Major internet outage: Dozens of websites and apps are down

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That meant Cloudflare, Hulu, the PlayStation Network, Xbox Live, Feedly, Discord, and dozens of other services reported connectivity problems Sunday morning. When Cloudflare went down, it took dozens of website sand online services along with it. The company said the problem was with a third-party “transit provider,” and its service was becoming increasingly stable over … Read more

The killer feature that could make the iPhone 12 feel much, much faster

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But more than any other new bell or whistle, one new feature could make the iPhone 12 feel significantly zippier: A high-refresh-rate screen. OK, we’re entering Reddit rabbit-hole rumor territory here, but if it pans out, Apple (AAPL) fans will be thrilled. One rumor that has persisted this year is a 120 Hz display. That’s … Read more

TikTok CEO Kevin Mayer quits following Trump’s threat to ban the app

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“In recent weeks, as the political environment has sharply changed, I have done significant reflection on what the corporate structural changes will require, and what it means for the global role I signed up for,” Mayer said in a memo to employees that was obtained by CNN Business. “Against this backdrop, and as we expect … Read more

Facebook prepares legal action against Thai government’s order to block group

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The social media company said it was “compelled” by the Thai government to prevent users in Thailand accessing Royalist Marketplace — a group with 1 million members featuring posts about the Thai royal family. Facebook said the government had deemed the content “to be illegal.” “Requests like this are severe, contravene international human rights law, … Read more

Apple under fire: Company apologizes for another app store controversy

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WordPress founder Matt Mullenwag tweeted on Friday that the WordPress app had been “locked out of the app store.” The restrictions Apple placed on the company prevented WordPress from updating its iOS app. The only way WordPress would be able to resolve the issue was to change its app status to include in-app purchases. The … Read more

Algorithms promised efficiency. But they’ve worsened inequality

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The teachers at Philip’s west London school predicted he would gain 2 A grades and a B in his exams, which would have comfortably secured his spot to study law at Exeter University. On August 13, the student sat at home trying to access the website that would confirm whether or not he had a … Read more

TikTok to challenge Trump administration’s efforts to ban app

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“To ensure that the rule of law prevails and that our company and users are treated fairly, we have no choice but to challenge the Executive Order through the judicial system, TikTok said in a statement to CNN, adding that the legal challenge could come as soon as this coming week. TikTok added that while … Read more

Scared of going back to the office? Companies hope these apps will help

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Since the Covid-19 pandemic hit, Siemens (SIEGY) has raced to give its workplace app Comfy a makeover for the coronavirus era. Want to reserve an open desk as offices are rearranged for social distancing? Check. Need to locate your coworkers? Check. Looking to book a conference room that’s big enough for two people to stay … Read more

Amazon removes vulgar anti-Biden and Harris shirts

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Twitter users on Tuesday started pointing attention to shirts with various versions of the phrase “Joe and the Ho,” referring to the Democratic nominees for President and Vice President, former Vice President Biden and US Senator Harris. Several such shirts were still listed on the site Wednesday morning, but links to the products are no … Read more