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Russia brings down its internet trying to hunt down Telegram app

More than 19 million IPs were blocked.

On Apr 20, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

Layer 8 Tech
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WhatsApp scam tricks users into paying a fake subscription fee

Victims are advised to scan their devices for malware.

On Jan 18, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
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‘ChaiOS’ text bomb breaks iMessage with a single link

You have a new iPhone bug to worry about.

On Jan 17, 2018 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
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Meet Jodel, the anonymous messaging app set to replace Yik Yak

The Berlin-based app entered the U.S. market earlier this year.

On Dec 4, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

Tech
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How to find your hidden Facebook messages

You may have unseen messages in your Facebook inbox.

On Jun 28, 2017 by Christina Bonnington

Tech
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Spanish police crack down on WhatsApp child pornography network

There were 39 arrested in a major operation.

On Apr 19, 2017 by Phillip Tracy

IRL Tech

The sad truth about Google’s new chat app, Allo

Don't even bother.

On Sep 21, 2016 by Mike Wehner

Tech

Apple just totally changed iMessage with iOS 10, including games, apps, and stickers

You can now buy games, apps, and stickers to use within iMessage.

On Sep 13, 2016 by John-Michael Bond

Tech

Twitter DMs now feature read receipts, so here’s how to turn them off

Now people know when you see them slide in your DMs.

On Sep 9, 2016 by AJ Dellinger

Tech

This ultra-smart chat bot will remember everything you tell it, but should you trust it?

Don't forget your privacy.

On Aug 29, 2016 by AJ Dellinger

Tech

Apple just Facebook’d its Messages app with a ton of new features

New features put it on par with Facebook Messenger.

On Jun 13, 2016 by Selena Larson

Tech

7 great video chat apps for iPhone that aren’t Skype or FaceTime

Move over, Skype.

On Jun 13, 2016 by Molly Stier

Tech

Author of message in bottle asks person who found it to throw it back

The author of the note had a good reason for their request.

On Feb 29, 2016 by Josh Katzowitz

Internet Culture

WhatsApp is now free forever, with no ads

Now you can chat at no charge.

On Jan 18, 2016 by AJ Dellinger

Tech
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How to secretly check Facebook messages without the other person knowing

It's easier than you think.

On Jan 8, 2016 by Mike Wehner

Tech

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