Twitter has started looking into whether its belief that keeping white supremacists on its platform is a good idea is, in fact, a good idea. According to Motherboard, Twitter has begun researching whether its platform is actually useful for de-radicalization, as part of an inquiry into whether it should ban white supremacists from the site
Read MoreOn Wednesday, 2020 presidential candidate Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) put up a billboard in the heart of Silicon Valley pressing for big tech companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Google to be broken up. The billboard is located at 4th and Townsend, right next to the city’s primary Caltrain stop, where a substantial chunk of South
Read MoreA woman was recently arrested at Disney World for carrying a prohibited substance: CBD oil, reportedly used to help with her arthritis pain. Read more… Will You Get Arrested for Traveling With CBD Oil? Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreDeath Stranding, the puzzling brainwave of former Konami problem child Hideo Kojima, has tantalized the internet for some time. Now, after offering only the most obscure view of the game for almost 3 years, the developers have finally, finally given a good look at Death Stranding in the new trailer, and revealed when it will come out
Read MoreEpic Games, creator of the smash hit Fortnite, currently faces a tornado of lawsuits over its use and sale of in-game animations based on dance moves popularized by celebrities. The Supreme Court is involved, the public is divided, and entertainers are seemingly getting screwed. But who really owns a meme? For the answer to that
Read More[André Biagioni] is developing an open hardware bicycle navigation device called Aurora that’s so gorgeous it just might be enough to get you pedaling your way to work. This slick frame-mounted device relays information to the user through a circular array of SK6812 RGB LEDs, allowing you to find out what you need to know
Read MoreThough there are many issues startup founders need to address if they wish to achieve rapid growth, few concepts are gaining as much attention as “disruption.” After all, many of the most successful companies in the world have gained their status by disrupting their associated industries — and it seems like new innovators pop up
Read MoreMcGraw-Hill has announced a collaboration with ed tech startup Alchemie to develop augmented reality and three-dimensional learning tools for chemistry courses. McGraw-Hill Teams with Startup to Develop AR Learning Tools Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreEveryone who reads this site has heard a thing or two about the importance of having an emergency fund. But when such an emergency comes along, how do you use that money wisely? Read more… Make an Emergency Budget Before You Have to Deal With a Financial Emergency Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreThis is Ferrari’s fastest car ever. It also happens to be a plug-in hybrid with nearly 1,000 horsepower on tap. It’s called the SF90 Stradale, and inside and out, it’s unlike anything else. Ferrari SF90 Stradale brings new hybrid tech to hypercar heights – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIf you’ve ever wanted to visit the Eiffel Tower, the Colosseum, or the Statue of Liberty, you should know now: You’ll likely run into hordes of slow-moving, selfie-stick-carrying tourists at any popular tourist attraction. Read more… How to Avoid Annoying Crowds and Lines at Tourist Attractions Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreRiders will receive several notifications before they lose access to the app and can improve their rating to remain in good standing. Uber will ban passengers with low ratings Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreBose today announced the latest edition to its premium headphone lineup. The new model is called the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700. When it goes on sale later next month, it’ll retail for $399. That’s quite the pricetag. The Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 represent a push towards the ultra-premium segment of the headphone market for
Read MoreOnly 24 will be built, and each will cost $200,000. Hennessey's Maximus is a 1,000-hp Jeep Gladiator with a Hellcat heart – Roadshow Source: CNet
Read MoreIn his first public statement, the departing special counsel says that charging President Trump wasn’t an option his office could consider. Robert Mueller on Russian interference: The report 'speaks for itself' – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreThe latest Amazon smart display looks cleverly designed to counter the strengths of the Nest Hub. Amazon Echo Show 5 vs. Google Nest Hub — Revenge of Alexa – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreI remember exactly where I was when I realized how long it would take to save up a year’s worth of income. Read more… Don't Let the Online Retirement Calculators Scare You Away From Investing Source: Life Hacker
Read MoreMicrosoft is updating Excel for iPhone to add a new way to import spreadsheets and tables into the app using a camera. The feature first debuted on Android back in March, and it allows Excel users to take a photo of a printed data table and convert it into a fully editable table in the
Read MoreThere was a time when nuclear power plants were going to save the world. Barring accidents, the plants are clean and generate a lot of power. However, a few high-profile accidents and increased public awareness of some key issues have made nuclear power a hard sell, at least in the United States. The fastest growing
Read MoreI’m not going to judge you for ordering a cup of flavored sugar milk with a dash of coffee. You like to make your addictive bean water taste good! But those add-ons add up, so here’s how to get your $6 frankendrink down to a still-expensive-but-less-outrageous $3-ish. Read more… How to Save Money on That
Read MoreA Michigan university has awarded a “merit” grant to an instructor working to develop standards and best practices for moving courses to virtual reality. Project to Develop Standards for Moving Courses to VR Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreIf Johnny Hallyday, the “French Elvis,” was a United States resident, then his fourth wife stood to inherit his whole fortune. Social media evidence led a French court to rule otherwise. French Rock Star’s Instagram Defeats His Widow in Inheritance Battle Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreApple is expected to unveil the next big update for macOS and iOS at the company’s annual WWDC event next Monday, and we’re getting more glimpses at what could be next. Following a leak of a forthcoming dark mode and updated iOS apps, 9to5Mac is showing off alleged screenshots of the new Apple TV and
Read MoreFor many, this rolling rubber apparatus conjures up visions of your local public library. You might find them sprinkled throughout the aisles (although they have a way of disappearing whenever you need one the most). They’ve got that wider shelf to hold your books while you step up to snag an out-of-reach title, and… Read
Read MoreThe North Face, in a campaign with advertising agency Leo Burnett Tailor Made, hatched a scheme to get its products to the top of Google Images by replacing Wikipedia photos with its own product placement shots. In the promotional video, the company notes how all trips begin with an initial Google search, and often the
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