A maritime expert surfaces in the proceedings against the longtime associate of Jeffrey Epstein. Why Do People Think Scott Borgerson is Married to Ghislaine Maxwell? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Facebook has expanded its ban on racist writings and imagery, with new rules specifically prohibiting depictions of blackface and statements or images suggesting that Jewish people control the world or major institutions. Facebook already has a broad ban on hate speech, but the company also maintains a detailed
Read MoreIn the age of smartphone calculators and voice assistants, multiplying large numbers by hand may seem like a quaint and entirely unnecessary skill. However, you never know when you’ll need to do quick math, and the Japanese multiplication method (also called multiply-by-lines) can help you figure out the answer simply… Read more… Visualize Math Problems
Read MoreXiaomi The best TVs provide a picture that’s so good, it’s like looking through a window into another world. But — and stay with me — what if your next TV was like a window into, well, whatever’s behind your TV? That’s what Xiaomi’s new $7,000 transparent OLED TV promises. The Mi TV LUX OLED
Read MoreI love old movies. My wife… does not. This is a sticking point for us when it comes to deciding what we want to watch together; on the rare occasions she says we can watch whatever you want she never forgets to add but nothing old and in black and white. I don’t think my
Read MoreI believe ruminating on worst-case scenarios is often unproductive, but I also was a Boy Scout and the motto “Be Prepared” is an indelible part of my psyche. One of the best ways to “be prepared” for any kind of emergency is to have extra food stored in your freezer. However, freezers require power, and
Read MoreThe Democratic challenger made good on his promise to pick a woman as his VP running mate. Here’s what it means for tech. Biden chooses Kamala Harris as his VP pick. Here's what she means for tech – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere’s a new study claiming that neck gaiters like Buffs are worse than not wearing a mask at all. I’m not convinced that this study should be taken at face value, but it’s also reasonable to be suspicious of Buffs, bandanas, and other face coverings that aren’t designed to do the job of a mask.
Read MoreLooking for the best camera for making YouTube videos, without breaking the bank? This could be it. Sony ZV-1: This little video camera is almost perfect – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration: Alex Castro / The Verge Google announced on Tuesday a number of new features on the way to help make virtual education easier, including updates to its Google Meet conferencing service and a new homework helper tool that just requires a photo from a phone. For Meet, Google says that a larger tiled view
Read MoreAvailable in four colors, these snazzy cases also include a hook for easier transport. Class up your AirPods Pro with a leather case for just – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA three-judge panel reversed a 2019 ruling that found that Qualcomm had abused its monopoly position in wireless chips. In Victory for Qualcomm, Appeals Court Throws Out Antitrust Ruling Source: NY Times Tech
Read More{$inline_image} As Congress continues to debate the next stimulus package, President Donald Trump made headlines by signing four executive orders on Saturday. One of these orders, a memorandum on payroll tax deferrals, has left many employers scratching their heads on how it will work—and the impact it will have on their employees. Read more… How
Read MoreMicrosoft’s next console is coming soon, but you’ll have to wait until 2021 for Halo Infinite. Xbox Series X officially launching this November – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe company also said it labeled 98 million posts with warning notices about coronavirus misinformation between March and June. Facebook says it has taken down 7 million posts for spreading coronavirus misinformation Source: Washington Post Tech
Read More{$inline_image} Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge On Tuesday, Google beat back a lawsuit over alleged scraping of song lyrics from Genius, a lyrics and commentary site. A federal judge in the Eastern District of New York found that while the claims of scraping were credible, the scraping did not constitute a copyright violation,
Read MoreMicrosoft says attackers have used a Windows zero-day to spoof file signatures and another RCE in the Internet Explorer scripting engine to execute code on users’ devices. Microsoft August 2020 Patch Tuesday fixes 120 vulnerabilities, two zero-days Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Facebook is aiming for a more cohesive strategy around digital payments with the formation of a new division, Facebook Financial, that “will run all payments projects, including Facebook Pay,” according to Bloomberg. The unit is led by seasoned Facebook exec David Marcus, who was formerly in charge of
Read MoreThe social network is releasing the new settings to all users on mobile and desktop. Twitter says choosing who can reply to your tweet can help you feel safer online – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTwitter Twitter is making its reply-limiting feature available to all users starting today, and it’s for real this time: You can finally say goodbye to the reply guys. The company’s director of product management, Suzanne Xie, writes in a blog post published Tuesday that the feature is part of the platform’s efforts to give people
Read MoreA story about protesters burning Bibles drew condemnation from conservatives. It now appears to have been wildly exaggerated — and the first viral hit in Russia’s 2020 disinformation campaign. A Bible Burning, a Russian News Agency and a Story Too Good to Check Out Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe partnership will launch with a few select markets in California and Oklahoma. The duo could get you your groceries in as little as an hour. Walmart partners with Instacart for same-day grocery delivery – CNET Source: CNet
Read More1Password customers have been requesting a desktop Linux client for a decade and the company is finally making it a reality. Top password manager is finally coming to Linux Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreUber’s “third way” would offer its drivers flexibility plus some benefits. It’s not totally crazy. Uber’s Next Idea: A New Labor Law Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe social network had fewer people to review content about suicide, self-injury and sexual exploitation. Facebook says coronavirus made it tougher to moderate content – CNET Source: CNet
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