Firefox data shows we're blocking ad trackers now, not just ads

From CNET: Millions of us have discovered browser extensions like AdBlock Plus and uBlock Origin can declutter web pages. Now, judging by new data released by Mozilla, it seems we're also discovering we can block website software that tracks us on the internet, too.

With the November release of...

Facebook Bans Personality App, Suspends 400 Others

From PC Mag: Facebook's quest to prevent third-party groups from misusing your personal data has resulted in the temporary suspension of over 400 apps, and the ban of one particular personality quiz app, the company said on Wednesday.

The crackdown is part of Facebook's response to the Cambridge...

Here's what happened to Microsoft's Xbox VR gaming headset

From CNET: Two months ago, Microsoft said it didn't have specific plans to create an Xbox VR headset. What it didn't say is that it had been working on a device, but put existing VR plans on hold until better technology comes along.

Microsoft courted partners over the past couple years to create...

Kingston UV500 240GB (mSATA) Review (Page 1 of 11)

How does one become the most famous dentist in the world? Unless you have been living under a rock in the last little while, you have probably watched Greenville dentist Dr. Rich Constantine do the "In My Feelings" challenge, and at the time of writing this review, his video has garnered 84 million views with nearly 400,000 likes on his Facebook page. I have watched his video at least half a dozen times, and even I must admit he has some smooth...

Intel reportedly convinced Microsoft not to choose ARM for Surface Go

From The Verge: Microsoft launched its new Surface Go device earlier this month with an Intel Pentium Gold processor inside. It’s been one of the main focus points for discussions around performance and mobility for this 10-inch Surface, and lots of people have wondered why Microsoft didn’t opt for...

Sony Launches PS4 Cloud Remote

From PC Mag: The PS4 and PS4 Pro are primarily games consoles meant for playing games using the DualShock 4 controller. However, Sony's console also doubles as a great media streamer and Blu-ray player, and it's fair to say the standard controller isn't great for handling such tasks, so we're...

T-Mobile hack may have exposed data of 2 million customers

From CNET: T-Mobile has revealed that hackers may have stolen personal information on some of its customers.

The intrusion took place on Monday, and some customer data "may have been exposed" before the carrier's cybersecurity team shut off access and reported the breach to law enforcement, it said...

Mozilla sets termination date for Firefox's legacy add-ons

From InfoWorld: Mozilla this week laid out the roadmap for ending Firefox support for all old-school add-ons, telling users that the end of those legacy extensions would come in just two weeks.

"Mozilla will stop supporting Firefox Extended Support Release (ESR) 52, the final release that is...

Indiegogo is selling real estate shares on the blockchain

From The Verge: Indiegogo is promoting a new real estate scheme, where people can buy shares of the St. Regis Aspen hotel, in the form of digital tokens. The hotel is looking for $12 million of investment in security tokens. Accredited investors can buy Aspen Coins through an SEC-registered broker...

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