Advertisers are working with the social media site on tailoring topics to avoid in the News Feed. Facebook is working on how to keep ads away from crime and tragedy news topics – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMisinformation on vaccines has run rampant on the internet, but some people are hoping vaccine selfies could help open a dialogue with skeptics. Why you're seeing coronavirus vaccine selfies all over Facebook and Twitter – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Loren Elliott / Getty Images SpaceX’s first high-altitude test flight of its Starship rocket, which launched successfully but exploded in a botched landing attempt in December, violated the terms of its Federal Aviation Administration test license, according to two people familiar with the incident. Both the landing explosion and license violation prompted a
Read MoreTheodore Schleifer / Vox: Chan Zuckerberg Initiative is overhauling its political program, outsourcing its advocacy work, and launching a criminal justice reform group with a $350M fund — The Facebook founder and his wife, Priscilla Chan, are making the largest structural change to their philanthropy since they launched it five years ago. Chan Zuckerberg Initiative
Read MoreImage: Warner Bros. Pictures Apple’s television adaptation of the podcast adaptation of the real-life soap opera that was WeWork now has some major talent attached. Jared Leto, the soon-to-be leading vampire of Morbius, and Anne Hathaway, are joining the Apple TV Plus series WeCrashed as Adam and Rebekah Neumann, according to The Hollywood Reporter. WeCrashed
Read MoreAutomattic’s new theme Blank Canvas allows users to easily create single-page websites in WordPress. Building your dream website just got a whole lot quicker and simpler Source: Tech Radar Software
Read MoreMillions of Reddit users are subscribed to /r/wallstreetbets — the forum was at the center of the recent GameStop stock rally. Reddit’s /r/wallstreetbets astronomical rise Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreNick Statt / The Verge: Facebook’s Oversight Board is taking public comments on Facebook’s decision to ban Trump and if it complied with “freedom of expression and human rights” — The board is taking submissions until February 5th — Facebook’s Oversight Board, the independent body empowered to review … Facebook's Oversight Board is taking public
Read MoreUpgrade your audio system for football’s biggest contest. Best soundbars and audio gear for the big game 2021 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJohnson & Johnson released numbers today from their phase 3 clinical trials (the last step before applying for emergency use authorization) and it looks like we may soon have a third viable COVID-19 vaccine in the US. Read more… What's Different About the Johnson & Johnson Vaccine? Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreUrbanStems is throwing a $10 Compartes candy bar in with your floral arrangement because flowers and chocolate go together. A sweet deal: Get a free premium chocolate bar with your Valentine's Day flowers – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe revival of G4, a network focusing on video games with programs like X-Play and Attack of the Show!, is underway. The company announced today that it’s launching weekly series B4G4 on Friday, January 29th. The series will air on Twitch and YouTube. B4G4 is part of the lead-up to the network’s return this summer.
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Facebook’s Oversight Board, the independent body empowered to review the social network’s most complex platform moderation decisions, is now accepting public comments on the company’s decision to “indefinitely” ban former President Donald Trump in the aftermath of the US Capitol attack on January 6th. The two posts in
Read MoreTechCrunch: Nerdy, which operates an online tutoring service, plans to go public via a SPAC merger at a valuation of $1.7B and plans to raise up to $750M with the deal — A gig economy-powered consumer edtech platform is heading to the New York Stock Exchange. — Edtech startup Nerdy … Nerdy, which operates an
Read MoreNow that you’ve gotten a handle on the GameStop stock madness, it’s time to learn about Dogecoin. Why is the retail investor hivemind pumping up the obscure cryptocurrency with a Shiba Inu dog for a mascot? Why, for the Lolz. With the help of Reddit and Elon Musk, Dogecoin has increased in value by 600%
Read MoreMicrosoft is providing more details about some of the consumer and business features coming to its Edge browser via a new roadmap page. Microsoft's new Edge 'what's next' page is a good roadmap starting point Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe Valiant will compete from China for the upcoming season. OWL’s L.A. Valiant releases entire roster, citing visa issues in relocation to China Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreSometimes, the best hifi gear is the gear you’ve already got. This is particularly the case in the cassette world, as high quality decks are long out of production. [Nick] liked his current rig, but wanted to be able to use it with a remote from across the room. Naturally, he set to hacking the
Read MoreIt seems I am always out of something. Today I’d planned to make you a bourbon cocktail called “Game Set Match,” but it’s not going to happen. Though I had the requisite bourbon and Cynar (and a lot of each), I was (somehow) completely out of sweet vermouth, which made me sad. (Just wait until
Read MoreAlex Sherman / CNBC: Speaking on Clubhouse, Reddit CEO Steve Huffman said his team monitors “Daily Active Shitheads” to make sure Reddit communities don’t spiral out of control — – Reddit has taken the spotlight this week after community of investors ganged up to send GameStop and other heavily-shorted stocks soaring. Speaking on Clubhouse, Reddit
Read MoreAshley Gold / Axios: Joel Kaplan told staff that Facebook is looking externally for a new US policy chief as it moves Kevin Martin, a Republican, to lead its global economic policy — Facebook is looking externally for a new U.S. policy chief as it moves Kevin Martin, a Republican who now holds the job,
Read MoreLinton, who’s married to former US treasury secretary Steve Mnuchin, stars in the timely comedy-thriller. In Me You Madness trailer, Louise Linton plays murderous hedge fund manager – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreFirst a video game retailer, then a struggling movie theater chain, now… a canine cryptocurrency? Dogecoin jumps more than 300% as Reddit tries to take on Wall Street – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreMicrosoft may be ready to unveil new Teams, Workplace Analytics, learning, HR and other capabilities in the name of improving the employee experience. Microsoft to highlight improvements to the 'employee experience' in February 4 event Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreThe markets are not okay. If you’ve paid any attention to internet chatter this week, you’ve probably seen the names RoaringKitty or DeepFuckingValue — the bullish trader behind the recent GameStop stock phenomenon who’s inspired millions of retail investors to get behind his bet, which has nearly bankrupted at least one hedge fund. Until recently,
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