Twitter looks to let you hide replies to your tweets

Twitter has been hiding replies from what it deems to be suspect or troll accounts for a little while now.

It's a neat feature to help filter out questionable replies (or that reply guy), and now Twitter is looking to expand on it, essentially creating a way to moderate your replies.

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As posted by serial feature spotter Jane Manchun Wong, you'll soon be able to choose whether to hide replies to your tweets. This feature hides replies not just for yourself, but to other people viewing the conversation too.

"Hide tweet" will be accessible in a menu, and it appears you'll be able to view all the tweets you've hidden too. Read more...

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Tesla's 'Full Self-Driving' feature is back on Autopilot

Tesla made a big announcement Thursday about a Tesla Model 3 electric car that starts at $35,000, but other new options popped up on the Tesla website under the Autopilot section, like the semi-autonomous driving feature.

Full self-driving mode was pulled as an option back in October, but now it's back as a rebranded "Navigate on Autopilot" package with "future features coming later this year." As of today, there are two Autopilot packages. The first is just called Autopilot and gives the car auto-steering and advanced cruise control. The basic version is $3,000 to include upfront. 

Then there's the package option called "Full Self-Driving Capability." As Tesla CEO Elon Musk explained in a press call Thursday afternoon, it's "feature complete," but that doesn't mean you can use all those features. It still is the more advanced Navigate on Autopilot, which allows the car to drive mostly on its own (with you still at the wheel and paying attention) on highways only.  Read more...

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TikTok just locked out a ton of users, and people can't take it

When life gives you lemons, make sure to squeeze all that lemon juice straight into your eyes and then rage about it on Twitter.

That seems to be the thinking of scores of TikTok users who, on Feb. 27, found themselves suddenly locked out of the looping video app following the company's FTC-inspired effort to temporarily suspend accounts belonging to people under the age of 13. 

What no one appears to have first considered, however, is the fact that some now-exiled users entered fake birthdays when creating their accounts — meaning many of those suspended accounts belong to actual adults. 

Or, if not adults, at least not kids.  Read more...

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Amazon kills physical Dash buttons

Bad news, Amazon Prime addicts: the company is no longer selling its Dash buttons.

As of today, the company will no longer sell the magical plastic buttons that let you summon refills of laundry detergent, paper towels, and Trojan condoms at will. The company will, however, continue to support existing buttons.

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If you're bummed about that, it appears that Alexa may be largely to blame for Amazon's decision. In a statement, an Amazon spokesperson said "we've seen customers increasingly using programs like Alexa Shopping, which provides a hands free shopping experience, and Subscribe & Save, which lets customers automatically receive their favorite items every month. Read more...

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The $35,000 Tesla Model 3 is finally here

The "budget-friendly" Tesla Model 3 promised by Elon Musk for years is finally here. 

The Tesla CEO teased the announcement yesterday in a cryptic tweet. Now we finally know the big news: Tesla just made a for-real $35,000 Tesla Model 3 available. On its website, Tesla is pushing the car as $24,450 after tax and gas savings. Before the new $35,000 model was announced, the cheapest Tesla was $42,000. 

The long-awaited $35,000 base @tesla Model 3 is here #Thursday2pmCalifornia pic.twitter.com/tGtnn0qi03

— Sasha Lekach (@sashajol) February 28, 2019

Tesla is also offering a "Standard Range Plus" version for $37,000. Read more...

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Shared scooters barely last a month, report says. But that could change.

It's tough out there for an e-scooter.

The battery-powered vehicles used by most scooter-sharing companies weren't intended for such heavy use. The first generation of shared scooters were mainly from Xioami, and not made with the type of usage scooter rental companies like Bird put the vehicle through. 

Alison Griswold in her Overshare newsletter about the sharing economy crunched the numbers this week from Louisville, Kentucky's scooter-share program. It's based mostly on Bird rides and found between August and December the average lifespan of a scooter there was 28 days.

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IBM exec says we need to get the world ready for quantum computing

In this special edition of MashTalk, Mashable sits down with Dario Gil, COO of Research at IBM, at CES 2019.

Gil details IBM's latest announcement of IBM Q System One, the world's first commercial quantum computer, and explains why widespread use and teaching of quantum computing is a lot closer than we think. Read more...

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Amazon now lets Prime members pick a day of the week to get all their purchases at once

Amazon just introduced a new way to help Prime members feel less guilty about ordering a bunch of packages. 

The e-commerce giant announced Thursday the creation of "Amazon Day." Now, Amazon Prime customers can opt to receive all of their purchases on the day of the week of their choice. And, whenever possible, Amazon will group these purchases into one package to reduce shipping materials like cardboard. 

“Prime members can now choose to get their orders delivered together in fewer boxes whenever possible on the day that works best for them,” Maria Renz, Amazon's vice president of delivery experience, said in a public statement. Read more...

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Nubia's Alpha wearable is the craziest gadget at MWC 2019

The Nubia Alpha wearable smartphone looks innovative, but up close, it doesn't live up to the hype. It's clunky and cheap on the wrist and the interface is overwhelming. Read more...

