TNWSatire Facebook adds labels to satire pages because people can’t tell what’s real verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezFacebook has begun adding labels to satire pages so that it can make extra sure that people aren’t confusing satire for, you know, real news. While internet-saavy folk generally know how to tell ‘real’...
TNWFacebook Facebook’s Clubhouse ‘competitor’ is here, and it’s called Hotline verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezIt was only a matter of time: Facebook today launched an experimental Clubhouse competitor called Hotline, looking to capitalize on the increasingly popular social media format. As reported by TechCrunch,...
TNWiOS These new iOS icons may give us a glimpse of Apple’s upcoming design language verified_publisherTNW - Callum BoothIf you’re wondering what Apple’s visual design language is going to look like in the coming years, we may now have a solid idea — and it’s all down to some new iOS icons. Go on, have a look at the updated...
TNWMicrosoft A totally necessary ‘analysis’ of Microsoft’s Xbox Live rebranding verified_publisherTNW - Callum BoothOnce in a blue moon, I’m struck by events so monumental that I’m forced to sit and hyperventilate into a paper bag until black spots appear in my vision and the pain of existence dissipates into a pinprick...
TNWTechnology YouTube test detects products in videos to make recommendations verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezReports last year suggested Google was looking to make YouTube into more of a shopping hub, but we’ve seen little progress in that arena since. That’s changing a bit today, as Google announced it’s testing...
TNWTechnology There’s more evidence Twitter is testing an ‘undo’ button, but it’ll cost you verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezA few weeks ago, we reported that Twitter was testing some kind of ‘Undo Send’ timer for tweets. This isn’t exactly the edit button everyone has been wishing for, but it would give users a few seconds...
TNWTechnology There's more evidence Twitter is testing an 'undo' button, but it'll cost you verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezA few weeks ago, we reported that Twitter was testing some kind of ‘Undo Send’ timer for tweets. This isn’t exactly the edit button everyone has been wishing for, but it would give users a few seconds...
TNW After Trump ban, Twitter is polling users on how to moderate world leaders verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezTwitter is still dealing with the ramifications of banning Trump, and now it’s asking users for advice on how to go about moderating politicians and world leaders in the future. In particular, the company...
TNW Netflix test stops you from using someone else’s password verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezIt’s a fact of life: Netflix passwords get shared. At this point, I’m pretty sure half of New York City has borrowed my Netflix password at one point or another, and so far, the streaming service has rather...
TNW Adobe officially releases Photoshop for Apple M1, says it’s 50% faster verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezAdobe today officially unveiled Photoshop for Apple’s M1 chip. According to the company, the ARM-compatible version should deliver “significant performance gains” for users on Apple’s custom silicon. Adobe...
TNW We scored iOS 14.4.1 based on how ‘inspirational’ it is verified_publisherTNW - Callum BoothOkay, this is my latest shot at the Pulitzer — that means I best fully embrace this opportunity to give iOS 14.4.1 a score out of ten based on how inspirational I deem it to be. My mind? Ready. My body?...
TNW Microsoft brings vertical tabs to Edge and Bing gets better at visual search verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezMicrosoft is today announcing several updates for its Edge browser and Bing search engine, aimed at making your browsing experience a little more seamless — and differentiating themselves a bit from Google’s...
TNW Oh great, now Netflix is copying TikTok too verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezBy now we’ve seen that once a new social media format becomes popular, every app wants to copy it. We saw it happen after everyone and their mothers copied Snapchat’s ephemeral Stories, and now we’re it...
TNW Oh great, now Netflix is copying TikTok too verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezBy now we’ve seen that once a new social media format becomes popular, every app wants to copy it. We saw it happen after everyone and their mothers copied Snapchat’s ephemeral Stories, and now we’re it...
TNW Twitter now lets Android users try its Clubhouse-like Spaces verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezTwitter has been publicly testing its Clubhouse competitor, Spaces, for several months now, but it’s been exclusive to iOS users. Starting today, Android users can get it on the fun. Like Clubhouse, Spaces...
TNW How to stream Spotify at the best possible quality verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezI recently wrote that you shouldn’t have huge expectations about sound quality improvements when upgrading from Spotify Premium to the upcoming lossless HiFi tier. The gist of it is that the vast majority...
TNW Twitter's new 'Communities' and 'Super Follows' will make it more like Facebook and Patreon verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezAt its core, Twitter hasn’t changed all that much in the past few years. For the most part, people use it the same as they always have — a mostly public-facing ‘microblogging’ platform. But the company...
TNW Before you pay for Spotify HiFi, try to pass this lossless audio test verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezSpotify yesterday announced a ‘HiFi’ upgrade tier for its streaming service that provides lossless audio, promising music free of compression artifacts. Although it won’t be available until later this...
TNW Spotify HiFi is coming to town — and Tidal just peed its pants verified_publisherTNW - Callum BoothLast night, I felt a great disturbance. It was as if millions of nerds cried out in pleasure, but one voice was suddenly silenced. I fear… Oh wait, I know what it is: Spotify HiFi was announced and Tidal...
TNW YouTube now supports 4K on low-res phones — here’s why that’s great verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezIt’s long been a pet peeve of mine that YouTube videos on mobile devices are limited to roughly the resolution of the screen itself. That appears to be changing now. As reported by XDA, Reddit users recently...
TNW UK slaps Uber with THE LAW, rules drivers are employees in final verdict verified_publisherTNW - Matthew BeedhamThe saga of whether Uber and other gig-working drivers are full-time employees or independent contractors is never-ending. However, in the UK, the story has passed a crucial milestone. As the UK supreme...
TNW Google Maps will help you pay parking and transit fees ahead of time verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezGoogle Maps today introduced a few updates to help you get around town without having to slow down to pay at a parking meter or wait in line for a train ticket. The company announced integration with and...
TNW Google Maps will help you pay parking and transit fees ahead of time verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezGoogle Maps today introduced a few updates to help you get around town without having to slow down to pay at a parking meter or wait in line for a train ticket. The company announced integration with and...
TNW Eww, the new iOS headphone emoji will be the AirPods Max verified_publisherTNW - Callum BoothAs part of the upcoming launch of iOS 14.5, Apple is overhauling some of its emoji. Woah, don’t give me that “big whoop” nonsense — there’s a lot of meaning to our modern hieroglyphs. Anyway, there was...
TNW Google Photos brings some of the Pixel’s best features to other phones (for a price) verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezWe’ve known for a while that Google Photos has been considering ways to monetize some of its best features, and today we got a good look at how that’ll happen. The company has begun sharing some of the...
TNW Facebook begins test to show less political content verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezFollowing Zuckerberg’s promise that Facebook would show less political content in the future, the company has begun testing just that. In a blog post today, the company announced it would begin to “reduce...
TNW Twitter confirms Trump's ban is permanent, even if he runs again verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezWhen Twitter said it had banned Trump, some wondered how permanent the move really was. After all, Twitter long used the justification of “public interest” when explaining why the president was allowed...
TNW This adorable macOS extension names new folders after birds verified_publisherTNW - Callum BoothI’m an absolute sucker for cute, but ultimately useless, bits of software. With this in mind, may I introduce you to Bird Folder, a delightful macOS extension that names new folders after birds. And, god,...
TNW Microsoft Word is testing an even darker dark mode verified_publisherTNW - Napier LopezIn case you didn’t know, Microsoft Word has a dark mode. The problem is, a huge portion of your screen — mainly the big ol’ page you’re writing on — remains white even after you’ve enabled the feature....
