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16 Oct 2021, 10:08

China removed one of the most popular Quran apps that had at least one million Chinese users, according to a report

Although China's ruling party recognizes Islam as a religion, its treatment of Muslim minorities in Xinjiang has been condemned by the US and others.

16 Oct 2021, 09:27

Russia is rolling out a facial recognition payment system for Moscow metro riders, sparking privacy concerns

Moscow launched its Face Pay service across 240 stations, but privacy advocates worry it could fuel state surveillance, The Guardian reported.

16 Oct 2021, 06:57

Apple reportedly just fired another employee who brought attention to issues at the company

Amid ongoing internal strife among Apple employees, Apple is said to have fired one of the organizers of an internal worker movement.

16 Oct 2021, 06:28

How to view Instagram Stories anonymously in 3 different ways

You can view Instagram Stories anonymously by using an unidentifiable account or, to an extent, by turning on airplane mode.

16 Oct 2021, 06:28

Facebook adopts new policies to combat coordinated intimidation and harassment of public figures

It expanded its definition of what it considers to be harassment under its policy after speaking with stakeholders about their personal experiences.

16 Oct 2021, 06:08

How to connect an Xbox controller to your iPhone to play games and more

You can connect nearly any Xbox controller to an iPhone, whether it's from the Xbox One or Xbox Series X/S.

16 Oct 2021, 06:08

Elizabeth Holmes trial Week 6 recap: Trouble with Safeway and Walgreens deals, and how a dermatologist became the startup's lab director

Former Safeway and Walgreens executives testified about their companies' failed deals with Theranos. One said he had "never been more frustrated."

16 Oct 2021, 05:08

How to turn off autoplaying previews and shows on Netflix

To turn off autoplaying videos on Netflix, head to your account's "Playback settings" page in a web browser.

16 Oct 2021, 05:08

How to connect Alexa to your lights and turn them on and off with a single command

You can connect your Alexa device to smart lights in your house and set up context-aware lighting using the Alexa app.

16 Oct 2021, 04:29

How to turn off and opt out of Amazon Sidewalk to save your bandwidth

If you want to opt out of Amazon Sidewalk on your various Amazon devices, you can disable the feature from your Alexa app.

16 Oct 2021, 04:28

How to view and delete your Amazon Prime Video watch history

To view and delete your Amazon Prime Video watch history, go to the Settings page of Amazon Prime Video.

16 Oct 2021, 04:28

How to reset an Amazon Echo speaker from the Alexa app or from the device

You can reset an Amazon Echo speaker by pressing buttons on the physical device or via the Alexa app.

16 Oct 2021, 03:14

How to write an MLA format paper in Google Docs using a template or other built-in features

Google Docs has all the features you need to write a paper in MLA format, as well as a template to set one up automatically.

16 Oct 2021, 02:29

How to add and edit headers or footers in Google Docs

Google Docs lets you add headers and footers to your documents and automatically insert elements like page numbers, page count and footnotes.

16 Oct 2021, 02:29

How to use Google Docs' dark mode on any device to make late-night writing more comfortable on your eyes

Google Docs offers a dark mode on both Android and iPhone, but you need to download a third-party extension for your computer.

16 Oct 2021, 00:37

Nintendo Switch Online is getting new features and a new price - here's how it works

With a Nintendo Switch Online membership you can play online multiplayer games on your Nintendo Switch, along with a selection of classic games.

16 Oct 2021, 00:36

How to save a route in Google Maps for quick directions

You can save a route in Google Maps with the "Pin" feature, as long as you're driving or using public transport.

15 Oct 2021, 22:31

William Shatner pushes back at Prince William after space trip, saying he has 'the wrong idea' about spaceflight

Prince William took a dig at space tourism. Star Trek actor William Shatner fired back at the royal after his own space trip with Blue Origin.

15 Oct 2021, 21:58

Apple took down a Quran app and a Bible app in China on the request of Chinese officials

Apple told the BBC that Chinese officials had complained that the Quran and Bible apps broke laws on hosting illegal religious texts.

15 Oct 2021, 21:33

How to use a calendar template in Google Docs to keep track of detailed or long-term schedules

You can use calendar templates in Google Docs, but Google doesn't offer any in its built-in template library.

15 Oct 2021, 21:08

A Saudi dissident sued Twitter for a 2nd time, saying spies at the firm hacked his account and leaked his contacts' names to the kingdom

US prosecutors have already charged two Saudis who worked at Twitter from 2013 to 2016 with spying for a foreign government.

15 Oct 2021, 20:37

How to use the Google Docs résumé template to create and edit a professional document for job applications

Google Docs offers five résumé templates, making it simple to personalize a résumé while using a standard, professional layout.

15 Oct 2021, 19:57

NASA advisor quits after the agency keeps a $10 billion telescope named after James Webb, who was a senior State Department official during the persecution of gay and lesbian government employees

More than 1,200 people, including NASA advisor Lucianne Walkowicz, signed an open petition calling for the James Webb space telescope to be renamed.

15 Oct 2021, 19:33

The Elizabeth Holmes trial: The defense gets smacked down twice in one day

Attorneys for the Theranos founder tried - and failed - to bar the reporter John Carreyrou from the trial. Plus: Jurors are eyeing the exits.

15 Oct 2021, 16:29

10 things in tech you need to know today

LinkedIn is shutting down its Chinese site, and House Democrats are taking aim at algorithms: 10 things in tech you need to know.

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