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Reddit boss describes TikTok as 'spyware' and 'fundamentally parasitic'

CEO and co-founder of Reddit Steve Huffman called TikTok 'fundamentally parasitic' and urged people not to install 'that spyware on your phone' at a Silicon valley panel meeting.




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Judge rules Reddit doesn't have to disclose identity of user who criticized Jehovah's Witness group

A US District Court judge in San Francisco has ruled to quash a subpoena issued for the real identity of a Reddit user who had posted critical comments about the Jehovah's Witnesses.




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Reddit will track and publicly display all political ad spending on its platform for the first time

In addition to the detailng who is placing ads on the platform, the subreddit lists amount of money spent, as well as how many impressions the ad made and also where it's being targeted.




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Italian duo display incredible rooftop rally between their homes during lockdown 

The footage, posted on Reddit and titled 'Can't play tennis in this quarantine? Think again' shows a woman rallying shots back and forth with her neighbour over their rooftops in northern Italy.




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People admit the words and phrases they've been saying wrong their entire lives in a Reddit thread

An Australian woman said she still cringes about pronouncing the word 'lingerie' as 'linger-y' until she was 19, while an American woman grew up saying Parmesan as 'Farmer John'.




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SALLY HAMILTON: Credit unions must replace the loan sharks

These organisations are membership-based, many of which have operated for more than 50 years. They serve local communities or people who share a common bond.




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PETER HITCHENS: Boris Johnson is shoving retired British soldiers back into the firing line

PETER HITCHENS: A key part of the resurrection of 'power-sharing' in Northern Ireland is a pledge to revive a rather nasty deal called the Stormont House Agreement.




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Fired trader says 'prostitute' he stayed with at Davos was actually Eric Schmidt's girlfriend

Daniel Michalow, 37, left, left D.E. Shaw in 2018 and has now launched legal action suing the company for defamation and seeking millions in damages. Eric Schmidt with wife Wendy, right.




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Google's Thanksgiving Four give first interview after being abruptly fired

Laurence Berland, Paul Duke, Rebecca Rivers and Sophie Waldman were all fired from Google on Monday, November 25. Now, they are speaking out in an interview about their saga.




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YouTube reduces conspiracy videos but struggles to rein in climate change denial and more

The study analyzed 8 million video recommendations over the past 15 months and used an algorithm that rated videos on a scale of 0 to 1 for likelihood that it pedaled conspiracies.




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Google searches for 'universal credit', and 'furlough' soar in Britain

Britons have been using Google to look up the Government's guidance on helping firms with furloughed workers to keep them employed but without working.




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Nest cameras reduced to default video quality in an effort to preserve internet capacity

According to an email from the Google-owned home security company sent to users, it will lower users' cameras to their default settings automatically to 'conserve internet resources.'




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Apple's rumoured iPhone SE 2 could be delayed due to the impact of coronavirus

With cases being reported in Henan, where the Zhengzhou Foxconn factory is based, the government may close factories to prevent contamination.




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Iconic teapot will FINALLY get its own emoji and Yorkshire Tea claims credit

The humble and iconically-British brew had previously been lagging behind both coffee and green tea, which have been represented on emoji keyboards since 2010.




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WhatsApp vulnerability discovered which allows hackers to access PRIVATE files

Cybersecurity expert Gal Weizman unearthed a weakness in WhatsApp for desktop computers that exposes the private files of users. WhatsApp fixed the vulnerability globally in December.




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Osher Gunsberg says coal-powered stations are like using an old Nokia 3210 instead of an iPhone

The Bachelor host, who has become a vocal environmental activist, criticised the push by some MPs to increase Australia's coal capacity.




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Blac Chyna claims she never injured her ex Rob Kardashian and wants his lawsuit against her tossed

As the latest chapter in a lengthy legal battle against her ex Rob Kardashian, Blac Chyna is claiming she never physically harmed him.




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Hailey Bieber is a vision of health with bright red lips after wearing mask

The cover girl had on bright red lipstick with her blonde locks blown back while making a fashion statement in a black leather jacket, jeans and black boots.




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iPhone maker Foxconn says it has hired enough workers to meet seasonal demand following shutdown

Apple's largest iPhone maker Foxconn reveals it has hired enough staff to meet the seasonal demand of the iPhone 12 after only 10% of the staff returned to work following the shutdown last month.




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Five boredom busters to keep elderly people entertained at home

From colouring books to iPads, we've rounded up a selection of products that would make great gifts for anyone stuck at home.




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Apple could release a camera app that SPEAKS to help the visually impaired snap the perfect photo

Apple's latest patent is for a camera app that speaks to users in order to help those who are visually impaired snap the perfect photo. It tells users where faces are in the frame, allowing them to adjust.




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Apple's next iPhones will be redesigned to have flat sides, smaller bezel, and new 3D-sensing camera

A new line of iPhone Pros will be reimagined to appear more like the company's current line of iPads, specifically making use of a chassis with flat sides like the one seen on the iPad Pro.




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Make up artist reveals incredible hack for taking selfies

Eleanor Barnes, from the US, revealed the front camera distorts facial features, and selfie-takers will get a more flattering photo on Instagram by taking a snap from far away and zooming in.




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Miley Cyrus says her dad Billy Ray Cyrus still hasn't mastered FaceTime … as she broadcasts on IGTV

The We Can't Stop singer said that her father, 58, has in the past to leave his Nashville home to communicate with her via the Apple feature.




