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US investigates escort and massage sites over human trafficking

It's tackling the sites that thrived after Backpage was shut down.

By J. Fingas, 20h ago

09.14.19

YouTube is shutting down its TV-friendly web interface (updated)

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YouTube is shutting down its TV-friendly web interface (updated)

Just why (or when) isn't clear.

By J. Fingas, 09.14.19

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09.07.19

Firefox will encrypt web domain name requests by default

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Firefox will encrypt web domain name requests by default

You can expect to see DNS over HTTPS by the end of September.

By J. Fingas, 09.07.19

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09.05.19

Google helps you find something to watch using dating app swipes

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Google helps you find something to watch using dating app swipes

It's like Tinder for indecisive movie nights.

By J. Fingas, 09.05.19

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09.01.19

Sites stealing iPhone data reportedly targeted Uyghur Muslims

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Sites stealing iPhone data reportedly targeted Uyghur Muslims

The Chinese government is considered the likely culprit.

By J. Fingas, 09.01.19

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08.28.19

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Microsoft brings Dark Mode to Outlook mobile apps and Office.com

Expect less eye strain during those late-night work sessions.

By J. Fingas, 08.28.19

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08.28.19

Duolingo helps history nerds learn Latin

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Duolingo helps history nerds learn Latin

Romani ite domum.

By J. Fingas, 08.28.19

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08.25.19

Google search pays tribute to 'Wizard of Oz' with a dizzying Easter egg

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Google search pays tribute to 'Wizard of Oz' with a dizzying Easter egg

There's no place like your search results.

By J. Fingas, 08.25.19

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08.22.19

Google proposes new privacy standards to protect web browsing data

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Google proposes new privacy standards to protect web browsing data

The 'sandbox' would allow personalized ads without sharing too much info.

By J. Fingas, 08.22.19

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08.20.19

Facebook helps you control data shared from apps and websites

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Facebook helps you control data shared from apps and websites

You don't have to let third parties run amok with your info.

By J. Fingas, 08.20.19

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Web

US investigates escort and massage sites over human trafficking

YouTube is shutting down its TV-friendly web interface (updated)

Firefox will encrypt web domain name requests by default

Google helps you find something to watch using dating app swipes

Sites stealing iPhone data reportedly targeted Uyghur Muslims

Microsoft brings Dark Mode to Outlook mobile apps and Office.com

Duolingo helps history nerds learn Latin

Google search pays tribute to 'Wizard of Oz' with a dizzying Easter egg

Google proposes new privacy standards to protect web browsing data

Facebook helps you control data shared from apps and websites

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