Meta's latest transparency report details bullying on Facebook and Instagram
Facebook has shared new statistics on the amount of bullying, hate speech and harassment on its platform. The new numbers, released with the company’s latest quarterly transparency reports, come as...
View ArticleApple will make it easier to replace an iPhone 13 screen without breaking...
Soon after the iPhone 13 was released, an iFixit teardown showed that Face ID stopped working if the display was replaced by a third-party repair shop, unless they transferred a microcontroller from...
View ArticleBipartisan bill seeks to curb recommendation algorithms
A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has introduced legislation that would give people more control over the algorithms that shape their online experience. If passed, the Filter Bubble Transparency...
View ArticleGoogle made an app to ease communication for people with speech impairments
For too long, people with speech impairments have struggled to be understood not only by other people, but also by voice-based technology. Though some companies have started to make their products work...
View ArticleFacebook wants to change the Oversight Board's recommendation process
The Oversight Board has only been up and running for less than a year, but Facebook says it’s already having trouble keeping up with the group’s recommendations. The company says it wants to work with...
View ArticleMeta will restrict ad targeting based on thousands of sensitive topics
Meta will crack down further on potentially harmful ads. The New York Timesreports Meta is removing detailed ad targeting options for "thousands" of sensitive topics on Facebook, Instagram and other...
View ArticleUnity is buying Peter Jackson’s Weta Digital to help prepare for the metaverse
Unity Technologies, the company behind the Unity engine, is buying Weta Digital. If you’re a film buff, you need no introduction to Weta. It’s the VFX house Peter Jackson co-founded in 1993. It has...
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The Morning After: Peloton reveals its smart camera for strength training
You can’t keep a fitness company down. Following some rough financial news from one of the companies that thrived during the pandemic as many took up at-home workouts, Peloton is looking to bounce...
View ArticleGoogle loses appeal to overturn $2.8 billion EU shopping antitrust fine
The European Union's General Court in Luxembourg has upheld (PDF) the European Commission's decision to slap Google with a record €2.42 billion (US$2.8 billion) fine for an antitrust case back in 2017....
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The best gadgets for your pets
Whether they be cat or dog lovers, Engadget’s editors have our fair share of fur babies. With all the comfort and joy our pets have given us, especially over the past year, we think they deserve gifts...
View ArticleSpotify finally lets you block other users
Spotify may not be the first service that comes to mind when you think of blocking other users. However, the streaming app's features could mean someone you no longer jive with can still access your...
View ArticleOmorpho wants to make resistance training easier with its weighted workout...
One of the problems with the traditional weight belts or vests is that they’re often bulky and ill-suited to you retaining your full range of motion. It’s a problem that Omorpho is looking to tackle...
View Article'Forza Horizon 5' had the largest launch for any Xbox Game Studios title
Microsoft's game development teams are having a banner year. The company's gaming head Phil Spencer has revealed that Forza Horizon 5 had the best launch day of any Xbox Game Studios title. There have...
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Smart home gadgets and kitchen tech that make great gifts
Keeping your home clean, organized and secure can be a chore, and your loved ones likely feel the same way. Fortunately, there are gadgets that can help make it a little easier. We review smart...
View ArticleThe Hubble telescope is recovering from another system failure
NASA is once again struggling to keep the Hubble Space Telescope running. Wiredreports the Hubble team is slowly reviving its telescope following multiple instrument sync failures that prompted a...
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The best gifts for the creatives in your life
If there’s an artist in your life the best gift you can give them is inspiration. Whether they’re a painter, writer, musician or anything else. Something to get their creative juices flowing will be...
View ArticleMicrosoft Teams meetings are coming to Meta's Workplace
Microsoft and Facebook's parent company Meta have teamed up to integrate Teams and Workplace. Companies that use both platforms can try the integration at no extra cost. Through a pinned tab in Teams,...
View ArticleResearchers identify 'cybermercenary' group behind dozens of hacks
Hacking groups aren't always divided between state sponsorship and strictly personal gain. Sometimes, they'll work for any customer with a large-enough bank account. The Recordreports that Trend Micro...
View ArticleYouTube will hide dislike counts for all videos
YouTube's experiment with hiding dislikes was apparently successful. The service is rolling out a change that will make dislike counts private for videos across YouTube. The button will still exist...
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Spotify's new charts offer a more granular look at what's popular
Charts have long been a useful way for Spotify users to check out the top songs on a given day as well as what's trending. The company is giving fans and artists more charts to check out, as well as a...
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