Xbox beta testers can try the Xbox One UI redesign starting today
The August update includes some useful features for everyone.
Notifications
Chrome test could discourage websites from abusing push notifications
Notifications would stop coming without having to turn them off.
Rep. Schiff wants Google and Twitter to use COVID-19 misinformation warnings
He wants the platforms to be more like Facebook.
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Facebook warns users who 'interacted' with COVID-19 misinformation
It will direct you to reliable information from the World Health Organization.
Microsoft makes its advanced account protection free for healthcare workers
AccountGuard will notify customers when it detects a cyber attack.
Chrome will make website notification requests less irritating
Google will also crack down on sites that abuse notifications.
Firefox puts an end to annoying notification requests
It also blocks scripts that try to fingerprint you.
Das Keyboard's notification service leaves IFTTT on January 10th
One of the main reasons to buy its newer keyboards is going away.
Facebook lets you get rid of those annoying notification dots
You can also customize the shortcut bar to remove sections you don't use.
Instagram lets IGTV creators send notifications to fans
The platform is adding features to make creating and sharing series easier.
Android notifications arrive on Windows 10 'Your Phone' app
Soon, you'll be able to reply to them directly from your computer.
Facebook tests controls that turn off those angry red notification dots
The company is testing the ability to turn off the distracting feature.
Jaguar’s ‘sensory steering wheel’ heats up to deliver notifications
Areas of the wheel will change temperature to indicate turns and alerts.
Skype doubles group call limit to 50 people
You'll also get notifications by default for group calls instead of Skype ringing you.
Microsoft is testing Skype group calls for up to 50 people
Skype will send notifications to those on larger calls instead of ringing them.
Google Assistant notifications were broken on Android
An update to the Google app may have been the the cause.
