David Uberti / VICE: Twitch helped limit the reach of German synagogue gunman’s video by uploading the video’s “hash” to the database of Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism — Want the best of VICE News straight to your inbox? Sign up here. — When a gunman rolled up to a synagogue in Halle …
Read MoreMicrosoft shuttering its ebook store is hardly the end of the world. The Kindle customer base is, by all accounts, predominant in this space. Not all product launches succeed — some fail. That’s business. And, to be fair in disclosing the “other side,” Microsoft is offering coupons to make up some of the lost value
Read MorePresidential candidate Elizabeth Warren isn’t happy about Facebook’s policy that exempts politicians’ posts from fact-checking. Warren runs a false Facebook ad to protest false Facebook ads – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Democratic presidential candidate bought the ad to goad Facebook into removing misinformation in political ads, escalating her feud with the social network. Warren Dares Facebook With Intentionally False Political Ad Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Ryan Manning / The Verge Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and chairman of its board until 2014, was among the powerful men who spent a meaningful amount of time with the sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to reporting from The New York Times. Employees of Gates’ namesake foundation reportedly also met with
Read MoreDirector Ang Lee shows off impressive visual effects to create a younger Will Smith, but should have put some effort into the story. Gemini Man review: Double Will Smith can't save hackneyed spy flick – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThere’s been a lot of Altoids tin hacks over the years, but a vacuum cleaner in a tin is something new. In [Toby Bateson]’s first project on Hackaday, he used simple household items to create a functioning vacuum cleaner to use for sucking crumbs out of your keyboard or paper punch holes off your desk.
Read MoreThe new frontier? Your face. Perfect skin, sinus relief and a Roomba-like toothbrush: 5 wellness devices you'll want in 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you have an OLED television in your home, then burn-in is probably a concern. Burn-in happens when the same image is shown on your television’s display for a long period of time. It can be something like a screensaver, or even the menu from something like your Apple TV. Read more… Find Out If
Read MoreIt’s the followup to the Concept-i, but this concept is hitting the streets next year. Toyota LQ introduces Yui, your in-car personal assistant – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreNew York Times: Sources: Bill Gates met Jeffrey Epstein on many occasions, beginning in 2011, after Epstein’s conviction for sex crimes; Gates says it was an error in judgment — Jeffrey Epstein, the convicted sex offender who committed suicide in prison, managed to lure an astonishing array of rich, powerful and famous men into his
Read MoreThey’re still pricey, yes, but Apple’s sport earbuds give you a lot to love. Save $50 for a limited time. Beats Powerbeats Pro are on sale everywhere for 9.95 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCommentary: The final chapter of the epic nine-movie saga is coming soon, but I may be too old and cynical to enjoy it. Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker — Can J.J. Abrams stick the landing? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s important to know who is representing you in government, arguably now more than ever. Read more… How to Quickly Find and Contact All Your Government Representatives Using Facebook Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreHakan Samuelsson, the CEO of Volvo recently said it was “irresponsible” to put autonomous vehicles (AVs) on the road if they were not sufficiently safe, because that would erode trust among the public and regulators. He’s right, of course; to a point. But focusing on safety alone could seriously hamper the progress of AVs, and
Read MoreIt may not be a laundry-folding robot, but this robotic launders line build by [Radical Brad Graham] is pretty neat. He has a 75-foot hanging laundry line from his house to a woodshed, and decided to roboticize it using some bits that were lying around. The result is a simple build that adds push-button control
Read MoreBooking.com is offering a scary stay. Get a witch’s shawl on and a broomstick you can crawl on. Addams Family fans can book 'creepy, kooky' night in replica mansion – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe Thin White Duke wanted the role of the masked vigilante for himself. David Bowie could have been Rorschach in Zack Synder's Watchmen movie – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreNicole Carpenter / Polygon: Gamers upset with Blizzard are protesting by turning Mei, a Chinese Overwatch character, into a pro-democracy symbol, to get Blizzard’s games banned in China — Overwatch hero Mei is being turned into a symbol of resistance — People are furious after Blizzard Entertainment suspended … Gamers upset with Blizzard are protesting
Read MoreHoly guacamole. World's heaviest avocado sets record, makes a boatload of guac – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA few years ago my boyfriend and I purchased WOW Airlines tickets to Scotland. They were super cheap and came with a 17-hour layover in Iceland. Read more… Find Out How Much Cabs, Food, and Beer Will Cost For Your Next Trip Using This Site Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreMark AR / Twitter Imagine a world that’s filled with invisible graffiti. Open an app, point your phone at a wall, and blank brick or cement becomes a canvas. Create art with digital spraypaint and stencils, and an augmented reality system will permanently store its location and placement, creating the illusion of real street art.
Read MoreAbner Li / 9to5Google: Marketing docs for Pixel 4 and 4 XL confirm 5.7″ and 6.3″ displays, with 90Hz “Smooth Display”, 12MP and 16MP rear cameras, and Snapdragon 855 with 6GB of RAM — Despite the official announcement being on Tuesday, Best Buy in Canada has already listed the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL
Read MoreSave on sleep. The best Columbus Day 2019 mattress sales: DreamCloud, Nectar, Nest and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto: Bloomberg Businessweek Last year, the CEO of Quintillion, an Alaskan company trying to build a trans-Arctic undersea cable, was charged with wire fraud after forging contracts to help raise more than $250 million from investors. This week, Bloomberg posted a captivating feature about how that CEO nearly pulled off the scam of a lifetime.
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