Sunday
Dec272020

Bumble won't allow you to share bikini, bra photos indoors

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Dating app Bumble has a strange policy in place that we won't surprise you'll question. You can apparently take swimsuit and bra photos outdoors but not indoors. The app, which markets itself as empowering to women, took down pictures of artist Cali Rockowitz wearing a bralette indoors. If you took that or shirtless outdoors, then it's okay (but don't attempt to fake an outdoor shot).

According to the company, this policy took effect in 2016 after receiving complaints from users and research. According to the company, shirtless bathroom selfies were the "most swiped left on," so it decided to crack down on swimsuit and underwear shots, too. But if taken outdoors, these reflect a "natural setting" for bikinis. As Rockowitz commented on BuzzFeed News' story, "If they're going to enact the policy, they should assess it on a case by case basis. They can't just blanket this algorithm."

Source: Engadget

Saturday
Dec262020

Canadian Reviewer Weekly Roundup – 12/20 – 12/26

Saturday
Dec262020

CD Projekt gets sued by investor over buggy 'Cyberpunk 2077'

Gamers aren't the only ones angered by the many issues of the highly-anticipated game, Cyberpunk 2077. An investor in the game filed a lawsuit against developer CD Projekt, claiming it misled investors about the game's performance ahead of its release, which caused a significant stock price drop and losses. According to the lawsuit, the company allegedly failed to disclose that the game was "virtually unplayable." Instead, it marketed the title as a success with some issues players won't notice. Andrew Trampe, the plaintiff, is looking to include other investors in the lawsuit to turn it into a class-action suit.

Source: The Verge

Saturday
Dec262020

Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro tipped to cost US$199

If the new leaks shared by Twitter user WalkingCat are accurate, the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is priced competitively against other companies' offerings. Samsung's latest wireless buds will reportedly cost US$199 (around CA$256). It will supposedly get features like IPX7 rating for dust- and water-resistance, up to 28 hours of listening time with the charging case (or around eight hours per charge).

It will also reportedly get new active noise-cancelling buds with an 11mm woofer and 6.5mm tweeter. It also mentions that the Apple-like spatial audio feature will be available.

Source: WalkingCat | Via: The Verge