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Daily Crunch: Facebook faces questions over data breach 2021-04-06 18:37:57European regulators have questions about a Facebook data breach, Clubhouse adds payments and a robotics company has SPAC plans. This is your Daily Cru

Lawmakers press Instagram for details on its plans 2021-04-06 17:30:43A group of Democratic lawmakers wrote to Mark Zuckerberg this week to press the CEO on his plans to curate a version of Instagram for children. In a h

Facebook confirms ‘test’ of Venmo-like QR codes for 2021-04-06 10:55:30Facebook confirms it’s testing a new QR code feature and payment links for use with Facebook Pay to make it easier for people in the U.S. to sen

Answers being sought from Facebook over latest data 2021-04-06 10:44:51Facebook’s lead data protection regulator in the European Union is seeking answers from the tech giant over a major data breach reported over th

TikTok adds auto captions to make videos accessible 2021-04-06 09:48:07TikTok this morning announced the launch of a new feature designed to make its app accessible to people who are hard of hearing or deaf. The company i

Facebook’s Kustomer buy could face EU probe after 2021-04-06 08:44:03The European Union may investigate Facebook’s $1 billion acquisition of customer service platform Kustomer after concerns were referred to it un

Sendbird raises $100M at a $1B+ valuation, says 2021-04-06 08:03:23Messaging is the medium these days, and today a startup that has built an API to help others build text and video interactivity into their services is

Clubhouse launches payments so creators can make money 2021-04-05 19:17:14Clubhouse, a one-year-old social audio app reportedly valued at $1 billion, will now allow users to send money to their favorite creators — or s

Supreme Court tosses ruling that said Trump blocking 2021-04-05 14:10:36The Supreme Court has vacated a previous ruling that found former President Trump violated the First Amendment by blocking his Twitter foes. The rulin

UK’s antitrust watchdog takes a closer look at 2021-04-01 10:22:06Potential threats to the free flow of GIFs continue to trouble the U.K.’s competition watchdog. Facebook’s $400 million purchase of Giphy,

Facebook launches profile frames that help you encourage 2021-04-01 10:06:45As COVID-19 vaccines are becoming more readily available to larger groups of the U.S. population, Facebook has teamed up with the U.S. Department of H

Daily Crunch: Facebook makes it easier to view 2021-03-31 18:27:37Facebook has some thoughts and updates about its News Feed, Siri gets some new voices and Tonal becomes a unicorn. This is your Daily Crunch for March

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How to get a Covid-19 vaccination appointment in 2021-04-14 18:18:26Generally, to get a vaccine appointment, users have to navigate either a government health department portal or sign up on select local retail pharmac

Lime and its competitors plan to flood parts 2021-04-14 16:28:15It's finally happened — the electric scooter takeover has reached New York City via the Bronx.  Lime was one of three scooter rental compa

3 delightful revelations from the 'Did I Stutter?' 2021-04-14 15:50:10 Read more... More about The Office, Office Ladies Podcast, Entertainment, Celebrities, and Movies Tv Shows

Bob Odenkirk thinks every action movie character should 2021-04-14 15:48:27Better Call Saul and Nobody star Bob Odenkirk took a unique and hilarious approach to our game, "Up the Stairs or Out the Door?" Read more...More ab

A garment technologist created a fashion line for 2021-04-14 15:40:21When garment technologist Victoria Jenkins became disabled in her 20s, she realized how limited clothing options could be...so she started her own lin

Snapchat teamed up with LACMA to make AR 2021-04-14 14:56:24The Los Angeles County Museum of Art and Snapchat collaborated for a new augmented reality initiative called "Monumental Perspectives," which will b

The iPhone 14 Pro might say goodbye to 2021-04-14 14:06:392021 isn't even halfway over, and iPhone rumors are already abundant for future 2022 and 2023 models. We're talkin' better camera sensors, an under

Instagram will let some users choose whether they 2021-04-14 13:27:49The long debate over whether or not Instagram will hide likes may finally get an answer: It's up to you. On Wednesday, Adam Mosseri, the head of Inst

Oculus Quest 2 gets wireless PC connectivity and 2021-04-14 12:32:15Facebook's Oculus Quest 2 is the best value in VR, thanks to hardware that eliminates the need for a powerful PC or wires.  But it's not quite

This EV charger turns electric cars into back-up 2021-04-14 12:00:00You could go the Tesla route to build out a complete energy system with an electric car, Powerwall battery for energy storage, and solar tiles to gath

Here's where you can pre-order Roku's new $40 2021-04-14 11:57:06PREORDER: Priced at just $39.99, the new Roku Express 4K+ streaming media player is available for preorder at Amazon and Walmart ahead of its May 16 r

'F9' trailer features the group facing off against 2021-04-14 11:40:38 The trailer for F9 — the latest installment in the Fast and Furious saga — features the franchise's trademark car chases and appears t

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Professor Scott Galloway’s Mediaweek Talk Pulled No Punches—Especially 2021-04-14 17:51:04With the deadliest period of U.S. history as the backdrop, a great dispersion is underway, reshaping the economic landscape and forcing a reckoning re

From Publishers to Lone Creators, Pico 2.0 Aims 2021-04-14 17:14:17The line between publishers and creators continues to blur, and Pico wants to help monetize it all. Since its launch in 2018, Pico software has helped

How Three Texas Agencies Grew Out of The 2021-04-14 17:08:15Last October, one offensive comment in Texas shook the advertising world, but also brought a trio of new agencies to the landscape. News of The Richar

Walmart Will Fill Vacated In-Store McDonald’s With Services, 2021-04-14 16:46:06At the peak of their collaboration, there were about 1,000 McDonald's in-store restaurants within Walmarts around the U.S., but that number was gradu

