Google’s LGBTQ employees are furious about YouTube’s policy disasters
And they’re afraid to speak out about it Continue reading… Google’s LGBTQ employees are furious about YouTube’s policy disasters Source: New feed
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Read MoreLifehacker just moved to Times Square, and boy is it weird to work in a neighborhood run for tourists. I want to shout at them, “I have to be here, but you can leave! Save yourself!” No one should go to Times Square. As a traveler, if you want to avoid a city’s biggest crush
Read MoreOne of the organizers of last year’s mass walkout of Google employees has left the company after saying she faced retaliation. Claire Stapleton helped bring together employees for the 20,000-person walkout protesting the company’s handling of sexual harassment allegations. In April, Stapleton and another organizer said they had faced retaliation from Google management and that
Read MoreNASA to allow private citizens to fly to the International Space Station Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreWelcome to CHEAP, our series about things that are good, but most of all, cheap. CHEAP! The Samsung Galaxy S10 is an excellent phone. It just is. It gets the basics right. The screen is big and vivid, and yet the phone itself is reasonably compact, making it easy to grasp. The S10 offers an
Read MoreWorried that Facebook collects too much information on you and makes it too freely available to advertisers and others? You’re not the only one. CEO Mark Zuckerberg insists that Facebook is going to fix its privacy problems, but until it does, there are some things you can do to keep your personal information safe. While
Read MoreWelcome to Cheat Sheet, our brief breakdown-style reviews of festival films, VR previews, and other special event releases. This review comes from the 2019 Sundance Film Festival. It has been updated and revised in conjunction with the film’s release on Netflix. When a fictional AI “goes rogue,” that often really means that it’s working exactly
Read MoreIn 2015, a massive snowstorm — or, more precisely, a series of massive snowstorms — stranded nearly 50 commuters on a broken train in Boston. Plenty of others were stuck at knotted-up stations since many of the system’s old trains aren’t built to handle heavy snow. So when the storm hit, and kept hitting, the
Read MoreSoftware chief Craig Federighi takes us through his thinking about the iPad as a laptop replacement, dark mode and Apple Sign In. Oh, and why he’s not superstitious about iOS 13. Apple's next stage is about reclaiming privacy, and a different kind of PC – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSnapchat is working on integrating support for events into its service in an apparent attempt to compete with similar functionality offered by Facebook. The unannounced feature was spotted in Snapchat’s code by Jane Manchun Wong, an app researcher with a solid track record for uncovering new social media features before they’re officially announced. It’s currently
Read MoreDraw deeply on the Force and learn all you can about this Jedi adventure before the gameplay reveal during EA’s presentation on Saturday. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order — everything we know ahead of E3 2019 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThis week, Amazon unveiled a new warehouse robot named Pegasus. The suitcase-sized robot is used to sort packages at dozens of the company’s sprawling distribution centers. Amazon’s one-day delivery service depends on the work of thousands of robots Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreThis is the time to scoop up PS4 consoles, accessories and games. Sony kicks off E3 with massive Days of Play sale on PS4 games – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreA powerful VR headset doesn’t come cheap. HTC launches eye-tracking Vive Pro Eye in US for 99 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreHere’s how Steve Jobs’ successor has fared over the past eight years as Apple CEO. From iPhone X to that MacBook keyboard: Tim Cook's hits and misses – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreYou’ve got a good pair of shoes, a supportive sports bra (if needed), and some comfortable clothes. But when you head out on a run, there’s one more apparel-related issue you have to solve: where to put your phone. Read more… How to Carry Your Phone When You Run Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreBitcoin stolen from Bitfinex in 2016 is on the move. Earlier today, a combined 172.54 BTC ($1.37 million) was mysteriously sent from the hacker‘s wallets to an unknown address. Bitfinex’ marketing director Anneka Dew however told Hard Fork that today’s movements had nothing to do with the company at all. The set of five transfers began
Read MorePride Month is more than just a colorful parade or a series of parties (though those are great, too)—it’s the observance of the people who came before us that made these celebratory events possible. Read more… The History of Pride Month Celebrations Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreApple and Microsoft have followed different paths, but their latest laptop replacements are strikingly similar. Can either one succeed as your next mobile productivity device? iPad Pro vs Surface Pro 6: Can a tablet-laptop hybrid really replace your portable PC? Source: ZDNet Microsoft
Read MoreFrom the International Space Station, NASA astronaut Christina Koch snapped and posted this image of the planet Venus at sunrise. Venus at Sunrise From the Space Station Source: NASA
Read MoreThe legal action against Silicon Valley’s giants will be long, difficult, uncertain and, for some people, disappointing. The Week in Tech: What Not to Expect From Big Tech’s Antitrust Showdown Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWe have a fun one in this week’s Tech 911 column. It’s such a weird issue at first glance, that I won’t even tee it up with a lofty introduction. I’ll let Lifehacker reader Natalie explain—and, yes, she called the subject line of her email “YouTube Audio Witchcraft.” That’s how quirky this one is. Read
Read MoreTim Apple is doing his best. Apple scrambles to replace 9 computer stand | Department of Satire Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreRegulators need to approve its planned acquisition of Looker. The Technology 202: Will Washington’s antitrust moment hurt deals in Silicon Valley? Google is an early test. Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreAnother company joined the long list of organizations that’s cut ties with Huawei. According to a report by Reuters, Facebook has banned the Chinese tech company from pre-installing its apps – Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp – on Huawei phones. This ban doesn’t affect current Huawei users. They’ll be able to download these apps and receive updates
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