The next version of iOS will include built-in ad-blocking features in Mobile Safari. This worries publishers, obviously—but also the ad-blocking industry.
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Jun 11, 2015
Report: next Mobile Safari to facilitate ad-blocking
The next version of iOS will include built-in ad-blocking features in Mobile Safari. This worries publishers, obviously—but also the ad-blocking industry.
Facebook declares war on adblockers, claims it can prevent them detecting ads
Facebook claims it has developed a way to force ads to appear irrespective of whether visitors are using adblockers, and will soon begin doing so. The Wall Street Journal reports that the technique is “relatively easy” because Facebook doesn’t use third-party ad tech—another way of saying that as Facebook serves both content and ads itself, […]
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Pro-tar-sands activists say dirty Canadian oil is better because "lesbians are hot"
The “In Canada lesbians are considered hot!” campaign is the brainchild of Robbie Picard, a tar-sands booster from Fort McMurray, Alberta.
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Post-Brexit, white-power handbills blanket a north London street
Twitter user LDLDN posted this image of a racist National Front poster on a lamppost in Camden, a neighborhood in north London — a relatively affluent, diverse neighborhood dominated by a giant subculture market, two huge train stations (St Pancras and King’s Cross), a university, and the British Library.
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Eliminate your ancient USB flash drive with drag and drop file sharing
If you’ve ever tried to quickly share a file with someone, you know there’s nothing actually quick about it. Between permissions, log-in credentials, size limitations, and download issues, it’s a miracle if you’re ever able to share the document at all. That’s why we think Droplr Pro is so essential.Droplr Pro lets you quickly, easily, and […]
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Don’t be that friend at the music festival—be the festival mom with this survival kit instead
You won’t want to hit another music festival without these essentials. Read on to find out what we’re packing for the final festivals of the year.This Smart Charger Always Knows Where The Car Is ParkedIn addition to charging your phone, the Zus Smart Car Charger and Locator ($29.99) helps you locate your car no matter […]
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Even Cheech and Chong would be impressed with this “Happy Kit”
When the mood strikes you and you’re looking to light up, you shouldn’t have to hunt around for all the things you need: your pipe, your grinder, your favorite munchies, and so on. And with the Happy Kit, you won’t have to.This compact black case houses everything you need, including a grinder, a glass pipe, […]
