Thursday, November 21, 2024

PayPal down for customers worldwide as thousands report issues

PayPal down for customers worldwide as thousands report issues https://ift.tt/WFqoscC The online payment company has confirmed it is experiencing technical problems.

Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform

Bluesky chief doesn't know age limit for platform https://ift.tt/N2Z1cTy Jay Graber wrongly said you needed to be 18 to use Bluesky, when the actual age limit is 13.

Wednesday, November 20, 2024

US proposes breakup of Google to end search monopoly

US proposes breakup of Google to end search monopoly https://ift.tt/BLG4w5t The technology giant could be forced to sell off Chrome to address its illegal monopoly in online search.

The Sidemen: We've hit YouTube limit so are moving to Netflix

The Sidemen: We've hit YouTube limit so are moving to Netflix https://ift.tt/nQzlh0L The YouTube stars explain why they're moving reality show Inside to Netflix for its second series.

Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK

Social media ban for under-16s 'on the table' in UK https://ift.tt/tDJ9Mzh The tech secretary Peter Kyle also said he wanted an "assertive" approach from the regulator, Ofcom.

Tuesday, November 19, 2024

No plans to join Bluesky yet, Starmer says

No plans to join Bluesky yet, Starmer says https://ift.tt/cUINB02 The social media platform has been rapidly growing in popularity since the US presidential election.

Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts

Instagram testing tool that removes all recommended posts https://ift.tt/CEK3oZQ Its reset feature would cleanse a user's feed of personalised content suggested by algorithm.

Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome

Google reacts angrily to report it will have to sell Chrome https://ift.tt/70SaLOc It's reported the US government wants the world's most popular web browser to be sold off to address monopoly concerns.

The Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy lead nominations

The Game Awards 2024: Astro Bot and Final Fantasy lead nominations https://ift.tt/KjD37me The 3D platformer and role-playing game get seven nods each at the "Oscars of Gaming".

Monday, November 18, 2024

Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm

Seven-year-old gets job offer from Russian IT firm https://ift.tt/m3gcSYM The software company's boss said Sergey, who teaches coding in online videos, was 'a kind of Mozart'

Trump names 'big tech' critic Brendan Carr to head US comms regulator

Trump names 'big tech' critic Brendan Carr to head US comms regulator https://ift.tt/KCjJRt2 Carr, a free speech advocate and longtime FCC member, has accused some social media firms of censorship.

Roblox to ban young children from messaging others

Roblox to ban young children from messaging others https://ift.tt/uEo8arv Parents will also be able to view and manage their child's account, including limiting their screen time.

Sunday, November 17, 2024

'Record breaking' 60m homes watched Tyson vs Paul fight, Netflix says

'Record breaking' 60m homes watched Tyson vs Paul fight, Netflix says https://ift.tt/tMLBGSc But the streaming giant's first foray into live boxing was beset with technical glitches.