Head to the Apple homepage today, and you’ll notice a whole lot of the color red. The tech giant is promoting its Product (Red) line of gadgets and expanding its partnership with the Red nonprofit. From now through June 30, 2021, all eligible proceeds from the line will go to The Global Fund’s COVID-19 response. …

If you want that coveted blue checkmark on your Twitter account, you might soon be able to get it. On Dec. 17, the social media platform is rolling out the rules for its new public verification program. In the meantime, Twitter is asking for help in creating those rules.  In a tweet and blog post announcing the change, the company …

TikTok wants to makes its platform more accessible, and the video sharing site’s latest feature should help people with epilepsy feel more comfortable. The option will roll out in the coming weeks. If you encounter a video that could trigger photosensitive epilepsy, you’ll see a pop up notification with a warning and an option to skip that and all future …

With Google’s new Gmail widget for the iPhone 12, you’ll be able to see how many unread emails are waiting for you without opening the app. Apple’s latest operating system for iPhones, iOS 14, allows you to add widgets to your home screen. With widgets, you can interact with info from compatible apps without opening the app.  Read more: Make …

Samsung’s social media recently mocked Apple’s decision to not include a charger or earphones in the box with the recent iPhone 12. Now reports indicate the electronics giant may follow suit with its next flagship lineup in 2021.  Tech site SamMobile on Tuesday detailed rumors that Samsung may cut the charger and corded earphones from the package for the next Galaxy …

This story is part of Elections 2020, CNET’s coverage of the voting in November and its aftermath. Lyft is joining the effort to make it easier to get to the polls this November. On Election Day, you can get 50% off a ride booked through the ride-sharing app with the code “2020VOTE.” Note that the discount only includes a single …

This story is part of Elections 2020, CNET’s coverage of the voting in November and its aftermath. Ride-hailing company Uber on Monday unveiled its latest effort to get people voting. The company has teamed with several US organizations, including the Civic Alliance and National Voter Registration Day, to try and get numbers up at the polls.  You normally use the …

Apparently, the question “why is this trending?” is tweeted so often that the social media company is taking steps to help provide clarity. Twitter announced via blog post on Tuesday that the company will be adding context to trending topics on the platform through representative tweets and curated descriptions.  Representative tweets will be pinned to trends and selected via algorithms …

The Opabinia, a 500-million-year-old creature with five eyes, can visit your living room in all its weird glory, thanks to an AR update to the Google Arts & Culture app. Google partnered with a variety of history and art museums to add a collection of prehistoric creatures, cultural artifacts and historic artwork as augmented reality objects that you can view …

In addition to helping you find your way, the latest Google Maps update will help you know more details about any given area at a glance. Starting this week, Google will shade maps with colors based on satellite imagery so you can easily tell the difference between forests and beaches. The update will be available worldwide and will cover a …