Long-serving exchange Coinbase has announced the launch of a cryptocurrency debit card for its UK customers. The company says it’s also looking to launch its debit card in other markets over the coming months, but did not to provide a specific timeline. “The UK is a great first market for the Coinbase card with its thriving fintech ecosystem and
Read MoreAnthony Ha / TechCrunch: GoDaddy acquires Sellbrite, which helps customers sell products on many online marketplaces, says it will power the new Marketplaces feature on its Online Store — GoDaddy is making it easier for small businesses to list their products across Amazon, eBay, Etsy, Jet and Walmart.com today with the launch of GoDaddy Marketplaces.
Read MoreBouman helped develop the algorithm used for the Event Horizon Telescope. Now she’s the toast of social media. Katie Bouman was key to that black hole photo, and the internet loves her – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe other exotic Italian sports car maker will debut a new customization program and a high-end leather interior for its models at the New York Auto Show. Maserati will have two debuts in NY, and they're not cars – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreAnalysts blame the decline on Windows 10 migrations and a continuing shortage of Intel chips. Global PC market plunges at least 3% in first quarter – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe cloud computing project, known as JEDI, is one of the largest federal information technology contracts in history. Amazon and Microsoft Are 2 Finalists for Billion Pentagon Contract Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreForget Guillermo Del Toro. This new Hellboy movie takes monster-mashing action to the extreme. New Hellboy movie for 2019 is one hell of a mess, and one hell of a ride – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe series will include 6 to 10 episodes, according to a Deadline. Hulu show to star Kate McKinnon as Theranos' Elizabeth Holmes, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreChance Miller / 9to5Mac: Apple Podcasts on the web gets an overhaul, with a new design, support for web playback, individual episode details, dedicated podcasts.apple.com URLs, and more — Apple this week has overhauled the web interface for Apple Podcasts. The new design is much cleaner and easier to navigate … Apple Podcasts on the
Read MoreUnofficial images of a OnePlus 7 “Pro” show no front-facing camera on the display and curved edges similar to those of high-end Samsung phones. OnePlus 7 Pro photos apparently leak, show Samsung-like edge screen – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFacebook is launching a set of new tools to combat the spread of harmful content and misinformation across its family of apps, including Instagram and Facebook Messenger. How Facebook is trying to stop its own algorithms from doing their job Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreGoogle started deleting the consumer version of its social network earlier this month. Google Plus for G Suite gets rebranded as Currents – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUS adults are just as hooked on social media now as they were last year, according to a Pew survey. Facebook use hasn't changed much despite privacy, fake news scandals – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJosh Constine / TechCrunch: Instagram says it will demote posts that are “inappropriate” but do not go against its Community Guidelines by not showing them in Explore or hashtag pages — Instagram is home to plenty of scantily-clad models and edgy memes that may start to get fewer views starting today. Instagram says it will
Read MoreThe first phone with Samsung’s New Infinity display slides apart and rotates its cameras when it’s selfie time. The Galaxy A80 has three reversible cameras and no notch – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt’s the most powerful rocket now available on Earth, and it has not flown since its spectacular test launch in 2018. Falcon Heavy, SpaceX’s Giant Rocket, to Launch With Large Satellite Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreSen. Ted Cruz criticizes the tech giants for a “lack of transparency.” Facebook and Twitter face Senate over accusations of tech censorship – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe ride-hailing giant gave some investors an initial estimate of its public market valuation, which ranged from $90 billion to $100 billion. Uber Is Said to Aim for I.P.O. Valuation of Up to 0 Billion Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreRepublicans led by Sen. Ted Cruz accused tech giants of exhibiting bias against conservatives, while Democratic lawmakers described it as a hoax meant only to gain more favorable treatment online. Senate Republicans renew their claims that Facebook, Google and Twitter censor conservatives Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MorePew Research Center: Study: the share of US adults who say they use social media is statistically unchanged from where it stood in early 2018 despite a long stretch of controversies — The share of U.S. adults who say they use certain online platforms or apps is statistically unchanged from where it stood … Study:
Read MoreElectronic Frontier Foundation: No evidence exists of bias in platforms’ content moderation, and the First Amendment and Section 230 apply whether or not moderation is “politically neutral” — In April 2018, House Republicans held a hearing on the “Filtering Practices of Social Media Platforms” … No evidence exists of bias in platforms' content moderation, and
Read MoreAbner Li / 9to5Google: Google launches Currents in beta as its enterprise replacement for Google+, the second time an app has been named Google Currents — With Google killing its social network for consumers and brands last week, the service is now solely focussed on enterprise customers. Google launches Currents in beta as its enterprise
Read MoreIf you use the internet (which you clearly do), you likely know how important it is to protect your data in an increasingly dangerous cyber environment. But like other essential tasks that tend to be tedious (like filing taxes early and brushing your teeth for the full two minutes), most installing and running a VPN
Read MoreA simple rule that bolsters the banking system — “know your customer” — could help combat fake news and hate speech online if companies like Facebook and Twitter embraced it. DealBook: To Purge Some of Social Media’s Ugliness, an Unlikely Lesson From Wall St. Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreA new survey of American teenagers reveals they’re turning more and more to digital stores for their games. Gone is the era of kids forking cash over countertops — now they’re increasingly turning to their parents’ credit cards in the Epic Games Store. The survey comes from Piper Jaffray’s annual Taking Stock With Teens survey,
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