Tag: techbytes
Amazon suspends reviews of ‘Lord of the Rings’ series on Rotten Tomatoes
The company instituted a 72-hour hold to make sure reviews for the new series, “The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power,” are legitimate. WATCH…
Congress investigating Twitter whistleblower claims l ABC News
Twitter’s former security chief, Peiter Zatko, said the company deceived regulators about its lax security and fake accounts. #ABCNews #Twitter #Whistleblower source
Apple returns battery percentage indicator in new IOS update
The icon was originally removed due to it being difficult to read. SUBSCRIBE to ABC News on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Latest updates: http://abcnews.go.com/ Watch FULL EPISODES…
Google urges Apple to add next-generation standard for text messaging
Plus, LG announced a new 97-inch OLED EX TV panel that debuts the company’s Cinematic Sound OLED and teens’ addiction to social media has nearly…
Uber posts $8B in revenue l ABC News
Passenger trips in early spring and summer were up 25% over the same period last year. #ABCNews #Uber #Robinhood #Technology source
Snapchat to launch online desktop version l ABC News
Snapchat for Web will allow users to exchange messages and video calls but will only be available to paid subscribers. #ABCNews #Snapchat source
Samsung releases teaser for new products
Plus, Google Wallet app, and cassette tapes are making a comeback in today’s Techbytes. source
New Instagram feature may let content creators make more money l ABC News
Creators using IG’s subscription feature will be able to lock posts and reels behind a paywall making them subscriber-only, the company said. #ABCNews #instagram #contentcreator…
TikTok faces alleged privacy concerns
A top FCC official is calling on Apple and Google to remove the social media site from their app stores. source
The Obamas’ production company moving from Spotify to Audible l ABC News
Their company, Higher Ground, produces podcasts for both the former president and first lady, as well as for Bruce Springsteen. #Obama #Spotify #Audible source
New gadgets announced at Google’s annual event
The company’s first smart watch, the Google Pixel Watch, is set to be released in the fall. #TechBytes #Google #GooglePixel source
Instagram testing full-screen feed similar to TikTok l ABC News
Users will see full-screen vertical home feeds as well as comments, captions and likes placed on top of posts. #ABCNews #Instagram #TikTok source
Apple reportedly releasing new Mac computers l ABC News
Online tech reports say Apple has registered three new computers with an overseas regulatory body ahead of its virtual event next month. #ABCNews #Apple #Macs…
Meta’s social VR platform Horizon Worlds hits 300,000 users
Facebook’s parent company said its virtual reality game Horizon Worlds has reached 300,000 monthly users — 10 times the amount when it launched in early…
TikTok changes policies for safer user experience
Plus, Google introduces ‘Journey’ to its search engine and Apple announces a new tap to pay feature. source
Samsung introduces new lineup of Galaxy S22 phones
Plus, the first Nintendo Direct of 2022 wrapped up on Wednesday and revealed a ton of new games on their way to the Nintendo Switch…
Major Tesla recall
A recent software update is causing some Tesla vehicles to slow roll through stop signs. #ABCNews #TechBytes #Tesla #Netflix #Google source
Security concerns for Apple users
Plus, Samsung’s new tablet lineup and Google celebrates Betty White in today’s techbytes. source
Instagram testing new feeds for users
The three new feeds will allow users to sort accounts they follow and are expected to roll out by July. source
Apple may be working on its biggest iPad yet
Bloomberg reports the 15-inch tablet will come with a power plug in the back and a support to mount it to the wall. #ABCNews #Apple…
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