The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has officially penalized Facebook a groundbreaking $5 billion over privacy violations, the largest fine in FTC history. According to a Wednesdaypress releasefrom the FTC, the social network giant will also have to submit to new restrictions, as well as a modified corporate structure that will hold the company accountable for decisions made about users’ privacy. “Despite repeated promises to its billions of users worldwide that they could control how their personal information is shared, Facebook undermined consumers’ choices,” said FTC Chairman Joe Simons in the press release....

Photo-sharing platform Flickr isredesigning its home feedwith several custom options for users. The changes come as the platform continues to struggle, following limitations to its free members and the CEO’s call for more paying membersin order to keep the long-standing image sharing network alive. Announced on July 8, the changes split the home feed into two columns, one dedicated to feed images and another which delivers personalized content based on the user....

Fortnite player left baffled after getting absolutely stomped by insane bot Bots are supposed to make the games easier and help new players learn. However, it seems this “scary” bot has taught one player a lesson instead. Bots were first introduced inFortniteChapter 2, Season 1, for the sole reason of helping new players familiarize themselves with the game, though sometimes they’re also used to fill up lobbies. You’ll often see thembehaving in a predictable way....

Fujifilm’s waterproof compact just got more durable. On Thursday, February 14, the company unveiled theFujifilm FinePix XP140, a compact camera with better water sealing, a wider ISO range, and enhanced auto-intelligent modes compared to the predecessor. The compact continues Fujifilm’s XP series of waterproof compacts. The Fujifilm XP140 is waterproof to 82 feet — a rating that’s 25 percent deeperthan the XP130— shockproof from 5.9 feet and freeze-proof to 14 degrees Fahrenheit, as well as being dust sealed....

The gaming presentation season is well underway, and while gamers have already received a glimpse regarding thefuture of gaming,there are more events to come, including Gamescom 2020. What is Gamescom? Started in 2009, Gamescom is an annual gaming conference traditionally held in Germany, where multiple publishers and developers gather to demonstrate their upcoming products and host exhibits for fans to demo them. The expo is typically attended by thousands of people, with a reported373,000 attendees in 2019....

Ginny & Georgia Season 3 has one huge continuity problem nobody is talking about Finally,Ginny & Georgia Season 3is back on our screens. But if you think one of the characters looks a little different, you’d be right – and fans thinkNetflixis to blame. It’s been two years since we last had new episodes of thebinge-worthy TV show, with its debut a further two years before that. In terms of waiting around, it seems like nothing compared toStranger Things,Squid Game, and Wednesday....

TheJeep Gladiatorand theHellcat V8 engineare two products from Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) guaranteed to generate buzz, so what happens when you put them together? Texas tunerHennessey Performancestuffed a Hellcat engine into a Gladiator to create the Maximus 1000 — so named because it has 1,000 horsepower. Are you not entertained? The Hellcat engine doesn’t make anywhere near 1,000 hp in stock form, so Hennessey treated the 6.2-liter supercharged Hemi V8 to some upgrades....

As if distracted driving wasn’t enough of an issue, Honda has come up with a way for people to buy things directly from their dashboards. The feature is part of a prototype infotainment system called Honda Dream Drive that debuted at CES 2019. Honda first showed off this system at CES 2017, but it has evolved since then. In its current form, Honda Dream Drive includes specific features for both drivers and passengers....

The best quarterbacks in NFL history know how to read a defense and change the play at the line of scrimmage. The same is true inMadden 22when calling audibles and hot routes before the snap. While it’s prevalent on both sides of the ball, offensive audibles are arguably more important to master. So how do you call an audible andMadden 22, and when should you change things up at the line of scrimmage?...

How to update your AirPods or AirPods Pro firmware If you want to get the latest firmware on your AirPods and AirPods Pro, read this detailed guide. It tells you exactly how to update your AirPods firmware. Apple’s products are known for their superlative performance, incredible build quality, and long shelf life. This lifecycle ofApple accessorieslike AirPods, AirPods Pro, and others primarily depends on the firmware updates the company keeps pushing out promptly....

Instagram is going dark to make those midnight scrolls easier on the eyes. An update brings compatibility with the iOS 13 and Android 10 dark mode to the photo-centric social platform, as well as a new feature to prevent phishing. Instagram boss Adam Mosserishared the new dark mode featurevia a late-night tweet (because, dark mode) on October 7. Instagram’s new dark mode works with the device-wide dark mode — when the feature is activated in iOS 13 or Android 10, all the compatible apps will automatically switch to dark mode....

Project Athenais Intel’s way of verifying and marketing specific laptops, and ahead of IFA 2019,the company has expanded the programto include some more devices. The first verified systems, the HP EliteBook x360 1040 and 830, will be joined by the Dell Inspiron 14 5000, Dell Latitude 7400 2-in-1,Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon. These laptops will now be sold with a new badge that says “Engineered for Mobile Performance....

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIis one of the biggest first-person shooters right now. Since multiplayer is such a major component ofModern Warfare II, you might be wondering if the game features cross-platform play, which platforms the game supports, and how cross-progression works. In this guide, we’ll explain everything to know about cross-platform play inModern Warfare II. Does Modern Warfare II have crossplay? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIdoes support crossplay on PlayStation 4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, and PC (via Steam and Battle....