Month: October 2020

Right to repair gains ground with proposed regulations in US and EU that would force companies to share parts, tools, and info with consumers and repair shops (Paola Rosa-Aquino/New York Times)

Paola Rosa-Aquino / New York Times: Right to repair gains ground with proposed regulations in US and EU that would force companies to share parts, tools, and info with consumers and repair shops  —  Both Republicans and Democrats are pursuing laws to make it easier for people to fix cellphones, cars, even hospital ventilators. Right

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Sources: Facebook plans measures for possible post-election unrest, like slowing the spread of viral content, that it previously used in countries like Myanmar (Wall Street Journal)

Wall Street Journal: Sources: Facebook plans measures for possible post-election unrest, like slowing the spread of viral content, that it previously used in countries like Myanmar  —  Tools include slowing the spread of certain posts and tweaking users’ news feeds  —  Facebook Inc. teams have planned … Sources: Facebook plans measures for possible post-election unrest,

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An overview of tech issues on the ballot in November: the status of gig workers, warrantless phone searches, privacy rights, publicly-funded broadband, and more (The Markup)

The Markup: An overview of tech issues on the ballot in November: the status of gig workers, warrantless phone searches, privacy rights, publicly-funded broadband, and more  —  Voters in states and cities across the country will decide some of technology’s biggestquestions An overview of tech issues on the ballot in November: the status of gig

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Video games are helping veterans struggling with PTSD, anxiety, and depression and those adjusting to civilian life after deployment in combat zones (Alex Miller/Wired)

Alex Miller / Wired: Video games are helping veterans struggling with PTSD, anxiety, and depression and those adjusting to civilian life after deployment in combat zones  —  Veterans with PTSD, anxiety, and other mental health challenges often find solace in gaming.  Research shows it’s helpful—and could be used more broadly. Video games are helping veterans

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Sunday's Best Deals: Sharp AQUOS 70" Smart TV, Ativafit Exercise Equipment, Gigabyte Gaming Monitor, I Dew Care Facial Mask Sets, Over the Sink Dish Drying Racks, and More

A sale on Ativafit exercise equipment and I Dew Care facial mask sets lead Sunday’s best deals. Read more… Sunday's Best Deals: Sharp AQUOS 70" Smart TV, Ativafit Exercise Equipment, Gigabyte Gaming Monitor, I Dew Care Facial Mask Sets, Over the Sink Dish Drying Racks, and More Source: Life Hacker

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