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Facebook confirms that it’s acquiring Bloomsbury AI2018-07-03 12:37:13
Facebook announced this morning that the London-based team at Bloomsbury AI will be joining the company. My colleague Steve O’Hear broke the new -
The FBI, FTC and SEC are joining the Justice Department’s inquiries into Facebook’s Cambridge Analytica disclosures2018-07-02 19:34:50
An alphabet soup of federal agencies are now poring over Facebook’s disclosures and the company’s statements about its response to the imp -
Facebook is shutting down Hello, Moves and the anonymous teen app tbh due to ‘low usage’2018-07-02 18:56:58
Facebook, the world’s largest social network with 2.2 billion users, is all about capitalizing on scale, and so today it announced that it would -
Facebook bug temporarily unblocked people from 800,000+ block lists2018-07-02 15:00:28
If you block someone on Facebook, you probably want them to… you know, stay blocked. At least until you say otherwise. Facebook has just disclo -
Facebook rolls out more API restrictions and shutdowns2018-07-02 13:10:52
Following the Cambridge Analytica data misuse scandal and the more recent discovery of a Facebook app that had been leaking data on 120 million u -
Instagram’s Do Not Disturb and ‘Caught Up’ deter overgramming2018-07-02 12:09:01
Instagram is turning the Time Well Spent philosophy into features to help users avoid endless scrolling and distraction by notifications. Today, Insta -
Instagram tests questions in Stories2018-07-02 11:47:33
Instagram has been incredibly busy of late, announcing IGTV, Instagram Lite and a slate of features including Stories Soundtracks. But the Facebook-ow -
Facebook gives US lawmakers the names of 52 firms it gave deep data access to2018-07-02 10:19:42
In a major Friday night data dump, Facebook handed Congress a ~750-page document with responses to the 2,000 or so questions it received from US lawma -
WTF is dark pattern design?2018-07-01 13:52:15
If you’re a UX designer you won’t need this article to tell you about dark pattern design. But perhaps you chose to tap here out of a desi -
Benchmark’s Mitch Lasky will reportedly step down from Snap’s board of directors2018-06-30 02:31:40
Benchmark partner Mitch Lasky, who has served on Snap’s board of directors since December 2012, is not expected to stand for re-election to -
Tinder bolsters its security to ward off hacks and blackmail2018-06-29 14:46:57
This week, Tinder responded to a letter from Oregon Senator Ron Wyden calling for the company to seal up security loopholes in its app that could lead -
Twitter gets a re-org and new product head2018-06-29 10:39:33
Twitter has a new product manager in the wake of a large re-org of the company announced this week. The changes will see Twitter dividing its business
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Jar Jar Binks actor Ahmed Best opens up about the real effects of intense backlash2018-07-04 00:57:08
Sometimes people don't realise that hating on a fictional character can have repercussions, particularly on the real human being playing the part. Re -
Guy Pearce says Kevin Spacey was 'handsy' while filming 'LA Confidential'2018-07-03 22:39:37
Guy Pearce has spoken about his time working with Kevin Spacey, saying the actor was "handsy" on the set of L.A. Confidential. The Australian actor -
Siri rudely interrupts parliament, triggered by the word 'Syria'2018-07-03 21:31:49
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson was rudely interrupted by Siri during his address to MPs in the UK Parliament's House of Commons. According to th -
Scarlett Johansson apparently learned nothing from the 'Ghost in the Shell' controversy2018-07-03 19:31:46
It was a little over a year ago that Scarlett Johansson found herself embroiled in controversy over Ghost in the Shell, in which she plays a Japanese -
Seth Rogen calls out Twitter's Jack Dorsey for the platform's white supremacist problem2018-07-03 19:14:50
Seth Rogen is sick and tired of how Twitter has been dealing with the racists and white supremacists who plague the platform. The actor called out Twi -
Leaked Samsung Galaxy Tab S4 image hints at new feature2018-07-03 19:11:58
It's not about the features you see — it's about the ones you don't. On Monday, AndroidHeadlines published what it claims is the first offici -
So, how well do you know your 'Lil' rappers?2018-07-03 18:54:45
With so many rappers adding "Lil" to their stage name, it's easy to get confused. In this goofy guessing game, Mashable team members tried matching -
The next iPad could have this iPhone X feature2018-07-03 18:32:06
The next iPad could get a serious upgrade. On Monday evening, Apple developer Steven Troughton-Smith tweeted iOS 12 code that he believes shows -
JK Rowling can't stop laughing after Trump boasts about his writing abilities2018-07-03 18:24:56
Regardless of your views on President Trump, we should all be able to agree that the man is not a great writer. His speaking and reading skills are al -
This story about two random people *maybe* falling in love on a plane is too perfect2018-07-03 17:54:35
Air travel can be a truly awful experience that involves being waaaaay too close to far too many people. But there's also something strangely romanti -
California's wine country fire has been brewing for years2018-07-03 17:23:49
