Apr 30

Instagram lets you buy what Kim Kardashian wears right from the app

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With over 1 billion monthly active users, Instagram sees a major opportunity to disrupt online shopping. And, over the past year or so, the company has been working hard to make shopping a cornerstone feature of its app. Just last month, it started a…

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Apr 30

Oculus Quest review: VR freedom comes at a cost

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If the Oculus Go was an appetizer for truly wireless VR, which is entirely self-contained and doesn’t rely on a PC, the Quest is closer to a main course. It’s not as immersive as desktop virtual reality, but it’s currently the easiest way to show…

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Apr 30

Instagram will start hiding 'Like' counts for users in Canada

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As rumored, Instagram is indeed getting ready to roll out a test that hides “Like” counts from people looking at your pictures and videos. The company made the announcement at Facebook’s F8 developers conference, where it revealed that it will start…

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Apr 30

Facebook’s Dating app wants to connect you with your secret crush

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If you’ve ever wanted to let Facebook know who your romantic crush is — and no, “poking” doesn’t count — soon you’ll have the chance to do just that. Today, at its F8 2019 developers conference, the company announced Secret Crush, a new feature tha…

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Apr 30

Instagram adds Donation stickers for nonprofits

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It’s going to be much easier to raise money on Instagram for your favorite nonprofits starting today — if you’re in the US, that is. The Facebook-owned platform has introduced a Donation sticker for Stories, and it even directly links to nonprofit g…

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Apr 30

Facebook helps you grow your social circle with ‘Meet New Friends’

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Facebook is introducing a feature called “Meet New Friends” at F8 2019, its annual developers conference. The company says that Meet New Friends is designed to help users start friendships with others from their shared communities on Facebook, such a…

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Apr 30

Oculus' next-gen Quest and Rift S headsets go on sale May 21st

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After months upon months of waiting, Oculus is finally ready to deliver its next generation of VR headsets. Both the stand-alone Oculus Quest and PC-dependent Oculus Rift S will be available to buy on May 21st in 22 countries, with pre-orders starti…

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Apr 30

Jim Carrey makes Sonic movie trailer a must-view oddity

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Sonic the Hedgehog is one of the longest-running video game franchises around, but despite that longevity, the series has taken it’s share of missteps through the years. Is the upcoming live-action Sonic the Hedgehog movie going to be one of those missteps? It’s too early to make that call, but the first trailer for the flick has landed and the … Continue reading

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Apr 30

Google Pixel 3a pair get last pre-launch wireless taps

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The next pair of Google Pixel smartphones appeared this morning in official listings before launch – before even Google announced their existence. The Google Pixel 3a and the Google Pixel 3a XL, both, appeared certified this week for Bluetooth connectivity with Bluetooth SIG, and are apparently a lock for a launch (or simple reveal) next week. Next week, by the … Continue reading

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Apr 30

Civil Rights Groups Ask 2020 Candidates To Support Letting People In Prison Vote

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Bernie Sanders is the only 2020 candidate so far to say unequivocally that incarcerated people should be able to vote.

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