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October 9, 2019

A Microsoft study finds 42% of teens concerned by their parents posting about them online, 66% report being victim to online risks, even to physical safety (Jacqueline Beauchere/Microsoft …)

Jacqueline Beauchere / Microsoft on the Issues: A Microsoft study finds 42% of teens concerned by their parents posting about them online, 66% report being victim to online risks, even to physical safety — The new school year is well underway in many parts of the world, and parents may be inclined to share news

October 9, 2019

Apple removes Quartz news app from the Chinese App Store over Hong Kong coverage

Photo by Anthony Kwan/Getty Images News organization Quartz tells The Verge that Apple has removed its mobile app from the Chinese version of its App Store after complaints from the Chinese government. According to Quartz, this is due to the publication’s ongoing coverage of the Hong Kong protests, and the company says its entire website

Amazon's superhero show The Boys: Cast, plot, sequel news – CNET

Here’s our guide to the superhero TV series starring Karl Urban about corrupt superheroes. Amazon's superhero show The Boys: Cast, plot, sequel news – CNET Source: CNet

California PG&E blackouts: What electric-car makers have to say about the situation – Roadshow

We spoke with a handful of automakers about how owners of electric cars can navigate the blackouts. California PG&E blackouts: What electric-car makers have to say about the situation – Roadshow Source: CNet

Northern California blackouts may mean mobile outages

Mobile companies are scrambling to maintain service for the 800,000 Californians who may experience power outages this week. Northern California blackouts may mean mobile outages Source: Washington Post Tech

October 9, 2019

California bans law enforcement from using facial recognition software for the next 3 years

California lawmakers today passed a bill placing a three-year state-wide moratorium on the use of facial recognition technology by law enforcement agencies. AB 1215, The Body Camera Accountability Act, was introduced earlier this year by assemblymember Phil Tang, a Democrat. Both San Francisco and Oakland previously passed similar bills preventing the use of facial recognition

October 9, 2019

Apple starts selling Microsoft's Xbox Wireless Controller on its online store for the first time (Mitchel Broussard/MacRumors)

Mitchel Broussard / MacRumors: Apple starts selling Microsoft’s Xbox Wireless Controller on its online store for the first time — Apple has added the Xbox Wireless Controller to Apple.com, although the accessory is currently unavailable to purchase at the time of writing. Apple sells a few different gaming controllers … Apple starts selling Microsoft's Xbox

October 9, 2019

Study: Americans still confused by 2FA, encryption & private browsing

A study by Pew Research Center shows that few American’s have the expertise to effectively protect themselves online. Most adults, for example, can answer questions about phishing scams or website cookies, but few (28 percent) can identify examples of two-factor authentication. And just 24 percent understand that private browsing only hides your browsing history from

Hacktool.Rotpotato

Risk Level: Very Low. Hacktool.Rotpotato Source: Symantec lastest threats

October 9, 2019

Instagram may finally add DMs to desktop with Messenger-like interface

People don’t really use Instagram on their PCs. The platform is clearly aimed at mobile users, with a relatively sparse desktop UI and small images given the large amount of desktop real estate. Worse, Instagram tends to add new features to the web version months after it hits the mobile app. Heck, you still can’t even

Best cheap gaming mouse – CNET

Razer, Logitech, HyperX and more have great options for gamers who don’t want to spend a fortune. Best cheap gaming mouse – CNET Source: CNet

2,200 Viewed Germany Attack Before Twitch Removed Post

The live-streaming platform, owned by Amazon, has struggled to police content as it is posted. 2,200 Viewed Germany Attack Before Twitch Removed Post Source: NY Times Tech

How to watch Game 5 of Nationals vs. Dodgers live without cable tonight – CNET

It’s win or go home! Cord cutters can watch the second National League Division Series wrap up on TBS. How to watch Game 5 of Nationals vs. Dodgers live without cable tonight – CNET Source: CNet

October 9, 2019

Shooter livestreams synagogue attack on Twitch

Ready to be sickened? A gunman in Germany today opened fire on a crowd of worshippers in a synagogue — and worse, he livestreamed the whole thing on Twitch. The attack took place at a synagogue and kebab shop in Halle. It seems fairly obvious why the attack took place today: it’s Yom Kippur, the

