Google Maps is working on a new feature that will show you how to reach the nearest public transport connection, according to new leaked screenshots. The new Maps filter will let users choose what mode of transportation they will be using at the very beginning of their daily commute, the screenshots show. Maps will then … Read more
Facebook showcases feature in its business communication tool Workplace that lets employers ban topics like ‘unionize’ An internal presentation on a feature in ‘Workplace’ suggested that ‘unionize’ could be a word banned by employers The presentation caused backlash from employees and was taken down The incident is the latest clash of company culture at Facebook … Read more
Actor Martin Compston has joked on Twitter that Line Of Duty season 6 could just feature him and Adrian Dunbar’s character. Martin retweeted a gag from a fan account which saw a picture of his character Detective Sergeant Steve Arnott and Adrian’s Superintendent Ted Hastings having an argument, stood on either side of a table. The photo … Read more
Tinder prompts users to add question-and answer cards to their profiles that reveal details about their pets, favourite songs and hobbies – as usage of dating app surges during lockdown Tinder has launched Prompts, which add question-and-answer cards to profiles They will be available from today with the queries regularly updated It comes as the … Read more
The Duke of Cambridge says he managed to overcome his anxiety about giving important speeches because his weakening eye-sight meant he could no longer see people’s faces properly. Prince William said crowds eventually became ‘just a blur of faces’ because he would not wear contact lenses while working. But while talking to a grassroots footballer, … Read more
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that lets you add and share contact details via QR code just like in Instagram and Snapchat The new QR code feature is available for Android and iOS users with the beta app It works in a similar way to Snapchat Snacodes, making it easier to add a contact … Read more
YouTube launches new ‘bedtime’ feature that lets you set reminders to stop watching videos and go to sleep YouTube has made the bedtime feature available on Android and iPhone Users can set the reminder to go off at a specific time every night in order to rest Social media company will make feature available to … Read more
Twitter is testing a feature that lets users limit the types of people allowed to reply to their tweets The feature will let users limited replies to their tweets It is capable of limiting to specific groups of people The feature will be tested to limited people across the globe Twitter hopes it will help … Read more
Facebook takes on Amazon with new ‘Shops’ feature that turns business pages into online storefronts to help rebuild the economy during the coronavirus pandemic Facebook launched ‘Shops’, which lets business owners sell their products The feature is an online storefront that can show the businesses’ brand The storefront is on Instagram as well and items … Read more
A host of British stars including Ant and Dec, Gordon Ramsay, Holly Willoughby, David Walliams and Laura Whitmore are starring in a new mental health campaign. ITV’s Britain Get Talking features more than 20 of the nation’s famous faces speaking in a video call about staying connected. The advert raises the importance of reaching out … Read more