Foreign meddling was once the most feared source of online deception before critical elections. Now, some candidates themselves are turning to such manipulative tactics. In U.K. Vote, Online Disinformation Is the New Normal Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreThe tech giant delivered the message in a letter dated Monday, roughly two months after Barr and his foreign counterparts said that Facebook’s efforts would hamstring law enforcement around the world, particularly as they seek to investigate crimes including child sexual abuse. Facebook rebuffs Justice Department request to abandon plans to encrypt chats Source: Washington
Read MoreMicrosoft officials say the new Teams client for Linux is ‘the first Office app that is coming to Linux.’ Microsoft Teams for Linux now available in public preview Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreHello, my name is Inigo Montoya. I work downstairs in business development. Can I pitch you some ideas over lunch? Read more… Introduce Yourself Like Inigo Montoya Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreA new name, and a new target. Magic Leap moves to AR for business with new software – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSometimes parents wish they could have a conversation do-over with their kids. A “big talk” can smack us in the face when we least expect it. This week’s Parental Advisory question comes from the parent of a child who, at 6 years old, heard and subsequently used the N-word for the first time. But did
Read MorePlatinum Games teased its upcoming hack ‘n’ slash game, Babylon’s Fall, during PlayStation’s State of Play event. Not much else is known about the game currently. It’s another collaboration between Platinum and Square Enix; they previously worked together on 2017’s Nier: Automata. The trailer doesn’t offer much by way of explanation, though it does give
Read MoreMeltwater lakes form on the surface of Greenland’s Petermann Glacier. Earth's Changing Ice Source: NASA
Read MoreKate Clark / TechCrunch: VSCO acquires video editing startup Rylo, which had raised ~$38M, reached a valuation of ~$120.25M, and was backed by Sequoia Capital, among others — The photo-sharing app behind the 2019 meme craze “VSCO girls” has acquired Rylo, a video editing startup founded by the original developer of Instagram’s Hyperlapse. VSCO acquires
Read MoreHot on the heels of the popular Resident Evil 2 remake that was released earlier this year, Capcom has announced that it’ll be remaking Resident Evil 3 for modern hardware, which was already revealed by a few leaks. Like Resident Evil 2’s remake, the new Resident Evil 3 will feature entirely overhauled graphics and gameplay
Read MoreMike Butcher / TechCrunch: FintechOS, which develops personalized automated financial technology for use by banks and insurers, raises $14M Series A — Over the last few years, we’ve seen the rise of FinTech startups like N26 and Monzo to challenge the incumbents with new products like challenger banks. FintechOS, which develops personalized automated financial technology
Read MoreAs much as I’d love to have a single Google Calendar that tracks all my stuff, I don’t. Neither do you, I bet; from work, to rehearsals, to shared roommate house calendars, to calendars for that nonprofit you volunteer at, we all have to manage many events within our complicated lives. And Google’s making that …
Read MoreThe Beats Studio3 at $200. The HomePod at $200. And that’s just the start. Best Buy Apple sale: Deep discounts on iPad Pro, Beats headphones and more – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreJill Valentine’s stalker will dog her every move again when the game comes out on PS4, Xbox One and PC next April. It’ll also come with multiplayer co-op survival game Resident Evil: Resistance. Resident Evil 3 remake brings you back to Raccoon City on April 3, 2020 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe 100 gadgets that made a difference and defined the 2010s Continue reading… The Verge’s gadgets of the decade Source: New feed
Read MoreHouse House The goose can’t be stopped. The breakout hit Untitled Goose Game, which was previously available on PC and the Nintendo Switch, is now on its way to the PlayStation 4. The somewhat-delayed port — caused, no doubt, by a troublesome goose — will be available on December 17th. The game became a surprise
Read MoreWill Apple’s AR glasses see the light of day in 2022? MacBook Pro 16-inch is here, but what about Apple's AR glasses? – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreAn update makes Lightroom more capable — and iPads, too, if you want to dump your laptop. Adobe Lightroom for iPad now can import photos directly from memory cards – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreDevelopers who write apps for ServiceNow can now use VS Code instead of its own Studio web-based IDE. ServiceNow reveals VS Code alternative to its own web-based code editor Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreKyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: Current Health, which provides a remote AI-powered patient management platform, raises $11.5M Series A led by MMC Ventures — Systems that monitor vital signs are critically important in any health system with seriously ill patients; it’s estimated that about 53% of U.S. hospitals have computerized remote patient monitoring systems. Current Health,
Read MoreIn May, six tourists died of carbon monoxide poisoning while staying at an Airbnb rental property in Santiago, Chile. This wasn’t an isolated incident. In 2018, a couple visiting San Miguel de Allende, Mexico also died after unknowingly inhaling gas emitted by a heater in their Airbnb rental. Read more… Check Your Airbnb's Carbon Monoxide
Read MoreAfter a seven-month hiatus from spaceflight, private aerospace company Blue Origin is set to fly its New Shepard rocket to space and back again on the company’s 12th overall test flight. It’ll be the sixth time this particular New Shepard vehicle has seen space and then landed back on Earth. If all goes well, this
Read MoreIt might just gain traction in today’s political environment. The Technology 202: Experts want to help heartland cities compete for tech jobs. Their plan costs 0 billion. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreDoD accused of artificially leveling AWS and Microsoft capabilities due to Trump’s attacks on Amazon’s Jeff Bezos. Amazon's lawsuit: Trump's behind-the-scenes attacks cost us bn JEDI contract Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreManish Singh / TechCrunch: India proposes new data protection bill requiring companies to garner consent from citizens before collecting and processing users’ personal data — India has proposed groundbreaking new rules that would require companies to garner consent from citizens in the country before collecting and processing their personal data. India proposes new data protection
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