Google Shelves Fledge Trials Until Late 2021 2021-04-14 16:45:29The clock is ticking until 2022 when Google is scheduled to pull support for third-party cookies in its dominant web browser Chrome, a development tha

Brazil’s Answer to Amazon Develops a Mobile Feature 2021-04-14 16:28:06Shopping for musical instruments online is about to become a little easier for Brazilian consumers. Magazine Lu?za (also known as Magalu), a major ret

Kim Godwin Named ABC News President 2021-04-14 15:54:18ABC News has a new president: CBS News evp of news Kim Godwin will take over the role in early May, the company said today. When former news division

Droga5 Highlights Local Focus in First Work for 2021-04-14 15:12:13Wireless carrier U.S. Cellular unveiled a new campaign inspired by the network's commitment to local communities, marking the first campaign from its

Here’s Why You Won’t Find Talking Animals or 2021-04-14 14:49:00Brands have a long history of distinguishing themselves by taking direct aim at their competitors. Sometimes the poke is subtle, like when 7-Up called

Embracing Smart Risks and Re-Inventing Company Policies with 2021-04-14 14:25:46As part of the CMO Reboot Playbook: Team Health, Emily Culp discusses the positive impact reshaping your company's policies and benefits could have o

Instagram: How to Request Verification 2021-04-14 09:00:00Instagram features a profile verification system that adds a checkmark icon to profiles used by prominent companies and individuals. This checkmark al

Is Your Brand Ready for Its Retail Media 2021-04-14 08:33:53Between the pandemic and privacy, many brands are getting hit with a one-two punch. But there's no question in anyone's mind that the digital champi

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Why the 'Save Ralph' short went viral 2021-04-14 17:35:23Taika Waititi's raw and painful short film that reminds us of how much animals suffer when subjected to cosmetic tests.

10 Most Important Lessons in Economics and Finance 2021-04-14 17:30:00Financial education is the key to effectively dealing with tough times.

In an Incredible Performance, College Softball Player Pitches 2021-04-14 17:12:00Despite making history on Sunday, Hope Trautwein is no stranger to pitching lights out.

A Billionaire Couple Has Come Under Fire for 2021-04-14 16:38:26Although John Arnold and his wife, Laura, consistently rank among the top individual donors to charity in the U.S., at least one critic says they're

10 Things You Must Do Before Investing in 2021-04-14 16:00:00Be sure to address these ten concerns if you're thinking about purchasing a franchise.

Apis Capital Flagship Fund 1Q21 Commentary 2021-04-14 15:44:27Apis Capital Flagship Fund commentary for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021. Q1 2021 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Dear Partners, Our

Egypt Has Seized the Ever Given and Now 2021-04-14 15:21:04UK Club, one of the Ever Given's insurers, said that the claim was 'largely unsupported.'

Why Exceptional SEO is Crucial For a Successful 2021-04-14 15:00:00Successful SEO drives a thriving business.

5 Resilience Benefits for a Newly Remote Working 2021-04-14 14:15:00Here are some cost-effective ways to help retain your workforce.

VIDEO: This robot dog can pee beer when 2021-04-14 14:06:00Boston Dynamics' quadruped robot can be programmed to piss beer into a glass, one YouTuber discovered.

Massive 62% of Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck, 2021-04-14 13:51:13Some 61% of people surveyed a year into the pandemic admit living paycheck to paycheck, with 62% now experiencing that.

The Key Metrics in Building a Brand Worth 2021-04-14 13:30:00Want to be able to sell your business down the road? Here's how to make your brand attractive to potential buyers.

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Big Tech Urges SCOTUS to Ease Risk of 2021-03-31 08:00:00Major information technology providers opposed to the broadening of class action litigation related to consumer protections have taken their case to t

Made in China, Sold on Amazon: The Numbers 2021-03-30 08:00:00One of the most successful direct-to-consumer shopping outlets for China-based vendors outside of China's own Alibaba e-commerce platform is Amazon.

Modern Solutions for a New Era of Collaboration 2021-03-29 08:00:00Collaboration between employees, teams, and clients is more important than ever before, and new technologies and platforms are available to facilitate

E-Gift Cards Fitting the Bill for Consumers, Retailers 2021-03-25 08:00:00Consumer shopping patterns continue to settle into new options after holiday digital and e-gift card sales soared at the close of last year. Convenien

The Role of Marketing Attribution in the New 2021-03-24 07:30:00When it comes to marketing strategies, nothing is more important than analyzing and measuring the actual effectiveness, influence, and ROI of every ca

Arts and Culture's Virtual Survival Story: The Show 2021-03-23 08:00:00The arts have seen a shift in the last year away from in-person gatherings, but that doesn't mean that performances, showings, and other creative act

Advance Strategies to Eliminate E-Commerce Chargebacks 2021-03-19 07:00:00Half of consumers who originally planned to return to their pre-pandemic in-store shopping routines once coronavirus is under control now plan to stic

Young Adults, Seniors Over 75 Most Susceptible to 2021-03-18 07:35:00The most vulnerable cybercrime victims are young adults and adults over 75, according to the latest research revealed in the LexisNexis Risk Solutions

New Social Platform Seeks to Swell Ranks With 2021-03-17 07:00:00A new social media platform called Swell is based on voice messaging. According to its developers, Swell is the first social platform to focus exclusi

2021 Will Bring Big Changes to Amazon and 2021-03-16 08:00:00Today, more than 60 percent of consumers start their online shopping searches on Amazon. That trend is unlikely to change, as consumers have grown acc