TikTok‘s 500 million users aren’t there to fight about politics, troll their enemies, or shitpost for lolz. They’re mostly a community of inclusive, fun-loving content creators who support one another. You can thank the Chinese government’s commitment to exporting censorship for that. A recent report from The Guardian revealed that ByteDance, the Chinese company that
Read More“Can I microwave this?” is a question that has been around for as long as the microwave oven itself, yet the only clear rule that sticks in my brain is “no metal.” That lesson was singed into my consciousness by a Wendy’s hamburger wrapper at the tender age of seven, and I’ll never forget how
Read MoreRick Paulas / OneZero: Nextdoor’s verification requirement excludes homeless people from neighborhood discussions, leading to echo chambers that demonize them — The platform built for neighborhood news often scapegoats the most disadvantaged communities — August 14, a man broke into a home in the Shafter neighborhood in Oakland, California. Nextdoor’s verification requirement excludes homeless people
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Reddit has revised its policies to make cracking down on abuse easier. An administrator posted the new rules earlier today, saying that the “narrowness” of the earlier policy had reduced its effectiveness. These new changes broaden the definition of threats, harassment, and bullying, and they allow bystanders (not
Read MoreNot all life hacks are created equal. Some DIYs turn out to be more expensive or time consuming than just buying the item that you wanted to recreate. Some goals take too long to achieve. Some hacks are only helpful for a small group of people. Read more… Don’t Pay Credit Card Fees Just For
Read MoreImage: Halide Halide has released a massive iOS update that offers extended support for the multi-lens camera systems on the iPhone 11 and iPhone 11 Pro. The most important new feature is the “Tactile Lens Switcher,” which lets you switch between the three lenses of the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max at
Read MoreA new feature in the consumer version of Microsoft’s OneDrive lets you store sensitive files in the cloud with extra encryption and authentication options. But you’ll need an Office 365 subscription for unlimited access. OneDrive adds Personal Vault option for sensitive files and photos Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe thing about toddlers is that they’re mind-numbingly irrational. It’s not their fault, of course. It’s going to be a solid two decades before those brains are fully developed and able to offer up true logical reasoning to the world, but still. It’s frustrating. Read more… Help Kids Calm Down With a ‘Brain Game’ Source:
Read MoreFor institutions with high traffic, such as schools and movie theaters, it can be difficult to keep track of individuals moving in and out, especially without a critical mass of security. For schools especially, keeping track of student attendance and preventing kids from leaving campus in the middle of the day can be a costly
Read MoreIt’s not just that we have a lot to think about and manage in our personal lives each day. We’re also inundated with Big Topics like impeachment and climate change and mass shootings on a nearly daily basis. Add in the fact that we’re always trying to multitask in the middle of it—cook dinner, respond
Read MoreAs of this week, we know two things about Red Dead Redemption 2. One is that the game is almost certainly coming to PC, and the other is that Rockstar isn’t making any meaty single-player story DLC to accompany said release. The Australian ratings board last week inadvertently teased a potential new release for RDR2. The
Read MoreInstagram Instagram might soon allow brands to set up reminder notifications about merch drops. The company announced today that it’s partnering with around 20 brands in the US to start, including Adidas, Highsnobiety, Chinatown Market, Revolve, and Huda Beauty. The reminder works similarly to one users can already set for more general launches in Stories,
Read MoreThe existence of the Pixel 4 is Google’s worst-kept secret, as far as Google products go. Previous Pixel phones were leaked early, but the Pixel 4 might as well have already had its official announcement considering how much has been outed about Google’s next flagship smartphone. And now, you can get an early look at…
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Apple is continuing to update iOS 13 at a breakneck pace. On Friday, the company pushed out iOS 13.1.1 with a few bug fixes — and iOS 13.1 had only just launched on September 24th. Fast-forward to today, and Apple is already rolling out iOS 13.1.2 and
Read MoreThe University of California, Irvine has begun tracking, surveying and analyzing of a group of undergraduate students to better understand their experiences inside and outside the college. UCI Launches 2-Year Study on Value of College Education Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreWhether you’re looking for a speaker for your kid’s room or a full 5.1 surround setup, there’s a Sonos multiroom product to suit you. Best Sonos speakers from 0 and up – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJuli Clover / MacRumors: Apple releases iOS 13.1.2 and iPadOS 13.1.2 with fixes for several bugs including those affecting Camera, iCloud Backup, shortcuts on HomePod, and flashlight — Apple today released iOS and iPadOS 13.1.2, updates to the iOS and iPadOS 13.1.1 software that was released on Friday. Apple releases iOS 13.1.2 and iPadOS 13.1.2
Read MoreA recent report from nonprofit Credential Engine estimated that the number of credentials offered in the U.S. totals more than 738,000. That includes high school diplomas, postsecondary degrees and certificates, registered apprenticeships, certifications, licenses, alternative degree programs and skills training “bootcamps.” Credential Engine Counts More than 738,000 Unique Credentials in the U.S. Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreSarah Perez / TechCrunch: China approves PayPal’s acquisition of a 70% equity stake in GoPay, making PayPal the first foreign payment platform to provide online payment services in China — The People’s Bank of China has approved PayPal’s acquisition of a 70% equity state in GoPay (Guofubao Information Technology Co. … China approves PayPal’s acquisition
Read MoreIf the current Administration of the United States has their way, humans will return to the surface of the Moon far sooner than many had expected. But even if NASA can’t meet the aggressive timeline they’ve been given by the White House, it seems inevitable that there will be fresh boot prints on the lunar
Read MoreIf you passed up all those flu shot advertisements way back in August, here’s your friendly reminder: October is the perfect time to go ahead and get your flu shot. Read more… It’s Time to Get Your Flu Shot Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreReuters: Sources: a US online privacy bill is not likely to come before Congress in 2019, forcing companies to deal with a stricter law in CA that takes effect on Jan. 1 — WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A U.S. online privacy bill is not likely to come before Congress this year, three sources said … Sources:
Read MoreCatalin Cimpanu / ZDNet: US Treasury goes after the planes and yacht of the founder of Russia’s IRA troll farm, with new sanctions imposed for alleged meddling in 2018 midterm elections — US Treasury takes new approach to imposing sanctions on IRA’s owner. — The US Treasury Department announced today the third set … US
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge At Google I/O in May, Google showed off an impressive new accessibility feature coming to Android 10: Live Caption, which can automatically transcribe spoken audio from videos or audio playing on your phone. My colleague Dieter Bohn spent some time with Live Caption when it was announced and
Read MoreEquatorial Guinea vice president’s collection was seized during a money-laundering probe. Fleet of seized supercars sells for million at auction – Roadshow Source: CNet
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