Day: April 19, 2019

Instagram Hides Like Counts In Leaked Design Prototype

Instagram’s Android code is hiding a design change that hides the number of likes your posts get. “During this test, only the person who shares a post will see the total number of likes it gets,” the company says. TechCrunch reports on the seemingly small design change test and the massive potential impact it’ll have…


Avengers: Endgame ad brings out Audi E-Tron to help Captain Marvel – Roadshow

Yes, even Goose makes an appearance. …read more Source:: CNet


Sewer-blocking London concreteberg weighs as much as a whale – CNET

Forget fatbergs. England has to chip an epic amount of concrete out of some sewer tunnels. …read more Source:: CNet


Facebook’s privacy mishaps: Zuckerberg could be held accountable, report says – CNET

The Federal Trade Commission is reportedly looking into Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s past remarks about privacy. …read more Source:: CNet


Google Will Begin To Block Sign-ins From Embedded Browser Frameworks in June

To fight phishing, Google last year announced it would require users to enable JavaScript during Google Account sign-in so that it could run attack-detecting risk assessments, and this week, the company said it’ll begin to block all sign-ins from embedded browser frameworks like Chromium Embedded Framework starting in June. From a report: For the uninitiated,…


A USB -C Soldering Iron For Weller Tips

There was a time when a decent temperature controlled soldering iron took the form of the iron itself and a box of electronics, but now it’s just as likely to be a miniaturised affair with the temperature controller built into a slim and lightweight handle. Irons such as the Miniware TS series have become firm…


Robert Downey the only Avenger the Russos trusted with Endgame script – CNET

Well, maybe Chris Evans, because Captain America can keep a secret. …read more Source:: CNet


All Avengers: Endgame trailers and posters so far — ‘Summer begins’ – CNET

The remaining Avengers have no room for error in their plan to take down Thanos. See all the Endgame movie footage and posters so far. …read more Source:: CNet


Game of Thrones season 8 episode 2 trailer brings in the White Walkers – CNET

It’s a long, cold wait until Sunday, so start hunting through the teaser for spoilers. …read more Source:: CNet


Notre Dame Official Says ‘Computer Glitch’ Could Be Fire Culprit

A “computer glitch” may have been behind the fast-spreading fire that ravaged Notre Dame, Associated Press reported Friday, citing the cathedral’s rector. From the report: Speaking during a meeting of local business owners, rector Patrick Chauvet did not elaborate on the exact nature of the glitch, adding that “we may find out what happened in…