Facebook makes major change to Like and Comment buttons

By February 10, 2026, the social media platform will discontinue its Like button and Share button for third-party websites. The social plugins currently allow users to “like” and comment on Facebook ...

RIP: external 'Like' buttons. Facebook sunsets a relic of the old internet.

Meta announced on Monday that it would be sunsetting two once-major features on Facebook: The external "Like" and Comment" ...
9to5Google

Google Meet expands in-call emoji reactions to include almost as many as Gboard

Google Meet’s in-call emojis will no longer be limited to generic reactions as the service begins rolling out full ...
9to5google

How to add a Play Points card to Google Wallet

Besides seeing your status in the top-right corner, Play Points can now be viewed in Google Wallet for Android. Play Points can now appear as a Google Wallet pass below your carousel of credit or ...
The Hill

Meta adding AI chatbot safety features for teens

Meta, the parent company of Instagram and Facebook, plans to roll out new safety features for its AI chatbots to help protect teens amid growing concerns about the technology’s impact on young users.
Bloomberg L.P.

Google to Let ‘Superfans’ Test In-Development Pixel Phones

Alphabet Inc.’s Google plans to let Pixel smartphone enthusiasts test out the company’s next handset ahead of its public introduction. Google has invited members of its “Superfans” group to apply to ...
TechCrunch

Google’s Gemini can now help you schedule Google Calendar meetings

Google is launching a new tool that uses AI to make it easier for Gmail users with Google Calendar to schedule their meetings. On Tuesday, the company launched a Gemini-powered “Help me schedule” ...
The Verge

Google Earth’s expanded AI features make it easier to ask it questions

Gemini will now connect different Google Earth AI models for ‘trusted tester’ users. Gemini will now connect different Google Earth AI models for ‘trusted tester’ users. is a NYC-based AI reporter and ...
The Verge

Google will let you hide sponsored results in search — after you’ve seen them

Ads in your search results might be a little less annoying now. Ads in your search results might be a little less annoying now. is a senior reviewer with over a decade of experience writing about ...
USA Today

Google rolls out ‘preferred sources’ feature. How to add the Town Talk

Want to see more of the sites you love? Google’s got you covered. Earlier this month, the tech juggernaut launched “preferred sources,” a new feature that “lets you customize your experience to see ...
The Hill

Senate Democrats press Google, YouTube on Trump settlement

Several Senate Democrats are pressing Google and YouTube for answers about their decision to settle a lawsuit with President Trump over YouTube’s suspension of his account in the wake of the Jan. 6, ...