Signal, Telegram overtake WhatsApp's app downloads by millions over the last week
Jan 15, 2021 10:13 am UTC| Technology
WhatsApps privacy policy changes have sparked discussions on the types of user data being collected and how messaging apps handle them. The discussions have likely helped Telegram and Signal gain momentum in app downloads...
Jan 15, 2021 09:01 am UTC| Technology
Netflix could be joining other streaming platforms in offering spatial audio support to users with the necessary devices. The upcoming feature was reportedly being testing and planned to be released within the first half...
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Why online platforms banning Trump won't stop — or even slow down — his cause
Jan 15, 2021 08:12 am UTC| Technology
Last week Twitter permanently suspended US President Donald Trump in the wake of his supporters violent storming of Capitol Hill. Trump was also suspended from Facebook and Instagram indefinitely. Heads quickly turned...
Jan 15, 2021 07:44 am UTC| Technology
Samsung just announced a series of tracking devices with two variants using different types of wireless connections. First to launch this month is the Galaxy SmartTag that will be an apparent Tile tracker competitor....
Jan 15, 2021 05:41 am UTC| Technology
For many years, AAA video games based on the famous Star Wars franchise have been released by EA. That may not be the case for the newest project Lucasfilm Games announced this week, but it also does not mean their...
Jan 15, 2021 05:13 am UTC| Technology
Returnal is one of the new IPs exclusively launching on PlayStation 5 this year. With just a couple of months left before its release, players who managed to order the new-gen console might want to take advantage of the...
Jan 14, 2021 12:42 pm UTC| Technology
Many Harry Potter fans have been anticipating the release of Hogwarts Legacy this year. However, developer Avalanche Software just announced it is delaying the games launch to next year. Hogwarts Legacy release date is...
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