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Google finally lets you swap your old Gmail address for a new one
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (274+ words) by Helena Stone about 21 hours ago We've all been there. You're applying for a dream job or sending a formal invite, but you're still tethered to a cringey Gmail handle you created back in 2008. Whether it's a relic of your…...
WhatsApp is bringing a big change to your unread messages
2+ day, 10+ hour ago (441+ words) by Mary Dada April 1, 2026, 6:37 pm We've all been there'you put your phone down for two hours and return to a digital avalanche: 147 unread messages across five group chats. Usually, you're left with two choices: scroll until your thumb cramps or…...
Seniors are now texting more than calling
1+ week, 16+ hour ago (361+ words) by Mary Dada March 27, 2026, 12:35 pm The age group once known for calling at the worst possible times has officially switched lanes. According to new data from AARP, most people over 50 years old own smartphones and actually prefer texting as their…...
Instagram, YouTube to pay $3M in social media addiction trial
1+ week, 1+ day ago (368+ words) by Stefan Milovanovic March 26, 2026, 12:17 pm A California jury recently found Meta and YouTube liable for negligence on all counts, making it the most consequential lawsuit against the platforms to reach a verdict. The case centered on Kaley, a now 20-year-old…...
Instagram is about to let AI read your DMs
1+ week, 2+ day ago (261+ words) by Stefan Milovanovic March 25, 2026, 5:30 pm We tend to treat our DM inbox as a black box of sorts, a rare corner of the internet where the platform itself is a self-imposed blind middleman. That sense of seclusion is currently hitting…...
Visible launches affordable eSim travel pass for the World Cup
1+ week, 2+ day ago (235+ words) by Helena Stone March 25, 2026, 9:00 am The FIFA World Cup 2026 is still on the horizon, but if you've ever touched down in a foreign city only to realize you don't have an international plan, you know the pre-tournament anxiety isn't just…...
FBI warns hackers are hijacking home internet routers
1+ week, 3+ day ago (161+ words) by Christian Saclao about 11 hours ago A residential proxy functions as a digital middleman, rerouting your internet traffic so it appears to originate from a different physical location. Unlike standard data center proxies, these utilize legitimate IP addresses issued by…...
Oppo Find N6 first impressions: A real threat to Samsung's Galaxy Fold 7
2+ week, 3+ day ago (686+ words) by Helena Stone March 17, 2026, 8:00 am I've been waiting for a foldable that doesn't feel like carrying a literal brick in my pocket. Oppo just dropped a bombshell fold that makes the competition look almost ancient. I've spent a few days…...
Live TV service Philo cuts prices with a new $25 plan
2+ week, 4+ day ago (263+ words) by Oyewale Damilare March 16, 2026, 12:30 pm Philo is introducing a new way for viewers to stream live TV for less. The streaming pay-TV service has launched a new Essential plan priced at $25 per month. With this new plan, customers can now…...
Amazon Prime Video is raising prices for subscribers
2+ week, 4+ day ago (175+ words) by Christian Saclao March 16, 2026, 7:00 am This isn't just a price hike; it's a total overhaul of the premium experience. Here is how the new $4.99 Ultra plan compares to the previous $2.99 offering: Amazon is introducing an annual Prime Video Ultra plan…...