06 Aug 2015
Twitter is removing backgrounds from your home feed [updated]
Twitter is removing backgrounds from your home feed [updated] If you care deeply about the way your Twitter feed looks, you’ll disappointed to hear that the social network is now wiping background images and replacing it with a neutral shade of light blue. A Twitter spokesperson told Mashable, which first reported the change: We’re
06 Aug 2015
Twitter just released a native Windows 10 app
Twitter just released a native Windows 10 app We’re not even done with launch day, and it already looks like Windows 10 is getting the ball rolling with third-party software: Twitter just launched a native app for the operating system. Without requiring you to log in, the app showcases top trending tweets, photos and
06 Aug 2015
Twitter’s new email bug is stating the obvious and annoying users
Twitter’s new email bug is stating the obvious and annoying users Twitter users are reporting an unusual new feature this week – getting email updates on their own activity on the site. While it’s interesting for company to re-affirm that it’s watching your every move, it’s a little unnecessary and most likely a bug.
06 Aug 2015
Facebook is trying to make its workers check their privilege
Facebook is trying to make its workers check their privilege When tackling the problem of diversity in the workplace, Facebook is trying to address it from all angles. One of the biggest tentpoles in its plan is to collect its workers and make them look at their own bias and privilege. Today, Facebook has made
06 Aug 2015
Facebook makes it easier for businesses to private message customers
Facebook makes it easier for businesses to private message customers Facebook is about to make it a lot easier for businesses to connect with their clients: today it’s introducing a set of tools that simplify private message communications between Pages and customers. Page admins will soon be able to reply to comments on posts
05 Aug 2015
Facebook will now prompt you to go through a security checkup on your account
Facebook will now prompt you to go through a security checkup on your account Facebook wants to make it easier to keep tabs on who has access to your account. Today it’s announcing a new tool called Security Checkup, which acts like a set-up wizard for the platform’s security options. Once you click on the
05 Aug 2015
Here’s how Facebook bullied an independent developer into shutting down his viral app
Here’s how Facebook bullied an independent developer into shutting down his viral app Who Deleted Me, an app that let you know which users may have removed you from their friends list on Facebook, has been shut down — by Facebook. In a blog post, developer Anthony Kuske says “Who Deleted Me was intended to
05 Aug 2015
My friend is called Al Overdrive but Facebook won’t believe him… again!
My friend is called Al Overdrive but Facebook won’t believe him… again! For a brief period, I was a full-time music journalist. That’s how I came to know Al Overdrive, a photographer whose work is featured by some of the world’s biggest fashion and music titles, as well as a lot of big brands.
05 Aug 2015
Samsung Pay arrives for TV ahead of mobile
Samsung Pay arrives for TV ahead of mobile Samsung has announced the launch of its own payment system on its televisions. The aptly named Samsung Pay on TV is available on select 2014 and 2015 television models and lets you make purchases on its Smart TV platform using just a PIN. The company says
05 Aug 2015
Facebook’s new patent could make you rethink your friends list
Facebook’s new patent could make you rethink your friends list Facebook secured a patent on Tuesday that could help filter spam emails and offensive content, improve searches and allow lenders use your social habits to determine a credit approval. The patent explains that if you apply for a loan, your lender could potentially check