Facebook and other social media have been under scrutiny for vaccine misinformation, but local outlets have also sometimes been active. How Local Media Spreads Misinformation From Vaccine Skeptics Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreReuters: Square says it’s buying Australia-based buy now, pay later service Afterpay for $29B in an all-stock deal, paying a 30% premium on Afterpay’s last closing — U.S. fintech company Square Inc (SQ.N) said on Monday it had agreed to purchase Australian buy now/pay later giant Afterpay Ltd … Square says it's buying Australia-based buy
Read MoreTrue wireless earbuds are all the rage. Here are the top wire-free models you can buy right now. Best true wireless earbuds for 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhotos of the rumored Samsung Galaxy Watch 4 Classic. | Image: 91mobiles We’re a little over a week away from Samsung’s next Unpacked event, but new photos from 91mobiles may have revealed our first in-person look at two things we could see at the show: the rumored Galaxy Watch 4 Classic and the new smartwatch
Read MoreStitch / The Verge: Some K-pop stars are bypassing Twitter and Facebook to create platforms for fans, like Universe, which features AI-generated voice calls with the idols — Fandom has changed a lot since I was a kid. As a tween, I had no hope of getting in touch with celebrities I adored like Britney
Read MoreThe White House has teamed up with TikTok stars, while some states are paying “local micro influencers” for pro-vaccine campaigns. To Fight Vaccine Lies, Authorities Recruit an ‘Influencer Army’ Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWith the principles of molecular biology very much in the zeitgeist these days, we thought it would be handy to provide some sort of visual aid to help our readers understand the complex molecular machines at work deep within each cell of the body. And despite appearances, this film using interpretive dance to explain protein
Read MoreThe Pursuit of Love is out now. Amazon Prime Video: The 30 best TV shows to watch tonight – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreImage: Epic Games Last week, Epic Games teased that a “record-breaking superstar” would be performing in Fortnite’s upcoming Rift Tour concert series, and now we know that the mystery performer is none other than Ariana Grande. The five-show concert series kicks off August 6th at 6PM ET, and shows will run through August 8th. (You
Read MoreJonathan Stempel / Reuters: Zoom agrees to pay $85M and bolster its security practices to settle a class action lawsuit over alleged user privacy violations and Zoombombing — Zoom Video Communications Inc (ZM.O) agreed to pay $85 million and bolster its security practices to settle a lawsuit claiming … Zoom agrees to pay M and
Read MoreDwayne Johnson and Emily Blunt in Disney’s Jungle Cruise. | Image: Disney Disney’s Jungle Cruise debuted in theaters and as a Disney Plus Premier Access title this weekend, and early revenue totals from the entertainment giant show that streaming accounted for a third of the film’s revenues, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Sunday’s Jungle Cruise
Read MoreShower curtain liners are one of those things that may appear to be pointless, but actually serve an important function: In this case, it’s the interior piece of material that stays in the tub while you shower and helps prevent water from escaping and turning your bathroom into a soggy mess. If your bathroom is
Read MoreEver since humanity has grasped the idea of a robot, we’ve wanted to imagine them into walking humanoid form. But making a robot walk like a human is not an easy task, and even the best of them end up with the somewhat shuffling gait of a Honda Asimo rather than the graceful poise of
Read MoreThe 1984 discovery of this nearly complete skeleton taught researchers more about Homo erectus. Google Doodle digs into the Turkana Human – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreEarn miles toward a free flight when flying with your preferred airline. Best airline credit card for August 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreKyle Chayka / New Yorker: Profile of Bored Ape Yacht Club, an NFT collection that sold for $2M+ in April, spawned a collector community, and has since seen ~$100M in trading activity — N.F.T. clubs are all the rage among cryptocurrency enthusiasts. Are they a get-rich-quick scheme or the future of culture? Profile of Bored
Read MoreAll around the world, there is an extreme gender imbalance in physics, in both academia and industry. Examples are all too easy to find. In Burkina Faso’s largest university, the University of Ouagadougou, 99% of physics students are men. In Germany, women comprise only 24% of physics PhD graduates — creeping up from 21% in
Read MoreIf you’re getting ready to start a painting project, there’s probably a trip to the hardware store in your future. In addition to the brushes, rollers, and paint itself, you’ll likely need some tape to help keep the paint from getting on any molding, door frames, or other woodwork in the room. But what kind
Read MoreTLDR: The 2021 Complete Learn Adobe Training Certification Bundle drops knowledge on all the biggest Adobe apps for image, video, and audio editing, web creation and more. You know Photoshop. You know Illustrator. You probably even know Adobe Premiere. But there are two dozen ultra-powerful apps at the heart of the Adobe Creative Cloud —
Read MoreTLDR: The 2021 Google Software Engineering Manager Prep Bundle goes deep into vital areas of web development, including data science, machine learning and artificial intelligence. As you can imagine, working for Google is the brass ring for a software engineer, offering the chance to ply your trade with the absolute best of the best. Google
Read MoreIt’s easy to start your own podcast. They’re as ubiquitous now as personal blogs were in the early 2000s. But they present their hosts with the same issue bloggers had back then: You can overshare or create (what you think is) brilliant content—but is anybody listening? Read more… How to Get People to Actually Listen
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Read MoreGovernments and organizations around the world are using geospatial data and digital mapping tools to guide their vaccination campaigns. ‘X’ Marks the Spot: Officials Map a Route Out of the Pandemic Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreMicrosoft asked for questions from customers about its new software. It wasn’t quite prepared for what transpired. Microsoft tried to explain the joys of Windows 11. Customers weren't happy Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreIllustration by Ari Liloan for The Verge To combat online polarization, Polemix aims to make young people ‘listen to the outside’ Continue reading… Elite students are debating hot-button issues on an invite-only TikTok clone Source: New feed
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