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Filing: CFPB probes Venmo's debt-collection tactics; Venmo actions like threatening to send debt collectors after users who are scam victims are under scrutiny (Orla McCaffrey/Wall Street Journal)

Orla McCaffrey / Wall Street Journal: Filing: CFPB probes Venmo’s debt-collection tactics; Venmo actions like threatening to send debt collectors after users who are scam victims are under scrutiny — The payment app’s tactics—including threatening to send debt collectors after customers who are scam victims—have previously come under scrutiny Filing: CFPB probes Venmo's debt-collection tactics;

Apple just bought a barrier-shattering Sundance film for a record-breaking sum. Now what?

The purchase could be one of the most consequential moves an entertainment company makes this year. Apple just bought a barrier-shattering Sundance film for a record-breaking sum. Now what? Source: Washington Post Tech

Raspberry Pi Takes Over Volvo’s Integrated LCD

As [Luuk Esselbrugge] explains in a recent blog post, his 2002 Volvo S60 had an optional GPS navigation system and backup camera that used a motorized display that would rise out of the dashboard when needed. His particular car didn’t come with the hardware installed, but after getting his hands on a display module and

Justice Department closes criminal probe of Ford emissions testing

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge The Department of Justice (DOJ) has closed a nearly two-year investigation into the process Ford uses to evaluate the emissions of its vehicles, the automaker disclosed in a new filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Ford says it “cooperated fully” with the probe, but no action

Go read this New York Times investigation of the location tracking data of the Capitol rioters

You’re being tracked — around the web, sure, but also in real life: the apps on your smartphone are constantly feeding data into the digital advertising market, where it’s bought and sold by hedge funds, financial institutions, and marketers. A new report in The New York Times underscores the horrifying implications of the system, featuring

Myanmar's new military government orders local telecom operators and ISPs to block Twitter and Instagram, days after imposing a similar blackout on Facebook (Manish Singh/TechCrunch)

Manish Singh / TechCrunch: Myanmar’s new military government orders local telecom operators and ISPs to block Twitter and Instagram, days after imposing a similar blackout on Facebook — Myanmar’s new military government has ordered local telecom operators, internet gateways, and other internet service providers … Myanmar's new military government orders local telecom operators and ISPs

Draft bill in Nevada to establish "Innovation Zones" would let tech companies with large areas of land to form governments with the same authority as counties (Associated Press)

Associated Press: Draft bill in Nevada to establish “Innovation Zones” would let tech companies with large areas of land to form governments with the same authority as counties — CARSON CITY, Nev. (AP) — Planned legislation to establish new business areas in Nevada would allow technology companies … Draft bill in Nevada to establish "Innovation

A cappella group covers iPhone tones after nailing Windows sound effects

Image: Maytree In January, South Korean a cappella group Maytree wowed us with their spot-on vocal interpretations of Windows sound effects, and on Friday, the group released a video of their next impressive showcase: interpretations of sounds from iPhones. The video is a little over a minute long, and I recommend watching the whole thing,

New Guide Offers Best Practices for Digital Learning in Gateway Courses

To help academic administrators improve entry-level courses for digital learning during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond, Every Learner Everywhere and the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities have created a free guide focused on best practices for equity and student success. New Guide Offers Best Practices for Digital Learning in Gateway Courses Source: Campus Technology

Using Your Phone as a Microscope on the Electronics Workbench

One aspect of working for Hackaday comes in our regular need to take good quality photographs for publication. I have a semi-decent camera that turns my inept pointing and shooting into passably good images, but sometimes the easiest and quickest way to capture something is to pull out my mobile phone. It’s a risky step

‘Space law’ helps prevent earth’s microbes from polluting other planets

There are two planned Mars landings in 2021. First, NASA’s Perseverance rover is due to land on the planet later this month. Then China’s Tianwen rover will follow in May. Both missions intend to search the planet for signs of life. But how do we make sure when our landers touch down on the red

5 tips to keep your EV safe during cold weather

This article was originally published by Martin Banks on Clean Fleet Report, a publication that gives its readers the information they need to move to cars and trucks with best fuel economy, including electric cars, fuel cells, plug-in hybrids, hybrids and advanced diesel and gasoline engines. If you own an electric vehicle, you already know your car