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Lady Hale brooch-inspired T-shirts fly off the shelves with one eBay seller flogging seven THOUSAND

Twitter users across the UK have praised Lady Hale after a T-shirt inspired by her Spider brooch managed to sell nearly 7,000 lines, raising money for homeless charity Shelter.




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Bone collector, 49, pleads guilty to illegally selling endangered rhino skulls

Michael Tang, from Cardiff, became the subject of a police investigation after listing a monkey skull for sale on online market place eBay, under the name 'Zoskiapare.'




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Collector gets police visit after buying endangered crocodile skull on eBay

Police were called to a man's home in Chippenham, Wiltshire, after finding he had illegally bought a Siamese crocodile skull for £30 on eBay. Police say it was an 'honest mistake'.




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Gran claims she's selling her wheelchair on eBay after painful arthritis 'CURED' by copper insoles

Retired receptionist Lynn Moore, 75, from Crosby, Liverpool, told FEMAIL she suffered excruciating pain in both her feet for 18 years after she broke both of them within seven months of each other.




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Disney enthusiast gives her kitchen an incredible Micky Mouse themed makeover

Kelly Jordan, from Pontefract, West Yorkshire, posted to Facebook to reveal the finished result of her Disney-inspired makeover, which took a 'couple of months' to complete.




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Savvy mother transforms her 'toy dumping ground' Wendy house into an incredible outdoor cafe

Becky Alice, believed to be from Preston, Lancashire, upcycled her children's Wendy house - using leftover paint, flowers from eBay and old plastic chairs, which she decorated.




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Why you should consider a cashback credit card if you want to boost your Christmas spending

American Express cardholders can earn £5 cashback when they spend £10 or more at independent stores, restaurants and retailers until December 16.




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Virgin Atlantic's bumper credit card sign up bonus ends today, should you sign up now?

Virgin Money is currently running a bumper sign-up offer on its Virgin Atlantic Rewards+ credit card - enough points to get a free return flight to New York. but it ends at 4pm - should you sign up now?




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Credit card customers should act fast if they want to switch to a ‘zero per cent’ card deal 

Interest-free deals are disappearing fast for credit card customers seeking breathing space to pay off debt. The ‘balance transfer’ trick is a popular way of paying off money borrowed.




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M&S Bank new deal offers £7,500 loan at rate of just 2.8% - but your credit history must be spotless

The rate means someone borrowing £7,500 over 36 months will repay £217.32 a month and end up paying a total of £7,823.52.




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How to get out of debt in 2019: experts give their tips on how to get yourself out of the red

For some people, it is not just overspending at Christmas that will leave them feeling short and there will be a number of debts that they will be looking to clear.




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How to stick by the rules with a high interest credit card offering air miles

This is Money has put together the reward points cards with the steepest APRs, and how the card companies are making money off you even if you're clearing your balance each month.




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What is Jaja? New mobile-only credit card to launch next month

More than 6,000 people have joined the waiting list for a mobile only credit card that promises to approve customers in less than three minutes.




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Credit card holders paid £219m in fees for withdrawing cash last year

UK credit cardholders paid the price for withdrawing money using their credit cards last year, being stung with £219million in fees and charges.




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Will Apple and Amazon launch rival credit cards in Britain?

At the launch event in Cupertino, California, the iPhone maker debuted a white titanium card with no number, security code, expiry date or name, only the Apple logo. Could it launch in Britain too?




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The disappearing 0% deals: Borrowers urged to act quickly to reduce the cost of credit card debt

Two years ago, top balance transfer credit cards offered customers 43 months to clear their debt without paying interest. The longest deal today lasts just 29 months.




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Betting on the Grand National using a credit card could cost gamblers almost £16m

Those thinking of putting money on the 5.15 at Aintree on Saturday could be making a mistake far costlier than backing the wrong horse - using a credit card to bet.




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Amazon and American Express slash credit card reward bonuses for joiners and spenders

Amazon and American Express have slashed the sign-up bonuses and spending incentives on some of their cards.




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You CAN beat the credit card crunch: We've investigated almost 150 of the best deals

If used smartly, credit cards can still be an effective spending tool and even earn you money. Shoppers now have around 166 different deals to choose from.




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Is HSBC's new cashback Rewards Credit Card worth taking?

HSBC's Reward Credit Card is available to Advance current account holders, and pays you reward points on all your purchases. We see how it stacks up against the best of its rivals.




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LiveLend's 'Reward Loan' cuts your rate as you boost your credit score

A personal loan provider is offering customers the chance to lower their APR, if they improve their credit rating while holding the product.




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People living in the South East have the highest average credit rating

Britons' credit scores have improved on average across the country, but no region can boast more than just a 'fair' rating, a new report has revealed.




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Which credit cards are best for beginners looking to boost their score?

While bumping your credit card spending when saving for a house might not seem like the brightest idea, you could be doing your chances of getting a mortgage more harm than good by avoiding plastic.




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NatWest announces new mobile-only way to make credit card purchases

Customers looking to make big purchases with a NatWest credit card will be able to pay a set monthly fee rather than their card's APR, under a new mobile-only offer announced by the bank.




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Credit card deals worsen amid regulator clamp down on UK households' spiralling debts 

Periods of free borrowing on best-buy balance transfer cards have shortened by nearly 20 per cent in a year, according to figures compiled by data company Moneyfacts.




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How your everyday credit card spending could help pay for your next holiday

Many credit cards offer reward points that can be exchanged for air miles. If you can pay off the balance every month, these cards are a good place to start racking up air miles.