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September 23, 2019

Facebook page with 1.1M followers called "I Love America" is one of many Ukrainian-run pages now pushing pro-Trump propaganda and recycling 2016-era IRA memes (Popular Information)

Popular Information: Facebook page with 1.1M followers called “I Love America” is one of many Ukrainian-run pages now pushing pro-Trump propaganda and recycling 2016-era IRA memes — This is the online version of the Popular Information newsletter. You can get independent accountability journalism in your inbox every week. Facebook page with 1.1M followers called "I

September 23, 2019

Find the Closest and Safest Emergency Room With ER Inspector

Emergency rooms aren’t always for life-or-death emergencies: sometimes you have enough time that you can make a choice about where to go. (If your child is the one who needs care, for example, you should know where to find the nearest pediatric-ready ER.) Read more… Find the Closest and Safest Emergency Room With ER Inspector

September 23, 2019

The PS5 will have a more eco-friendly standby mode

Sony today revealed a new feature of its in-development PlayStation console: a power-saving mode which will reduce the amount of energy used in each home. This is apparently an effort to reduce the carbon footprint of the general population of gamers. Jim Ryan, CEO of Sony Interactive Entertainment, spoke of the new feature in the

September 23, 2019

Code deployment toolmaker Chef says it will not renew contracts with ICE and CBP, after an ex-employee deleted his open-source code leading to customer downtime (Joseph Cox/VICE)

Joseph Cox / VICE: Code deployment toolmaker Chef says it will not renew contracts with ICE and CBP, after an ex-employee deleted his open-source code leading to customer downtime — Last week, a former employee deleted open-source code he wrote for a tool called Chef in protest over an ICE contract. Code deployment toolmaker Chef

Amazon reveals more on Amazon's Choice picks, but senator unimpressed – CNET

The product recommendations program has been criticized for potentially steering customers to buy inferior goods. Amazon reveals more on Amazon's Choice picks, but senator unimpressed – CNET Source: CNet

September 23, 2019

Hyundai Motor Group to invest $1.6B in cash and $400M in R&D in a $4B self-driving vehicle joint venture with Dublin-based Aptiv, with both owning 50% stakes (Reuters)

Reuters: Hyundai Motor Group to invest $1.6B in cash and $400M in R&D in a $4B self-driving vehicle joint venture with Dublin-based Aptiv, with both owning 50% stakes — SEOUL (Reuters) – Hyundai Motor Group will invest $1.6 billion in a joint venture to develop self-driving vehicle technologies with Aptiv … Hyundai Motor Group to

Is A Cheap Inverter Welder Worth It?

We’ve all seen cheap welders for sale from the usual online sources, small inverter stick welders for a very tempting price. But are they any good? When my local supermarket had one in its offers aisle, I took the plunge and placed it in my cart alongside the usual week’s supply of Marmite. That was

September 23, 2019

The Best Credit Cards for Recent College Grads

Your first few years after college are like getting thrown into a bad game show. You need to balance a new career, a bevy of new living expenses, an eventual retirement to start saving for, and student loans with a grace period that’s far too short. And don’t forget: You need to build credit, so

September 23, 2019

HBO won Emmys night, but the future belongs to streaming platforms

ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images Last night’s Emmy Awards was nothing new. HBO, Amazon, and Netflix took home many awards at TV’s most prestigious event. Yet the most interesting part of the evening wasn’t necessarily who won, but the commercials for major streaming services that played between acceptance speeches, a signal of how stretched out TV is

BMW ad hints in-car sex is part of our self-driving future – Roadshow

The racy ad implies anything will be possible with self-driving cars — even sex. BMW ad hints in-car sex is part of our self-driving future – Roadshow Source: CNet

Microsoft's new 'Data Dignity' team could help users control their personal data

Microsoft is staffing up a new Data Dignity team in its CTO’s office which could help users to control their own personal data, ultimately to the point of buying and selling it. Microsoft's new 'Data Dignity' team could help users control their personal data Source: ZDNet Microsoft

The Technology 202: The Technology 202: Uber, Lyft drivers vow to continue fight for unions despite company pushback

The companies say drivers don’t need to be employees to bargain The Technology 202: The Technology 202: Uber, Lyft drivers vow to continue fight for unions despite company pushback Source: Washington Post Tech

Upcoming Events, Webinars & Calls for Papers (Week of Sept. 23, 2019)

Upcoming events include the Career Everywhere Indianapolis 2019 Conference, the 2019 C.C.U.M.C. Annual Conference, and Educause Annual Conference 2019. Upcoming Events, Webinars & Calls for Papers (Week of Sept. 23, 2019) Source: Campus Technology

After federal break, Apple will keep Mac Pro made in the USA – CNET

Apple’s powerful, premium computer will still be manufactured in the US. After federal break, Apple will keep Mac Pro made in the USA – CNET Source: CNet

September 23, 2019

There Are 99 Days Left in the Year. What's Your Resolution?

