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Google Banning Ads for Payday Loans

By Jenn Loro - May 13, 2016 08:41 AM EDT

As a response to the growing demand for restrictions against payday loans, Google has announced its ban on ads related to predatory lending practices. Other Silicon Valley titans like Facebook has already made a similar restriction on loans designed to push people deeper into the debt trap.

Facebook Bias: Social Networking Site Suppresses Conservative News

By Jenn Loro - May 13, 2016 08:42 AM EDT

Facebook is reportedly bias for suppressing conservative-oriented content in its trending news section according to Gizmodo article claiming the company is censoring information as per insider source who used to work as ‘news curator’ for the company. As a result of the media scandal, the US Senate has sent a letter addressed to Mark Zuckerberg to answer questions related to the purported content machinations.

You Can Now Use WhatsApp Desktop In n Windows and Mac

By Jenn Loro - May 13, 2016 08:43 AM EDT

WhatsApp has just rolled out a native desktop app for both Windows and Mac users. Essentially a mobile-oriented application, WhatsApp still requires users to synch in their phones as a protection from potential hacking.

Browser Wars: Opera Claims 50 Percent Battery Efficiency Over Chrome

By Peter R - May 12, 2016 05:07 PM EDT

The new power-saver mode in Opera browser helps lower battery consumption through various tweaks, the company claims.

Pokemon GO News And Update: Is The Game's Launch Scheduled This Summer?

By Peter R - May 12, 2016 05:08 PM EDT

A job posting made by Niantic has pushed excited fans to speculate about the game's release date.

Apple iPhone 7 News And Update: Smart Connector, Dual Cameras And More RAM In Plus Variants?

By Peter R - May 12, 2016 05:08 PM EDT

Rumors suggest Apple is set to introduce improved camera tech and dual-camera modules in all iPhone 7 Plus phones, essentially ending earlier speculation of a premium iPhone 7 Plus.

IPhone 7 Rumors, News and Release Date: Entire Face Might Be the Display

By Zubera - May 12, 2016 05:10 PM EDT

The most awaited iPhone 7 rumors are all around. The world's focus is on the new iPhone 7, which Apple is claims to release in late 2016

Civilization 6 Release Date Update, Rumors and News: Game Releases YouTube New Trailer and Launch Date in October

By Jenn Loro - May 12, 2016 11:19 AM EDT

Civilization 6 is slated for October 16 release this year with a number of changes on top of the core elements of the previous title. The sixth iteration of the hugely successful strategy franchise features major changes like multi-tile expansion for cities and dynamic diplomacy.

Instagram Just Got a Huge Makeover and Change of Logo Design

By Jenn Loro - May 12, 2016 11:05 AM EDT

Facebook-owned Instagram has decidedly rolled out a logo design makeover sporting a warm brightly colored look that is now in line with the current flat design trend across the digital sector. From Instagram’s perspective, the change is necessary as it tries to improve not just the aesthetic component of the icon and interface design but also the app’s overall functionality.

Fallout 4 News and Rumors: NVIDIA and Bethesda Teamed Up To Make Game Wallpaper

By Jenn Loro - May 12, 2016 10:56 AM EDT

NVIDIA and Bethesda has teamed up to launch Fallout 4-themed Live Wallpaper featuring a number of memorabilia from the game such as the iconic bobbleheads and Nuka-Cola fridge. Meanwhile, Fallout 4’s largest DLC to date is expected to dock May 19 on Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and PC.

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