Amazon sees a market there to extend Twitch’s dominance. After launching on Android back in November, the company’s mobile streaming cen.....»»
Study explores link between forestry management and pesticides in aquatic species
Pesticides used in forestry may threaten species in downstream rivers and estuaries, but little is known about the extent to which this occurs. A new study by researchers at Portland State University found mussels, clams and oysters in watersheds alo.....»»
The expanding possibilities of bio-based polymers
Finding innovative and sustainable solutions to our material needs is one of the core objectives of green chemistry. The myriad plastics that envelop our daily life—from mattresses to food and cars—are mostly made from oil-based monomers which ar.....»»
Today’s best tech deals: Bose headphones, Assassin’s Creed, and more
Dealmaster also has portable Bluetooth speakers, board games, and the iPad Air. Enlarge (credit: Ars Technica) Today's Dealmaster includes a good discount on Bose's Noise Cancelling Headphones 700, the white version of which is down to $299 at.....»»
Rookie coding mistake prior to Gab hack came from site’s CTO
Site executive introduces, then removes, insecure code, then hides the evidence. Enlarge (credit: Gab.com) Over the weekend, word emerged that a hacker breached far-right social media website Gab and downloaded 70 gigabytes of data by exploiti.....»»