For the first time ever since going public in 2007, Meta (aka Facebook) reported a decline in quarterly revenue year over year. The company’s revenue was $28.82 billion — a 1% decrease from $29.07 billion in the second quarter of 2021. What’s worse, it forecasts […]
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Firefox continues its fight for privacy by automatically stripping URL trackers
Mozilla has rolled out Firefox version 102, which takes an extra step in preventing websites from tracking your movements on the web. The new version automatically strips query parameters in a URL string. These are the series of letters, numbers, and symbols following the question […]
Instagram’s plan to make all its video Reels is a transparent TikTok ripoff
It’s no secret that Instagram is losing the social media war to TikTok. If Meta’s app is ever going to reverse this trend, it needs to come up with new and interesting features. Or so you’d think. Instead it appears that Instagram is going to […]
Happy 15th birthday, iPhone! Here’s a brief history — and some predictions for its future
It is 15 years since Apple released what’s arguably its flagship device: the iPhone. A decade and a half later, there are few products that have managed to reach a similar level of brand recognition. Announced to an eager audience in 2007, the iPhone has […]
Scientists create paper-thin speakers that could be used like wallpaper
Every few decades, speakers get a little more immersive thanks to advancements in sound processing technologies and cheaper access to surround sound components. But what if you could literally turn all the walls in your home into one giant speaker? That might just be possible […]
How to check your phone’s battery health
Welcome to TNW Basics, a collection of tips, guides, and advice on how to easily get the most out of your gadgets, apps, and other stuff. If you suspect your phone lasts fewer hours per full charge, it’s not always an app at fault. Depending on […]
How to change the default text formatting on Google Docs — and with it, your life
I have a problem. Not a big one, mind, but one all the same: I dislike the default formatting on Google Docs. “Excuse me?” I hear you scream. “Do you really care enough about fonts and line spacing and text size on a simple word […]
Google launches Play Store’s new billing system — and devs are footing the bill
Google Play’s new billing payment system policy starts today. This change forces developers to use the company’s own payment system for in-app purchases. The update means that you can’t add links or sections in the app that redirect users to buy premium subscriptions from your […]
All the apps and services you can’t use in Russia right now
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine started last month, and as a response, various tech companies started to discontinue or limit their services in the country. Some of those were voluntary, and some of those were driven by international sanctions. Here’s a running list of all the […]
Apple’s rumored 15-inch MacBook Air is long overdue
Some of the spiciest news to leave the Apple rumor mill this month tells us the company plans to release a 15-inch MacBook Air. Actually, it might not even be called a MacBook ‘Air,’ but it would at least offer a lighter and cheaper alternative […]