Amazon Prime shipping could shrink to just one-day

One of the perks of Amazon’s Prime membership is free two-day shipping on Prime-eligible purchases. That, however, might change. In a call to investors following Amazon’s first quarterly earnings report today, CFO Brian Olsavsky said that the company…

Facebook bans personality quizzes and other similar apps

Facebook has officially banned personality quizzes and other apps it considers to be of ‘minimal utility.’ The move comes a year after the Cambridge Analytica scandal, which involved the data firm acquiring information on millions of Facebook users via one of these quiz apps. In addition, Facebook says it is removing access to multiple older APIs starting this summer. Facebook … Continue reading

The 10 Best Deals of April 25, 2019

We see a lot of deals around the web over on Kinja Deals, but these were our ten favorites today.

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No Screen Time for Kids Under 2, WHO Says

The World Health Organization is coming out strong against letting young kids watch TV or play with smartphones, and is pushing parents to help their kids stay active and get enough sleep.

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The Former Lead Designer of Gmail Has a New Chrome Extension That Kills the Confusing Redesign

Fifteen years of feature creep have left Gmail feeling a little cluttered and over-burdened for some users, including Michael Leggett, who served as the product’s lead designer from 2008 to 2012. (Fast Company has an interview with Leggett about the extension.) So who better to help strip Gmail back to its simpler…

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Stefanie Sherk, Model And Actress, Dead At 37

Oscar nominee Demian Bichir, who starred in a “A Better Life,” said his wife will be “immensely missed.”

Anita Hill Says Biden’s Apology Over The Clarence Thomas Hearing Is Not Enough

“I will be satisfied when I know there is real change and real accountability and real purpose,” the law professor said.

Man’s Emotional Post About Bandage That Matches His Skin Tone Goes Viral

The moment “felt like belonging” and “feeling valued,” wrote Dominique Apollon, who is black.

Lara Trump Calls Migrants ‘The Downfall Of Germany’

Trump’s daughter-in-law and campaign adviser called immigration “one of the worst things that ever happened to Germany.”

2018 Was Among Most Destructive Years For Tropical Tree Cover Since 2001: Report

Despite some progress, 30 million acres were lost last year, equating to the fourth-highest annual loss since 2001.