YouTube users will get a 24-hour timeout if their toxic comments are removedIt'll notify them first, though. By S. Dent, 12.14.2022
Uber's audio recording safety feature is coming to the USOther new measures include audible seat belt alerts and RideCheck enhancements.By K. Holt, 12.02.2021
FTC rules that health apps must notify consumers affected by data breachesThe commission said the "commodification" of sensitive health info is also an issue. By S. Dent, 09.16.2021
Facebook will tell you when you're about to share old newsYou'll see a notification when you're linking to something more than 90 days old.By K. Holt, 06.25.2020
An unusual character string is causing Apple devices to crashBut Apple is already working on a fix.By R. England, 04.24.2020
Android devices stop alerting users to completed app updatesIt's Google's bid to mitigate notification spam.By R. England, 01.15.2020
Chrome will make website notification requests less irritatingGoogle will also crack down on sites that abuse notifications.By J. Fingas, 01.07.2020
Firefox puts an end to annoying notification requestsIt also blocks scripts that try to fingerprint you.By J. Fingas, 01.07.2020
Das Keyboard's notification service leaves IFTTT on January 10thOne of the main reasons to buy its newer keyboards is going away.By J. Fingas, 01.05.2020
Tinder wants to protect LGBTQ users in countries that discriminateTraveller Alert will notify users about laws that put LGBTQ individuals at risk.By C. Fisher, 07.24.2019
Instagram will notify you before it disables your accountBut its new policy could allow it to remove more accounts.By C. Fisher, 07.18.2019
WhatsApp lets you block randos from adding you to group chatsGoodbye to the horror of '198 new messages'.By R. England, 04.03.2019
Facebook makes an even bigger deal of your 'Life Events'Helpful if you're the forgetful type.By R. England, 12.12.2018
Proposed Senate bill could send execs who conceal breaches to jailSimilar legislation failed to pass in 2015.By R. Lawler, 12.01.2017
Firefox will soon flag sites that have been hackedIts teamup with "Have I Been Pwned" should wake up breached companies.By S. Dent, 11.23.2017
Windows 10 will remind you to install the latest major updateMicrosoft doesn't want an avoidable malware crisis on its doorstep.By J. Fingas, 07.02.2017
Find out when you can download 'Super Mario Run' on AndroidYou can register for an alert when the auto-runner is ready to download.By T. Seppala, 12.29.2016
Software update will annoy Galaxy Note 7 owners into a returnSamsung update that limits battery charging and pops up recall notifications is coming to the US.By R. Lawler, 11.04.2016