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 …
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7 December
Using Snapchat’s new glasses showed me where AR goes beyond phones
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 …
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7 December
Duolingo chose ‘I am mentally exhausted’ as phrase of the year, and we couldn’t agree more
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 …
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7 December
Best holiday deals you can shop at Best Buy right now
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 …
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7 December
Apple invested at least $275 billion in China since 2016, according to new report
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 …
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7 December
GOP Rep. Devin Nunes to leave Congress to run Trump’s media company
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 …
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7 December
How to cancel Netflix: A few extra steps you shouldn’t skip
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 …
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7 December
Get a month of Paramount Plus for free
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 …
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7 December
Best TVs to give for the holidays 2021
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 …
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7 December
2021 Holiday Gift Guide: Stop making these mistakes when buying smartphones and other tech gifts
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, …
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