Fitbit gets quick replies and menstrual cycle tracking

From CNET: Fitbit finally rolls out two features users have been asking for: text response and female health tracking. But not everyone's getting them.

If you have Fitbit's Versa or Ionic smartwatch, you'll now be able to respond to texts from your phone or other messaging services like WhatsApp...

SteelSeries Apex M750 TKL Review

At my current work place, we have several places that we hit up for lunch that are within walking distance. Majority of them are a bit expensive, at least in my opinion, but I enjoy going for the walk to get some fresh air. As a software developer, you do not really get out of your chair a whole lot, so getting this opportunity is nice. One day on our way back, one of the interns glanced over at a building and pointed out some graffiti on the...

Apple Responds to Personal Data Request with 9MB File

From PC Mag: Privacy and personal data are in the spotlight right now due to the Cambridge Analytica debacle and Facebook's complete failure to protect user data. Jefferson Graham, a technology columnist for USA Today, decided to investigate further and see how Apple compares to Facebook and main...

YouTube has 1.8 billion logged-in viewers each month

From The Verge: YouTube CEO Susan Wojcicki says that 1.8 billion registered users are watching videos on the platform each month, not counting anyone who’s watching without an account. Wojcicki announced the milestone at YouTube’s Brandcast presentation to advertisers, alongside some of the year’s...

Instagram quietly adds a native payments feature for some users

From CNET: Instagram has quietly added a native payments feature for certain users, CNET has confirmed.

As part of the feature, users of the photo sharing app can register a credit or debit card with their profile and set up a security pin. They can then make purchases without leaving the site...

Cambridge Analytica Shuts Down, Citing Bad Press

From PC Mag: Cambridge Analytica, the UK political consultancy that collected data on millions of Facebook users without their consent, is shutting down.

On Wednesday, Cambridge Analytica said it had no choice but to cease operations, citing bad press. It's also preparing to file for bankruptcy....

Nokia 6.1 'pure' Android phone comes to Amazon, Best Buy for $269

From CNET: You rarely see Nokia phones in the US, but little by little that's changing.

The oddly named Nokia 6.1 is the latest attempt to make waves in the open US market. This is very much a budget device that will go toe to toe with Motorola's Moto G6, a handset with a strong budget pedigree...

HTC will launch its next Android flagship on May 23rd

From The Verge: HTC’s smartphone division isn’t dead yet. Freshly tweeted this morning, we now have a launch date for HTC’s next major Android release, which is almost certain to be the HTC U12 that has already made a couple of early appearances. Images ahead of the launch have suggested the U12 won...

Sling TV is bringing its cloud DVR to more devices

From The Verge: Sling TV is expanding its Cloud DVR service to a ton of new devices, including the Google Chrome browser, Chromecasts, Xbox One consoles, LG smart TVs, and Samsung’s 2016 and 2017 model smart TVs, via TechRadar.

The feature was previously available on other platforms where Sling TV...

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