Amazon suspends reviews of ‘Lord of the Rings’ series on Rotten Tomatoes
The company instituted a 72-hour hold to make sure reviews for the new series, “The Lord of the Rings: Rings of Power,” are legitimate. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream…
Congress investigating Twitter whistleblower claims l ABC News
Twitter’s former security chief, Peiter Zatko, said the company deceived regulators about its lax security and fake accounts. #ABCNews #Twitter #Whistleblower source
Apple returns battery percentage indicator in new IOS update
The icon was originally removed due to it being difficult to read. SUBSCRIBE to ABC News on YouTube: https://bit.ly/2vZb6yP Latest updates: http://abcnews.go.com/ Watch FULL EPISODES on Hulu: http://abcn.ws/3bzvQQn #abcnews #techbytes…
Google urges Apple to add next-generation standard for text messaging
Plus, LG announced a new 97-inch OLED EX TV panel that debuts the company’s Cinematic Sound OLED and teens’ addiction to social media has nearly doubled since 2014. #abcnews #google…
Uber posts $8B in revenue l ABC News
Passenger trips in early spring and summer were up 25% over the same period last year. #ABCNews #Uber #Robinhood #Technology source
Snapchat to launch online desktop version l ABC News
Snapchat for Web will allow users to exchange messages and video calls but will only be available to paid subscribers. #ABCNews #Snapchat source
Samsung releases teaser for new products
Plus, Google Wallet app, and cassette tapes are making a comeback in today’s Techbytes. source
New Instagram feature may let content creators make more money l ABC News
Creators using IG’s subscription feature will be able to lock posts and reels behind a paywall making them subscriber-only, the company said. #ABCNews #instagram #contentcreator source
TikTok faces alleged privacy concerns
A top FCC official is calling on Apple and Google to remove the social media site from their app stores. source
The Obamas’ production company moving from Spotify to Audible l ABC News
Their company, Higher Ground, produces podcasts for both the former president and first lady, as well as for Bruce Springsteen. #Obama #Spotify #Audible source