TikTok disables hashtag view counts after Gaza war controversy

TikTok no longer displays how many times videos with a specific hashtag have been viewed, a change made after researchers used that data point to highlight the huge viewership difference between videos with hashtags for pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian content after the start of the Israel-Gaza war. The feature, which the company changed without an official … Read more

Taking the long view on crypto

“It’s the single best time to invest in [crypto] companies,” according to 10T Holdings and 1RoundTable Partners’ CEO, Dan Tapiero. Crypto reporter Jacquelyn Melinek has the inside scoop on why his firm is taking the long view to ride out the volatility of the web3 landscape as it raises its fourth fund. Full TechCrunch+ articles … Read more

Before its demise, NASA’s Mars helicopter captured glorious aerial view

The Ingenuity helicopter is too damaged to ever fly again. Yet before its final flight, NASA’s historic Mars craft captured a sprawling view of the Martian desert. In the aftermath of a “rough” landing during its 72nd flight, the small experimental chopper was left with at least one severely broken rotor, a tip potentially snapped … Read more

JBL’s Live 3 earbuds let you change songs and view texts on its touchscreen charging case

JBL’s latest generation of wireless earbuds, the Live 3, seem built to withstand a strenuous outdoor running session — or just handle the wear and tear of daily life. The three new models — the Live Buds 3, Live Beam 3, and Live Flex 3 — are not only dustproof and water-resistant (the Buds and … Read more

Barbra Streisand Reveals She’s ‘Too Old To Care’ How Others View Her Style

Famous singer Barbra Streisand recently opened up about her freedom at 81 to express herself through fashion without concern for others’ opinions. Reflecting on her career’s early days, she mentioned her cautious approach to dressing sensually, but now things have changed, and Streisand doesn’t care what others say about her style. Barbra Streisand Says She’s … Read more

Bluesky now lets you view profiles and posts without logging in

Bluesky gets a new logo.  Ricardo Jimenez/Getty Images Bluesky has just made it easier for anyone to check out specific posts. Courtesy of the latest update to the website and app, you can now view Bluesky posts without being logged in or using an account. The new capability rolled out late last week, according to … Read more

Inflation has created a dark cloud over how everyday Americans view the economy

Grocery items are offered for sale at a supermarket on August 09, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images When Kyle Connolly looks back at 2023, she sees it as a year defined by changes and challenges. The newly single parent reentered the workforce, only to be laid off from her job at … Read more

This fun, quirky action camera delivers 360 degree view, but it’s no GoPro

The QooCam 360 looks like a solid, pro-quality camera — but looks can be deceiving. Jack Wallen/ZDNET ZDNET’s key takeaways The QooCam 360 action camera is available on Amazon for $305.The video quality and stabilization are outstanding.There’s no way to film without the fisheye look and the micro SD card is a challenge to remove. … Read more

How to set up Alexa’s new Map View, and why you’ll need one of these iOS devices

Maria Diaz/ZDNET The Amazon Alexa app just got a much-needed upgrade in favor of a better user experience. Amazon announced that the Alexa Map View feature is now available on a preview basis on some devices to make it easier to control smart home devices.  If you’ve ever used the Alexa mobile app to control … Read more

How to quickly view all of your open Workspaces tabs in Opera

Thiago Prudencio/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images I’ve been a champion of Opera’s Workspaces tab management feature since its inception. It’s the best tab management feature on the market. But even when using Workspaces, my tabs can still get unruly, especially when I’m researching something. I can wind up with 30-plus tabs open in a workspace, … Read more