Facebook Messenger iOS app is now promised to be smaller and faster

Facebook spun off its instant messaging functionality into its own app so that it could grow and evolve on its own. That did happen but, unfortunately, the app also grew in size and complexity that rivaled the main Facebook app, and not in a good way. The social media giant has recently been working to keep that overgrowth in check, … Continue reading

What's on TV this week: 'Castlevania' and Pixar movies in 4K

This week FX’s tie-up with Hulu begins, and it’s streaming the first couple episodes of Devs. On Netflix, a big week of releases includes the Mark Wahlberg-starring movie Spenser Confidential, season three of its animated Castlevania series, and seas…

NYC Regulators Sue Airbnb Software Partner Guesty, Accusing It of Illegal Business Model

The New York City government has been battling short-term rental service Airbnb, which has been blamed for an explosion in illegal hotels that have helped drive housing scarcity and rising rent in the city, for years. Now it’s suing Guesty, a concierge service and Airbnb preferred software partner that the city…

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⚡️ Warren Jabs Biden Bonanza: ‘Washington Insiders’ Endorsing ‘Their Fellow Washington Insider’

Even as two other Democrats dropped their bids and endorsed Biden on Monday, Warren said she’s staying in the race.

Task Force Expert Instantly Contradicts Trump On ‘Quick’ Coronavirus Vaccine — Again

“Like I’ve been telling you, Mr. President,” it’s going to take a year and a half, corrected Dr. Anthony Fauci.

SUPER TUESDAY: 5 Things To Watch

Bernie is a favorite. Biden has momentum. Mike Bloomberg is finally on the ballot. Elizabeth Warren has a lot to prove.

Mario Kart Tour multiplayer will come with global race rooms

Although Nintendo hit it big with the portable console that is the Nintendo Switch, its luck on mobile has been less than stellar. Its most profitable mobile game is practically a gacha version of the popular Fire Emblem franchise while smartphone spins of its iconic properties sometimes gather dust. That may finally change next week when the more familiar Mario … Continue reading

The Invisible Man Is a Hit, But Its Director and Star Haven't Talked About a Sequel Yet

With a $29 million opening weekend against a reported production budget of just $7 million, The Invisible Man is officially a hit. And, if you’ve seen the movie, you know it very much ends in a way that could set up a sequel. Those two facts seem to suggest a follow up could be coming, but when io9 spoke with the…

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Colbert Backs His Azz Up Over Bonkers New 2020 Campaign Developments

The “Late Show” host shows off his moves after Tom Steyer’s bizarre South Carolina campaign event.

Android 10 automation Rules rolls out to more Pixel phones

Android is technically and legally a more open platform and yet it is ironically way behind in having a user-friendly automation framework. There is the powerful but often complex Tasker whose existence is threatened with every new Android release and security policy. Google itself may be working on such automation features built into Android 10 itself. But while it might … Continue reading