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May 31, 2020

Tim Cook, in a memo to staff addressing racism in US, says Apple will give to non-profits like Equal Justice Initiative, match staff donations 2-to-1 in June (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg: Tim Cook, in a memo to staff addressing racism in US, says Apple will give to non-profits like Equal Justice Initiative, match staff donations 2-to-1 in June — – Tim Cook writes letter to employees after George Floyd killing — Apple donating to equal justice, human rights groups, CEO says Tim

Best Verizon phone for 2020 – CNET

Hand-picked by CNET editors, these are the best phones available from Verizon. Best Verizon phone for 2020 – CNET Source: CNet

Hackaday Links: May 31, 2020

{$inline_image} We begin with sad news indeed as we mark the passing of Marcel van Kervinck on Monday. The name might not ring a bell, but his project, the Gigatron TTL computer, certainly will. We did a deep dive on the microprocessor-less computer a while back, and Marcel was a regular at conferences and on

Watch The Lord of the Rings Zoom reunion with Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler and more – CNET

The cast from Middle Earth reunited (apart) nearly two decades after the end of the film trilogy. Watch The Lord of the Rings Zoom reunion with Orlando Bloom, Liv Tyler and more – CNET Source: CNet

May 31, 2020

Apple, Amazon among companies adjusting operations amid demonstrations

Photo by Valerie Macon/AFP via Getty Images Amazon, Target, and Apple all made modifications to their business operations over the weekend in light of demonstrations in cities across the US, Bloomberg reported. Apple kept many of its retail stores closed on Sunday, including some that had just reopened after weeks of being shuttered due to

May 31, 2020

YouTube says it will donate $1M to the Center for Policing Equity, a nonprofit think tank that works with police departments to change discriminatory practices (Kim Lyons/The Verge)

Kim Lyons / The Verge: YouTube says it will donate $1M to the Center for Policing Equity, a nonprofit think tank that works with police departments to change discriminatory practices — The nonprofit works with police departments to address discriminatory behavior — YouTube says it will donate $1 million … YouTube says it will donate

May 31, 2020

London-based freight forwarding and supply chain finance startup Beacon raises $15M Series A with investors including 8VC and Jeff Bezos (Mark Kleinman/Sky News)

Mark Kleinman / Sky News: London-based freight forwarding and supply chain finance startup Beacon raises $15M Series A with investors including 8VC and Jeff Bezos — The Amazon chief is taking a stake in Beacon, a digital freight-forwarding and supply chain finance firm, Sky News learns. — City editor @MarkKleinmanSky London-based freight forwarding and supply

YouTuber Jake Paul defends being among crowd of looters as critics call him ‘epitome of white male privilege’

Controversial YouTuber Jake Paul was accused of taking advantage of nationwide protests to gain attention — yet again. YouTuber Jake Paul defends being among crowd of looters as critics call him ‘epitome of white male privilege’ Source: Washington Post Tech

May 31, 2020

A restaurant in the Netherlands is using creepy robot waiters for social distancing

Royal Palace Renesse/Instagram A restaurant in the Netherlands has introduced new robot waiters as a way to reduce human-to-human contact in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic. The red-and-white robots (which are giving me serious Rosey the robot vibes) will greet customers, serve food and pick up used dishes from diners’ tables at the Royal

May 31, 2020

YouTube will donate $1 million to the Center for Policing Equity

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge YouTube says it will donate $1 million to the Center for Policing Equity, to demonstrate “solidarity against racism and violence.” The Alphabet-owned video platform tweeted that it was pledging the funds “in support of efforts to address social injustice.” The company did not specifically reference the demonstrations in

May 31, 2020

Some Walmart staff claim AI-based tech used in stores to prevent shoplifting misidentifies innocuous behavior as theft and often fails to flag actual stealing (Louise Matsakis/Wired)

Louise Matsakis / Wired: Some Walmart staff claim AI-based tech used in stores to prevent shoplifting misidentifies innocuous behavior as theft and often fails to flag actual stealing — The retailer denies there is any widespread issue with the software, but a group expressed frustration—and public health concerns. Some Walmart staff claim AI-based tech used

How to watch every Star Wars movie and TV show, from Darth Vader to Baby Yoda – CNET

