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Moscow Warns Google, Apple, TikTok, and More to Set Up Offices in Russia

Russia's internet regulator is demanding foreign tech companies set up Russian offices, which could give it more…

Tom McKay

Wednesday 2:23PM

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A New Book Digs Into Cosplay's History—and the Fan Spirit That Keeps It Thriving

Get a first look at io9 alumni Andrew Liptak's upcoming book Cosplay: A History: The Builders, Fans, and Makers Who…

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Here Are the Best Holiday Gifts, According to TikTok's Algorithm

What do you get for the person who has—and has swiped through—everything? Let TikTok be your guide.

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Beware of Flying Phones: Instagram Has Announced a New Feature Called 'Rage Shake'

Instagram head Adam Mosseri encouraged users to let out their rage when the app doesn't work and shake their phones…

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TikTok May Owe You a Chunk of Its $92 Million Data-Collection Settlement

In a series of 21 lawsuits, TikTok was accused of improperly using and acquiring private biometric information.

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How to Host Watch Parties and Share Music Using FaceTime's New Feature

You can now share songs and movies with friends over FaceTime.

David Nield

11/17/21 9:30AM

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Disney Censored ‘Gay’ and ‘Lesbian’ in Tiktok Text-To-Speech Character Voices

Although the decision has since been reversed, it's yet another signal of Disney's unwillingness to embrace the…

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Instagram Is Reportedly Working on Adding Moderators to Lives, Likes on Stories

It seems to be all about keeping the creators happy so that they spend more time on the platform (and less time on…

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No, a 'Detox' Bath Will Not Reverse Your Covid-19 Vaccine

Anti-vaxxers have pivoted to "undoing" vaccines with epsom salt and borax, which will absolutely not work.

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Instagram Just Throwing Cash at Reels Creators at This Point

Some users have reportedly been offered up to $35,000 to create using Instagram's TikTok-knockoff video editor.

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Chloe Gong Reveals Immortal Longings, the First Book in Her All-New Fantasy Trilogy

Due in 2023, it'll mark the bestselling author's first adult series after making a huge mark on the YA world.

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Gadgettes: The Best Phones of the Year, and Why Netflix Needs to Do Less

On this week's Gadgettes, Gizmodo's consumer tech team answers one of our most commonly asked questions: "Which…

Florence Ion

11/11/21 1:30PM

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Netflix’s Attempt at Gaming Is Awkward As Hell

Netflix thinks that Having Games and Being TikTok will help it hold onto its streaming crown, but both efforts feel…

Brianna Provenzano

11/10/21 1:10PM

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Netflix Is Testing a TikTok-Like Feed for Kids

The short video feature for kids is the latest move by Netflix to keep people engaged.

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This Hand Gesture Popularized on TikTok Led to the Rescue of Abducted Girl, Police Say

A driver recognized the gesture from TikTok videos prompting him to alert police of a potential domestic violence…

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Tip Jars May Be Coming to TikTok

The company is carrying out a limited test of a tips feature. In order to qualify, TikTokers must have at least…

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Now Anyone Can Add Links to Instagram Stories

You no longer need to be verified or have a ton of followers.

Victoria Song

10/27/21 11:00AM

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China’s Version of TikTok Now Features 'Put Down Your Phone' PSAs Following Government Scrutiny

Douyin's mandatory five-second pauses are now customary in users' feeds when they've been viewing for too long.

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Facebook Is Launching Another New Product You'll Never Use

A new section of Facebook's mobile app will make it easy for users to find podcasts, sound bites, and live audio…

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Here's How TikTok's Parent Company Reportedly Wants To Take On Amazon

The company's hiring around the globe to build out what is reportedly a new standalone ecommerce service.

Shoshana Wodinsky

10/04/21 5:10PM

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