House Democrats are requesting Facebook halt development of its proposed cryptocurrency project Libra, as well as its digital wallet Calibra, until Congress and regulators have time to investigate the possible risks it poses to the global financial system. Rep. Maxine Waters (D-CA), the chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, hinted at a move like
Read MoreThe U.S. Department of Education is moving forward with plans to eliminate regulations put in place by the Obama administration to protect students from predatory colleges and universities. DeVos Rescinds Gainful Employment Rule Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreAndroid co-founder Andy Rubin has been accused of cheating his wife out of millions through a prenuptial agreement obtained under false pretenses, according to documents unsealed in connection with a related case. The documents — first unearthed by BuzzFeed’s Ryan Mac — allege that Rubin forced his wife Rie Hiraburu Rubin into the prenuptial agreement
Read MoreGame studio Ys Net, its publishing partner Deep Silver, and distributor Epic Games have come to a solution to appease angry fans over the PC exclusivity of upcoming, Kickstarter-backed game Shenmue III. In an upcoming survey, the trio plan to offer refunds to any backers upset the game won’t be available on Valve’s Steam storefront
Read MoreFor years, medical misinformation has thrived on Google and Facebook. Facebook wants to limit the reach of bogus medical ‘cures’ by treating them like spam Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe suspension is a crushing blow to one of the central cogs of the U.S. border-surveillance machine. Border-surveillance subcontractor suspended after cyberattack revealed sensitive monitoring details Source: Washington Post Tech
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Read MoreSubscribers will also get discounts on concessions, according to a Deadline report. Regal Cinemas reportedly launching unlimited movie subscription service – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe FTC had sued D-Link over its internet-connected security cameras and wireless routers. D-Link agrees to beef up smart home security after FTC lawsuit – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreTesla has released its latest production and sales figures, resetting its records yet again. Tesla breaks another production record – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThe battle royale game has a new Legend, new weapon and some giant honking beasts roaming in Kings Canyon in its second season. Apex Legends season 2 is live: Here's everything we know – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMore than 200 companies signed a brief in support of LGBTQ workers. Apple, Facebook, Google urge Supreme Court to end LGBTQ discrimination – CNET Source: CNet
Read More{$inline_image} Kyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Google Lens launches the ability to identify select local art in San Francisco, in partnership with art-cataloging startup Wescover — Ever ponder the meaning of a portrait or painting hanging on the wall of your favorite coffee shop? Thanks to Google Lens, Google’s AI-powered search … Google Lens launches the
Read MoreI love me some Mo Willems, so when Mo Willems gives me parenting advice, I take Mo Willems’ parenting advice. (If you don’t know who Mo Willems is, please go check out his wonderfully quirky Pigeon book series for kids, plus Knuffle Bunny, which is an all-time fave in my house.) Read more… Let Your
Read MoreThe electric-car maker said the 95,200 vehicles beat the mark set in last year’s final quarter. But it may be hard pressed to meet its 2019 target. Tesla Says Deliveries in Quarter Set a Record Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMicrosoft yesterday took to Twitter and Instagram to tease social media denizens with a cryptic Windows 1.0 video. After you check your calendar to make sure it’s still 2019, check out the posts below: Introducing the all-new Windows 1.0, with MS-Dos Executive, Clock, and more!! 😲 💾 pic.twitter.com/guU4QxwsGG — Windows (@Windows) July 1, 2019 As
Read MoreAfter a slow start to the year, Tesla announced Tuesday that it made and delivered a record number of cars in the second quarter of 2019. The electric automaker produced 87,048 vehicles in the quarter, and delivered “approximately 95,200,” after having finished the first quarter of the year with some 10,000 cars listed as “in
Read MoreGrubhub CEO Matt Maloney has responded to reports that his company creates fake websites for its restaurant partners, claiming that, according to its contract agreements, these businesses have signed away permission for Grubhub to engage in the marketing tactic on their behalf. According to a partial Grubhub contract obtained by the Los Angeles Times, a
Read MoreFor some reason, certain people feel it is their obligation to tell others—usually women—to smile. Clearly, this is problematic for many reasons, but as someone on the receiving end of those comments pretty frequently, I especially hate when people attempt to use science to try and convince me to put on a happy face. Read
Read MoreIt’s much, much easier to run Windows on a Mac than macOS on a Windows machine, but that doesn’t mean that this crazy hybrid environment is always going to be perfect. Microsoft recently released a bulletin that explains why you might be encountering some issues if you’re trying to update to the latest version of…
Read MoreJuly 4th is upon us. It’s a celebration of US independence, and if you’re like me, you’ll be spending it with family, eating lots of grilled food and staying up to watch the fireworks light up the sky at night. Like most US holidays, this is also an opportunity to get a good deal on
Read MoreSouth Carolina’s Claflin University is working with ed tech startup Upswing to offer a variety of support resources for its online students. Claflin U Connects Online Students with 24/7 Support Resources Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreA filing for an unreleased MacBook Pro was briefly accessible on the Federal Communication Commission’s website today before later being pulled. The FCC documentation refers to model number A2159, which lines up with MacBook-related filings Apple made with the Eurasian Economic Commission last month. Digging into the FCC filing offers a closer glimpse of the
Read MoreFish are easy to keep as pets, requiring little more than regular feeding to keep them happy in the short-to-medium term. If you’re going on holiday, it can be nice to know that your pets are being taken care of, but finding someone to take on the chore can be hard. [Trevor_DIY] doesn’t need to
Read MoreMany of us can remember the first time we used our money—our very own money—to purchase something we’ve been pining for. Maybe it was a Sharp boombox or a pair of roller skates or a see-through phone. We saved up our allowance and all those $2 bills that Aunt Tess would slip into her birthday
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