Facebook Could Block Sharing of News Stories in Australia
The move, a response to pressure to pay publishers when their stories are posted on the social network, could add to internet silos springin...
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Reinvent Technology Partners, a new SPAC formed by Reid Hoffman, Zynga founder Mark Pincus and hedge fund manager Michael Thompson, have filed for a $600M IPO (Kirsten Korosec/TechCrunch)
Kirsten Korosec / TechCrunch : Reinvent Technology Partners, a new SPAC formed by Reid Hoffman, Zynga founder Mark Pincus and hedge fund ...
Read dispatchFacebook warns it will block Australian users and news organizations from sharing news stories on Facebook and Instagram if the ACCC's proposal passes (New York Times)
New York Times : Facebook warns it will block Australian users and news organizations from sharing news stories on Facebook and Instagram...
Read dispatchElon Musk's Neuralink device focused on the 'computer', but what about the 'brain'? - CNET
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Read dispatchTwitter now shows quote tweet counts directly under tweets, rebranding "Retweets with comments" as "Quote Tweets" (Filipe Espósito/9to5Mac)
Filipe Espósito / 9to5Mac : Twitter now shows quote tweet counts directly under tweets, rebranding “Retweets with comments” as “Quote Twe...
Read dispatchShould Google’s Ad Market Be Regulated Like the Stock Market?
A leading antitrust scholar says yes. Congress may be listening. from Wired https://ift.tt/3bbWlt1 via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchHow Cryptography Lets Down Marginalized Communities
Speaking at a prestigious crypto conference this month, Seny Kamara called on the field to recognize its blind spots—and fix them. from Wi...
Read dispatchMexican cartel hitmen seem to have adopted the use of bomb-laden drones in assassinations, following the tactic's proliferation on Iraqi and Syrian battlefields (Joseph Trevithick/The Drive)
Joseph Trevithick / The Drive : Mexican cartel hitmen seem to have adopted the use of bomb-laden drones in assassinations, following the ...
Read dispatchRoman Reigns' heel turn at Payback is WWE's boldest move in years - CNET
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Read dispatchMyriam Sarachik Never Gave Up on Physics
The New York-based scientist overcame sexism and personal tragedy to make major contributions to the field, for which she received recogniti...
Read dispatchExplainer: What do political databases know about you?
American citizens are inundated with political messages—on social networks, in their news feeds, through email, text messages, and phone cal...
Read dispatchGalaxy Note 20 ongoing review: Here's how Samsung's $1,000 phone stacks up so far - CNET
The Note 20 has a plastic backing, different screen and different camera specs compared to the $1,300 Note 20 Ultra. Does it truly make a di...
Read dispatchBest airline credit cards for August 2020 - CNET
Earn miles toward a free flight when flying with your preferred airline. from CNET News https://ift.tt/3fKAWI3 via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchChess Olympiad: India and Russia both get gold after controversial final
India is declared joint winner with Russia after two players lost connection during the final round. from BBC News - Technology https://if...
Read dispatchSir Isaac Newton's notes among Cambridge web gallery 'treasures'
Cambridge University Library adds high-resolution images of its collection to a free culture site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift....
Read dispatchNew York-based healthcare analytics company Aetion raises $82M Series B (Alaric DeArment/MedCity News)
Alaric DeArment / MedCity News : New York-based healthcare analytics company Aetion raises $82M Series B — The healthcare analytics co...
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Sunday, August 30, 2020
UVC wands kill viruses. They're also a 'major safety issue,' experts warn - CNET
The invisible light can kill viruses and pathogens like the one that causes COVID-19, but experts are raising alarms about the potential saf...
Read dispatchThe best outdoor smart home products to buy in summer 2020 - CNET
Here are the best smart home devices for your yard. from CNET News https://ift.tt/3gIhJYd via A.I .Kung Fu
Read dispatchThe best office chairs for 2020 - CNET
If your current office chair is causing you pain, it might be time for an upgrade. from CNET News https://ift.tt/2G3fyBJ via A.I .Kung Fu...
Read dispatchKymeta raises $85M led by Bill Gates as it prepares to launch a flat panel antenna for cellular and satellite broadband connections (Todd Bishop/GeekWire)
Todd Bishop / GeekWire : Kymeta raises $85M led by Bill Gates as it prepares to launch a flat panel antenna for cellular and satellite br...
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