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Mark Zuckerberg wants to reduce political content in News Feed Sponsored Links BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI via Getty Images Mark Zuckerberg says Facebook is thinking about new ways to make political content less visible on its platform, and that the company may make changes to users’ News Feeds to make that happen. The comments came during Facebook’s…
Sling TV price hike adds another $5 per month for new customers Sponsored Links Sling TV Starting today, new Sling TV customers will pay $35 per month for the company’s Blue and Orange subscriptions, or $50 if they bundle the two plans together. Either way, that’s a $5 hike above the price increase the company…
Apple says there are now over 1 billion active iPhones Jacob Kastrenakes Apple says there are now more than 1 billion active iPhones, an enormous milestone for the company that speaks to the phones’ continued success and longevity. There are now 1.65 billion Apple devices in active use overall, Tim Cook said during Apple’s earnings…
The redesigned Tesla Model S interior swaps in a steering yoke Sponsored Links Tesla Nestled in its latest earnings report, Tesla included images of its upcoming Model S refresh. The renders provide a sneak peek of the vehicle’s interior, showcasing a cockpit that’s more in line with the Model Y and Model 3. Tesla At…
Apple reports $111 billion in quarterly revenue, shattering previous record Many suspected the launch of Apple’s new iPhone 12 series would mean big things for the company’s financials — now we’re getting our first look at just how true that was. In its just-released Q1 2021 earnings, Apple reported raking in a total of $111.4 billion…
Facebook predicts ‘uncertainty’ in 2021, blames upcoming iOS 14 update Sponsored Links ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS via Getty Images Facebook’s business has boomed during the coronavirus pandemic, but 2021 might prove more difficult. The company cautioned in its latest earnings report that new privacy features in Apple’s iOS 14 update could contribute to a slowdown in advertising…
Apple surpasses $100 billion in quarterly revenue for first time in its history Chris Welch Apple today reported its fiscal Q1 2021 earnings, which cover the final calendar quarter of 2020 and the holiday sales season. That means this is the first time we’re getting a real indication of how the new iPhone 12, iPhone…
Amazon’s motorized Echo Show 10 goes on sale February 25th Sponsored Links Amazon All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. If you buy something through one of the links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission. Pricing and availability are accurate as of the…
Apple is bringing iCloud Keychain support to Chrome for Windows, but it’s not ready yet Mitchell Clark Users caught between Apple and Microsoft may now have an easier time managing passwords: it looks like iCloud Keychain is coming to Windows 10 as a Chrome extension (via MacRumors). It’s already in the iCloud for Windows 10…
US arrests far-right Twitter troll for 2016 election interference Sponsored Links Joshua Roberts / reuters In a case that could set a precedent for how the US handles election-related misinformation moving forward, the Justice Department announced the arrest of infamous far-right troll Douglass Mackey on Wednesday. Better known by his online handle of Ricky Vaughn,…