Facebook rejected Biden request to pull false Trump ad about Ukraine – CNET

The social network reiterates that it doesn’t send political speech to fact-checkers. Facebook rejected Biden request to pull false Trump ad about Ukraine – CNET Source: CNet

Meet the robot racing drone that could beat human pilots by 2023 – CNET

Teams start competing Tuesday in the Drone Racing League’s new battle of autonomous drones. Here’s an exclusive first look at the AI-powered flying machine. Meet the robot racing drone that could beat human pilots by 2023 – CNET Source: CNet

Literal Stretch-Sensing Glove Reconstructs your Hand Poses

Our hands are rich forms of gestural expression, but capturing these expressions without hindering the hand itself is no easy task–even in today’s world of virtual reality hardware. Fret not, though, as researchers at the Interactive Geometry Lab have recently developed a glove that’s both comfortable and straightforward to fabricate while capturing not simply gestures

October 9, 2019

Facebook's choice to allow political ads with misinformation, while making ad details public, is not a perfect decision but it is a sensible and democratic one (Casey Newton/The Verge)

Casey Newton / The Verge: Facebook’s choice to allow political ads with misinformation, while making ad details public, is not a perfect decision but it is a sensible and democratic one — It’s a problem that needs more than a technical solution — If you see an ad on Facebook, should the contents of that

October 9, 2019

Adobe says Venezuelan users losing service due to US sanctions will get refunds

Adobe customers in Venezuela, who were notified via email on Monday that their accounts would get deactivated at the end of the month due to US sanctions, will be able to receive refunds after all. The company initially cited the US executive order as the reason it wouldn’t be able to refund customers, stating in

October 9, 2019

Report: Apple could launch an iPhone-powered AR headset next year

Just about everyone in the tech industry has taken a crack at VR or AR wearables except for Apple. The company has been content building out AR features for its iPhones, but not actually delivering a headset or other wearable to enhance the experience. That may change next year, according to reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi

October 9, 2019

Shooting in Halle, Germany was livestreamed on Twitch; ~5 people watched the 35-minute video live and about 2,200 watched before it was removed in ~30 minutes (CNBC)

CNBC: Shooting in Halle, Germany was livestreamed on Twitch; ~5 people watched the 35-minute video live and about 2,200 watched before it was removed in ~30 minutes — 09 October 2019, Saxony-Anhalt, Landsberg: Police officers walk along a hedge with machine guns in their hands near Wiedersdorf/Landsberg. Shooting in Halle, Germany was livestreamed on Twitch;

Tech Giants Shift Profits to Avoid Taxes. There’s a Plan to Stop Them.

Countries have clashed in recent years over how — and where — to tax companies that operate across borders, particularly those that sell online. Tech Giants Shift Profits to Avoid Taxes. There’s a Plan to Stop Them. Source: NY Times Tech

October 9, 2019

Everything We Know About the Weirdly Skinny 'Project Gem' Smartphone

Early details are finally out for the upcoming “Project Gem” smartphone. That’s the latest creation from Essential, the company founded by ex-Google exec, Andy Rubin. The phone itself looks unlike anything that has come before it, confirming long-running rumors that Essential has been working on an unorthodox… Read more… Everything We Know About the Weirdly

October 9, 2019

Blizzard employees walked out in protest following pro-Hong Kong player ban

Photo Illustration by Igor Golovniov/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images A couple dozen Blizzard employees walked out of work Tuesday in protest of the company’s decision to ban a professional Hearthstone player who voiced support for the Hong Kong protesters over the weekend, according to The Daily Beast. The employees met at a giant statue depicting

October 9, 2019

Pinterest makes its Progressive Web App available as a Pinterest Lite app download on Google Play in Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico (Sarah Perez/TechCrunch)

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch: Pinterest makes its Progressive Web App available as a Pinterest Lite app download on Google Play in Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Chile, and Mexico — Pinterest is the latest tech company to introduce a “Lite” version of its mobile application to meet the needs of users in emerging markets. Pinterest makes its

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