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Facebook’s New Friends Tab Brings App Back to Its Roots
A new Friends Tab will feature posts from a user’s friends and relatives, which was the original mission of the app.The New York Times - 5d -
What Is Signal, the App Involved in a War Plans Security Breach?
The app, which was introduced in 2014 and has hundreds of millions of users, is widely viewed as the safest messaging tool because of its encryption technology.The New York Times - 6d -
Apple and Google app stores host VPNs linked to sanctions-hit Chinese group
New findings reveal free ‘private browsing’ apps popular with US users have ties to blacklisted Qihoo 360Financial Times - 23h -
France's antitrust watchdog fines Apple for problems with App Tracking Transparency
France’s antitrust watchdog fined Apple 150 million euros ($162 million) on Monday over a privacy feature that protects users from apps snooping on them because its introduction resulted in abuse ...ABC News - 2d -
Reflecting on TikTok’s Role in Society as New Ban Deadline Approaches
With a national ban increasingly unlikely, let’s reflect on how the app both sparks joy among users and raises mental health concerns.The New York Times - 4d -
Hey, NFL: Don't punish the Philadelphia Eagles for innovative excellence
The NFL will vote on a proposed ban on the Eagles' 'tush push.' Banning the play would be punishing the Eagles for being innovative.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
The Annoying Bug Making Apple Users Very Angry
This notification isn’t just unnecessary, it’s broken.Inc. - 4d -
Nintendo highlights Today app by dropping Legend of Zelda film date there
Nintendo proved the value of its new Today news app by revealing the planned release date of The Legend of Zelda film there.VentureBeat - 4d -
TikTok creators, partners remain optimistic ahead of app’s second ban deadline
As TikTok nears another ban deadline, creators and firms say they believe the Chinese-owned app will remain in the U.S. They are, however, hedging their bets.CNBC - 22h -
TikTok Ads Portray App as Force for Good as US Ban Looms
The popular video app, which could be banned in the United States next month if it is not sold to a non-Chinese owner, is portraying itself as a savior of Americans and a champion of small ...The New York Times - Mar. 25 -
Majority of voters say it was wrong to hold Signal app discussion: Poll
A majority of voters say holding a discussion of plans to attack the Houthis in Yemen on the messaging app Signal was wrong, according to a new poll. The Harvard CAPS/Harris poll found that 60 ...The Hill - 1d -
31 Best Mac Apps You Should Download Now (2025): Free and Paid
Savor the sweet taste of these native and third-party Mac apps for better editing, organization, journaling, and more.Wired - 1d -
Masters app expanding, will include live shot tracking of every shot at practice area
The Masters app is the best in the world, and it's going to be even better come the 2025 Masters Tournament.Yahoo Sports - 20h -
NBA announces punishment for Pistons following on-court altercation vs. Timberwolves
The NBA suspended five players for their roles in an on-court altercation between the Pistons and Timberwolves on Sunday.Yahoo Sports - 17h -
Musk’s X asks Supreme Court to shield users from US government
Billionaire backs case brought by Coinbase client whose data was surrendered to authoritiesFinancial Times - 14h -
Enzo Maresca finally responds to claims about training incident and punishments
Chelsea have had a very long international break of close to 3 weeks, and there wasn’t much to talk about, meaning small stories got more traction than they otherwise might have.A week ago it was ...Yahoo Sports - 2h -
Nintendo is releasing another weird phone app
Nintendo had an interesting surprise at the end of today's Direct.VentureBeat - 5d -
$40B into the furnace: As OpenAI adds a million users an hour, the race for enterprise AI dominance hits a new gear
In a move that surprised the tech industry Monday, OpenAI said it has secured a monumental $40 billion funding round led by SoftBank, catapulting its valuation to an unprecedented $300 billion -- ...VentureBeat - 1d -
Visting Shanghai Now: It’s a Blue-Sky, App-Based Life
A longtime visitor returns to the post-pandemic city, finding it as varied and sophisticated as ever, and newly powered by digital commerce, with challenges for travelers.The New York Times - 3h -
U.A.E. Sentences Three People to Death for Killing an Israeli Rabbi
Emirati authorities decided on a punishment for the “premeditated murder with terrorist intention” of Rabbi Zvi Kogan but offered no details about the crime.The New York Times - 1d -
