Twitter has begun testing an overhauled process for users to report harmful tweets, with the goal of simplifying the process by asking users to describe what they’re seeing, the social network said Tuesday. Instead of requiring users to identify which Twitter rule a tweet violates, Twitter’s new “symptoms-first” approach asks them what they felt was …

I finally got to try Snap’s AR glasses in my own backyard, testing a handful of its augmented-reality Lenses in bright outdoor light. The hour or so I spent with them was like a quick sprint through the possible future of how developers will play with AR beyond the current phone-powered experiences. I was able to try out a handful …

Thinking back on 2021 — the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, billionaires going to space, NFTs — I can’t help but feel tired. And Duolingo agrees. Duolingo released its 2021 Language Report Monday, and “I am mentally exhausted” is its phrase of the year. The company said it chose the phrase, featured in its Japanese course, “to reflect the tone and overall …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. Cyber Week has officially wrapped up, but if you missed your chance to jump on its great selection of deals, don’t panic. Like other retailers such as Walmart and Amazon, many of the Cyber Week offers from Best Buy have rolled over into a new …

Apple CEO Tim Cook doesn’t just oversee one of the world’s most valuable companies. He’s also become a seasoned politician, forging relationships with world leaders, including now former President Donald Trump. A new report Tuesday outlined his role in negotiating with Chinese government regulators too, paving the way for Apple to invest at least $275 billion over the past half …

California Republican Rep. Devin Nunes, a longtime ally of Donald Trump, will leave Congress to run the former president’s new social media company. The Trump Media & Technology group said in a statement that Nunes will serve as its chief executive officer, beginning in January. Trump announced in October it would launch a social network called Truth Social to take …

Downsizing your list of streaming services? We don’t blame you. There are so many streaming platforms available today, and only so many hours in the day to dedicate to the couch potato life. If you’ve settled on Netflix as the subscription to cut, read on for exactly how to do it.  Canceling your Netflix subscription is pretty straightforward, but there …

Paramount Plus has a new deal for new subscribers to its service. Right now, you can get one month of Paramount Plus for free using the offer code PEAKSALE.  See at Paramount Plus When you subscribe, you’ll gain access to a variety of Paramount Plus exclusives for adults and children, including The Good Fight, Clifford the Big Red Dog, Rugrats, Star …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. If a TV is on your holiday shopping list, you’ll want to know that some of the best prices of the year are on their way. The tough part is figuring out which TV to give that lucky recipient (let’s face it, or yourself), but …

This story is part of Gift Guide, our year-round collection of the best gift ideas. An unfolding supply chain crisis and a continuous pandemic won’t stop the holidays — but it’ll definitely make it more difficult for you to get your hands on the perfect holiday gift. And while seeing empty shelves might push you into a panic to buy something ASAP, …