The e-commerce giant had blocked the sale of the book by a former New York Times reporter and conservative-media commentator over concerns that its content violated company guidelines. Amazon reverses ban on book critical of coronavirus lockdown after decision is blasted by many, including Elon Musk Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThe technology giant also confirmed reports that Iran had targeted President Trump’s campaign, underscoring the persistent threat of hackers in the 2020 election. Chinese Hackers Target Email Accounts of Biden Campaign Staff, Google Says Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreLesbian romances, gay thrillers, queer comedies, trans documentaries, drag queen reality shows and more await on the 50th anniversary of pride. Celebrate Pride 2020 with LGBTQI-themed movies and TV shows streaming now – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis is a huge down payment on the company’s first five heavy-duty hydrogen filling stations. Nikola issues a purchase order for million in hydrogen generation equipment – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreThis Apple-white smart hearing aid looks like a true wireless earbud, is controlled via your phone and costs just $230. Olive's futuristic hearing aid is 23% off for Father's Day – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThese convenient meal kit services deliver weekly menus and preportioned ingredients to enthusiastic but time-poor home cooks. And with shelter-in-place lockdowns, they’re more useful than ever. The best meal kit delivery services of 2020: Blue Apron, Green Chef, Freshly, Sun Basket and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreUS President Donald Trump on January 9, 2020 announced sweeping changes to an environmental law, the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), that would speed up the construction of highways, airports and pipelines. | Photo by NICHOLAS KAMM/AFP via Getty Images President Trump signed an executive order on Thursday allowing major infrastructure projects and energy projects
Read MoreThe Ponzi scheme mastermind will probably die in prison after a judge rejected his request, which he made after learning he has kidney disease. Judge Denies Bernie Madoff’s Request for Early Release Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreTo placate European regulators, the company started giving Android phone users a choice in search engines when they set up their devices. Google’s European Search Menu Draws Interest of U.S. Antitrust Investigators Source: NY Times Tech
Read MorePhoto by Samuel Corum/Getty Images Senators Ed Markey (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CO) have written a letter to AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson criticizing the company’s decision to exempt HBO Max streaming data from counting toward AT&T mobile customers’ data caps. The practice is known as zero-rating, and it’s been a contentious issue
Read More{$inline_image} Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images Senators Ed Markey (D-MA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), and Richard Blumenthal (D-CO) have written a letter to AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson criticizing the company’s decision to exempt HBO Max streaming data from counting toward AT&T mobile customers’ data caps. The practice is known as zero-rating, and it’s been a contentious
Read MoreA rumored 5G protest day could take place Saturday. 5G towers could be attacked across the US this weekend, group warns – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThese on-ear headphones have 24-hour battery life and a 2-hour charge time plus an ambient sound mode so you don’t need to remove them to talk. Get the JBL Live 400BT wireless headphones for , its lowest price ever – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWho here cares about animals? They’re super fluffy, and whatever your choice make great companions. My love for pets made me realize that maybe I should make a list of some of my favorite cruelty-free beauty brands and highlight one product from each, just to support the movement. I’m not vegan or anything, but I
Read MoreThis week, the New York Times chose to publish a deeply problematic and dangerous op-ed by Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton in which he advocated for the use of military force against protesters. As so many journalists have noted, the decision to run this piece, without context, without fact-checking Cotton’s many… Read more… How to Support
Read MoreYouTube is showing a warning that the videos may be “inappropriate or offensive to some audiences.” YouTube is starting to age-restrict news videos of George Floyd’s killing Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MorePortable cell phone battery chargers have saved my bacon more than once while traveling. From overtaxing my iPhone taking vacation pictures to relying on Google Maps to get me where I’m going in a car without an aux port, there are times that low battery warning would trigger a major anxiety attack were I out
Read MoreThis van would compete for the business of huge delivery fleets like FedEx, Amazon and UPS. General Motors is getting ready to build an electric delivery van, report says – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreAs protests against racial injustice and police brutality continue around the country, you may have heard calls to support black-owned businesses. The pandemic and related economic shutdowns have led to a difficult few months for businesses nationwide. And your spending, as you venture back out into your community,… Read more… How to Find and Support
Read MoreGoodbye, coronavirus; hello, T-virus. Save on Resident Evil 3 for Xbox One and PS4 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA survey finds a conspiracy theory about Gates using vaccines to implant people with tracking microchips is popular among Fox News viewers, Republicans and Trump voters. Bill Gates calls wrongful COVID-19 vaccine conspiracy theories 'stupid,' but many people believe them – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreWith unemployment soaring in this region of haves and have-nots, a local Boys and Girls Club has transformed into a pop-up takeout operation to feed the most disadvantaged. 2,000 Free Meals a Night, Seasoned by Silicon Valley Chefs Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreJust like turning off your phone’s GPS or limiting what data you share with Google, people have a right to digital privacy, but the built-in facial recognition algorithms on sites like Facebook or apps like Google Photos actively work against our digital autonomy. Read more… How to Quickly Blur Faces in Photos Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreGet your taxes done faster — and at the best price — with these online DIY tax options. Best tax software for 2020: TurboTax, H&R Block, TaxSlayer and more compared – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreLess than a week after it first sent humans to space, Elon Musk’s company completed its eighth launch of its broadband satellites. SpaceX nearing 500 Starlink satellites now in orbit – CNET Source: CNet
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