The one-day pop-up kiosk is meant to show that Facebook takes users’ privacy concerns seriously. It also was an opportunity to gather more data. https://media.wired.com/photos/5c12d0dee1431d5ffc3f79fa/master/pass/facebook_consumer_privacy-02.jpg
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YouTube will remove all pop-up annotations on January 15th
Back in March 2017, YouTube announced that it would be retiring annotations, those boxes that pop up during a video with links and additional information. It discontinued the annotations editor in May of last year and soon all existing annotations will be going away as well. The company added an update to the help page […]
Instagram will show a ‘get support’ pop-up when you search for opioid hashtags
Shutterstock On Wednesday, Instagram rolled out a new “get support” pop-up for users who search for opioid or other drug hashtags. Tapping on the pop-up’s menu takes you to an Instagram help page with more resources and support. The new pop-up launched in the U.S. on Wednesday, and Instagram plans to roll it out globally […]
Pop-up EV charger disappears when it’s not being used
Electric vehicles face a lot of challenges in the push for mainstream adoption, and the proximity to domestic charging points is one of them. No problems there if you’ve got a driveway where you can install a charger, but for those living in built-up areas where on-street parking is the only option, getting an EV […]
World’s Best Restaurant Revives Its Hamptons Summer Pop-Up
Eleven Madison Park Revives Hamptons Pop-Up Restaurant Advertiser Disclosure The credit card offers that appear on the website are from credit card companies from which ThePointsGuy.com receives compensation. This compensation may impact how and where products appear on this site (including, for example, the order in which they appear). This site does not include all […]
Huawei’s answer to laptop privacy: A keyboard with a pop-up webcam
Enlarge (credit: Valentina Palladino) Mixed reviews and price outrage met the Matebook X, Huawei’s first true ultrabook, when it debuted last year. But the Chinese company isn’t giving up on PCs: it debuted the Matebook X Pro at this year’s Mobile World Congress. The new laptop is slightly larger than its predecessor, and Huawei attempted […]
Chrome 64 arrives with stronger pop-up blocker and new developer features
Google today launched Chrome 64 for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Additions in this release include a stronger pop-up blocker and a slew of developer features. You can update to the latest version now using the browser’s built-in silent updater or download it directly from google.com/chrome. Chrome is arguably more than a browser. With over 1 […]
Pop-Up Mobile Ads Surge as Sites Scramble to Stop Them
Until ad networks vet what comes through more closely, those redirect ads aren’t going anywhere. https://media.wired.com/photos/5a53ef83346c5123f8921e05/master/pass/PopUpAds-FeatureArt-898627346.jpg
Amazon is opening pop-up stores in Whole Foods for the holidays
This holiday season, you could step into a Whole Foods for some organic bananas and step out with a couple of Echo speakers instead. Amazon is already selling “farm fresh” Kindles, Echos, Fire TVs and tablets in 100 Whole Foods locations, but it’s taking things a step further for holidays this year. It’s opening pop-up […]
Nordstrom just partnered with one of our favorite clothing startups for a one-month-only pop-up
The Insider Picks team writes about stuff we think you’ll like. Business Insider has affiliate partnerships, so we get a share of the revenue from your purchase. Everlane, an online clothing store, has earned itself a cult following in the last few years, thanks to modern tweaks to timeless classics and a refreshing policy on […]
