RIP BBM: BlackBerry Messenger Shuts Down
BBM is no more, with the pioneering messaging app having been shut down for everyone except people who still own a BlackBerry.
Activision Unveils the New Call of Duty Game
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is a soft reboot of the CoD franchise. And it's due to be released on October 25, 2019.
Uber Will Now Ban Riders for Bad Ratings
Uber is introducing "Ratings-Based Rider Deactivations". Which means you can get banned for having unusually low ratings.
Google Maps Now Warns You About Speed Traps
Google Maps can now display speed limits and the location of speed traps. Helping drivers to avoid breaking the law.
You Can Now Tell Alexa to Delete Your Voice Recordings
If you own an Amazon Echo or another Alexa-enabled device, you can now tell Alexa to delete your voice recordings.
It's Official: Video Game Addiction Is Real
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared video game addiction as a disease.
Google Makes Mobile-First Indexing the New Default
Google is making mobile-first search indexing the default for new domains. So you need to ensure your website is up to par.
Google Kills the YouTube Gaming App
The YouTube Gaming app is no more. Instead, YouTube Gaming is being incorporated into YouTube itself.
GitHub Sponsors Lets You Fund Open Source Software
GitHub has launched GitHub Sponsors, which lets you fund the development of open source software.
Rotten Tomatoes Introduces Verified Ratings
Rotten Tomatoes has introduced Verified Ratings and Verified Reviews. The feature is designed to stop people review bombing films.
Instagram's IGTV Now Supports Landscape Videos
Instagram has added support for landscape videos on IGTV. And it's about time too.
Valve Launches a Steam Chat App for Mobile
Available on Android and iOS, the new Steam Chat app brings most of the features from the desktop client to your smartphone.
You Can Now Use the Tor Browser on Android
You can now download the Tor Browser for Android from Google Play and start browsing the internet anonymously on your smartphone.
The Sims 4 Is Free on PC (If You're Quick)
EA is giving The Sims 4 away for free on PC for a limited time. You have until May 28, 2019 to claim your free copy of The Sims 4.
Pandora Launches a Native Desktop App
Pandora has finally released a native desktop app. Pandora for Mac is available right now, with Pandora for Windows coming soon.
This New Google App Helps Kids Learn How to Read
Google has launched Rivet, a free reading app designed to help kids learn how to read (and take the pressure off of parents).
You Can Now Sign Up to Try Minecraft Earth
Minecraft Earth is a new free-to-play augmented reality mobile game. You can sign up now for a chance to participate in the beta.
You Can Now Ask Your Uber Driver to Stay Quiet
Uber is rolling out a new set of features for Uber Black and Uber Black SUV riders. One of which is a Quiet Mode for drivers.
Adobe Now Offers In-App Lightroom Tutorials
Adobe has added interactive tutorials to Lightroom. Which should be a boon to anyone who wants to learn how to edit photos using Adobe Lightroom.
Alexa Guard Turns Your Echo Into a Home Security System
While not intended as a replacement for a dedicated security system, Alexa Guard offers some safeguards to give you peace of mind.