From The Verge: Instagram is testing new methods for users to verify their age, including an AI tool built by a third-party company, Yoti, that estimates how old you are just by scanning your face.
Officially, you have to be at least 13 years old to sign up for an Instagram account, but for years...
From CNET: Twitter revealed Wednesday that it is testing Notes, a blog post-adjacent feature that allows longer pieces of writing to be published on the social network.
The feature makes it easier for people to publish long-form writing without having to resort to the Twitter thread and segment...
From The Verge: Slack is upgrading its Huddles feature with video chat, multi-user screen sharing, and a per-huddle chat thread. The company announced the updates at its Frontiers conference, which for Slack is both a chance to unveil new products and to share its thoughts about the future of work...
From PC Mag: Flagstar Bank, which operates 150 branches across 28 states in the US, released details this month of a hacking incident resulting in the personal details of over 1.5 million customers being stolen.
As The Register reports, the bank's computer system was compromised last December, but...
From CNET: Fitbit devices have tracked sleep for years, but the company is now doing more to help you make sense of that data.
Fitbit's new Sleep Profile feature, which the Google-owned fitness company announced Wednesday, analyzes wearers' sleep each month based on 10 metrics. It then compares...
From The Verge: Sony might be ready to announce a new lineup of gaming headsets, according to a report from 91Mobiles based on information provided by OnLeaks. Rather than being specifically PlayStation-branded, like Sony’s Pulse headset, the three headsets will apparently be part of a new gaming...
From PC Mag: The long-awaited ability to have more than one profile associated with Google TV is finally rolling out.
As The Verge reports(Opens in a new window), users should now have access to multiple profiles on their Google TV device, but some apps may require a reboot or reinstallation to...
From CNET: For people using Uber in some major US cities, their next ride might be one they take with strangers.
The ride-hailing giant on Tuesday said it's expanding its new ride-sharing program, UberX Share. The new feature, which pairs riders heading in similar routes, is now available in New...
I am reminded, usually by myself, of my lacking artistic ability. In my mind, I think I might have some creative ideas, but the ability to actually make them happen or to realize these ideas is often less than lacking. This is not to say I do not try, but there are things that just blow my mind when I see others like my girlfriend make that I could simply not replicate. For myself, I have tried digital art and enjoyed other things like cross...
Do you know people who are, to put it in generous terms, very intentional? I know someone who is like that. No matter where she goes, no matter who she meets, there is only one thing she cares about: Networking. This person would try to meet people she deems relevant and connect with them to try to jump start her career in some way. If the said person reaches out to hang out with you, there is probably a reason why. And if she calls or texts you...
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