Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 02/19 - It’s Friggin’ App News Wednesday
Feb 19, 2020
Twitter is leveling up by acquiring Chroma Labs, aiming to enhance creative features and compete with Facebook's new customizable news feed. Spotify finally rolls out complete song lyrics synced with music. Microsoft reveals new mobile-friendly features for its Office apps, while Ring boosts security with mandatory two-factor authentication. The music industry is buzzing with record labels rushing to IPO amid the streaming boom. Plus, there's an exciting announcement for a new Gaming Ride Home podcast focusing on daily gaming updates!
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Facebook Tests Tabbed News Feed
- Facebook is testing a tabbed newsfeed with "Most Relevant," "Most Recent," and "Already Seen" tabs.
- This could give users more control and make Facebook feel more dynamic.
Mozilla Releases Firefox VPN
- Mozilla's VPN, Firefox Private Network, is available on Android (closed beta) for $4.99/month.
- It uses the WireGuard standard, promising faster speeds and better encryption.
Spotify Adds Song Lyrics
- Spotify now features complete, synced song lyrics provided by Musixmatch.
- The feature is rolling out slowly, with a lyrics indicator in playlists.