February 4, 2019 Google’s Nest Secure alarm system is about to double as a voice assistant Is there anything quite as wonderful as unlocking the hidden potential of a gadget years after it first debuts? Today, owners of Google’s $400…
February 4, 2019 Netflix gave Gwyneth Paltrow money to make a ‘Goop’ series Whatever you think about the authenticity of Goop's health offerings, you're about to see a lot more of them online. Gwyneth Paltrow's outfit is…
February 4, 2019 Viacom launches $5-a-month MTV video streaming app in UK Viacom has launched a new direct-to-consumer streaming app called MTV Play in the UK, reports Variety. The app combines on-demand access to MTV Shows…
February 4, 2019 Nest’s security hub doubles as a Google Assistant device You can already use Google Assistant to control a Nest Secure system, but the company is taking things one step further. From now on,…
February 4, 2019 Instagram head admits platform has a problem policing self-harm posts Instagram hasn’t effectively protected users from self-harm and suicidal content, Adam Mosseri, the head of the company, admits in an op-ed today, and he…
February 4, 2019 Warby Parker’s iPhone app lets you try on glasses in AR Warby Parker has always let you try on glasses before you buy them, either in-store or shipped to your home. Now the eyeglasses brand…
February 4, 2019 Samsung’s Galaxy S10 phones will support next-generation WiFi Samsung's upcoming Galaxy S10 phones are set to support next-generation WiFi amid a broader expansion of WiFi 6 (802.11ax) availability this year. Three versions…
February 4, 2019 Instagram will hide self-harm images behind ‘sensitivity screens’ Instagram will hide images that show self-harm behind "sensitivity screens," according to the platform's head Adam Mosseri. The new feature will blur the offensive…
February 4, 2019 Anker wireless charging pads, USB-C hubs, and more are discounted on Amazon Anker has discounted several of its phone and laptop accessories today, running deals on Amazon for its budget-friendly PowerWave wireless charging stand, braided USB-C…
February 4, 2019 Verizon Super Bowl ad honors first responders after wildfire throttling scandal Last night, Verizon launched a Super Bowl ad campaign honoring first responders, months after a scandal over throttling firefighters during a wildfire crisis in…