YouTube’s ongoing problems surrounding content that involves children has led to an investigation from the federal government, according to a new Washington Post report. The Federal Trade Commission is said to be investigating YouTube’s data collection practices and failure to protect children, according to the Post. The investigation is reported to be in its late
Read MoreFans really love the Marvel Cinematic Universe films. Arguably, the movies are almost a religion to some dedicated adherents, who worship their idols through intensive movie marathons and arguing about the films online. But what if they actually were a religion, with the text of the movies turned into a form of scripture? Well, then
Read MoreGlobes Online: Israeli facial recognition startup AnyVision adds $31M to its Series A, bringing the round’s total to $74M, from Microsoft’s M12 and others — The Israeli computer vision company has developed core software solutions that make all cameras smart. — Face, body, and object-recognition … Israeli facial recognition startup AnyVision adds M to its
Read MoreDetails about the death of former Egyptian president Mohamed Morsi have been conspicuously absent from news reports. Despite being the first democratically elected Egyptian president, news outlets have scrubbed that information from stories of his demise in what appears to be a government-mandated description sent out to press. As noted by Mada Masr, a majority
Read MoreKano is a company best known for its build-it-yourself Linux computers, which are primarily targeted at education users. But today, its direction changed somewhat with the announcement of a new Windows-based machine, which will go on sale later this year. The Kano PC is an 11.6-inch Intel Atom-based tablet/laptop hybrid that runs Windows 10. Squint
Read MorePaul Sawers / VentureBeat: Anti-phishing startup Valimail, which develops a cloud-based platform for companies, raises $45M Series C from Insight Partners, bringing total raised to $84M — Anti-phishing startup Valimail has raised $40 million in a series C round of funding from Insight Partners. Anti-phishing startup Valimail, which develops a cloud-based platform for companies, raises
Read MorePeople are usually looking for the easiest way to do a thing, whether that thing be holding a burrito upright, eating a pineapple, or peeling garlic. I appreciate this drive, not only because my entire career is fueled by it, but because I am very lazy. Read more… That Viral Garlic Hack Doesn't Work Source:
Read MoreWhen Samsung sent the first batch of Galaxy Folds to reviewers, it quickly became apparent there were some problems. Phones failed due to dust getting caught under the screen, due to reviewers removing a protective layer that appeared to be a standard screen protector, and seemingly just by being used as regular phones. Samsung then
Read MoreSo many cybersecurity vulnerabilities exist on the internet nowadays that giving out your email address or phone number when signing up for a service is akin to giving someone your full name on the first date. Recently, a string of SIM swapping hacks have occurred; attacks in which hackers take control of your account by
Read MoreApple designs its products to be simple and foolproof, but also nearly impossible for the average user to fix themselves—meaning customers have to go through either an Apple Store, an Apple-approved third-party servicer, or ship their products to Apple for repairs. While plenty of bigger cities have at least one or… Read more… You Can
Read MoreWashington Post: Sources: after complaints about privacy practices around children’s videos on YouTube, FTC is in late stages of a probe, causing YouTube to rethink its strategy — The U.S. government is in the late stages of an investigation into YouTube for its handling of children’s videos … Sources: after complaints about privacy practices around
Read More3D printing is all well and good, but it can get expensive having to purchase roll after roll of filament. Various projects exist that attempt to take unwanted 3D prints and turn them back into filament to be used again. However, [Sam Smith] took a different path. The Trash Printer is a 3D print head
Read MoreAs the office chat start-up prepares to go public, some of us are still figuring out how available we want to be — and whether it’s O.K. to ping the C.E.O. Slack Wants to Replace Email. Is That What We Want? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreResearchers were able to correctly guess some people’s medical conditions by analyzing their Facebook posts, according to a new study. The people involved had consented to the research, and the results are private, but let this be a warning: You’re potentially telling the world a lot more than you let on. Read more… How Your
Read MoreAvengers: Endgame is finally getting an official post-credits scene, with a limited-time rerelease in theaters this weekend. Marvel Studios co-president Kevin Feige told Screen Rant that a new version of Endgame will appear in theaters that has a couple of additional scenes not in the original. Feige said if people “stay and watch the movie,
Read MorePeople consume news in many ways, which is why Anna Dubenko’s job — editor of off-platform strategy — takes her to platforms where others go for a break from theirs. Browsing LinkedIn and Instagram to Put Herself in Readers’ Shoes Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreGoogle’s recent scandals take center stage at its parent company’s annual gathering of investors. Alphabet shareholder meeting draws protesters over antitrust and human rights – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreExecutives at the video site are reportedly considering major changes to protect young viewers. YouTube weighs whether to move all kids content off main site, report says – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePaul Sawers / VentureBeat: Virginia-based Expel, which offers managed cybersecurity services for companies, raises $40M Series C led by Index Ventures, bringing total raised to ~$70M — Amidst the hullabaloo of hacks and endless data breaches, the global cybersecurity market is expected to grow from $152 billion in 2018 to $250 billion by 2023. Virginia-based
Read MoreThe studio talks to him “for almost every film we make,” Marvel Studios’ Kevin Feige says. Marvel really, really wants Keanu Reeves to join the MCU – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBig tech companies would have to subject themselves to an external audit to prove they’re neutral. New bill would make Facebook, Twitter liable for political bias – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreBoring people are everywhere—at work, at your kid’s school, maybe even at home. But perhaps the only thing worse than be trapped in a dull conversation with Mr. Monotonous is discovering that, actually, the boring one is you. Read more… How to Tell If You're Boring Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThe new president overseeing Nintendo of America faces the challenge of keeping the company’s business thriving while living up to the legacy of his beloved predecessor, Reggie Fils-Aimé. Nintendo’s Bowser begins his reign Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIngrid Lunden / TechCrunch: London-based Kano, which makes hardware to teach younger people about computing and coding, partners with Microsoft and launches a £300 11.6″ touchscreen laptop — Kano, the London-based startup that builds hardware designed to teach younger people about computing and coding … London-based Kano, which makes hardware to teach younger people about
Read MoreThe giant rocket that NASA is building to send astronauts to the Moon will likely be delayed and over budget — yet again. That’s according to a new report from the Government Accountability Office, which reviewed the hardware NASA has been developing for deep space human exploration. The report, originally leaked to The Washington Post,
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