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Elon Musk's Not-a-Flamethrower is silly, and not a flamethrower

We played with the Boring Company's Not a Flamethrower. And it indeed isn't a flamethrower! It's a glorified propane torch and campfire lighter, and that's fun on its own. Read more...

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YouTube will now disable comments on all videos featuring children

YouTube has announced a few sweeping changes amid a number of controversies involving children’s safety on the platform.

In a post on the YouTube Creator Blog, the company laid out the actions being taken. The biggest update: YouTube will now disable comments on all videos featuring minors.

YouTube states that this change will be rolled out over the next few months. Comments will be disabled on all videos featuring young minors as well as videos with older minors that “could be at risk of attracting predatory behavior.”

Select creators that would otherwise be affected by this change will be allowed to keep comments enabled on their videos. They will be required to actively moderate their comments and keep predatory content off their video pages. YouTube will work with them to provide guidance.  Read more...

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Save $100 on a Nespresso Inissia espresso maker and Aerocinno milk frother bundle

Time is precious during your morning rush to get to work, but nothing is more crucial than satisfying that caffeine fix. If you miss it because the line is too long at Starbucks, the rest of your day won't be fun. We all want to make our own strong, barista-quality espresso at home to save time and money in the long run, but you need the right machine to do it.

Well perk up! There's a powerful coffee combo deal at Best Buy. 

You can turn your own home into Central Perk with a Nespresso Inissia Espresso Machine and Aerocinno3 Milk Frother for only $99.99. That's $100 off the regular price of this bundle at Best Buy, and almost $150 cheaper than if you purchased these items separately at their normal price.  Read more...

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The beloved 8-quart Instant Pot Ultra is on sale for $60 off at Amazon

Thanks to the introduction of Instant Pot pressure cookers, you're out of valid excuses for why you skip the homemade meal so often. These handy devices require little time and culinary knowledge — a handy chart of cooking times is really all you need — so turn off those reruns of Chopped and take advantage of an Amazon deal for one of the best Instant Pot cookers. 

You can give your kitchen the upgrade it needs with an Instant Pot Ultra 8-Quart 10-in-1 Programmable Pressure Cooker for only $119 at Amazon. That's 34% off the regular price, so you can put that extra $60.95 you save towards some fresh ingredients for your first meal.  Read more...

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5G will be crazy fast, but it'll be worthless without unlimited data

Mobile World Congress might have you convinced of two major mobile trends for 2019: foldable phones and 5G.

Foldable phones are undeniably interesting — we finally have real phones that transform into tablets with larger screens! — but 5G, the next generation of faster and more reliable cellular connectivity, has the potential to truly change how we live and work, even if foldable phones end up becoming a fad.

At MWC 2019, companies from all corners of the globe tripped over each other to showcase a near future where high-resolution movies would download in seconds, expansive 3D games and VR would be streamed directly to phones and new headsets, and smart cars (self-driving or not) would be able to recognize each other to prevent collisions. Read more...

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Take $40 off the Apple Watch Series 3 GPS plus cellular models at Walmart

Apple Watches are the enviable devices when it comes to wearable technology. I mean they’re basically a tiny phone you can have on your wrist at all times.

This kind of advanced technology does not come cheap — the watches require you to drop a couple hundred bucks — so, when there’s a sale, you want to jump on it while it lasts. And here’s some good news: Walmart lowered its prices on the Apple Watch Series 3 GPS plus cellular models. 

The Series 3 with GPS and cellular gives you the power to leave your phone behind. Take calls and ask Siri to send messages for you directly from the watch. Of course it also works as a fitness tracker to monitor your health and activity: Track your workouts with the watch and stream music or podcasts to Bluetooth headphones to go phone-free during your exercise. (There's a reason why we dubbed this the "smartest smartwatch yet.") Read more...

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Lenovo flash sale: Save up to $945 (yes, really) on ThinkPads and 2-in-1 Yogas with this code

Laptop shopping is fun and exciting — but not fun and exciting enough for you to want to do it every two years.

If your hectic work day requires putting a laptop through some shit, get one that'll last: Lenovo is having a massive pre-spring sale on nearly every ThinkPad laptop, including the infamous 6th generation ThinkPad Carbon X1. Some already have an automatic discount, but you can slash that price even more and score free shipping when you use code THINKSALE until March 8.

Created for business, Lenovo's ThinkPad line is seemingly unbeatable. No matter how thin Huawei makes the MateBook X or how Apple tweaks the MacBook Pro's TouchBar, the durability, security features, and strange little red button cursor of the ThinkPad is here to stay. Read more...

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Get £15 cash back on 'Pokémon Sword' and 'Pokémon Shield' for the Nintendo Switch

Nintendo released family-friendly remakes of the original Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue games in 2018, and they were popular, to say the least. 

It's obvious that we can't get enough Pokémon, and Nintendo clearly got the message, because it has unveiled the trailer for the next installments in the franchise. Due to be released in late 2019, Nintendo is launching Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield on the Switch, and you can receive £15 cash back on any pre-order with GAME.

The process of ensuring you get your cash back couldn't be any easier. All you need to do is sign up to Quidco and visit the GAME store, spend £15 or more, and then receive £15 cash back from Quidco when your purchase is confirmed. You can then withdraw your earnings to your bank, PayPal, or as gift vouchers. Read more...

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