Monthly Archives: December 2020
Twitter fined half a million dollars for late data breach reporting
Twitter has been issued a big fine for late reporting of a data breach under GDPR rules. Ireland’s Data Protection Commission slapped a fine of €450,000 ($547,000) on the social media company for failing to report an issue — which saw protected tweets become unprotected for some Android users — within the legally required timeframe […]
Spatial’s new AR meeting app might save you from the Zoom grid of doom
Let’s face it: For most of us, the novelty of video chatting (whether with co-workers or friends) has worn off since the pandemic started. But Spatial’s new mobile app, available for iOS and Android, might just be what we all need to get us excited again. If you’ve never heard of Spatial before, it’s likely […]
Netflix's 'Equinox' trailer sets up a dark Danish mystery thriller
If you’re into the perplexing German thriller Netflix series Dark, you might want to pencil in Denmark’s Equinox. In the trailer for the streaming giant’s new Danish supernatural thriller series, The Mist‘s Danica Curcic plays Astrid, whose sister was one of 21 high school students who vanished without a trace in 1999. Two decades later, […]
How to share your screen on Google Meet
One of Google Meet’s niftiest features is the ability to share your screen with others when you’re on a video call. Google calls this “Presenting.” This functionality, which can be indispensable for home-working teams, is quick and easy to implement. In our experience using the Chrome browser, it works well consistently. If you need to […]
YouTube and Gmail are down (Update: And they're back)
Several major Google services are currently unavailable. At the time of writing, Gmail and YouTube are returning an error message on access. We’ve tried the services from several geographic locations and gotten the same result. The same goes for numerous other Google services, including Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Drive and even Google Maps (though […]
Kate McKinnon makes her break part of the act on a lively 'SNL' Weekend Update
It was barely a month ago that Kate McKinnon dressed up like an old man doctor and paid a visit to Saturday Night Live Weekend Update, only to ratchet up the funny when she broke character and got (amusingly) real about 2020. Now she’s at it again. Dr. Wenowdis returned to SNL‘s comedy news segment […]
Don't feel like dealing with late shipping? Gift an app or subscription.
Days are dwindling down to order things online if you expect them to arrive by Christmas. But with these deals, you don’t need to worry about shipping. As of Dec. 13, you can slash an extra 40% off the following apps, subscriptions, and software and give out some virtual gifts this year. You don’t even […]
20 smart home finds on sale this weekend
Didn’t get the chance to score everything on your shopping list on Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Don’t fret. You get a third chance to take advantage of deals and discounts this weekend. To get you started, here is a round-up of appliances and essentials (on sale as of Dec. 13) to make your home […]
The classic video game remakes and remasters that took the edge off 2020
In a year of endless uncertainty and monotony, where a pleasure as simple as eating out at a favorite restaurant has warped into an inadvisable health risk, video games were there to help us get through it all. Normally, I’m all over new releases and fresh takes on ongoing series, but in 2020 I gravitated […]
40 gifts for every Apple device owner, from AirPod accessories to iPhone cables
If you’re looking for a gift for a proud owner of Apple devices, you’ve come to the right place. From AirPod accessories to iPhone cases to multi-device charging docks, there’s a little something for everyone. Get ready to check multiple names off your list. iPhone and iPad Accessories Ocushield Anti-Blue Light Screen Protector This screen […]