Unions Push F.T.C. to Study if Amazon Warps the Economy
So far, the Everything Store has dodged some of the scrutiny dogging Google and Facebook. Unions Push F.T.C. to Study if Amazon Warps the Economy Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSo far, the Everything Store has dodged some of the scrutiny dogging Google and Facebook. Unions Push F.T.C. to Study if Amazon Warps the Economy Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreIllustration by James Bareham / The Verge US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, the Department of Justice, the FBI, Macy’s, and Best Buy are among the thousands of government agencies and private companies using the software of facial recognition company Clearview AI, according to a leaked client list obtained exclusively by BuzzFeed News. The controversial company’s
Read MoreThe code — up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, start — was a famous cheat for players who wanted to squeeze more lives out of their video game consoles. Kazuhisa Hashimoto, 61, Who Created the ‘Konami Code’ Video Game Cheat, Dies Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreImage: Hipster Whale The latest entry in Apple’s mobile game subscription service, Apple Arcade, is Crossy Road Castle, a brand-new endless runner-style game from developer Hipster Whale. The studio made its name creating the Frogger-inspired endless runner Crossy Road back in 2014, which has enjoyed a fair amount of success as both a mobile game
Read MoreImage: Alex Castro / The Verge More than 1.6TB worth of videos and images from OnlyFans has been leaked online. The data dump appears to be primarily comprised of women’s accounts, specifically those who use the site to share pornographic images. OnlyFans claims it’s not due to a hack, though. Steve Pym, OnlyFans’ marketing chief,
Read MoreGoogle has launched a few tools to make it a lot easier to find the right GIF for your conversation. The tools work like this: search for a celebrity or fictional character in the drop-down box, and it displays the type of emotions or reactions that are most associated with them, or vice versa. So
Read MoreThe University of California, Los Angeles has signed a two-year deal with gaming hardware company MSI to outfit UCLA Esports with computers and monitors for all training an tournaments. MSI Equips UCLA with Esports Hardware Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreAlfalfa sprouts, clover sprouts and bean sprouts are delicious, in my (and possibly only my) humble opinion. But, like lettuce, they are prone to contamination and served raw. Right now, we’re in the middle of a multi-state outbreak of E. coli linked to clover sprouts served at Jimmy John’s. Read more… You Should Probably Never
Read MoreYet another major firmware bug has been found that leaves billions of phones, routers, and other wireless devices from Apple, Google, Amazon open to spying. Read more… Check Your Asus and Huawei Routers to Fix This Wifi Vulnerability Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreA new survey from IT management software provider SolarWinds has outlined the top security threats for public sector organizations. Top Cyber Security Threats: Insiders, Hackers, Foreign Governments Source: Campus Technology
Read More{$inline_image} In the 1960s the Soviet Union began experimenting with what they called ekranoplans, ground effect vehicles (GEVs) that were something of a hybrid between a ship and a large airplane. Their stubby wings didn’t provide enough lift for the vehicle to fly in the traditional sense, the craft essentially rode on a cushion of
Read MoreApple CEO Tim Cook said today that factories in China that manufacture the company’s products are reopening as “China is getting the coronavirus under control.” The comments came from a preview of an upcoming interview with Fox Business. Here is a transcript of what Cook said in the snippet shared by Fox Business (Cook’s comments
Read MoreThe global coronavirus outbreak is a reminder that cars can be germ-filled places. Here are some precautions you can take now. New tech coming to rid your car of viruses – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreSales data shows buyers hadn’t flocked to the brand even before COVID-19 put the brakes on local car buying. Tesla China has more to worry about than coronavirus – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Federal Communications Commission plans to fine four mobile phone carriers a total of $200 million for making consumers’ real-time location data available to third parties, Reuters reported Thursday. The companies will be able to challenge the amount of the fines, expected to be announced Friday, before they
Read MoreWe’ve got a new Universal Champion. WWE Super ShowDown 2020: Results, Goldberg wins, match ratings and full recap – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Securities and Exchange Commission said that the actor was paid to promote the initial coin offering for a cryptocurrency company but did not properly disclose the agreement. Steven Seagal Settles Charges of Unlawfully Promoting Cryptocurrency Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreEvery month, I try to mark off at least one weekend day as a No Plans Day. During that day, I do what might otherwise be considered “nothing;” I read, I nap, maybe I rewatch a favorite movie or TV show, and I spend a lot of time staring into space and just, like, thinking.
Read MoreA new marketing message tells people they are big fans of certain artists. But why? What Do Those Spotify ‘Top Fans’ Messages Mean? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreAn avalanche from the heights of the Andes sent chaos far downstream in Peru. Melting glacier triggers deadly flood at the foot of Machu Picchu – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe first trailer for Amazon’s upcoming retro-futurstic sci-fi show Tales from the Loop has arrived, giving the first look at how Swedish artist Simon Stålenhag’s fantastical worlds have come to life. The show is based on the art book by Stålenhag, which imagined an alternate version of our world filled with fantastical machines and creatures
Read MoreSubaru heard you — the small crossover is in for a bigger engine to remedy its lack of power. Subaru Crosstrek to get new engine with more power, report says – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreWith the news that the coronavirus is spreading, it’s only a matter of time before people start to think—wait, do I have the coronavirus? At this point it’s still extremely rare, and your cough is far more likely to be a cold or flu. Still, here’s what you should do. Read more… What to Do
Read MoreAs seen at a PAX East reveal, Fuser puts creativity at the forefront of the experience, pegging you as a big-time DJ that blends songs into new creations. Fuser lets you mix Lady Gaga and Smash Mouth. It makes a fun first impression. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read More{$inline_image} Photo by TED ALJIBE/AFP via Getty Images Fredrick Brennan, founder of widely loathed forum 8chan, reportedly faces arrest in the Phillippines over a “cyberlibel” claim. Brennan has become a strident critic of 8chan and its current operator Jim Watkins, whom Brennan transferred ownership to in 2015. Last year, Watkins struck back with a legal
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