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President Trump signed an executive ordered aimed at limiting the legal protections that shield social media companies. The question now is how will he enforce it?
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Life has changed significantly since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Our routines have changed, our ways of interacting have changed and our pastimes have gone from having drinks at bars and dinners at restaurants to watching videos on how to make bread with the ingredients you have in your pantry.
Do you remember the days of swiping your credit card at a store to pay for purchases? It feels like those times are long gone now that COVID-19 has changed the way we live and shop. These days, physical credit cards can be an afterthought — it’s all about digital and contactless payments instead.
If you’re like most of us, you’re relying on Amazon more than ever these days. In states still under lockdown, it’s one of the best ways to shop and get your goods fast, but how is anyone supposed to know what to buy with all the fake reviews out there?
How does one pass the time during a world pandemic? Well, if you’re like most, you order in and watch television.
TV watchers have increased streaming by 43% in the U.S., adding to the bottom line of one of the most popular services, Netflix. According to reports, the number of global Netflix subscribers is just shy of 183 million, a surge of almost 16 million over the last few months. Tap or click for ways to watch Netflix documentaries for free.
What’s your share of the over 58.5 billion robocalls received across the U.S. in 2019? Depending on where you live, you averaged 13-18 calls per month.
The sad news is those figures have continued to climb over the last few years, with the number of robocalls in 2019 almost 20% higher than the 47.8 billion received in 2018 and 48% over those in 2017. Tap or click to discover how some consumers are fighting back.
Let’s face it: Some people are born with natural musical abilities, and some aren’t. But you probably shouldn’t tell your tone-deaf spouse that the cats yowling on the back fence sound better than their version of the Star-Spangled Banner.
After months of waiting, the time has come. Another powerhouse enters the streaming wars on Wednesday, May 27. Welcome, HBO Max.
With a solid existing subscriber base and an impressive library, HBO isn’t holding back. It’s looking to upend the industry and take over competitors like Netflix, Disney+, and Apple TV+. Tap or click to find out which of these streaming services is best.
After nearly two months of beta testing, Apple’s new iOS update is finally here. Not only does it address bug fixes and stability issues, it actually helps the iPhone adapt to your lifestyle in the age of COVID-19.
For one, now your iPhone will be able to open much more quickly if you’re wearing a mask. But more importantly, it also includes the underlying code developed in tandem with Google that will make contact tracing and exposure notification possible for smartphone users. Tap or click here to see how this program works.
Is your phone running slow? A variety of culprits could be to blame, but the most common is having too many apps. From social media to games to pre-installed programs, apps take up storage and sometimes sap your data without you knowing it. Tap or click here for tips on cleaning out smartphone apps.
You’ve binge-watched the latest seasons of “Ozark” and “Westworld.”
Now you’re looking for something new but still can’t bring yourself to check out the new Netflix reality TV show “Too Hot to Handle.” Instead of diving into the shallow end of the streaming show pool, how about watching something a little more interesting instead?
