It’s well-documented that chemical compounds found in cannabis, especially cannabidiol (CBD), are effective at treating the symptoms of many forms of cancer. But now there’s evidence that it could potentially cure the disease by attacking cancer cells. Cancer researcher Matt Dun, of the University of Newcastle in Australia, recently finished a three-year long study indicating
Read MoreAMC Theaters and Universal have reached a new agreement that dramatically shortens the theatrical exclusivity window — the amount of time that films have to play in theaters before they’re allowed to be sold or rented in other places, like iTunes, Amazon, or AMC’s own On Demand service — down to just 17 days (ensuring
Read MoreAnd AMC theaters won’t ban Universal movies anymore, which includes franchises like the Fast & Furious and the Jurassic World movies. Universal will rent new movies like Fast & Furious online just 17 days after theaters – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe ad, part of a campaign sponsored by Priorities USA and Color of Change, is aimed at mobilizing voters of color ahead of the November election. Google rejects ad depicting police violence aimed at persuading black voters Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which says apps and websites aren’t legally liable for third-party content, has inspired a lot of overheated rhetoric in Congress. Republicans like Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) have successfully framed the rule as a “gift to Big Tech” that enables social media
Read MoreApple recently said it would be adding 10 more historically Black colleges and universities to a program that aims to make HBCUs “learn-to-code hubs” for students. Apple HBCU Coding Program Adds 10 Colleges Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreIf you’ve ever wanted to invite giant beetles or hornets into your living room without fear, Google has got you covered. The search giant is adding 23 creepy crawlies to its growing roster of augmented reality search results that also include dinosaurs, cats, scorpions, bears, tigers, and more. The full list of insects includes: rhinoceros
Read MoreFour of the most powerful tech industry CEOs will testify before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, July 29 to determine whether their companies engaged in anti-competitive business strategies against smaller, rival companies. The hearing will be streamed live via YouTube for anyone to watch. Read more… Watch Tech's Most Powerful CEOs Take Part in
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Facebook has prided itself on thorough moderation and removal of COVID-19 misinformation posted to its social network since March, but the company is now under fire for having failed to take action for several hours against a fast-moving viral Breitbart News video promoting dangerous coronavirus conspiracy theories and
Read More{$inline_image} Photo by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The Verge BMW is developing an all-electric version of its 5 Series and 7 Series sedans as well as its entry-level X1 SUV, the company announced Monday as it detailed a renewed effort to reduce its overall emissions. That means almost all of the German luxury automaker’s most
Read MoreSocial media companies took down the video with hours. But by then, it had already been viewed tens of millions of times. Misleading Virus Video, Pushed by the Trumps, Spreads Online Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreLearning platform edX recently convened the first (virtual) meeting of its MicroBachelors Program Skills Advisory Council, a group launched in early 2020 that brings together foundations, corporations and academic institutions to “solve shared challenges around reskilling and upskilling in order to address the demands of the future workplace.” Discussions in the meeting centered on two
Read MoreElection Day is November 3 this year, and it’s less than 100 days away. From the ongoing pandemic to the political firestorm over vote-by-mail, there are plenty of reasons to be apprehensive about what’s to come, but there are a few things you can do to help put your mind at ease. In addition to
Read MoreYou’ll more easily be able to play games on the go with Stadia’s experimental new feature. Google Stadia experiments with gaming over 4G and 5G – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBox Shield can now scan files in real-time and automatically classify them based on their contents. Box boosts cloud security with automated classification Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreThe bill would make it easier to trust contact tracing apps, according to a group of senators. Lawmakers want privacy protections included in coronavirus stimulus package – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMove over, murder hornets. The Marvel universe provides inspiration for some freshly named insect species. Newly discovered 'assassin' fly wears Deadpool's mask on its back – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn the best drama category, more than half of the nominees are found on streaming services. Full list of 2020 Emmys nominations: Watchmen scores 26 nods, Ozark gets 18 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreOne of the best parts of buying a Chromebook is perusing all the deals Google dumps on top of your purchase. (You do know about the deals, right?) Admittedly, a number of these “perks” are actually extended or souped-up trial offers aiming to get you hooked into a subscription you might not otherwise have purchased,…
Read MoreYou can show off your talents online without having any web coding or layout skills – these are the apps you need. Best website builder for musicians in 2020 Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreAs I read the many pages of our district’s return-to-school plans, I only had two questions in mind: How will you know if somebody has the coronavirus? and Assuming that the virus makes it into the school, because it will, how will you make sure that it doesn’t get transmitted to anybody else? The plan
Read MoreDespite being told for months that the novel coronavirus is unlike anything we’ve dealt with in modern times, it’s still tempting for us to think of it in terms of influenza. (Even though they’re definitely not the same thing.) This makes sense because we’re familiar with the flu, and with flu season, and they seem
Read More{$inline_image}A United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen as it is rolled out of the Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41. Countdown to Mars Source: NASA
Read MoreA United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket with NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover onboard is seen as it is rolled out of the Vertical Integration Facility to the launch pad at Space Launch Complex 41. Countdown to Mars Source: NASA
Read MoreFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg leaves the Elysee Palace in Paris, France after a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron on May 10, 2019. Macron and Zuckerberg discussed the spread of misinformation and hate speech. | Photo by Aurelien Meunier/Getty Images A majority of polled voters, 64 percent, think Facebook should be held accountable for failing
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