Fire has returned to California's wine country as the flames thrive on bounties of parched land. The County Fire began on Saturday afternoon an -
Miles Teller joins Tom Cruise in 'Top Gun' sequel2018-07-03 17:19:18
Top Gun: Maverick has just found a new Goose. Kind of. As reported by Variety, Miles Teller has been cast in the role of Goose's son, who is now Mave
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Watch people do stupid things with fireworks to celebrate Independence Day2018-07-04 11:59:46
It’s Independence Day in the US, and that means food, family, and patriotism. Before you run off to celebrate though, it’s worth keeping i -
Ripple hit with third suit for securities law violation2018-07-04 10:28:54
Court documents signed last week reveal that Ripple Labs Inc. and its CEO have been served with their third securities fraud lawsuit in as many months -
Mindbliss helps you reach zen via AI for under $502018-07-04 10:00:00
Even a practice as ancient as meditation can use an assist from technology. Enter Mindbliss, the app that melds age-old meditation practices with arti -
Scientists are slaughtering radio-tracked hornets to save the bees2018-07-04 09:09:58
Bees and other pollinators are pretty important to, you know, life as we know it. Unfortunately, things aren’t always rosy for our buzzing frien -
India’s cryptocurrency ban has already taken its first toll2018-07-04 08:46:21
It seems that Indian Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the central bank’s directive against cryptocurrency businesses is taking its toll -
India’s top court upholds central bank ban against cryptocurrencies2018-07-04 06:35:14
The Supreme Court of India has shut down appeals for a temporary stay on a ruling that would force financial institutions to cease all cryptocurrency -
AI can now ‘listen’ to machines to tell if they’re breaking down2018-07-04 06:25:10
Sound is everywhere, even when you can’t hear it. It is this noiseless sound, though, that says a lot about how machines function. Helsink -
Netflix may soon charge you even more for 4K and HDR2018-07-04 06:07:15
Netflix has confirmed to CNET that it’s testing new pricing plans for customers in Europe, including an ‘Ultra’ tier that includes 4 -
Samsung is reportedly developing a curved battery for its foldable phone2018-07-04 04:30:53
Samsung is reportedly leading the race to build foldable smartphones with the development of a curved battery that it can produce in large numbers. Th -
India must blame itself, not WhatsApp, for its devastating lynching spree2018-07-04 02:37:23
At least 29 people across India have lost their lives since last May in lynchings by mobs who believed they were kidnappers, owing to messages spread -
You can now make a fake Dutch whale squirt over blockchain2018-07-03 12:12:45
If you think you have seen every ridiculous thing on blockchain possible, you’d be wrong, so wrong. Because they just keep coming. You can now m -
Here’s what happens when you share bad blockchain blogs in an editable Google Doc2018-07-03 12:03:04
People have always said I take jokes too far. If there’s a line in the sand marked “too far,” I regularly speed past it like Lewis H
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For This Entrepreneur, 'Grit' Means Knowing When to Say Yes2018-07-04 13:30:00
The ability to take in information, absorb it and move on with your intentions is a sign of grit. -
Turn Fourth of July Traffic Jams Into a Your Own Personal Business Class2018-07-04 11:30:00
Stay in the know in 60 seconds. -
Why Successful Entrepreneurs Are Unafraid to Face Failure and Change Course2018-07-04 10:30:00
Jeff Rose talks with Antonio Centeno about their shared experience as entrepreneurs who took lessons from military service. -
How This Female Executive Knew Marketing Was for Her From a Young Age2018-07-04 08:30:00
CMO Monica Klausner talks about working alongside of her CEO brother at their company Veestro. -
11 Ways You're Wasting Time Instead of Doing What You Need to be Successful2018-07-04 07:00:00
When was the last time you found anything on social media that moved your life forward? -
America's History with Cannabis? It's Complicated.2018-07-04 03:26:00
From Thomas Jefferson to Jefferson Beauregard Sessions, the US is still trying to figure out what to do with weed. -
3 Challenges You're Likely To Face Once You Open for Business2018-07-04 03:00:00
Cannabis startups come with their own unique set of hurdles. Avoid them by following these tips. -
What to Do When Your Growth Has Stalled2018-07-03 16:00:00
If your business doesn't grow, it dies, and no one wants that. Here's how to get your growth engine humming again. -
Don't Drown in Your Convictions: How to Let Your Ideals Evolve With Your Business2018-07-03 15:30:00
Are you growing toward trouble or success? Here are four tips to balance growth with safety. -
Now That the FDA Approved a Marijuana-Based Drug, Will the DEA Allow It To Be Sold?2018-07-03 15:06:00
Cannabis is still a Schedule 1 drug making it illegal in the U.S. That law may not change any time soon. -
5 Conservatives Who Are Pro-Cannabis2018-07-03 14:03:00
It's not just liberals advocating for weed. Some surprising figures on the right are fighting for pot rights. -
It's My Job and I'll Cry If I Want to: The Case for Showing Emotions in the Workplace2018-07-03 14:00:00
Allowing workers to show their true selves has its benefits.
