Google News Showcase Is Now Available on Desktop as Well as Mobile

Google is doing its part to help improve the quality of news distributed around the internet with its $ 1 billion product and licensing program that pays publishers for bringing quality content to the web called Google News Showcase. Originally, the feature only worked on iOS and Android, but Google announced on The Keyword that it is
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How to Access and Customize the Windows 10 News & Interests Feed

The Windows 10 news and interests feature is found lurking in the taskbar. Introduced to the operating system in early 2021, news and interests brings a customizable pop-up box to your desktop, allowing you to check the news, weather, local traffic, stock prices, and more from a single location. While some of these options are
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Facebook Will Begin Surveying Users About Their News Feed Experiences

As Facebook potentially prepares to change up its News Feed algorithm, it wants to hear what you have to say about it. You’ll now see surveys more often in your News Feed, and answering them could help Facebook understand what type of content you like best. Facebook Wants Your Opinion on Content in Your News Feed A
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Amazon’s Free News App Now Offers More Than 120 Channels in 88 US Cities

Amazon’s free news app for the Fire TV streamer has expanded to nearly 90 cities in the United States. With this expansion, the software currently offers more than 120 channels. Serving Local News in Nearly 90 Markets Some of the areas where the app now provides news include Cincinnati, Cleveland, Detroit, Phoenix, Las Vegas, New Orleans, Orlando, Fayetteville,
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Facebook Bans News in Australia Over Proposed Legislation

Facebook is taking a stand against a proposed bill in Australia. The law, which would require Facebook to pay news outlets for displaying their content, has driven Facebook to bar news in Australia altogether. No More News for Australia Facebook announced its decision to ban Australian users from reading and sharing news in a post
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10 Tips to Avoid (Spreading) Fake News During a Crisis

Falsehood spreads so quickly through social media and the internet at large that avoiding it can seem impossible. How can you distinguish truth from fiction? Let’s look at how to avoid fake news, as well as how you can avoid spreading fake news yourself. With some critical thinking and resources, you can help keep this
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