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Google has already updated its brand new Google Maps redesign

[from story] It was just days ago that Google unveiled a brand new Google Maps design in celebration of the app's 15th anniversary. The redesign is meant to offer a cleaner interface, with the most important change concerning the bottom menu. — Read on bgr.com/2020/02/21/google-maps-directions-update-go-replaces-commute-menu-in-ui-redesign/

U.S. Government Says Update Chrome 80 As High-Rated Security Flaws Found

[from Forbes] The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency is encouraging Google users to update again just weeks after the Chrome 80 release. Here’s what you need to know. — Read on http://www.forbes.com/sites/daveywinder/2020/02/22/google-chrome-80-security-warning-us-government-says-update-again/

25% of all Twitter activity against climate crisis action created by bots

Sure, we've all known that some Twitter activity is indeed fake but this level of impact is frightening. After all, we ARE talking about the survival of the planet. Revealed: quarter of all tweets about climate crisis produced by bots Draft of Brown study says findings suggest ‘substantial impact of mechanized bots in amplifying denialist … Continue reading 25% of all Twitter activity against climate crisis action created by bots →

Five short novels to revisit

This is yet another in BookMarks.review's splendid series of articles focusing on interviews with noted people discussing five books that are important to them. Highly recommended. Five Short Novels that Continue to Shine Joan Frank, the author of Where You’re All Going, shares five books in her life February 18, 2020  By Jane Ciabattari Joan Frank’s Where You’re … Continue reading Five short novels to revisit →

Gmail offers new functionality

Email software faces a constant battle to update. Now Gmail has added the ability to add attachments from the Apple's File and from Dropbox. https://arstechnica.com/?p=1653982 Attachments — Since the iOS Files app is finally useful, Gmail will add attachments from it Apple beefed up Files' functionality in iOS 13 last year. Samuel Axon - 2/14/2020, … Continue reading Gmail offers new functionality →

Did you realize streaming videos are a huge addition to carbon emissions?

The huge computer farms needed by Google, Amazon, and other large tech companies using the internet are facts of life. When one of these companies sets up solar energy supplies to produce the needed energy, people say "yay you." But what most of us don't consider is that the reason they need those huge complexes … Continue reading Did you realize streaming videos are a huge addition to carbon emissions? →

A reminder that a good email filter may be catching the occasional gem

I've been very pleased with Gmail's spam filter. It does catch the occasional item that I want, but that risk is more than offset by the junk that I don't have to see at all. https://onezero.medium.com/your-email-spam-filter-is-more-aggressive-than-you-realize-d54b77ea788c Your Email Spam Filter Is More Aggressive Than You Realize Many people complain that their messages are suddenly getting … Continue reading A reminder that a good email filter may be catching the occasional gem →

Apple finally allows developers to sell one app for all platforms

Altho this change will largely affect developers, users till appreciate not having to buy separate versions for different platforms and paying only one subscription fee. https://gizmodo.com/apple-finally-makes-app-purchases-universal-across-all-1841475079 Apple Finally Makes App Purchases Universal Across All Devices Apple usually waits until its annual Worldwide Developers Conference to make huge App Store changes, but software Christmas came early … Continue reading Apple finally allows developers to sell one app for all platforms →

Isn’t it time you switched from the email provider you have?

For what it's worth, I have Gmail. Yes, there are privacy concerns and I have to check my options fairly regularly. Overall, however, I am quite happy with it. Switch From Your Internet Provider’s Email to Something Better When you signed up for internet access, you probably got an email address. That’s fine, but you … Continue reading Isn’t it time you switched from the email provider you have? →

Flexibits | Fantastical | The calendar app you won’t be able to live without.

I love this company's calendar. Am fairly sure I don't need all the other bells and whistles. But this new version is worth considering. [their heading] Fantastical, the calendar app you won't be able to live without. Quickly create new events and reminders with natural language input and more. — Read on flexibits.com/fantastical

10 best audiobook apps for Android

Most of these apps are also available for iOS. And, of course, many either stand alone either in devices or over the internet. For me, the issue is really how many different sources you want to juggle. [from article] Audiobooks are all the rage right now. It's like reading a book but without needing your … Continue reading 10 best audiobook apps for Android →