You can revoke or approve apps’ local network access in the Settings app on an iPhone or iPad. Crystal Cox/Business Insider Some apps on your iPhone and iPad may ask for permission to find and connect to devices on your local network. These apps usually need to find compatible devices on your network — smart…
Monthly Archives: November 2022
The Meta logo. Arnd Wiegmann/Reuters On Wednesday, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced plans to lay off 13% of the company’s workforce. One recruiter whose team was “decimated” said it’s been difficult to walk away from their dream job. They say it sucks to be laid off, but they respect Zuckerberg’s transparency and accountability. This as-told-to…
TikTok isn’t just for videos anymore. Jens Kalaene/picture alliance via Getty Images TikTok has added a new “Photo Mode” that lets you upload a picture slideshow, just like you would a video. Like a normal TikTok video, you can add music, filters, and stickers to your Photo Mode slideshow. To upload a Photo Mode slideshow,…
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg. AMY OSBORNE/AFP via Getty Images Mark Zuckerberg took accountability for the mistake that led to this week’s 11,000 job cuts at Meta. That mistake: Thinking the pandemic-era good times for tech would last forever. Many other tech companies made the same mistake. But nothing is forever, especially in tech. Nothing is…
A composite image of Republicans Dr. Mehmet Oz of Pennsylvania, Tim Michels of Wisconsin, and Tudor Dixon of Michigan. AP Images Some high-profile Trump-backed midterm hopefuls are conceding their election defeats. Their response to apparent failures comes amid worries about how they handle such setbacks. Not every candidate has conceded. Pennsylvania Republican Doug Mastriano is…
Late Rep. Tony DeLuca. Pennsylvania House Democratic Campaign Committee/Twitter A state lawmaker in Pennsylvania won re-election by a landslide — even though he died last month. Late Rep. Tony DeLuca crushed Green Party challenger Zarah Livingston in Tuesday’s midterm elections. DeLuca passed away at the age of 85 on October 9 from lymphoma. A Democratic…
Missouri and Maryland are the two latest states to legalize marijuana. Crystal Cox/Business Insider Marijuana is legal for adults in 21 states and Washington, DC. Medical marijuana is legal in 38 states and DC. Missouri and Maryland joined the fold in Tuesday’s elections. Visit the Business section of Insider for more stories. Marijuana legalization is…
Marijuana is now legal in 21 states. Getty Images; Insider Marijuana legalization was on the ballot in five states and only passed in Maryland and Missouri. Legalization failed in North Dakota, South Dakota, and Arkansas. While a majority of Americans support marijuana legalization, the road ahead is murky. The red wave sputtered, and so did…
If you use an iPhone and a Windows PC, syncing photos is about to get a lot easier. The feature Microsoft announced last month that adds iCloud Photos to the Windows Photos app begins rolling out today. Microsoft says it will be available to all Windows 11 users by the end of November. Previously, if…
Polar has announced the new Ignite 3 fitness watch with a new and improved focus on sleep and recovery. The new “fitness and wellness” watch, aimed at recreational fitness enthusiasts rather than hardcore runners, wants to help you align your training and activity with your body’s natural circadian rhythm. The company says the Ignite 3’s…