It’s the first day of a new season—which means it’s a great time to start something new. Read more… There Are 99 Days Left in the Year. What's Your Resolution? Source: Life Hacker

September 23, 2019

Apple will make its new Mac Pro in the US

Photo by Nilay Patel / The Verge Apple will make its new Mac Pros in Austin, Texas, continuing to build the computers at the same facilities that have been assembling the prior-generation Mac Pros since 2013. Apple says building the computer in the US is possible thanks to receiving a tariff exemption on “certain necessary

September 23, 2019

Yes, Toy Story 4’s director knows how weird Forky made the Toy Story world

Photo: Pixar Animation Studios Toy Story 4 debuted in a world that’s changed profoundly since the original Toy Story hit theaters nearly 25 years ago. Toy Story was the first-ever entirely computer-animated film; now CGI animation is common, and the hand-drawn cel animation it replaced is a shrinking rarity. Toy Story was considered a huge

September 23, 2019

Ring and Nest video doorbells include a free smart display with purchase at Best Buy

Photo by Dan Seifert / The Verge Best Buy is hosting a new promotion that will give you a free Google Nest Hub if you purchase a Nest Hello video doorbell, or a free Amazon Echo Show 5 when you buy a Ring Video Doorbell 2. Neither video doorbell is discounted, so the Nest Hello

September 23, 2019

If You Booked Travel With Thomas Cook, Here's How to Get a Refund

On Monday, UK-based tour company Thomas Cook abruptly collapsed, impacting 150,000 travelers’ plans and laying off “tens of thousands” of employees. At airports like the one in Menorca, Spain, hundreds of travelers have been left stranded at their gates. Read more… If You Booked Travel With Thomas Cook, Here's How to Get a Refund Source:

As HBO Celebrates a Big Night, Questions About Its Future Loom

The cable network won more Emmys than anyone else on Sunday night, but competition is growing and its new leadership has little entertainment experience. As HBO Celebrates a Big Night, Questions About Its Future Loom Source: NY Times Tech

September 23, 2019

I'm Lifehacker Food Editor Claire Lower and This Is How I Eat

Hello. It’s me, Claire. I’m the food editor here at Lifehacker, and as we’re taking a look at how the Lifehacker staff works, I thought I’d show you how I eat. In order to maintain the conversational flow of How I Eat, I had my boyfriend conduct the interview. Below you will find answers to

September 23, 2019

Google Play Pass bundles 350 Android games and apps for $4.99 per month

Illustration by William Joel / The Verge Today, Google is launching a new service called “Google Play Pass,” which for $4.99 per month gives Android users access to over 350 games and apps which will be served ad free and without any in-app purchases. Google will give users 10 days free and is also planning

September 23, 2019

Yahoo redesigns its logo to remind you that Yahoo exists

Yahoo isn’t exactly a popular company these days. But while it’s been down for a long time, it’s not out of the game yet, and today the company is here to remind everyone of that with a new logo that practically screams out (in a newly selected hue of purple): “We still exist and have

September 23, 2019

Use Minecraft to Teach Your Kids Pretty Much Anything

There’s a reason the New York Times calls them “The Minecraft Generation.” Today’s kids and teens have been raised on the game, cutting their teeth on survival mode and moving on to creating complex, multiplayer worlds within Minecraft. But Minecraft’s vast community (112 million people log on per month!) are doing… Read more… Use Minecraft

September 23, 2019

Monday's Best Deals: Nintendo Switch Lite, Weighted Blankets, Friends Blu-ray, and More

An Anker USB-C battery pack, ANC headphones, Philips OneBlade, and a Lucky Brand sale lead off Monday’s best deals from around the web. Read more… Monday's Best Deals: Nintendo Switch Lite, Weighted Blankets, Friends Blu-ray, and More Source: Life Hacker

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