Articles for the year 2024 - 3 Minute Digital Digest

23 Copy Link Your browser does not support automatic copying, please select and copy the link in the text box, then paste it where you need it.

Hand Holding Phone That Shows Digital Passport on Google Wallet

September 13, 2024

23 Google Wallet Begins Testing Digital IDs with...

Apps, Google

It looks like Google Wallet is about to make your travels a little lighter—at least when it comes to documents. On Thursday, Google announced several updates to Wallet, but the one turning heads is their new feature that turns your U.S. passport i...

24 Copy Link Your browser does not support automatic copying, please select and copy the link in the text box, then paste it where you need it.

September 12, 2024

24 Google's Appeal Flops Again: EU Antitrust Case...

Business and Companies, Google

In its ongoing battle with the European Union, Google has faced yet another blow. On Tuesday, the Court of Justice of the EU (CJEU) upheld a significant antitrust ruling from 2017, leaving Google on the losing side once again. The ruling centers a...

45 Copy Link Your browser does not support automatic copying, please select and copy the link in the text box, then paste it where you need it.

Robot Reading Out Loud Page From a Typewriter

September 11, 2024

45 Amazon's AI Audiobook Narrators

Amazon, Business and Companies, Technology, Artificial Intelligence

Amazon is shaking up the audiobook world this week by introducing AI-generated voice clones to Audible. The goal? Speeding up audiobook production and making more titles available in audio format. This beta test, however, is only available to a sm...

21 Copy Link Your browser does not support automatic copying, please select and copy the link in the text box, then paste it where you need it.

September 06, 2024

21 Telegram Reconsiders Privacy Stance Following...

Apps, Business and Companies

Things have taken a sharp turn for Telegram after its CEO, Pavel Durov, was arrested in France two weeks ago. Durov, known for fiercely protecting user privacy, now faces accusations of allowing criminal activity to flourish on the app, including ...

20 Copy Link Your browser does not support automatic copying, please select and copy the link in the text box, then paste it where you need it.

September 04, 2024

20 Editing DMs on X is Finally Here – Here's How to...

Apps, Social Media, X

Ever sent a DM and immediately regretted it? Whether it was a typo, a misguided attempt at humor, or just something you wished you could take back, we've all been there. Well, X (formerly Twitter) has finally come to the rescue. The social network...

31 Copy Link Your browser does not support automatic copying, please select and copy the link in the text box, then paste it where you need it.

August 28, 2024

31 Uber's Latest Features Give Parents More Control

Apps, Technology

In a world where teenagers are gaining independence faster than ever, Uber's latest update brings a sigh of relief to parents everywhere. As of this week, the ride-hailing giant is rolling out a major update aimed squarely at its younger users and...

20 Copy Link Your browser does not support automatic copying, please select and copy the link in the text box, then paste it where you need it.

Open Laptop Showing Panel Control Tab With a False Sign

August 27, 2024

20 Control Panel Survives Another Day: Microsoft...

Internet, Technology

Well, that was a quick turnaround! Just a day after we reported that Microsoft was phasing out the Control Panel, it turns out we all jumped the gun. What started as a seemingly solid piece of news has now been clarified—Microsoft isn't ditching t...

22 Copy Link Your browser does not support automatic copying, please select and copy the link in the text box, then paste it where you need it.

Open Laptop Showing Windows Panel Control Tab

August 26, 2024

22 Control Panel: A Nostalgic Goodbye to a...

Internet, Technology

Imagine if your favorite coffee shop, the one you've been going to since the '80s, suddenly decided to shut its doors. That's kind of what it feels like for many Windows users as Microsoft prepares to say goodbye to the Control Panel, a feature th...

18 Copy Link Your browser does not support automatic copying, please select and copy the link in the text box, then paste it where you need it.

August 23, 2024

18 Threads Joins the Party: Global Cross-Posting...

Apps, Social Media, Meta

Mark Zuckerberg has been determined for years to weave Meta's social platforms into a seamless web, linking Facebook and Instagram long before Threads even existed. Now, Threads is the latest to join this interconnected family, which only makes se...

18 Copy Link Your browser does not support automatic copying, please select and copy the link in the text box, then paste it where you need it.

Open Laptop Showing the Word Podcast on Screen, With Microphone Aside

August 21, 2024

18 Apple's New Podcasts Web App

Apps, Technology

For those who thrive on having a podcast playing while tackling their to-do list, here's a quick but noteworthy update that's sure to brighten your day. Apple has just made it easier to tune in from anywhere, and if you're all about convenience, t...

15 Copy Link Your browser does not support automatic copying, please select and copy the link in the text box, then paste it where you need it.

Illustration of Group of People Holding Emojis

August 14, 2024

15 TikTok's New Group Chats: Just When You Thought...

Apps, Social Media, TikTok

So, you told yourself you'd only hop on TikTok for "a quick scroll" to catch up on a couple of videos. Fast forward an hour later, and you're knee-deep in cucumber recipes, dog videos, and some guy explaining quantum physics in under 60 seconds. A...

15 Copy Link Your browser does not support automatic copying, please select and copy the link in the text box, then paste it where you need it.

Illustration of TV With YouTube's Sleep Timer On

August 09, 2024

15 YouTube's Sleep Timer: No More Auto-Play Surprises

Apps, Social Media

Ever fallen asleep to a YouTube video, only to wake up with a playlist full of random videos you didn't even know existed? Well, YouTube's got your back now. For all you night owls who love drifting off to a podcast, a tutorial, or just some relax...