YouTube introduces new tools to battle comment spam and account imitators
Channels will no longer be able to hide their subscriber counts.
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Google Hangouts is shutting down this fall
If you haven't already, you'll see a prompt to migrate to Chat.
Apple Music raises the price of its student plan in the US, UK and Canada
It's the first hike since the student tier launched.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
Netflix confirms an ad-supported tier is coming (updated)
Google and NBCUniversal might be involved.
Acast subscribers will soon get access to exclusive podcast groups on Facebook
You can discuss your favorite show in an official group.
You can pay for your Lyft ride with cash now
You don't need a bank account to try ridesharing.
Android users can now add Google Password Manager to their home screen
The shortcut is available after downloading the latest Google Play Services update.
WhatsApp now lets you mute and message individual users during group calls
The app will also alert you when someone joins a call.
Amazon promises to fix Comixology after making the service nearly unusable
“We understand that the current experience needs improvements.”
Bill Nye's return to TV debuts August 25th on Peacock
'The End is Nye' will show how science can help avoid disasters.
Microsoft's Defender online security tool is now available to consumers
The online app boosts existing protection for your computers and phones.
Discord's AutoMod can automatically detect and block offensive words for servers
The company is also expanding the availability of Premium Memberships.
Lime’s scooters and e-bikes will soon offer double the battery life
Coming to a Lime vehicle near you this summer and beyond.
YouTube Shorts has over 1.5 billion monthly users
The TikTok rival apparently boosts viewers for full-length videos, too.
Instacart rethinks its subscription plan with a focus on family sharing
Instacart+ costs the same as Express while adding a few useful features.
Coinbase cuts roughly 1,100 jobs amid fears of a 'crypto winter'
This comes as the rest of the crypto industry is reeling.
Google Maps now shows toll prices on Android and iOS
You'll know just how much a trip will cost.
Microsoft Teams is using AI to prevent awkward interruptions in video calls
The technology can also minimize echoes and other voice chat hassles.
Spotify buys an AI startup that turns text into 'realistic' speech
Sonantic's tech could share recommendations when you aren't looking.
