NYT 'Connections' hints April 19: Today's clues and answers for game #313
If you're struggling with today's "Connections" puzzle, Newsweek has provided some hints to help you get to the answers.
Are WhatsApp, Instagram and Facebook down? Users report issues
WhatsApp users around the world reported problems with the app.
Americans scammed on mobile apps: 'Account was completely depleted'
DA Bragg's call for tighter fintech security highlights victims' stories of losing thousands due to app scams, exposing systemic flaws.
PayPal unveils innovations CEO says will "shock the world"
PayPal unveils six e-commerce innovations, including an AI-driven checkout upgrade.
Venmo, Zelle and Cash App fraud draining bank accounts, DA warns
Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg urges mobile payment apps to adopt stricter security, citing nationwide thefts and sophisticated fraud methods.
'Wordle' #942 hints and answer for Wednesday, January 17 brainteaser
Having a bit of trouble with today's "Wordle"? Fear not, because we have put together handy tips to help you along.
Threatening note from the Duolingo owl leaves internet in stitches
"I know where you live now," said the note left by the menacing owl.
AI Jimmy Stewart project sparks backlash: "Despicable"
A version of the legendary actor's voice can now be heard on Calm's newest bedtime story, some 26 years after his death.
Google removes app that helps people boycott pro-Israel companies
NoThanks was temporarily suspended from the Google Play app store due to a line in its description speaking about Israel.
Zelle scam victims often struggle to get refunded
While Zelle updated its scam refund policy this year, many Americans are still losing thousands of dollars due to fraudsters.
I didn't know I had albinism
My parents were told I'd have a hard time doing most things and would probably need a caretaker.
My AI partner helped me leave a dysfunctional relationship
AI chatbots are not a replacement for human life, but could be used as a tool to improve the lives of many people.
Cash App suffers glitch causing duplicate charges, negative balances
The mobile payment service is "looking into" an issue that led to some users being charged double for payments.
What is the Reddit blackout? June 12 protest explained
Furious users have made huge swathes of Reddit inaccessible in protest at plans to begin charging third-party apps to access the site.
Utah's sweeping social media laws for kids open door to punish platforms
Both bills, signed by Governor Spence Cox on Thursday, will require social media companies to restrict minor account holders' access to the companies' networks.
PNC Bank dumping Donald Trump Jr. leaves conservatives furious—"Outrageous"
The bank did not say why it ended its business relationship with the former president's son's MxM News app company, but denied political motivation.
Section 230 Protects Tech Platforms at Your Legal Expense
What is contradictory about the free speech ideology so central to online companies' business models is that the protections they receive do not pass through to the individual.
Dad flooded with emails after daughter shares app promo fail clip: "Crying"
Several users on TikTok were moved by the dad in the latest video, including one who said: "Suddenly I'm downloading a boating app without a boat."
Some Banned, But Still Viral—Make Creators Shareholders
Creators need a real voice at the table when platforms make decisions about what values guide their algorithms.
What Are 'Beige Flags'? Dating App Expert on How To Spot and Avoid Them
"Beige flags really can be an indicator of things like self-esteem, lack of care or consideration," dating app creative director Alice Leach told Newsweek.
Instagram Users Furious as Auto Sound on Stories Won't Turn Off
"Woke up to a world where my Instagram stories default to sound on and I'm not here for it," wrote one irritated social media user.
Rainbow Fentanyl Sales on Popular Apps Spark Concern on West Coast
Officials in California and Oregon have warned of rainbow fentanyl being targeted to adolescents.
Why BeReal Is the Perfect App for Generation Z
Authentic connections are hugely important to Generation Z, according to surveys. So the photo-sharing app that promises to capture "real life" is a good fit.
New U.S. Tech Laws Play Russian Roulette With Cybersecurity
Lawmakers should ensure implementation of new laws deliver real freedom of choice for technology under conditions that benefit Western democracies more than those wishing to harm us and our way of life.
Woman Ditched for Outing Her Date as Not a 'Real' Harvard Grad Splits Views
"He's a pretentious jerk for putting Harvard alumnus in his dating profile," one Redditor joked in response to the woman's post.
Flexible Work and the Gig Economy: More Opportunities for Workers
Flexible work seeks to disrupt the gig economy to provide a new set of choices for workers.
Why Does Snapchat Keep Logging Me Out? Users Report Issues With App Login
Users on other social networks reported being logged out of the popular app or being unable to log in.
Is Instagram Down? Latest Update on Direct Message Glitch
Users around the world have reported issues accessing the photo-sharing app's direct messaging feature.
Review: Budget Android Tablet Nokia T20 Is Good Enough
The Nokia T20 Android tablet can be used by kids or adults. It makes a great media consumption device for reading and movies.
Period Tracking Apps May Now Worry Users Amid Abortion Data Concerns
Data suggests many women are swapping apps amid concerns that their health data could be used in abortion trials.