In the age of instant everything, it’s nice to stop and think for a while. Those looking for some deep moments might want to head to Reddit. That’s right, hidden among subreddits on everything from World News to GIFs, is one of my favorites. Called Showerthoughts, people come up with “deep thoughts” — presumably while …
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14 November
10 ridiculously cute Google Hangout Easter eggs
Adding flare to your Google Hangouts conversations is right at your fingertips. Google has hidden some super-adorable Easter eggs you can unlock to reveal some lol-worthy emojis and animations. 1. Typing /shruggie sends this little guy to your friend ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. 2. Sending /facepalm sends (－‸ლ). 3. Every time you type /bikeshed the background color of your chat window changes colors. …
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14 November
Zuckerberg: Facebook will crack down on fake news
In case you missed it the first time, Mark Zuckerberg is once again defending the role Facebook played in the presidential election. The social network’s chief executive responded Sunday to accusations that Facebook promoted news bias that hurt Hillary Clinton and helped Donald Trump in the presidential election campaign. Examples include a fake story about an FBI agent associated with …
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14 November
WhatsApp launches video
FaceTime and Skype have a new rival in the video-chat market: WhatsApp. The maker of the hugely popular messaging and voice app said Monday it will soon add the ability to place free video calls from within the app. The feature, which is expected to be available in the coming days, will allow the app’s more than 1 billion users …
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14 November
Google admits it messed up with fake election story
You really can’t believe everything you read on the internet. Google on Monday acknowledged its algorithms screwed up and that it placed a fake news story about Donald Trump winning the popular vote in last week’s election prominently in the search engine’s widely-read news section. “The goal of Search is to provide the most relevant and useful results for our …
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14 November
Obama and Biden memes deliver post
Social media seems to be settling back to normal after the Election Day frenzy, but there are still plenty of political memes to go around. Twitter and Facebook users, for instance, are still laser-focused on President-elect Donald Trump’s moves, such as his choice for chief strategist. Social Cues is our guide to what people are talking about on Facebook and …
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14 November
Is the new MacBook Pro a must have? (The 3:59, Ep. 140)
The reviews for the MacBook Pro with Touch Bar are in, and the word is fairly positive. CNET’s review says Apple’s newest laptop is worth the splurge, calling the Touch Bar “inventive.” Other reviews have been more lukewarm, and the high price is still an issue. Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, meanwhile, defends the role of his company in the election …
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14 November
Use the force, Samsung: Galaxy S8 could feature a pressure
Samsung’s Galaxy S8 could borrow from Apple’s playbook by introducing a pressure-sensitive technology, sometimes referred to as “force touch” or Apple’s term “3D Touch,” according to Korean news publication The Investor. “Samsung is [looking] to adopt the force touch technology partially from the S8 but the full adoption will come in one or two years,” anonymous sources told the site. …
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14 November
Need help mounting that TV? Amazon expands Home Services
Not into DIY? Amazon is ready to help you install and assemble all the things you buy from its site. The e-commerce company said Monday it will expand Amazon Home Services — its hub for hiring plumbers, painters and electricians through its website — to 20 more metropolitan areas, including Indianapolis, Las Vegas and San Antonio. Amazon launched Home Services …
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14 November
Amazon sues alleged counterfeit sellers
Amazon filed two lawsuits against sellers of allegedly counterfeit products, part of a broader crackdown on fakes sold through the internet retailer. The lawsuits, filed in a Washington state court on Monday, allege more than 20 companies and individuals were involved in selling knockoff exercise and furniture moving equipment. The suits follow a handful of lawsuits that crack down on …
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