Reddit files with the SEC to go public
Reddit has taken a big step towards going public. In a press release, the company has revealed that it has confidentially submitted a draft registration statement with the US Securities and Exchange...
View ArticleHuawei's foldable P50 Pocket phone revealed in 'Harper's Bazaar'
Huawei is no stranger to foldable mobile devices and had released three over the past few years: The Mate X, Mate Xs and the Mate X2, which is the most recent model launched in February. All of those...
View ArticleResearchers call NSO zero-click iPhone exploit 'incredible and terrifying'
Google researchers have described NSO Group's zero-click exploit used to hack Apple devices as "incredible and terrifying," Wired has reported. Project Zero researchers called it "one of the most...
View ArticleRansomware attack hits major payroll company right before Christmas
Ransomware has been a recurring problem throughout 2021, and the latest attack could be particularly severe for some workers. NBC Newsreports workforce management heavyweight Kronos has suffered a...
View ArticleSpotify adds listener ratings for podcasts
As part of its years-long podcast push, Spotify has been constantly adding new features for users on top of steadily expanding its library of 3.2 million shows. Today, the service is debuting yet...
View ArticlePixelmator Photo's in-depth image editing comes to the iPhone
Pixelmator Photo has been available for pros and enthusiasts who want to work with photos on their iPads, and now it's an option in their pockets. Pixelmator has released a version of Photo for the...
View ArticleSidewalk Labs products will be folded into Google proper
Alphabet's smart city project is winding down and Google will take over its products. Sidewalk Labs CEO Dan Doctoroff announced the news in a letter, in which he noted he is stepping down for...
View ArticlePortal users can now bring sign language interpreters into video calls
Meta's Portal devices are now much more practical for the deaf and hard of hearing. The social media giant has teamed with ZP Better Together to enable Video Relay Services (VRS) on Portal hardware...
View ArticleApple joins the ranks of companies delaying their return to office
Apple has now, for the fourth time, had to adjust its return-to-office plans. Workers were slated to begin a hybrid schedule in February, though the rapid spread of the Omicron variant has thrown a...
View ArticleNeymar Jr. cut a streaming deal with Facebook Gaming
Never mind trying to attract Twitch legends to rival services— Facebook Gaming just landed one of the world's biggest sports personalities. Soccer star Neymar Jr. has signed a deal to livestream...
View ArticleTikTok will switch up For You recommendations to avoid 'repetitive patterns'
TikTok is planning some key changes to the For You page (FYP), the app's home screen. It will adjust the algorithm that populates the FYP with a never-ending stream of videos to stop it from showing...
View ArticleGoogle makes it easier to spot price drops in Chrome
With the 2021 holiday shopping season in its final stretch, Google is adding a handful of features to Chrome to help you find last-minute deals. In the US, the Android version of the browser now...
View ArticleDirecTV will hike prices for most streaming plans next month
DirecTV may have promised no hidden fees following its spinoff from AT&T, but it's not shy about raising the prices themselves. Varietyreports the TV provider will hike the prices of most current...
View ArticleTikTok is testing a desktop livestreaming app
It seems TikTok is getting into livestreaming from desktops. The service is testing a Windows app called TikTok Live Studio, which allows users to run broadcasts on the platform using their...
View ArticleHyundai's MobED robot can elevate its wheels to navigate uneven surfaces
Spot and the rest of the Boston Dynamics family may get all the attention, but Hyundai has a robotics division separate from the firm it acquired earlier in the year. This week, the automaker unveiled...
View ArticleTikTok rolls out 1080p uploads and more editing features
It's a busy day for TikTok. Not only has the company announced upcoming changes for the recommendation algorithm, it's rolling out a bunch of editing features that should improve the look (and maybe...
View ArticleUber will test 'autonomous' food delivery sometime next year
Uber and autonomous vehicle company Motional announced a partnership today for "autonomous deliveries" through Uber Eats. As you might imagine, there are some caveats. The pilot is slated to launch at...
View ArticleH&R Block sues Jack Dorsey's Block for trademark infringement
Block may have hit a snag in its rebranding effort. Per The Wall Street Journal, H&R Block is suing the company formerly known as Square. In a federal complaint filed on Thursday, the tax-prep firm...
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What happened to the 'Meta' Instagram handle?
When Facebook announced it was rebranding to Meta, the company was prepared. Right after Mark Zuckerberg delivered a meandering keynote extolling the benefits of the metaverse, the company revealed it...
View ArticleGoogle Home update makes it easier to review Nest camera footage
An update is rolling out for the Google Home app that should make it faster for users to hop between events captured by Nest devices. New “Transport Controls,” as Google calls them, include play/pause,...
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