Donald Trump told reporters on Air Force One late Friday that he plans to ban the Chinese-owned social video platform TikTok via executive order, saying, "I have that … [Read more...] about Trump’s Promise to Ban TikTok, as Interpreted by Sarah Cooper: WATCH
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Grindr Says it Will Finally Remove Ethnicity Filter
The gay hook-up app Grindr said on Monday that it would remove an ethnicity filter which allows people to filter users based on … [Read more...] about Grindr Says it Will Finally Remove Ethnicity Filter
Exposure Notification: How Apple and Google are Enabling Your Phone to Tell You if You’ve Come into Contact with COVID-19
On April 10, Apple and Google announced a coronavirus exposure notification system that will be built into their smartphone operating systems, iOS and Android. / Photo by Timi … [Read more...] about Exposure Notification: How Apple and Google are Enabling Your Phone to Tell You if You’ve Come into Contact with COVID-19
Elon Musk Trends After Calling for Liberation from Lockdown in Series of Tweets
Tesla's Elon Musk trended on social media Wednesday after a series of Trump-esque tweets like "FREE AMERICA NOW" and "Give people their freedom back!," calling the lockdown "de facto house … [Read more...] about Elon Musk Trends After Calling for Liberation from Lockdown in Series of Tweets
Mass ‘Growlr’ Account Suspension Has Users of the Gay Social App for Bears Growling
Users of Growlr, the gay social app for Bears which was bought for $11.8 million by a straight-owned company last March, are speculating that the end may be near for the app after their accounts were … [Read more...] about Mass ‘Growlr’ Account Suspension Has Users of the Gay Social App for Bears Growling
Grindr Broadcasting Users’ Sexual Orientation and Location to Dozens of Companies, Says New Report
Grindr is sharing much more personal information with other companies than most of its users are aware of and, because it is a gay hook-up app, essentially broadcasting their sexual orientation as … [Read more...] about Grindr Broadcasting Users’ Sexual Orientation and Location to Dozens of Companies, Says New Report
TikTok Blames Human Error on Removal of Same-Sex Kiss Video. Why I Don’t Buy It.
What happens when a man kisses his boyfriend at the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve and posts it on the video-sharing social network, TikTok? The post is removed because it’s a violation of … [Read more...] about TikTok Blames Human Error on Removal of Same-Sex Kiss Video. Why I Don’t Buy It.
How to Tell if Your Digital Addiction is Ruining Your Life
Image by Krzysztof Kamil from Pixabay The fear that digital distractions are ruining our lives and friendships is widespread. To be sure, digital addiction is real. Consider the 2,600 times we … [Read more...] about How to Tell if Your Digital Addiction is Ruining Your Life
The Beatles’ Revolutionary Use of Recording Technology in ‘Abbey Road’
With its cheery singles, theatrical medley and iconic cover, The Beatles’ 11th studio album, “Abbey Road,” holds a special place in the hearts of the band’s fans. But as the album celebrates its … [Read more...] about The Beatles’ Revolutionary Use of Recording Technology in ‘Abbey Road’
Elizabeth Warren Responds After Mark Zuckerberg Labels Her ‘Existential’ Threat
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg called Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren an "existential threat." Said Zuckerberg in leaked audio published by The Verge of an internal company … [Read more...] about Elizabeth Warren Responds After Mark Zuckerberg Labels Her ‘Existential’ Threat
