When I work, I need noise to focus. Sometimes I listen to Spotify playlists, but that can lead me to dance in my chair. Or I’ll turn on a podcast and get too invested in the hidden history of highways. So when I found Background Sounds tucked into the iOS 15 update, it seemed like …

Tile launched a new antistalking safety feature called Scan and Secure for its line of item trackers, the company announced Thursday. “Scan and Secure is a simple tool you can use to determine if there are unknown Tiles or Tile-enabled devices traveling with you,” the company wrote in a news release. “We take the safety and security of our users …

In 2022, Facebook has 2.91 billion active users, making it the most-used social media platform. But to me, it will always pale in comparison to early MySpace. Founded in 2003, MySpace was the first social media platform for many people. Facebook was founded a year later, and despite its early restrictive membership practices, the number of Facebook users would soon …

Music is fun, and science says people can even benefit from it across different situations. Studying for an exam? Classical music can help you absorb information better. Driving on a sunny day? Rap can make you a more attentive driver. Feeling angry? Heavy metal can help inspire and calm you down. Spotify has a playlist for all of these situations, and …

This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. Google has started rolling out a rapid Air Raid Alerts system for Android users in Ukraine as the Russian invasion of the country continues.  “Tragically, millions of people in Ukraine now rely on air strike alerts to try to …

This story is part of War in Ukraine, CNET’s coverage of events there and of the wider effects on the world. Amazon Web Services reported it has detected numerous instances of malware targeting charities, NGOs and other aid organizations providing relief to Ukraine. In some of the worst cases, the malware has targeted medical supply, food and clothing relief efforts, …

Twitch said Thursday that streamers who frequently spread misinformation — what it called “harmful misinformation actors” — will be banned from the platform. “We do not believe that individuals who use online services to spread false, harmful information, have a place in our community,” the company said in a news release. Twitch said it’s identified three criteria for a streamer …

Netflix is continuing its expansion into interactive media by launching a daily trivia show in April called Trivia Quest.  The show is based on the popular Trivia Crack online game and will give viewers 24 multiple-choice questions every day in April. The questions cover a variety of topics like science and pop culture. As you answer questions, you help an …

OtterBox has confirmed that some of the battery packs in the company’s early model OtterSpots, a wireless charging system, could swell. OtterBox said Thursday it doesn’t believe the packs are unsafe at this time, however. “This impacts limited units manufactured during the first two months of production — July and August 2019,” OtterBox said in an emailed statement. “While OtterSpot contains …

Crunchyroll, an anime streaming service, launched a streaming app for the Nintendo Switch on Thursday. There’s a new way to watch anime 🌟 Crunchyroll now available on @NintendoAmerica Switch ✨🎮 LEARN MORE: https://t.co/peIQjWAAje pic.twitter.com/vCaEhmnSSE — Crunchyroll 🎉 Now on SWITCH! (@Crunchyroll) February 17, 2022 “You can stream all of your favorite anime on TV while your console is docked, or …