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Business
Retailers Walmart and Target are not charging to use self-checkout
Technology
Yes, Roku is forcing users to agree to new terms to continue using their TVs
Customers who wish to opt out of the new dispute resolution terms and continue using their TVs can do so via general mail, but only after initially agreeing to them.
Government
Here's what we can VERIFY about the 'TikTok ban' bill
The House bill that passed did not officially ban the popular Chinese-owned social media app nor was it focused solely on TikTok.
Social Media
No, typing @highlight into a Facebook comment won’t reveal the identity of people checking your profile
The @highlight tag notifies your friends of a post you wanted to amplify, it doesn't show who's been watching your Facebook page.
Technology
No, iPhone ‘Journaling Suggestions’ feature does not let strangers see your full name and location
A new iPhone feature can suggest journaling topics based on nearby people who are in your contact list. It does not share your name or location with those people.
Technology
iPhone's Journal app will not reveal your name and location to strangers
A new iPhone feature can suggest journaling topics based on nearby people who are in your contact list. It does not share your name or location with those people.
Technology
No, putting a wet phone in rice does not protect it from water damage
Rice can actually cause more problems for a wet phone, as it can speed up the corrosion process and get lodged in the device’s ports.
Technology
No, putting a wet phone in rice does not protect it from water damage
Putting a wet cell phone in rice to dry doesn’t protect it. It can cause problems for a water-damaged device, like corrosion or clogged ports.
Technology
Businesses aren’t legally allowed to sell your email after you unsubscribe from their mailing list
The CAN-SPAM Act prohibits businesses that send commercial emails from selling an email address after a person has requested to opt out of receiving future emails.
Technology
No, Google is not sunsetting Gmail
A viral post and screenshot led some people to believe that Google may be shutting down Gmail soon, but the popular email service is here to stay.
Technology
What we can VERIFY about the nationwide AT&T service outage
The disruption didn't affect Verizon or T-Mobile customers, nor was it caused by a solar flare.
Technology
Fact-checking claims about the nationwide AT&T service outage
The disruption didn't affect Verizon or T-Mobile customers, nor was it caused by a solar flare.
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