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Facebook feeds flooded with celebrity spam
Thousands of Facebook users around the world reported issues with their news feeds on Wednesday as a glitch appeared to boost posts to celebrity fan pages and groups to the top of timelines. On Downdetector, an outage tracking website, users posted reports of problems between 07:00 and 09:00 BST. Many reacted to the glitch with memes mocking Facebook. Meta, Facebook's parent company, apologised ... Read more
2022-08-24 19:51:21
Bizzare Facebook Bug Breaks Your Feed With Posts to Celebrities
If your Facebook feed is filled exclusively with posts from people you don't know onto the walls of celebrity accounts, you're not alone. Facebook is broken, and in a most unusual way. As of around 11:30 p.m. PT Tuesday, Facebook users began complaining of a strange bug: Their feeds consist only of random people posting on celebrities' walls. Scrolling down my own feed, all I can see is posts, se ... Read more
2022-08-24 03:51:22
FTC Drops Mark Zuckerberg as Defendant in Antitrust Lawsuit
Decision comes after the Meta CEO agreed not to try to personally buy a virtual reality startup at the center of the dispute. The Federal Trade Commission has removed Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg as a defendant in an antitrust lawsuit that aims to block the company's acquisition of virtual reality startup Within Unlimited. The agency said in a filing in a Northern California federal court that it ha ... Read more
2022-08-24 03:50:58
Why Don't MacBooks Have Touchscreens?
It's a question that comes up every time there's a Mac refresh, but the answers aren't always obvious. Having reviewed practically every MacBook since the beginning of the Intel Mac era to the current M2 chip versions, I've seen a lot of features added, taken away, and sometimes added back again. That goes for HDMI ports, SD card slots and even the MagSafe connector. But one occasionally requeste ... Read more
2022-08-24 03:50:06
Best Wireless Earbuds and Bluetooth Headphones for Making Calls
Here are the best wireless headphones and earbuds that are great for making and taking voice calls. There are a number of things to consider before you buy a pair of headphones or earbuds. Of course, you'll want to consider sound quality and comfort, but there are also some other things you need to figure out. How are you going to use them? Where are you going to listen to your music or podcasts? ... Read more
2022-08-24 03:48:58
Best Over-Ear Headphones for 2022
Looking for a set of over-ear cans? These are CNET's current top picks. When it comes to headphones, almost everyone seems to be obsessed with true-wireless earbuds, which both offer convenience and solid audio performance. But some want the best audio experience possible, and not everyone enjoys sticking things in their ears. Over-ear headphones solve both problems in one fell swoop, offering th ... Read more
2022-08-24 03:48:31
Twitter Accused of Neglecting Security Problems: What You Need to Know
Twitter's former head of security says in a whistleblower complaint the company isn't doing enough to fix its privacy, security and content moderation issues. Twitter's chaotic year keeps getting worse. The Washington Post and CNN reported on Tuesday that Peiter "Mudge" Zatko, the former head of security at Twitter, has alleged in a whistleblower complaint that he uncovered "extre ... Read more
2022-08-23 20:25:49
iPhone 14 Coming Soon? See What Rumors Say About Release Date, Price and More
We're collecting all the buzz about Apple's 2022 iPhone. A new iPhone is likely on the way. After nearly a year of waiting, Apple's iPhone 14 is expected to make its grand entrance in a few weeks to succeed the 2021 iPhone 13. Rumors suggest at a Sept. 7 launch date for the iPhone 14 series, which is said to include a standard, Pro, Max and Pro Max model. As we inch closer to the iPhone 14's po ... Read more
2022-08-23 20:25:26
Can't Log In to Your Apple ID? Here's How to Reset Your Password
Resetting your Apple ID password is easy, and it can take as little as two minutes. Apple users know how important their Apple ID and password are. You need them to access services like iCloud and iMessage, and they can help set up a new iPhone or MacBook. If you forgot your password (and don't use a password manager) or your account has been compromised, you might not be able to access your dev ... Read more
2022-08-23 20:24:43
Apple Skipping iPad OS 16 Entirely for 16.1, Pushing Release Later This Fall
Apple will skip iPadOS 16 for 16.1 and has pushed the update for later this fall, after the release of iOS 16, the company confirmed to TechCrunch Tuesday. "This is an especially big year for iPadOS. As its own platform with features specifically designed for iPad, we have the flexibility to deliver iPadOS on its own schedule," said Apple in a statement to TechCrunch. "This Fall, ... Read more
2022-08-23 20:23:36