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How Casual Gaming Could Be a Bitcoin On-ramp
Since the creation of Bitcoin, there have been many attempts to find new and innovative ways to on-ramp new users onto the Bitcoin network. Some have been more successful than others, but one method that has shown promise is using casual games as a way to introduce people to Bitcoin.
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Mariana Rocha
21 Sep 2022
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Deadline to file a claim in Illinois’ Google Photo
If you're one of the many Illinois residents who use Google Photos, you may be entitled to a cash refund. A class action lawsuit alleges that Google violated Illinois law by collecting biometric data—specifically, faceprints—without users' consent. If you're an Illinois resid...
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Ava Martinez
21 Sep 2022
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Instagram Revises Its Approach to In-App Shopping
Instagram has been testing in-stream shopping for more than a year, but it looks like the platform is taking a step back to reconsider its approach. The company has confirmed that it is scaling back its in-stream shopping tests and has removed the ability for users to make purchases directly from In...
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Mariana Rocha
08 Sep 2022
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Twitter Continues Its Birdwatch Disinformation-Checking Experiment
Twitter is rolling out an expansion of its community fact-checking experiment, Birdwatch, which allows users to flag tweets they believe are misleading. The expansion will include a new interface on the Twitter website, where users will be able to see Birdwatch notes next to tweets, as well as a ded...
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Ava Martinez
05 Sep 2022
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Snapchat is Working On Snapchat Plus
Snap Inc. is testing a new paid subscription plan that will give users early access to new and exclusive features.
According to a statement from Snap spokesperson Liz Markman, the new service, Snapchat Plus, will offer users early access to features, as well as other abilities.
There is not a...
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Mariana Rocha
20 Jun 2022