With Starbucks app down, customers complain they can’t order drinks

Deck the halls! Holiday menu returns at Starbucks Deck the halls! Holiday menu returns at Starbucks 00:53 Starbucks’ online ordering app malfunctioned Thursday, the same day the coffee giant introduced its holiday-themed menu.  The outage continued into Friday, triggering complaints from customers on social media who said they weren’t able to pre-order drinks and avoid…

Apple accused of trapping and ripping off 40m iCloud customers

Getty Images iCloud is the online storage service from Apple Apple is facing a legal claim accusing it of effectively locking 40 million British customers into its iCloud service and charging them “rip off prices.” Consumer group Which? says the legal action – which it has launched – could result in a £3bn payout if…

When Trump’s victory became clear, online claims of election fraud quieted

By the time the polls opened on Election Day, baseless claims of voter fraud had been building on social media for months, fueling doubts about the integrity of the election.  Posts proliferated on X and other platforms pointing to hiccups like technical issues with voting machines, power outages and spelling errors on ballots as examples…

X rival Bluesky gains 1.25 million users following U.S. election

In this photo illustration, the Bluesky Social logo is displayed on a cell phone in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on September 4, 2024.  Mauro Pimentel | AFP | Getty Images Micro-blogging startup Bluesky has gained over 1.25 million new users in the past week, indicating some social media users are changing their habits following the…

How technology is being used to preserve memories at risk from climate disasters

How technology is being used to preserve memories at risk from climate disasters – CBS News Watch CBS News When climate disasters hit, important memories stored in photos and other artifacts can be lost forever. Dave Malkoff takes a look at how technology is being used to help preserve those memories. Be the first to…

Amazon debuts Amazon Haul with “crazy low prices.” Here’s what to know.

Amazon on Wednesday debuted a new online shopping service called Amazon Haul that experts said could help the e-commerce giant compete with Chinese retailers Temu and Shein.  Amazon Haul — whose name is a play on social media “hauls,” where people show off their purchases — focuses on selling items for $20 or less, or…

The Guardian to stop posting on X, calling it “a toxic media platform”

Trump’s “Department of government Efficiency” Trump gives Musk and Ramaswamy roles leading “Department of Government Efficiency” 06:20 The Guardian will no longer post its content under its official account on X, the British newspaper announced on Wednesday. The Guardian stated the move had been under consideration for a while, “given the often disturbing content promoted…

Trump victory may provide TikTok a lifeline to remain in the U.S.

Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump, (C) greets attendees during a campaign stop to address Pennsylvanians who are concerned about the threat of Communist China to U.S. agriculture at the Smith Family Farm September 23, 2024 in Smithton, Pennsylvania.  Win Mcnamee | Getty Images After Donald Trump won the U.S. presidency last week,…

IAC exploring spinoff of home improvement marketplace Angi

  Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images IAC said Monday it’s exploring a spinoff of Angi, an online platform that connects consumers with a marketplace of home improvement service providers, such as electricians and landscapers, in their area. Angi stock price was down nearly 4% in after-hours trading Monday. IAC shares…

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