Neowin News Feed for: Stir

AT&T launches Call Validation Displays, based on STIR/SHAKEN protocols

João Carrasqueira — Wed, 18 Dec 2019 17:52:01 +0000

AT&T is the latest carrier to join the ongoing effort to combat robocalls in the United States. The new Call Validation Displays is now available to a few phones on the company's network. Read more...

T-Mobile introduces Caller Verified feature in the U.S. to combat spam calls

João Carrasqueira — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 01:54:01 +0000

The Un-carrier has announced extended efforts to crack down on spam calls and scammers with a new feature to verify the authenticity of callers, based on standards recommended by the FCC. Read more...

UK Retailers Cut Price of PlayStation 3 to Stir Sales

Thu, 19 Apr 2007 21:01:14 +0000

In response to reports saying that UK sales dropped 82% the immediate week after the PlayStation 3 release, several UK retailers have taken it upon themselves to cut prices of the PS3 to as low... Read more...

Google AdWords Fees Cause a Stir

Daniel Fleshbourne — Fri, 21 Apr 2006 11:05:31 +0000

On July 1, search giant Google will start collecting a fee for a service it once offered for free. The changes, in this instance, affect Internet marketing and advertising companies that rely on data from... Read more...

Faked PlayStation 3 mock-up image causes a stir

Thu, 24 Mar 2005 17:19:59 +0000

Nice looking console, but a closer look suggests an impressive fake A new picture purporting to be of Sony's next-generation PlayStation has been "leaked" onto the Internet, but a number of elements... Read more...