Articles filed under Washington Post
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Why Facebook's 'dislike' button might not be what you expectSep 19, 2015 7:39 am - After years of requests from its users, Facebook has confirmed it's working on a "dislike" button. "People have asked about the dislike button for many years. Today is a...
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Review: Meteorologist weighs in on WeatherBug appSep 19, 2015 7:38 am - A thunderstorm doesn't have to be severe to be dangerous. Even the most mundane of storms can generate lightning, which kills dozens of people in the United States annua...
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App reviews: YouTube Gaming, GameOnSep 19, 2015 7:37 am - YouTube Gaming YouTube recently added a section of its website devoted to gaming and released a companion app to match. YouTube Gaming is essentially a funnel for t...
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Another thing exposed in Ashley Madison hack: Terrible passwordsSep 19, 2015 7:35 am - When data from the massive Ashley Madison hack first leaked online, one tiny bright spot was that researchers said the company appeared to use a strong algorithm to encr...
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Facebook doesn't need a 'dislike' button - here's whySep 19, 2015 7:33 am - Facebook is finally working on a feature that users have wanted for years: a "dislike" button that will let us react to posts that aren't strictly positive. Speaking at ...
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Review: Apple's iOS 9 update will make your life easierSep 19, 2015 7:32 am - Apple's latest operating system, iOS 9, launched Wednesday, giving millions of people a chance to refresh their iPhones. Overall, iOS 9 is more about polish and under-th...
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Thinking about buying a new iPhone? Read this first.Sep 19, 2015 7:31 am - Apple's begun taking preorders for the new iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, and by all accounts, it looks like another record launch. A lot has happened in the wireless industry s...
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Honey is just as bad as high-fructose corn sweetenerSep 19, 2015 7:15 am - Honey has an aura of purity and naturalness. Fresh air, birdsong, forests and meadows. High-fructose corn sweetener? Not so much. So you might think that honey is bette...
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How human society was built by grandmasSep 19, 2015 7:00 am - Grandmothers: They feed you, they spoil you, they constantly needle you about your relationship status. And, according to anthropologist Kristen Hawkes, they might be th...
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The worst time to eat is a matter of debateSep 19, 2015 7:00 am - Loath as you may be to admit it, chances are that at some point you have found yourself in the kitchen late at night, devouring some sweet, salty or carb-rich treat even...