The first step to joining a protest is simply showing up, but it’s also important to be prepared for all situations—from a long day in extreme weather conditions, to close contact with others in the midst of a pandemic, to possible arrest. Read more… What to Bring to a Protest Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreAdvice about paying off debt usually tells you to pay off your high-interest debt first. But what really counts as high-interest debt? Is it a simple matter of looking at the numbers on your various bills? Yes, but there are additional details that are helpful to note. Read more… How to Prioritize High-Interest Debt Payments
Read MoreMicrosoft’s Virtual Assistant Accelerator and Bot Framework Composer tools are now generally available. And developers can now use Bot Framework to create new Alexa skills. Microsoft pushes ahead with its bot-service tools Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe tech giant’s latest “feature drop” focuses on safety, sleep and an adaptive battery to let you know how long it’ll last. Google Pixel phones get bedtime features and safety tools – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA new survey found that California colleges and universities could be doing a much better job of helping students move from their community colleges into four-year programs. California Students Face Hurdles to Transfer Success Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreIn the wake of George Floyd’s death, a handful of tech companies have released statements condemning racism and police brutality, and voicing support for racial justice. But while statements are nice, feel-good gestures, it’s better to show your commitment with your money—and hiring practices. After all, in a country… Read more… Which Tech Companies Support
Read MoreMick Jagger, Peter Gabriel, Quincy Jones, Billy Bragg among those vowing to turn away from business as usual and instead work for racial justice. Blackout Tuesday: In response to George Floyd’s death, musicians to go silent – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEverything you need to know about face mask mandates. Which states require face masks? Breaking down the rules for everywhere in the US – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSpanish company 8Belts put info on hundreds of thousands of customers into an unsecured database, according to a report. Education app reveals users’ sensitive information, research finds – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Apple has released iOS 13.5.1 today, which the company says “provides important security updates and is recommended for all users,” albeit without much detail in the change log. But as noted by Twitter account Apple Software Updates, the update is meant to patch out the kernel vulnerability used
Read MoreThe company, best known for big-screen televisions, wants to make a bigger mark in smartphones. 5G and foldable phones for everyone? TCL pushes affordable innovation – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Dieter Bohn / The Verge Apple has doubled the price to upgrade the RAM on the entry-level 13-inch MacBook Pro, as spotted by MacRumors. The upgrade now costs $200 to move from 8GB to 16GB of RAM; previously, you could upgrade the RAM for $100. The price increase is actually a price correction,
Read MorePhoto by SETH HERALD/AFP via Getty Images Law enforcement’s brutal response to this weekend’s protests may fuel mistrust in the health care system as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to smolder through the country. Experts say the danger is especially acute in black communities, which have already been hit hard by the virus, and have historically
Read MoreHurricane Dorian makes landfall on North Carolina’s Outer Banks on September 6, 2019 | Photo by NOAA via Getty Images The Atlantic hurricane season officially begins June 1st, and it’s going to be a doozy. “Hurricane season is off to a busy start!” the National Hurricane Center tweeted as it forecast an 80 percent chance
Read MoreSenate lawmakers plan to unveil a bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate contact-tracing and exposure-notification apps, seeking to ensure new digital tools meant to combat the coronavirus don’t come at the expense of users’ privacy. Members of Congress to unveil bipartisan bill to regulate contact-tracing apps, fearing potential privacy abuses Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreFour major book publishers have filed suit against the Internet Archive for copyright violations relating to the Open Library project, setting the stage for a major legal fight over one of the internet’s longest-running ebook archives. Launched in 2006, Internet Archive’s Open Library allows users to borrow ebooks scanned from physical copies, according to a
Read MoreWatch some interdimensional cable until the Adult Swim animated show returns. Rick and Morty season 5: Everything we know so far – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWhile Twitter started labeling some of the president’s inflammatory posts, Facebook’s chief executive, Mark Zuckerberg, has said his company should leave them alone. Facebook Employees Stage Virtual Walkout to Protest Trump Posts Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Dozens of Facebook employees staged a virtual walkout on Monday in protest of the company’s decision not to take action against incendiary posts by President Donald Trump last week, according to The New York Times. The virtual walkout comes on the heels of a decision from Facebook not
Read MoreConnecting the world online feels essential in moments of history. Is it a package deal with all of the horribles? The Power of Bearing Witness Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreApple, Facebook, Verizon and others are promising millions of dollars to support civil rights groups. Tech giants pledge funds to fight racial injustice – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePenguin Random House, HarperCollins, Hachette and Wiley accused the nonprofit of piracy for making over 1 million books free online. Publishers Sue Internet Archive Over Free E-Books Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWhile the University of California Los Angeles had to close its new esports training facility (along with every other campus facility) in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, team members are playing on, from bedrooms and flat-panel displays around the country, according to a recent university article. UCLA Esports Players Find Ways to Keep the Gaming
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Google is adding its Advanced Protection Program to Nest devices, the company announced in a blog post Monday, giving added security to its smart home devices. Previously, a user could use their Google account for either the Advanced Protection Program or for Nest, but now they can use
Read MorePhoto by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Google is today announcing the next batch of new software features coming to its Pixel smartphones. After adding car-crash detection last year, the company is expanding upon its personal safety features with a new “safety check” tool that’s designed to make sure you’re okay if you’re out somewhere
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