The original trilogy, the prequels, the sequels, The Mandalorian, The Clone Wars — let’s look at how you can explore every facet of a galaxy far, far away. How to watch every Star Wars movie and TV show, from Darth Vader to Baby Yoda – CNET Source: CNet

Apple closes Apple stores across US amid widespread riots, looting – CNET

Stores closed out of concern for the safety of employees and customers. Apple closes Apple stores across US amid widespread riots, looting – CNET Source: CNet

SpaceX launch reactions: 'Humanity needs hope,' George Takei says – CNET

The historic manned launch of NASA astronauts from US soil lifts spirits. And a gravity-defying stuffed dino steals a heart or two. SpaceX launch reactions: 'Humanity needs hope,' George Takei says – CNET Source: CNet

May 31, 2020

Stitcher releases its first podcasting report, with 10 years of data trends; a pandemic update shows a dip in listening at commute times and a lunchtime rise (Stitcher Blog)

Stitcher Blog: Stitcher releases its first podcasting report, with 10 years of data trends; a pandemic update shows a dip in listening at commute times and a lunchtime rise — What a decade of industry growth looks like from the app perspective. — It’s been over a decade since we launched the Stitcher app. Stitcher

May 31, 2020

Soothe Your Kids and Yourself With Disney's 'Zenimation' Series

Things are not particularly calm right now, so most people are looking for anything that can soothe them, even for only a few minutes. For some, this can mean rewatching the movies they loved as a child. For others, it can mean watching ASMR videos on YouTube. Now, thanks to a new series on Disney+,

SpaceX and NASA docking live updates: Astronauts aboard the International Space Station

After a historic launch from Kennedy Space Center, NASA astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have docked with the International Space Station. They will remain onboard the station for between one and four months. SpaceX and NASA docking live updates: Astronauts aboard the International Space Station Source: Washington Post Tech

May 31, 2020

Jake Paul filmed looting, but denies being a part of it

Eric Espada/Getty Images Jake Paul is denying that he took part in looting captured on video at an Arizona mall after backlash about his appearance sprung up online. In multiple videos posted to Instagram and Twitter, Paul and members of his crew are seen outside and inside an Arizona mall where looting is taking place.

How Trump got the FCC involved in his war against Twitter – CNET

President Trump has put the anti-regulation FCC in an awkward spot by asking it to police social media sites. How Trump got the FCC involved in his war against Twitter – CNET Source: CNet

Study: Volcanoes on Mars were to blame for massive mud flows, not lava

Mud volcanoes on Mars could be the cause of distinctive features that most researchers had thought were left over from ancient lava flows. Tens of thousands of channels spread out over the Martian surface. Hundreds of kilometers long, and tens of miles wide, these ribbon canyons reach far across the ruddy landscape of Mars. Planetary

Snag the AirPods Pro for $220 at Woot – CNET

Apple’s high-end headphones are back down to their lowest price ever for Amazon Prime members — while supplies last. Snag the AirPods Pro for 0 at Woot – CNET Source: CNet

May 31, 2020

Sources: President Trump and Mark Zuckerberg had a phone conversation on Friday that was described by both sides as productive (Mike Allen/Axios)

Mike Allen / Axios: Sources: President Trump and Mark Zuckerberg had a phone conversation on Friday that was described by both sides as productive — In the week that President Trump took on social media, Axios has learned that he had a call Friday with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg that was described by both sides

May 31, 2020

Work on Your Family Tree With These Free Online Genealogy Resources

Whether you come from a family that proudly displays their coat of arms in the foyer, or knows very little about where they came from, you may have some questions about your background. Being stuck at home thanks to the coronavirus pandemic means that we may have more time on our hands, but conducting genealogical…

May 31, 2020

Caught on camera, police explode in rage and violence across the US

Photo by Mostafa Bassim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Over the past 72 hours, people across the US have captured what may be the most comprehensive live picture of police brutality ever. Any one of the videos we’ve seen could have sparked a national discussion, with people picking apart their elements, searching for context to argue

Hard-to-find Nintendo Switch Lite is in stock at Best Buy, Target and GameStop – CNET

Just 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, Target and GameStop – CNET Source: CNet

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