Twitter may introduce 'tipping' system, charge for Tweetdeck

From CNET: Twitter is looking into adding subscription options to become less dependent on targeted ads, Bloomberg reported Monday. Several teams are apparently in the early stages of researching different approaches.

Possibilities include a "tipping system" in which you'd pay people you follow for...

Xiaomi’s global Mi 11 has a Snapdragon 888 for €749

From The Verge: Xiaomi is announcing the international version of its Mi 11 flagship phone today after an earlier release in China. No wild waterfall displays or sci-fi wireless charging here — this device is very much in keeping with the Mi series’ MO of offering high specs at a competitive price...

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It has almost been a year since I last left my Calgary, assuming you do not count my drive to Airdrie for COVID testing, when I went to Texas with my colleague Jonathan Kwan and a few other friends. If there is something I have really missed during this pandemic other than seeing family and friends, it has been the ability to travel. Prior to the whole situation, I really wanted to visit Japan. I know several of my friends have gone in the past...

Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML280 Mirror Review (Page 1 of 4)

It has been a couple of days ever since one of my friends has gotten into a relationship. With them entering a relationship, the rest of my friends and I have not really talked to them as much as we did about a month ago. Not seeing a friend can be seen as a sad moment, but you still must be happy for them and look on the brighter side of things. There is one absolute truth when it comes to your friends getting into relationships, and that is the...

Xiaomi's Quad-Curved Concept Phone Has No Ports or Buttons

From PC Mag: Apple tends to be the company that starts trends in smartphone design, which is why we've seen the headphone jack disappear from an increasing number of handsets. However, Xiaomi is going a step further than that with its latest concept smartphone design.

Today, the Chinese electronics...

Alphabet union alleges contractors were banned from discussing wages

From CNET: The Alphabet Workers Union on Thursday alleged that Google contractors were banned from discussing wages, according to a complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board.

One contractor, named Shannon Wait, was suspended last week after complaining about conditions at the South...

Microsoft launches Viva, a bet on the future of remote work

From The Verge: Microsoft Viva is Microsoft’s new push for helping businesses with remote work and a big bet on this new way of life becoming the norm. It’s designed to act as a portal for both employees and businesses to navigate the complexities of working from home. Microsoft is launching Viva...

Instagram Is Developing a TikTok-Style 'Vertical Stories' Feed

From PC Mag: Instagram is testing yet another TikTok-esque feature that lets users browse stories vertically.

First spotted by mobile developer and self-described "leaker" Alessandro Paluzzi, the function was dug up from Instagram's code and is still in its initial stages.

"This is an early...

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