NPR leaves Twitter due to misleading ‘government-funded media’ label

April 12, 2023

NPR will no longer update its 52 Twitter accounts, including the primary @NPR handle, which has nearly 9 million followers. These accounts include NPR’s topic-specific feeds like NPR Politics, as well as individual radio shows like Weekend Edition. Last week, Twitter placed a “state-affiliated media” label on NPR’s account, representing the American news non-profit in […]

NPR leaves Twitter due to misleading ‘government-funded media’ label by Amanda Silberling originally published on TechCrunch

5 Gardening Hacks to Start Early

April 12, 2023
Whether you’re a first-time gardener or a seasoned professional, there is much to do to prepare for gardening season. Buying seeds and supplies can take time. Understanding what will work…

After an investigation exposes its dangers, Pinterest announces new safety tools and parental controls

April 12, 2023

Following last month’s NBC News investigation into Pinterest that exposed how pedophiles had been using the service to curate image boards of young girls, the company on Tuesday announced further safety measures for its platform, including a new set of parental controls and updated age verification policies, among other things. However, the company also said […]

After an investigation exposes its dangers, Pinterest announces new safety tools and parental controls by Sarah Perez originally published on TechCrunch

LinkedIn rolls out ways to verify your identity and employment, without a price tag

April 12, 2023

LinkedIn is introducing new ways to verify your identity and where you work, the company announced on Wednesday. Unlike with Twitter and Meta, LinkedIn’s new verification measures don’t include paid subscriptions or blue checkmarks. The company is partnering with CLEAR, a secure identity platform, to provide verification for LinkedIn users in the United States. Starting […]

LinkedIn rolls out ways to verify your identity and employment, without a price tag by Aisha Malik originally published on TechCrunch

Peacock arrives on Meta Quest with plans to bring IP on Horizon Worlds later this year

April 12, 2023

At Meta Connect 2022, the tech giant announced a three-year partnership with NBCUniversal that would bring Peacock to the Meta Quest virtual reality headset. Today, the streaming app is now available on Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest Pro devices. Subscribers can get Peacock in the Meta Store and stream 90,000 hours of movies and […]

Peacock arrives on Meta Quest with plans to bring IP on Horizon Worlds later this year by Lauren Forristal originally published on TechCrunch