Technology

Twitch hate raids will decrease after new features added

In an attempt to curb hate raid incidents, popular live streaming platform Twitch has revealed several new features to the platform.   Twitch announced on its official Twitter page that it will allow streamers to request phone verification from a viewer to be able to chat.   Adding a phone number surely isn’t enough to handle harassment, which is why Twitch is upgrading its existing email verification settings to allow creators to hold greater power over who gets to chat.  “This […]

US, EU agree to further trade and technology talks

The United States and the European Union agreed Wednesday to carry on the work of 10 expert-level panels to explore and recommend solutions to a variety of trade disputes and challenges. During the first of two days of trade and technology talks in Pittsburgh, they instructed the working groups to continue deliberations on matters ranging […]

EXPLAINER: Why Facebook is holding off on kids' Instagram

Bowing — perhaps only for a moment — to pressure from lawmakers, critics, the media and child development experts, Facebook said Monday it will “pause” its work on a kids’ version of its photo and video-oriented Instagram app. But what’s not yet clear is just how seriously Facebook is taking the concerns of experts and […]

How to backup computer to iCloud

Having the option to backup computer to iCloud to save data is one click away, as backing up files delivers a go-to easy way to ensure the safety of any data users seek to preserve while securing their privacy. Managing continuous backups from iCloud PC is one of the most vital methods of anchoring documents, […]

Microsoft’s CEO says trying to buy TikTok was “the strangest thing”

During an interview with journalist Kara Swisher at the Code conference, Microsoft’s CEO Satya Nadella came forward with new information regarding the negotiations that happened while trying to acquire TikTok.  “It was the strangest thing I’ve ever worked on,” Nadella Said, describing his attempt to save the TikTok app in the U.S. and elsewhere after Donald Trump’s administration threatened to ban it.  If you haven’t heard about Trump’s efforts in banning TikTok from the […]

Google reveals its Bing’s most searched site

Google is so popular, to the extent where it’s Bing’s top searched site.  Yes, you read that right.  “We have submitted evidence showing that the most common search query on Bing is by far Google,” Google lawyer Alfonso Lamadrid told the EU’s General Court in Luxembourg in an attempt to win the largest antitrust fine ever imposed by the European Union.  However, Google’s case […]

“President Biden is not the friendliest,” says Elon Musk

U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration is “not the friendliest,” according to Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk, who criticized Biden during the Code Conference interview.  After the White House brushed off Musk’s EV company last month, the Tesla founder has been extremely vocal regarding his dismissal to Biden.   If you’re wondering how the White House brushed off the current richest man in the world, well, it all starts […]

Here are the top viewed Netflix series and films this year

Have you ever wondered how many accounts are enjoying Netflix’s exclusive top content?  Well, Netflix co-founder and chief content officer Ted Sarandos shared the large data set on some of top viewed Netflix series and films during this year’s Code conference.  Based on the number of accounts that watched at least two minutes of the title during the […]

CEO of Epic speaks up on NFTs

If you were hoping to see Fortnite NFTs some time in the near future, we have some bad news for you.  Earlier this week, Tim Sweeney, CEO of Epic Games tweeted that the company won’t be diving into the NFT world, as Sweeney believes the space’s problem with scams and hacks will act as a huge barrier.  After the tweet caught […]

Google illustrations has just upped the tech giant’s game

If you’re not keen on placing your personal picture on your Google profile, or even if you find it difficult to find a picture that represents who you are, the search giant just found the perfect solution for you.  Google has recently published a number of images under the name Google Illustrations, providing a wide variety of pictures representing animals, […]