Feeling passionate about a cause? Facebook is launching a tool that lets users post and sign online petitions right in their news feeds. The social network will start rolling “Community Actions” out to its US users on Monday. It’s been testing the feature for several weeks in a couple of markets, TechCrunch first reported Sunday, …
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Facebook is trying to attract more teens to the social network with a new video product that could tickle their funny bones. The world’s largest social network is building and testing a hub for humorous meme content called LOL, according to a report from TechCrunch on Friday. A Facebook spokesperson confirmed the company is experimenting with the idea. “We are …
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Back in January, when Super Bowl TV deals were coming fast and furious, I shared this Insignia TV at the then-colossal price of $150. Today, it’s even colossal-er. For a limited time, and while supplies last, Best Buy has the Insignia 39-inch 1080p Fire TV Edition for $129.99. That’s the lowest price to date and a full $40 below the Black …
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I really wanted one of those sensationalized headlines for this story. Something along the lines of, “This simple fact about hotel prices will shock you,” but CNET doesn’t roll that way. (Thank goodness.) Nevertheless, this simple fact about hotel prices will shock you: There’s a 40-percent chance your room rate will drop after you book it. Nearly as shocking, if …
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While you’re scoping out TV deals for the playoffs, the big game and other big-screen-worthy viewing (free movies, anyone?), don’t forget what is arguably the cheapest path to the biggest “screen” of all: a projector. If you’re looking for a permanent, real-deal projector to mount in your living room, that’s a great option, no question — check out our list …
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Ignorance may be bliss for Facebook‘s users. About 74 percent of adults in the US who use Facebook didn’t know the social network keeps a list of their interests and traits for ad targeting, says a study released Wednesday by the Pew Research Center. About half of Facebook users said they weren’t comfortable that the company compiled this information. The …
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Apple released iOS 12 in Sept., and along with it came a new feature called Screen Time. The feature keeps track of your usage habits and lets you lock yourself out of certain apps after an assigned amount of time has passed. Now playing: Watch this: How to use iOS 12 Screen Time and parental controls 2:07 For example, you …
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Privacy-minded recommendations startup Canopy is adding to its ranks of Silicon Valley vets with two hires Tuesday: Matthew Ogle from Facebook’s Instagram and Bassey Etim from the New York Times. The company is being built by people who’ve worked at Spotify, Instagram, Google and The New York Times, many of whom became disillusioned with how most digital personalization exploits consumers’ data. Canopy’s concept …
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A German antitrust watchdog will order Facebook to stop gathering some user data, according to a report. The Federal Cartel Office, known locally as the Bundeskartellamt, is mainly concerned about the data sharing with apps and sites outside Facebook — including Twitter and the Facebook-owned WhatsApp and Instagram, German newspaper Bild am Sonntag reported Sunday. The group’s been investigating Facebook …
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The best part of my weekend was the solid hour I spent poring over this book. The actual book. Printed pages and everything. It reminded me of just how much time I usually spend looking at screens — big, small and in between. But, dang it, they’re so entertaining! I mean, have you seen Travelers on Netflix? Or relaxed with …
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