Photo by Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images Home DNA-testing company 23andMe will go public via special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) backed by Virgin Group founder Richard Branson, the companies announced Thursday. “We have always believed that healthcare needs to be driven by the consumer, and we have a huge opportunity to help personalize the entire experience at
Read More{$inline_image} A few weeks ago, a video went viral on social media that depicted a rather unsavory individual receiving what could be described as a “percussive reminder” of social norms courtesy of a bystander armed with a can of Twisted Tea. The video served as inspiration for many a meme, but perhaps none more technically
Read MoreA few weeks ago, a video went viral on social media that depicted a rather unsavory individual receiving what could be described as a “percussive reminder” of social norms courtesy of a bystander armed with a can of Twisted Tea. The video served as inspiration for many a meme, but perhaps none more technically intricate
Read MoreAccording to a congressional report released today, many baby foods contain concerningly high levels of arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead. This isn’t a new problem; Healthy Babies Bright Futures issued a report with similar findings in 2019, and the FDA has issued warnings about arsenic in rice cereal, like this one… Read more… How to
Read MoreKyle Bradshaw / 9to5Google: Google delists the popular Chrome extension The Great Suspender for containing malware and is disabling the extension for those who installed it — This afternoon, Google has delisted the popular extension The Great Suspender for containing malware and is proactively disabling the extension for those who have it. Google delists the
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google has apparently blocked The Great Suspender extension from Chrome, with existing users now receiving a message that it has “been disabled because it contains malware.” It’s also been removed from the Chrome Web Store, with any links to it now leading to a 404 page. Some are
Read MoreThe commercial’s a little awkward right now considering this whole GameStop and AMC stocks thing. See Robinhood's damage-control Super Bowl ad aimed at small investors – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe aughts fixture and proto-influencer’s new show with iHeartMedia aims to stake out a middle ground between podcasting and social media. Paris Hilton Has a Podcast, With a Twist Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThis is basically free money to blow on gifts or anything else at Amazon. Amazon tip: Get a gift card when you sign up for Amazon Prime Rewards Visa – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Instagram has disabled hundreds of accounts that were stolen as part of online hacking operations designed to gain access to and sell rare and coveted usernames, the company tells The Verge. Both TikTok and Twitter also took action on some of the accounts belonging to the same hackers,
Read MoreCould counselors embedded into specific academic programs help students stay on track with their studies and help them better deal with stress and anxiety during college and afterwards? That was the thinking when the University of Missouri embedded a counseling center psychologist within the College of Veterinary Medicine. Embedded Counseling May Deliver More Effective Help
Read MoreFord is going all-in at the King of the Hammers event this week, debuting a second race-ready Bronco. This stock Bronco 4600 race rig is ready for anything – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreEven though the popular subreddit is engulfed in chaos and dreams of GameStop “going the moon” are evaporating, that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t pay attention to the stock market. I wouldn’t recommend trading memes, but watching the general state of the stocks you care about is never a bad thing. Read more… Use 'Ticker' to Get
Read MoreAfter a coordinated investigation, the social media platforms suspended hundreds of accounts that were stealing and selling access to coveted usernames. Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter crack down on 'OGUsers' account theft ring – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIBM today announced the formation of its Elite Hybrid Cloud Build Team. According to Big Blue, this group of AI and cloud computing experts was assembled to help bring its partners into the cutting edge of hybrid solution systems. What? While Elite Hybrid Cloud Build Team might sound like a crack squad of futuristic Airborne
Read MoreThe money transfer app will soon do a lot more with your cash. Venmo adding crypto, budgeting and savings functions to app later this year – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMany companies have had to scale back car production due to a global computer chip shortage, but CNBC is reporting that the shortages are finally hitting America’s most popular vehicle: the Ford F-150. According to the report, Ford is temporarily cutting the number of shifts in its truck production plants in half: its Dearborn, Michigan,
Read MoreEric Martin / Bloomberg: Biden’s nominee for Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo says she sees “no reason” Huawei, ZTE, and other Chinese companies should be removed from US blacklist — – Gina Raimondo responds to written questions from GOP senators — Huawei, other Chinese companies are also on U.S. Entity List Biden's nominee for Commerce Secretary
Read MoreThe robotics lab is enhancing its flagship robot to complete more tasks in hazardous work sites. Boston Dynamics adds an ‘arm’ to its robotic dog Spot Source: Washington Post Tech
Read More“Open Roads” is an upcoming adventure about the ups and downs of a mother-daughter relationship. The making of ‘Open Roads,’ a game about mothers, daughters and road trips Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreA Lightning to USB-A cable. | Image: Apple Apple’s charging cables aren’t exactly known for their durability. They often fray after a year or two and can even break down to the point where they won’t charge your device at all. (I’ve also noticed they can turn an increasingly sour shade of yellow.) But Apple
Read MoreGoogle announced today that it’s adding AI-powered measurements of heart and respiration rates to the Google Fit app. The tech uses a combination of sensors and computer vision algorithms to take measurements through a smartphone camera. The Big G said the features will be available from next month on Pixel phones, with more Android devices to
Read MoreBrian Krebs / Krebs on Security: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter took coordinated action to take down top members of account hijacking forum OGUsers and seized hundreds of accounts — Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and Twitter this week all took steps to crack down on users involved in trafficking hijacked user accounts across their platforms. Facebook,
Read MoreIf the thought of negotiating the fees for a new car at a dealership makes you break out in hives, remember that research is your best friend. Before you shop, know which fees you have to pay, which ones you can negotiate, and which ones you can avoid altogether. Read more… Avoid Paying These Car
Read MoreWe have to admit that in the hardware hacking universe, there aren’t generally too many chances to hack elevators. Well, at least not opportunities that don’t also include the risk of incarceration. But fortune favors the bold, and when he found the remains of an elevator control panel in an abandoned Croatian resort hotel, [Davor
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