Who Gets the Banhammer Now?
In a single week, some of the internet’s biggest platforms banned users and groups they had tolerated for years. What changed? Who Gets the Banhammer Now? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIn a single week, some of the internet’s biggest platforms banned users and groups they had tolerated for years. What changed? Who Gets the Banhammer Now? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreA popular project among Hackaday readers is to recreate a piece of home computing or gaming hardware from the past, and in that endeavour we’ve seen some truly amazing projects. Usually they take the form of bare PCBs or custom cases that look nothing like the original, but not [Cees Meijer]’s Sinclair ZX80 clone. It
Read MoreGoogle-backed Indian hyperlocal delivery service Dunzo said it suffered a data breach that left customer data including email IDs and phone numbers exposed. Dunzo provides pick up and deliver services in over seven cities in India. Given the majority of India’s business relies on offline commerce, through Dunzo, you can ask a delivery person to
Read MoreCasey Newton / The Verge: Clubhouse is the latest social network to neglect moderation until it becomes a crisis and why its creators shouldn’t treat trust and safety as an afterthought — The $100 million startup is learning the hard way that content moderation needs to come first — I. Clubhouse is the latest social
Read MoreTom Simonite / Wired: Pupils and teachers question the new grading algorithm used by the IB Diploma Programme to predict student scores after it canceled in-person tests this spring — The International Baccalaureate program canceled its high-stakes exam because of Covid-19. The formula it used to “predict” scores puzzles students and teachers. Pupils and teachers
Read MorePaul Thurrott / Thurrott: Microsoft details how it is collaborating with Google to help developers get their Progressive Web Apps into the Play Store — Microsoft has been collaborating with Google to ensure that their tools interoperate and can help developers get their Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) into the Play Store. Microsoft details how it
Read MoreFord’s SUV has lived many lives over the last half century. From humble beginning as a farmer’s friend to O.J. Simpson’s infamous run, here’s a walk through its generations. Ford Bronco: A generational look back ahead of the new SUV's reveal – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe first launch of a big batch of satellites equipped with shades to reduce their brightness is set for Saturday. How to watch SpaceX launch 57 Starlink satellites that wear sun visors – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} Joel Rosenblatt / Bloomberg: Yevgeniy Nikulin, a Russian indicted for allegedly hacking LinkedIn, Dropbox in 2012 resulting in ~117M stolen credentials, is found guilty by SF federal jury — – Trial was the first in Northern California since the pandemic — Nikulin was of interest to U.S. for 2016 election meddling Yevgeniy Nikulin, a
Read MoreMakeup retailer Morphe has parted with YouTuber Jeffree Star, after weeks of public acrimony in the YouTube beauty community. Star has been accused of using racist and offensive language, as well as manipulating other creators and people close to him. “Today we’ve made the decision to cease all commercial activity related to Jeffree Star and
Read MoreWe knew a 5G variant of Samsung’s vertically folding Galaxy Z Flip clamshell was on the way, after the first images leaked earlier this month. Now, we have an entire leaked video and a set of rumors about the new “Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 5G” that seems to leave nothing to the imagination — and
Read MoreHere’s our best look yet at Ford’s new two-door Bronco. 2021 Ford Bronco leaks ahead of Monday's debut – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIntended for STEM programs, the RVR is a great toy for anyone (kid or adult) with a desire to code your own robot. The hackable, programmable Sphero RVR robot is half off at 2 right now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIn the I’m So Obsessed podcast, the comedy duo talk about their 35-year friendship, eating pine-needle tacos and what makes TikTok so compelling. YouTube stars Rhett and Link open up about Good Mythical Morning and TikTok – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFacebook executives are considering a temporary ban on political advertising in the final days before the U.S. election in November as the company continues to grapple with a large advertising boycott, employee unrest and other issues related to its policies related to hate speech and misinformation, according to a person familiar with the company’s thinking
Read MoreThe plug-in hybrid is already getting people excited, but battery production issues may put a damper on that for many. Toyota RAV4 Prime experiences production shortage, report says – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto illustration by William Joel / The Verge Social media and the end of discourse Continue reading… Letterheads: social media and the end of discourse Source: New feed
Read MorePhoto by Sean O’Kane / The Verge Tesla has finally settled on a date for its delayed annual shareholder meeting and “battery day” for investors: September 22nd. The meeting will be held in person at the company’s vehicle factory in Fremont, California, though it will presumably also be live-streamed. Only people who are shareholders of
Read MoreAmazon told employees they needed to delete the shortform video app from work phones immediately. TikTok users fear app shutdown as security concerns grow Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreImage: Amazon Amazon has delayed its upcoming open-world MMO New World, one of two tentpole games from its burgeoning games studio, from August 25th to an undefined spring 2021 date. The announcement comes less than two weeks after Amazon brought its other tentpole game, the free-to-play shooter Crucible, back into closed beta following barely a
Read MoreAfter months in quarantine, we’re all used to working and socializing remotely (right?). The ubiquity of camera-touting devices and the abundance of video-chat apps made the transition easy (well, not easy), but there’s always room for improvement—and one way to make your video chats look even better is to get a… Read more… How to
Read MoreThese convenient meal kit services deliver weekly menus and preportioned ingredients to enthusiastic but time-poor home cooks. And with shelter-in-place lockdowns, they’re more useful than ever. The best meal delivery kits for 2020: Blue Apron, Sun Basket and more compared – CNET Source: CNet
Read More“Umurangi Generation” has a point of view, which feels like a rarity. ‘Umurangi Generation’: A photography game that urges you to look closer Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreDoing so could damage your display, the company cautions. Apple says don't close your MacBook with a camera cover on – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSo you like bold coffee, but all you have at home is a bag of light-roast beans. What to do? Well, one solution is to buy another bag of coffee—but with some small tweaks, it is possible to get dark-roast flavor out of light-roast beans. Read more… How to Make Your Coffee Taste Stronger Source:
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