Game modding site Nexus Mods is banning US political mods for the rest of 2020
Popular game modding hub Nexus Mods has banned any mods related to “sociopolitical issues in the United States” until at least next year’s presidential inauguration.…
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The Apple Watch heart monitor sends too many people to the doctor
The heart monitoring feature on the Apple Watch may lead to unnecessary health care visits, according to a new study published this week. Only around…
Comcast updates its xFi Pod mesh Wi-Fi extenders with faster speeds and fewer pods
Comcast is announcing a new version of its hexagon-shaped xFi Pods, the mesh Wi-Fi extender pods it sells to extend Wi-Fi networks around your house,…
A lot of older Macs won’t be able to watch 4K Netflix this fall because of a missing chip
macOS Big Sur, Apple’s upcoming release of its Mac operating system, will finally let you watch 4K HDR Netflix content, but it turns out it’ll…
YouTuber and beauty mogul Jeffree Star accused of sexual misconduct, new report alleges
Jeffree Star, one of YouTube’s most prominent figures and the owner of a multimillion-dollar cosmetics company, is being accused of sexual misconduct and other bouts…
Google will turn selfie retouching off by default with the new Pixel phones
Google says retouched selfies can make people feel bad about how they actually look, so it’s changing how it handles these photos with its newest…
Facebook will fight QAnon by adding ‘credible’ info to #savethechildren hashtag
Facebook is taking additional steps to restrict militia movements and the QAnon conspiracy theory movement. The company will reject ads that “praise, support or represent…