Gmail

Prank post starts panic that Gmail is about to be shut down—but there’s no proof it’s true

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A viral screenshot claiming that Gmail is shutting down trended on X today, but the posts appear to be a semi-coordinated prank by a bunch of tech accounts. This is something otherwise known as a joke. “this is insane. I hate this company,” posted @growing_daniel around 2:30pm on Thursday over a screenshot of the announcement. … Read more

Is Google Shutting Down Gmail?

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Getty Image Did a rough day for technology just get even worse? Earlier today, a man named Chris Bakke wrote on X, “I’m the SVP of Product at Google ($28.8M TC). Last night, [Google CEO Sundar Pichai] asked me to ‘fire the entire Gemini team.’ I misread his message (insanely bad service at my 7br … Read more

What Does “Archive” Mean in Gmail?

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Gmail, Google’s email service, has an “archive” feature that is somewhat confusing to its users. What does “archive” mean and how do we use it? Source: Getty Images Email inboxes can be confusing, especially with junk mail, work emails, and other long-forgotten newsletters. The cluttered inbox can be one’s most vicious enemy—between the little notifications … Read more

‘Already caught two companies who sold my info.’ A Man Shared How You Can Tell If Walmart Sold Your Information By Using A Gmail Hack

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Privacy is a HUGE issue these days for all of us and it’s nearly impossible to keep track of where our information goes and who’s buying and who’s selling. And that’s why it’s important to pay attention to videos like the one a man posted about how you and I can be more informed about … Read more

‘You put your first name, Walmart, last name’: Customer shares Gmail hack to find out if Walmart sold your information

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A video explaining how customers can take advantage of companies selling their personal information has gone viral on TikTok. Companies selling customers’ personal information is far more widespread than most people realize. According to a new report, 56% of Americans don’t understand how privacy policies work. Many assume that a privacy policy will restrict companies … Read more

‘Why does it look the same as when I used it in the 90s’: Worker goes from a Gmail and Zoom office to new job that uses Microsoft Teams, sparking debate

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In a viral TikTok video, a woman documents the switch from an office that uses Gmail, Zoom, and Apple products to her new job that uses Microsoft Teams and other Microsoft products, sparking debate about different work interfaces in the comments. “Going from a gmail/zoom/Mac company to an outlook/teams/Microsoft team,” the text overlay reads, as … Read more