Microsoft Discontinues Skype Credits and Phone Numbers, Shifts Focus to Subscriptions
Microsoft quietly ends sale of Skype Credit and Skype Number, pushing users towards subscription-based model
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UnitedHealthcare Shooter's Online Presence Raises Concerns Over Social Media's Role in Murder as Entertainment
The UnitedHealthcare shooter's widespread online presence has sparked concerns over social media's role in glorifying murder and its potential impact on future violent incidents.
Tumblr Launches Reddit-Style 'Communities' Feature, Now Available to All Users
Tumblr introduces Communities, a topic-based grouping feature similar to Reddit's subreddits, allowing users to engage with peers sharing similar interests.
Get Ready to Game: Backbone One with USB-C Drops to $50, Plus Logitech and Anker Deals
Score big savings on top gaming and tech accessories, including the Backbone One controller, Logitech G203 Lightsync mouse, and Anker travel charger.
Airbnb Cracks Down on 'Unauthorized' Parties with Anti-Party Tech
Airbnb rolls out machine learning tools to prevent disruptive parties, blocking 74,000 bookings last New Year's Eve
Platforms' Grip on Media Distribution Threatens Journalism's Survival
The dominance of big platforms in media distribution is killing journalism, with algorithmic recommendation systems favoring quantity over quality and original content creators struggling to survive financially.
FTC Warns of 'Task Scams' That Stole Over $220 Million in Six Months
The Federal Trade Commission alerts Americans to 'game-like online job scams' that have resulted in massive financial losses, with 40% of all scam reports in 2024 attributed to these schemes.
Nintendo Switch 2 Leaks Reveal Larger Console, New Joy-Con Design, and Upgraded Features
Accessory maker Dbrand reveals detailed design and specs of Nintendo Switch 2, including larger console, new Joy-Con features, and upgraded screen and controllers.
Google Rolls Out Gemini-Boosted Google Assistant to Select Nest Speakers
Google starts limited rollout of Gemini-powered Google Assistant on Nest Audio and Nest Mini speakers, offering more in-depth answers to user queries