Google has removed 25 malicious apps from the Google Play Store after the French cybersecurity firm Evina discovered they contained Facebook-hacking malware. That means it’s time once again to check your Android device to make sure you didn’t foolishly (or accidentally) install a crappy app. Read more… Remove These 25 Android Apps That Steal Facebook
Read MoreScammers are sending emails claiming to be government officials giving money for a “Global Empowerment Fund.” FTC warns of COVID-19 scam claiming to give funds for bank info – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreApple is looking for games that better hook players, according to a report from Bloomberg. Apple nixes some future Arcade games to drive subscribers, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Anne Farrar/The Washington Post via Getty Images Employees at Cards Against Humanity (CAH) are unionizing. In a statement posted today on Twitter, workers said that they have sent a letter to CAH’s owners to voluntarily recognize their union under CMRJB Workers United. “The time has come for us to follow in the footsteps
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Earlier this year, Apple reportedly canceled several contracts for games that were set to launch on Arcade, the company’s game subscription service known for its library of high-quality titles that don’t have ads or in-app purchases. It allegedly canceled each of them for the same reason: Apple
Read MoreElon Musk looks to be making good on his pledge to reduce the brightness of his growing broadband constellation. Next SpaceX launch includes 57 Starlink satellites, all wearing visors – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLast week I asked Lifehacker readers to share their most pressing questions about about moving abroad. More than a few of you wondered: What the heck are you supposed to do with your stuff if you want to move abroad? Read more… What to Do With Your Stuff If You’re Moving Abroad Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe influential pro-Trump community broke the rules on harassment and targeting, said Reddit, which also banned other groups. Reddit, Acting Against Hate Speech, Bans ‘The_Donald’ Subreddit Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe social network said it was designating the antigovernment movement as a dangerous organization. Facebook to Ban Network With ‘Boogaloo’ Ties Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAn $36,000 open educational resources initiative at HACC, a community college in central Pennsylvania, is expected to benefit 2,300 students in the first semester. Community College Expecting 5x Payback with OER in First Semester Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreI love a high-tech kitchen toy as much as the next sous-vide-er, but I am far more dependent on my favorite spoons and spatulas than I am any countertop appliance. Beyond functionality, I like the look and feel of spoons and spatulas. (Spoons are my favorite souvenir to pick up while traveling; I love them
Read MoreMasks protect us. That shouldn’t be a surprise at this point, but since there’s been so much confusion about what masks do, and there are a lot of myths floating around about them, it’s time for a little refresher. Read more… How Masks Protect Us From the Coronavirus Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreMixer was a punchline to some, a home to others. Now, Facebook is vying for its streamers. The last days of Mixer Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreMicrosoft will start expanding the pool of people getting its Chromium-based Edge browser via Windows Update starting in the weeks after July 30. Microsoft to start rolling out automatically its new Edge browser to some education and business users Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreFrench game studio Dontnod loves the supernatural. The team’s breakout hit was the original Life is Strange, which starred a teenage girl who had the ability to rewind time. The sequel featured a young boy with telekinetic powers, and in 2018, the studio dabbled in roleplaying games with Vampyr, which put players in the role
Read MoreNASA has never discovered life on the red planet, but a cabal of fringe scientists believe they have. The search for life on Mars, and the Space Tiger King who think it’s already been found – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn a letter, the Biden campaign complains to Facebook about the way it enforces its policies when Trump’s posts are involved. Biden campaign assails Facebook for ‘haggling’ with Trump over his online posts Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreRumor has it just $100 will reserve you a Bronco. 2021 Ford Bronco reservations will open the same day as reveal – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe infectious diseases expert says he wouldn’t be surprised if new cases hit 100,000 per day. Fauci: US going in ‘wrong direction’ as coronavirus cases rise – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission officially designated telecommunications companies Huawei and ZTE as threats to national security. “With today’s Orders, and based on the overwhelming weight of evidence, the Bureau has designated Huawei and ZTE as national security risks to America’s communications networks — and to our
Read MoreLooking for a new TV? Start here. The best TV for 2020: LG, TCL and more compared – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge YouTube TV has announced that it’ll be raising its monthly price from $50 per month to $64.99 as the company starts to offer eight of ViacomCBS’s channels, which are available today: BET, CMT, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon, Paramount Network, TV Land, and VH1. The new price takes
Read More{$inline_image} Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge Discord on Tuesday announced it’s making a number of changes to expand its service beyond the gaming community. The company says the change is one its users have requested as Discord has become more of a tool for “day-to-day communication.” “Games are what brought many of
Read MoreThe economics of delivery apps stinks. Uber is offering to buy the food delivery company Postmates to make it stink a little less — for them. Burrito Delivery Makes No Sense Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreComposer and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda joins the rest of the original Hamilton cast on Zoom to talk about what it means that their Broadway hit is will be available for streaming. Hamilton movie, on Disney Plus July 3, gets you ‘best seat in the house’ – CNET Source: CNet
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