If you turn on the news or scroll through it on your phone, you’ll be bombarded with fear-inducing and often upsetting headlines. Mainstream news tends to focus on conflict, disaster, scandal, and politics, not subjects commonly thought to make us feel good. Many people are left feeling overwhelmed by this onslaught of negativity. But, there […]
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For over 55 years Doctor Who has been thrilling fans of adventures in time and space around the world. With hundreds of websites dedicated to the show, it can be tough to find the best ones. So, we’ve rounded up the best Doctor Who sites for news, merchandise, and more. Are You a New Doctor […]
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Fake news is a big issue right now. News companies are in the pockets of mega-billionaires. Media bias, inaccurate reporting, and sensationalism are on everyone’s mind. We are in an age where we don’t trust the people reporting the news. Despite all this, there are some trustworthy news sources out there. You just have to know […]
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Facebook has launched a new feature designed to make your News Feed more transparent. Called “Why am I seeing this post?”, it should help you understand why your News Feed looks the way it does. And then help you personalize your News Feed. Facebook Moves to an Algorithmic News Feed When Facebook first launched, you’d […]
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Apple has launched Apple News+, a new subscription service that gives you access to hundreds of newspapers, magazines, and online publications. This is, essentially, a kind of Netflix for magazines, or, perhaps more fittingly, Apple Music for magazines. What Is Apple News+? Apple News+ will enable subscribers “comprehensive access to over 300 publications”. On offer […]
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Microsoft has partnered with NewsGuard to fight against fake news. NewsGuard is a browser extension which rates the trustworthiness of news and information sites. And the mobile version of Edge for Android and iOS now comes with NewsGuard built-in. NewsGuard Ranks Sites on Trustworthiness The aptly named NewsGuard is a browser extension which provides write-ups […]
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