YouTube is updating the way it handles manual copyright claims with changes that should make them much less of a headache for video creators. Owners of copyrighted content — like a record label or a movie studio — will now have to say exactly where in a video their copyrighted material appears, which they didn’t
Read MoreApex Legends is one week into its second season, which features a drastically changed map, a new character to master, and a pleasantly revamped battle pass with much-needed new rewards. But the most pivotal addition to the battle royale game is its ranked mode. Split into six tiers, this new mode will likely be the
Read MoreEtsy announced today that it will begin prioritizing items and shops that offer free shipping, and sellers aren’t thrilled. Starting July 30th, Etsy will give priority placement in US search results for items that ship free and for shops that guarantee US buyers free shipping on orders of $35 or more. An email sent to
Read MoreAnxiety is a perfectly normal and natural part of being a human. There are always going to be times when we’re more nervous or worried than others. But for some, anxiety is a much stronger, more fearsome force—one that never goes away. But what is anxiety exactly, and what’s going on in your mind (and
Read MoreAMD did it. It produced a ridiculously fast series of CPUs that use a lot less power than their competitors and predecessors while also being cheaper and adding some bonus features, like PCIe 4.0 support, only hardcore PC users need. The new $500 Ryzen 9 3900X and $330 Ryzen 7 3700X deliver on many of
Read MoreGitHub is banning code from DeepNude, the app that used AI to create fake nude pictures of women. Motherboard, which first reported on DeepNude last month, confirmed that the Microsoft-owned software development platform won’t allow DeepNude projects. GitHub told Motherboard that the code violated its rules against “sexually obscene content,” and it’s removed multiple repositories,
Read MoreA new tool from the eCampusOntario Open Library measures student savings from open educational resources usage. Impact, as it’s called, recently calculated that students have saved some $4.5 million (Canadian) in “mandatory textbook fees.” Ontario Schools Tally OER Savings with New Tool Source: Campus Technology
Read More{$inline_image} Many hackers have experimented with the persistence of vision effect. Whip around a bunch of LEDs, flash them at just the right times, and it’s possible to make images to appear to hang in the air. There’s plenty of ways to do this, whether by manually shaking the LEDs by hand, spinning them around,
Read MoreMany hackers have experimented with the persistence of vision effect. Whip around a bunch of LEDs, flash them at just the right times, and it’s possible to make images to appear to hang in the air. There’s plenty of ways to do this, whether by manually shaking the LEDs by hand, spinning them around, or
Read MoreMicrosoft patches 77 security flaws, including 15 rated “critical.” Microsoft July 2019 Patch Tuesday fixes zero-day exploited by Russian hackers Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreNeima Jahromi / New Yorker: An overview of moderation challenges facing YouTube, which raise fundamental questions about what social media platforms have become and what they should be — The video giant’s recent travails underscore a basic question: How “neutral” should social-media platforms try to be? An overview of moderation challenges facing YouTube, which raise
Read MoreI hate to be a summer scrooge, but it’s time to declare that pool parties with lots of kids are typically just not safe. Parents can get distracted (it’s a party, after all) or misjudge their children’s swimming capabilities or feel a false sense of security because, look, there are so many adults here. The
Read MoreApple, Amazon, Facebook and Google have been summoned to Capitol Hill next week to testify as part of House lawmakers’ wide-ranging antitrust investigation big tech companies and the threats they may pose to competition. Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google to testify to Congress on antitrust Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreStudents at Georgia’s Mercer University can now use their iPhones or Apple Watches to access buildings and facilities, buy food, register for events and handle other ID card tasks. Mercer U Adds ID Cards to iPhones, Apple Watches Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreFacebook is launching a new brand of experimental apps for consumers, developed under the “NPE Team, from Facebook” label. (NPE stands for “new product experimentation.”) The team will be developing new apps for iOS, Android, and the web, with a specific focus on consumer services, which is similar to Microsoft’s Garage group. In a blog
Read MoreWhen Friends leaves Netflix, it’s heading to HBO Max. HBO Max is WarnerMedia's streaming service for Friends, Arrowverse and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe biggest SUV it currently sells in the EU is the Santa Fe, formerly known as the Santa Fe Sport. Hyundai teases yet another SUV, this time for Europe with a debut in Frankfurt – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe chipmaker also asks the US Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit for an expedited appeals process. Qualcomm asks appeals court to delay contract renegotiations because of 5G – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCalifornia’s community college system has issued 70 grants totaling $27.5 million to help its colleges develop and strengthen career education programs that can be taken online. CA Community Colleges Awarded .5 Million for Online CTE Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreHe’ll have to keep his presidential social media account available to everyone. Trump can't block haters on Twitter, federal court rules – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith this impressive costume, Spidey’s eyes show when he’s surprised, happy or glaring. Cosplayer makes Spider-Man mask complete with movable mechanical eyes – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAhead of VidCon, Facebook has announced a slew of monetization options for its creators, which include more paid groups, ad placement options, and packs of Stars that viewers can buy and send as tips during live streams. Facebook has been trying to lure video creators away from competitors like YouTube and Patreon with monetization features
Read MoreThere’s HBO Go, HBO Now, and soon, there will be HBO Max. For WarnerMedia and parent company AT&T, the latter is most important, as it will become the subscription video service that they position against Netflix, Hulu, the upcoming Disney+, and a range of other paid video offerings. “Anchored with and inspired by the legacy
Read MoreIf you’re ready to plan an early fall getaway before the hectic holiday season, Jetblue’s Fall Flash Sale may have a cheap ticket to satisfy your travel craving. Read more… Find Flights as Low as During Jetblue's Fall Sale Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreWyze is slowly but surely catching up to larger smart security camera makers. Today, the Seattle-based startup has added an integral feature to its product lineup: people detection. Using artificial intelligence software from neighboring company Xnor.ai, Wyze says it’s now capable of identifying people through the video feed of its existing cameras, which will gain
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