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Oracle's Creative Destruction2018-06-26 14:29:33
Although Oracle was one of the last major enterprise software vendors to move to the cloud, it has embraced the idea of creative destruction in breath -
7 Keys to Global E-Commerce Success2018-06-26 10:00:00
If you operate an e-commerce company, the world is at your fingertips, and global markets offer the enticing promise of increased visibility and sales -
The Dismal State of Healthcare IoT Security2018-06-25 08:00:00
The healthcare industry has been moving toward medical equipment connectivity to speed up data entry and recording, as well as improve data accuracy. -
Amazon Flings Opens Prime Wardrobe Doors2018-06-23 08:00:00
Amazon has opened Prime Wardrobe to all Prime members, after beta-testing the service on an invitation-only basis for a year. Prime Wardrobe is includ -
EU Edges Closer to Adopting Controversial Copyright Rules2018-06-22 10:00:00
The European Union's Legal Affairs Committee has voted in favor of a directive on copyright in the digital single market, a proposal it has been wres -
What the GDPR Means for Small US Etailers2018-06-21 14:20:55
Large corporations are not the only businesses governed by the European General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, which became effective last month -
Salesforce Connects With Marketing2018-06-21 10:00:00
A good way to understand what Salesforce articulated at Connections 2018 is to recall the direction it set a few years ago, when CEO Marc Benioff said -
Companies Team to Give Hard-Pressed Sales Reps a Boost2018-06-20 14:35:45
Mobile sales and business-to-business e-commerce platform Handshake has teamed up with Square to provide easy B2B ordering and payments via an app tha -
How a Newsletter Can Boost Your Business2018-06-20 08:00:00
Newsletters are one of the primary means of communicating with both existing and potential customers. For small e-commerce business owners, however, p -
The IoT's Perplexing Security Problems2018-06-19 12:57:40
Worldwide IoT spending will total nearly $773 billion this year, IDC has predicted. The IoT will sustain a compound annual growth rate of 14.4 percent -
Zuora at a Crossroads2018-06-18 08:00:00
Zuora's recent Subscribed user conference was a good first outing since the company's IPO, coming off some impressive first-quarter results. Year-ov -
Breach Litigation: A Growing Risk for E-Commerce Businesses2018-06-15 12:45:48
The expanding world of Internet commerce likely will generate a corresponding expansion of data breaches, resulting in more e-commerce businesses beco
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You’ve Never Seen Ping Pong Trick Shots Like These Whoa!2018-07-03 18:17:18
It’s a science behind trick shots in cup ping pong. Trick shots entail bouncing the ping pong ball off walls and other surfaces, sometime -
FIBA World Cup Basketball Match Of Philippines Vs. Australia Turns Into Basketbrawl2018-07-03 15:04:04
It seems FIBA World Cup can be just as dangerous as FIFA World Cup riots, at least to a certain degree. Recent events in the said basketball world tou -
12 Boys Missing In Flooded Cave Found Alive After 9 Days2018-07-03 14:34:37
Family members greeted the ameliorating news with tears of happiness and relief, fist-punching the air when they heard that their boys were alive and -
The Most Canadian Robbery Ever Gets Even More Hilarious With Benny Hill Music2018-07-03 13:29:17
The word “sorry” might have been not enough to describe what two recently arrested offenders in a Canadian robbery must have felt. The Bon -
This Guy Spent Months Turning Home Into a Scream-Inducing Escape Room2018-07-03 12:24:50
When we say “nightmare flat,” we bet you’re thinking mould in the shower and mice in the kitchen. Or perhaps comes with the kind of -
Gorgeous Hannah Barron From Alabama Shows People How To Deal With Catfish Online2018-07-03 11:57:27
Being a catfish is not cool unless you are a literal one who lives in Alabama, United States. If that is the case, then you have a chance of being cau -
Supreme Court Is Sick of All These Gay Cases, Thank You Very Much2018-07-03 11:18:39
The Supreme Court has had just about enough of all this gayness, thank you very much. It’s 2018, and everyone is gay. And sure, they’re co -
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Victory Leaves One Question On Everyone’s Mind: What The Heck Is A Democratic Socialist?2018-07-03 09:00:27
Twenty-eight year old Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez recently defeated New York Democratic congressman Joe Crowley in the city’s 14th congressional di -
Women Pronounced Dead After Car Accident is Found Alive in Morgue Fridge2018-07-03 07:14:12
People have been worried about being buried alive for centuries. Hell, the Victorians were so concerned about it, they went out and bought the&nb -
Clumsy People Will Love This Airbag Case For Your Phone2018-07-03 06:36:10
These days, it’s virtually impossible to survive without a smart phone. They’re basically like a mini personal assistant that does everyth -
This Good Boy Was Bitten By a Rattlesnake While Trying to Protect His Owner2018-07-02 18:53:32
We really don’t deserve dogs. Yesterday Todd the Golden Retriever was bitten by a rattlesnake trying to protect his owner, and he’s defini -
Instagram Says Sorry For Taking Down Photo of Two Men Kissing2018-07-02 18:15:24
Instagram has apologised for taking down a snap of two men kissing, after the platform claimed the image “violated community guidelines.”
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