Tag: technology
Samsung rolls out new products
The tech company’s Galaxy Unpacked event is expected to unveil new foldable smartphones. #abcnews #samsung #snapchat source
Facebook attempts to increase privacy functionality
Facebook is testing end-to-end encryption as a default on its Messenger app. source
Amazon is offering same-day delivery from select store locations
This service is free for Prime members who spend at least $25. source
Apple is expected to delay its latest iPad software update
The delay of the software will take about a month, according to reports. source
Best Buy launches a digital-first store
Shoppers can purchase items by scanning a QR code. source
Facebook’s parent company Meta misses earnings
Analysts said Meta’s profits declined because of slowing digital ad sales. source
Instagram says its rolling back recent modifications
Kylie Jenner and other social media influencers had complained that new changes on the platform made it too much like its competitor, TikTok. source
How to easily remove yourself from a conversation on Twitter
The feature, called “Unmentioning,” allows users to control which conversations their mentioned in on Twitter. source
Tesla aims to help distracted drivers keep their focus
Tesla’s software update allows its vehicles to scan for potholes and adjust the suspension to avoid damage. source
Impressionist wows on Snapchat
Meet the young content creator who’s building a viral following on social media with his celebrity impressions. ABC News’ Will Ganss has more. source
Apple takes efforts to protect iPhones from Hackers
“Lockdown mode” shields high profile customers from state sponsored hackers. source
Twitter testing new collaboration feature
The CoTweets feature allows two user accounts to co-author a tweet, sharing ownership. source
Amazon is reportedly gearing up for a second Prime Day
This would mark the first time Amazon would hold two exclusive events within the same year. source
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
National Social Media Day
Instead of focusing on the likes and comments on this National Social Media Day, ABC News’ Will Ganss has tips on how to prevent social…
A push for clean air in Louisiana’s ‘cancer alley’ l ABCNL
ABC News’ Ginger Zee reports from Louisiana’s “Chemical Corridor” on the urgency to clean the air as residents there are skeptical of carbon capture technology…
Obama’s ‘Higher Ground’ podcast moves to Amazon’s Audible | Nightline
Barack and Michelle Obama make podcasting deal with Audible. WATCH NIGHTLINE EPISODES: https://abc.go.com/shows/nightline ALSO AVAILABLE ON HULU: https://hulu.tv/2wSmSrZ #nightline #obama #higherground #audible #amazon #podcast #abcnews…
Summer gadgets
ABC News’ Will Ganss checked in with The Giz Wiz Dick DeBartolo for the hottest gadgets of the summer. source
Microsoft ends support for Internet Explorer
The company recommends users shift to using the Microsoft Edge web browser. source
Musk says he wants Twitter to be place of ‘free speech’
Addressing Twitter employees for the first time since announcing takeover plans, Musk said he prefers on-site work, but may allow remote work for some “exceptional”…