‘I Am Disgusted’: Le Pen Voters Voice Outrage Over Her Conviction
National Rally supporters say the court decision punishing France’s far-right leader for embezzlement will ultimately redound in her favor.The New York Times - 17h -
ChatGPT gets smarter: OpenAI adds internal data referencing
Users of ChatGPT Team can now add internal databases as references for ChatGPT, making the chat platform respond with better context.VentureBeat - 5d -
Healthy Returns: AstraZeneca cholesterol pill shows promise as race with Merck heats up
AstraZeneca's new cholesterol pill is showing promise, while the FTC urged a potential buyer of 23andMe to protect user data.CNBC - 18h -
Trump Pauses Dozens of Federal Grants to Princeton
The Trump administration has sought to punish universities financially, saying they have not done enough to combat antisemitism or comply with other administration priorities.The New York Times - 15h -
China launches large-scale war games all around Taiwan
China's launches drills around Taiwan to "severely punish" the island's pro-independence leader, as the U.S. boosts its war footing in Japan to deter Chinese "aggression."CBS News - 11h -
Mets at Marlins: How to watch on SNY on March 31, 2025
Here's how to watch the Mets game on MLB.tv online or via the MLB app.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
A moment that changed me: I used a pseudonym on a dating app - and started exploring my sexuality
This new identity gave me confidence and the freedom to discover different relationships. It also helped me understand, more broadly, what I really want from life. I’ve never been a good liar. I ...The Guardian - 6h -
🎥 Serie A star scores the goal of the weekend
Every Serie A match is available to watch LIVE with Home of Serie A on OneFootball to users in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Find out more here.Bologna strengthened their bid for a Champions ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s tariffs: a spectacle of struggle and control | Editorial
The US president wields tariffs not as a policy tool but as an instrument of pressure, rewarding loyalty and punishing defiance – even among allies. Donald Trump has probably not read much ...The Guardian - 18h -
CleanPlay has launched on PS5 with rewards for gamers who choose clean energy
CleanPlay has launched its energy-saving app on PlayStation 5, helping to raise renewable energy consciousness among players.VentureBeat - 4d -
CBS News poll finds Americans want Trump's focus more on prices, not tariffs
Most Americans say the matter of Trump administration officials discussing U.S. military plans on the Signal app is serious.CBS News - 1d -
Trump Says TikTok Deal Will Be Secured Before Saturday Deadline
The video-sharing app has an April 5 deadline to secure a non-Chinese buyer or otherwise face a national ban.Inc. - 1d -
With a TikTok Ban Looming, Trump Signals a Deal Will Come Before the Deadline
Time is running out before the April 5, when the app could go dark if it is not sold. So what’s happening?Inc. - 18h -
Billionaires, MrBeast, and Mr. Wonderful. Here’s Who Might Own TikTok Within a Week
The app has to divest its American operations by April 5 or face a nationwide ban.Inc. - 15h -
Trump Set to Meet With Top Aides to Decide TikTok’s Fate
They are expected to convene on Wednesday to discuss a potential sale of the app, which faces a Saturday deadline to change its ownership structure.The New York Times - 10h -
Oregon abandoned its radical drug law. Then came the mass arrests
Last year, the state ended a trailblazing law decriminalizing possession. Drug users in some counties are now in and out of jail, without lawyers, struggling to get treatment. At 7.45am on a cool ...The Guardian - 1d -
Amazon's Nova AI agent launch puts it up against rivals OpenAI, Anthropic
Amazon on Monday released a new AI model that can take actions in a web browser on a user’s behalf, a move that puts it in more direct competition with OpenAI, Anthropic and other companies that ...NBC News - 1d -
Blackstone Considers Small Investment in TikTok
The private equity giant is considering investing as the video app works to follow a law that requires it to separate from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, by next week.The New York Times - 4d -
5 U.S. Voters Weigh In on the Signal Leak
What did they think about the national security breach, in which Trump administration officials discussed attack plans in Yemen on a commercial messaging app?The New York Times - 4d -
Andreessen Horowitz in talks to help buy out TikTok’s Chinese owners
Venture capital group could join last-gasp bid by allies of Donald Trump to take control of video app owned by ByteDanceFinancial Times - 12h
