Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Spotify will add an 8 minute and 46-second moment of silence to select playlists and podcasts on the platform to honor George Floyd. The length of the moment of silence is equal to the amount of time former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pinned Floyd down by the
Read MorePhoto by Mark Wilson/Getty Images Twitter has restricted a tweet from Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) for violating its policies against glorifying violence, following a similar action taken against President Donald Trump last week. In a tweet published Monday, Gaetz wrote, “Now that we clearly see Antifa as terrorists, can we hunt them down like we
Read MoreJust updated: Here’s where you can find the $200 portable version of Nintendo’s hot gaming console. Hard-to-find Nintendo Switch Lite is in stock at Best Buy, Amazon and Target – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge TikTok on Monday laid out a series of actions it plans to take to address criticisms that its recommendation algorithm suppresses black creators. These steps include launching what it calls a “creator diversity council” aimed at “recognizing and uplifting the voices driving culture, creativity, and important conversations on
Read MoreIn the universe of false online information, Mr. Floyd remains alive and George Soros is to blame for the protests. Misinformation About George Floyd Protests Surges on Social Media Source: NY Times Tech
Read More{$inline_image} Cindy Ord/Getty Images for SiriusXM After the Dallas Police Department asked people to send videos of “illegal activity from the protests” happening in the city over the weekend using a special app called iWatch Dallas, K-pop fans flooded the software with content from their favorite artists and seemingly overloaded the reporting system in the
Read MoreThe pandemic is changing how people see the expensive cities where they live, and new work-from-home policies are making it possible for some to move out. The pandemic is making people reconsider city living, trading traffic for chickens Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreStarted by an account with just three followers, the hashtag exploded in popularity, generating about half a million tweets in its first nine hours after being created. Twitter became a major vehicle for misinformation about unrest in D.C. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreSpace enthusiasts finally have the beginnings of an answer to which system is better. SpaceX launch of NASA astronauts provides a chance to compare the new and old Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreLooking for something to watch tonight? Every afternoon we’re hunting down and highlighting the best streaming options around. Read more… What to Watch Tonight, June 1, 2020 Source: Life Hacker
Read More{$inline_image} If you are wondering about how to help protesters right now, consider making a donation to a local bail fund. It’s cruel at any time to imprison someone for not having cash on hand—but especially now, getting protesters out of jail quickly is especially critical in order to reduce their risk of COVID-19 exposure.
Read MoreIf you are wondering about how to help protesters right now, consider making a donation to a local bail fund. It’s cruel at any time to imprison someone for not having cash on hand—but especially now, getting protesters out of jail quickly is especially critical in order to reduce their risk of COVID-19 exposure. Read
Read MoreImage: Grindr Grindr, a popular gay dating app, will remove ethnicity filters from its app, the company tweeted today. The decision is meant to show solidarity with protests in the US over police brutality against black women and men. The filters, which allow people to pay to avoid seeing people of certain ethnicities, will be
Read MoreWhile many in the country abhor the kind of harassment Hana Kimura endured before her apparent suicide, some warn that cracking down on it could also chill rising internet activism. After Reality Star’s Death, Japan Vows to Rip the Mask Off Online Hate Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreOnline learning provider Coursera has opened up its certificate programs to current undergraduate, graduate or recently graduated college and university students. Coursera Makes Certificate Programs Free to College Students During Pandemic Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreThe sports car manufacturer is starting its own virtual competitive driving circuit. Lamborghini is getting into esports. Wait. What? Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe 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 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 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 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
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