Think Twice About 'Twerk Out' Classes

There’s never been a shortage of fad group fitness trends—from TaeBo to Zumba to pole dancing, and everything in between. A newer fad, though, is one you may want to think twice about: twerking, which has evolved from its African roots into a growing exercise craze. And, unfortunately, the further into mainstream the… Read more…

You Should Use Ice in Your Brine

Whether you’re planning to roast a big ‘ol turkey or a head of cauliflower, a good brine ensures the final product is tender, moist, and flavorful throughout. Simple brines are little more than sugar, salt, and water, but peppercorns, citrus zest, bay leaves, and all sorts of plant parts can be used to make things…

How to install Apple’s watchOS 7 and iOS 14 betas so you can unlock your phone with your watch

Apple’s iOS 14.5 beta is out, and with it comes the ability to have your Apple Watch unlock your Face ID-protected phone if you happen to be wearing a mask. If you really want this feature right now, you’ll have to download the latest iOS and watchOS betas — something that does come with at

Ad tech company Magnite, formerly Rubicon Project, to acquire SpotX, a platform for connected TV and video advertising, from RTL Group for $1.17B (Megan Graham/CNBC)

Megan Graham / CNBC: Ad tech company Magnite, formerly Rubicon Project, to acquire SpotX, a platform for connected TV and video advertising, from RTL Group for $1.17B — – Ad tech company Magnite is acquiring SpotX, a platform for connected TV and video advertising, for $1.17 billion in cash and stock. Ad tech company Magnite,

Robinhood has stopped limiting GameStop shares

Illustrations by Alex Castro / The Verge Robinhood has finally lifted all the restrictions on WallStreetBets-fueled stocks like GameStop and AMC, according to a report on Friday from Reuters. The company currently lists no limits on its support document entitled “Changes due to ongoing market volatility,” whereas last week, there were 50-plus companies included on

Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time remake delayed indefinitely

We already knew a remake for Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time was in the works, and it was supposed to come out next month. But if you are waiting to play this long-awaited remake, you will have to wait a little while longer as the game has been delayed indefinitely, Ubisoft announced on

New Cyberpunk 2077 hotfix lets you safely install mods

Image: CD Projekt Red On Tuesday, Cyberpunk 2077 developer CD Projekt Red cautioned against installing mods or custom save files due to a vulnerability that could be used to “execute code on PCs.” The studio has quickly turned around a fix, though, and you should now be able to safely install mods again thanks to

This AI generates music from silent piano performances

{$inline_image}Scientists have developed an AI that can generate music from silent piano performances, just by watching the movements of the player’s hands. The system, called Audeo, analyzes top-down videos of someone tickling the ivories to predict which keys are being pressed in each frame. It then produces a transcript of the music, which a synthesizer translates into

This AI generates music from silent piano performances

Scientists have developed an AI that can generate music from silent piano performances, just by watching the movements of the player’s hands. The system, called Audeo, analyzes top-down videos of someone tickling the ivories to predict which keys are being pressed in each frame. It then produces a transcript of the music, which a synthesizer translates into

Winning With Uncle Sam’s Help

Other countries are plowing cash into homegrown technologies. Should the United States follow? Winning With Uncle Sam’s Help Source: NY Times Tech

You Should Text Before Calling

Most of the time, talking on the phone is an inconvenience. There are less intrusive ways to communicate if something isn’t urgent, and picking up the phone can feel like an obligation, dedicating time to a conversation that didn’t need your attention right away. Read more… You Should Text Before Calling Source: Life Hacker

Russian Campaign Promotes Homegrown Vaccine and Undercuts Rivals

Russian news outlets with connections to the Kremlin ran disingenuous Spanish-language stories targeting vaccines made in the United States and Europe, researchers said. Russian Campaign Promotes Homegrown Vaccine and Undercuts Rivals Source: NY Times Tech

Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg follows Elon Musk with surprise Clubhouse chat – CNET

He talked about how VR and AR can be used for remote work. Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg follows Elon Musk with surprise Clubhouse chat – CNET Source: CNet

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