Month: August 2023
Threads web version arrives – but it’s still missing key features
Threads now has a web version, to the relief of many who want to use the service on a desktop PC – although be warned that the web take doesn’t have the full functionality as seen with the mobile app (yet). The Threads web app is rolling out as of…
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Ads are coming to TikTok search results
The company announced today that advertisers will be able to place ads alongside organic content that appears when searching in the app. When a user clicks on an ad, they can continue scrolling to view search results in a feed-like format. Ads are pulled from other videos that the brand…
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The Amazfit GTR 4 has dropped to its best price of the year
The fall semester is officially kicking off in much of the country, so if you haven’t started preparing for the year ahead, it’s wise to start now. Thankfully, the Amazfit GTR 4 — which is one of our top back-to-school guide picks — has returned to its 2023 all-time low…
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Bitwarden launches a new manager for business secrets
Popular password manager Bitwarden has now launched its new Secrets Manager in general availability. Built for developers and IT teams, the new manager allows credentials beyond mere passwords – such as API keys and authentication certificates – to be stored securely and shared at scale. It uses zero knowledge architecture…
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Arturia’s Acid V is a Roland TB-303, without the headaches
I’ve been wracking my brain trying to figure out what would be the next vintage synth to get the Arturia emulation treatment. At this point the company has tackled many of the most iconic synths in history, and spent much of last year focused on its original creations like the…
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UPDATE: Bobby Kotick confirms Activision Blizzard streaming rights are to be sold to Ubisoft to counter monopoly concerns
Story update: Since the publication of our original story earlier today, it has been confirmed by Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick that Microsoft selling off game streaming rights to Ubisoft is indeed intended to directly “address the CMA’s concerns” – the Competition and Market’s Authority in the UK. In a…
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