The FBI Is Tracking Our Faces in Secret, and We’re Suing
The FBI Is Tracking Our Faces in Secret, and We’re Suing 409 by dredmorbius
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NSO hacked WhatsApp to spy on top government officials at U.S. allies
NSO hacked WhatsApp to spy on top government officials at U.S. allies 394 by lladnar
Maids for sale: How Silicon Valley enables online slave markets
Domestic workers have been illegally sold via Instagram and other apps on Google and Apple's stores. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nx2gxk
Infusionsoft by Keap
Infusionsoft by Keap combines robust analytics with an intuitive interface and easily customizable dashboards to help you track your customers and email marketing campaigns. from PCMag.com Latest Articles https://ift.tt/330vlYG
On the inside of a hacking catastrophe
A massive data breach can cause chaos within a company and put IT staff under extreme stress. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2q5DtbZ
I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb
I Accidentally Uncovered a Nationwide Scam on Airbnb 543 by fieryscribe
Facial recognition technology code of conduct call
The technology has the potential for "widespread invasiveness", the information commissioner said. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2C3oW2U
'I was a victim of the WhatsApp hack'
Faustin Rukundo had no idea that a strange call over WhatsApp had infected his phone with spyware. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Wv1SDK
Google given green light for Toronto smart city
It is on a smaller scale than it had wanted and must treat any data it collects as a "public asset". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Nud93e
California Attorney General Is a No-Show on Tech Investigations
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2q5ha6e
Early Retirement May Speed Up Cognitive Decline: Study
Early Retirement May Speed Up Cognitive Decline: Study 424 by spking
Microsoft Access: The Database Software That Won't Die
Microsoft Access: The Database Software That Won't Die 459 by 4mpm3
Facebook challenged over political ad policy
A California man is running for office in attempt to highlight flaws in Facebook's policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N07ZwJ
Facebook content moderation firm Cognizant quits
It says the nature of the work was not in line with its vision for the company. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PyOLA3
Entire drone fleet grounded by US government agency
The 800 drones used to monitor endangered species and federal land are being investigated for security risks. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PBHGyG
WhatsApp sues NSO Group for allegedly helping spies hack phones around the world
WhatsApp sues NSO Group for allegedly helping spies hack phones around the world 511 by adventured
Xfinity Is Man-in-the-Middle Attacking My Internet
Xfinity Is Man-in-the-Middle Attacking My Internet 588 by grepsedawk
After Spike in Deaths, New York to Get 250 Miles of Protected Bike Lanes
After Spike in Deaths, New York to Get 250 Miles of Protected Bike Lanes 396 by frenchman_in_ny
Apple Has Upbeat Forecast While Profit Continues to Fall
By BY JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2WpzQcU
Twitter bans all political advertising
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey says the reach of political messages "should be earned, not bought". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31XCQhB
Epstein's injuries look more like murder than suicide, noted pathologist says
Epstein's injuries look more like murder than suicide, noted pathologist says 463 by AndrewBissell
Lyft Focuses on Profitability as Money-Losing Companies Lose Luster
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NDxXWb
Twitter Says It Will Ban All Political Ads
By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2q7rnPg
This Guy Thought He Beat Facebook’s Controversial Political Ads Policy
By BY NIRAJ CHOKSHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PwE7d2
A Greater Understanding of Race and Identity Through Tech
By BY LAURETTA CHARLTON from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2N1dxak
2 Plead Guilty in 2016 Uber and Lynda.com Hacks
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/331uA1E
DeepMind AI achieves Grandmaster status at Starcraft 2
Artificial intelligence firm says its AI agents have achieved Grandmaster status at Starcraft 2. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36jP9s8
#TeamTrees: YouTube stars boost tree-planting campaign to over $8m
The campaign, supported by YouTubers such as Jeffree Star, has raised more than $8m in five days. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N0b93N
Smart meters will get to Star Trek phase, says minister
The technology will be a "friend" of consumers, a minister says, but he admits problems with the rollout. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2owcVAb
Russia Tests New Disinformation Tactics in Africa to Expand Influence
By BY DAVEY ALBA AND SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/36hs9d7
Microsoft's GitHub blocks Catalan protest app
Spanish authorities accuse the Tsunami Democràtic group of being a 'criminal organisation'. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36hz6er
Amazon's push for Prime sign-up 'misleading', says ASA
The way payment options were presented was confusing and needs to change, the advertising watchdog rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NsQJPX
IRS Tried to Hide Emails That Show Tax Industry Influence over Free File Program
IRS Tried to Hide Emails That Show Tax Industry Influence over Free File Program 406 by foob4r
Facebook agrees to pay Cambridge Analytica fine to UK
The social network has dropped an appeal against a £500,000 penalty from UK's privacy watchdog. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PxUru6
Netflix founder: 'Learn when to get out of the way'
You need to learn "when to get out of the way" as a start-up CEO, says Netflix founder Marc Randolph. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jyj6ep
Gitlab cancels plan on tracking user behaviour on GitLab.com
Gitlab cancels plan on tracking user behaviour on GitLab.com 510 by tyteen4a03
WhatsApp sues Israeli firm over phone hacking claims
Facebook-owned WhatsApp alleges NSO Group was behind a cyber-attack on phones and messages. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36m5KvB
Currys PC World customers scammed via eBay
Criminals siphoned money from unwitting eBay customers who paid using PayPal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ooGJOW
WhatsApp Says Israeli Firm Used Its App in Spy Program
By BY NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Nqy33d
Artificial intelligence: Machines given power to kill?
One former Google software engineer warns of the dangers of using AI in the military. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BUM2Ji
Netflix angers film-makers with 'insulting' speed-up function
Director Judd Apatow calls the move "ridiculous and insulting" and actor Aaron Paul also speaks out. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BPQMj5
Call of Duty faces Russian backlash over 'Highway of Death'
Latest game from Activision Blizzard criticised by users for its portrayal of Russia. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NiJxWm
Amazon Turns to More Free Grocery Delivery to Lift Food Sales
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2BRV0XF
Indian grandpa cooks his way to YouTube glory
The 60-year-old rose to social media fame because of his unusual cooking videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31V5Si2
Internet 'father' Vint Cerf on future challenges ahead for the web
As the Internet marks 50 years, its co-founder Vint Cerf, tells of his concerns for the future. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32SWc8Y
Why passwords don't work, and what will replace them
Passwords can be insecure, easy to lose and easier to forget, so can new tech protect us? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oqiBeZ
Google, in Rare Stumble, Posts 23% Decline in Profit
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PqCAVV
Google, in Rare Stumble, Posts 23% Decline in Profit
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2JuLm1d
Apple Developer Documentation Is Missing
Apple Developer Documentation Is Missing 528 by chriskrycho
'Make or break' moment for 5G
European Space Agency warns some airwaves will compromise work on climate change. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BRSCQM
F.C.C. Plans Vote to Restrict Huawei and ZTE Purchases
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/34e5KMd
Georgia hit by massive cyber-attack
More than 2,000 websites, as well as the national TV station, have been targeted. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MTK6qD
Read the Letter Facebook Employees Sent to Mark Zuckerberg About Political Ads
By BY THE NEW YORK TIMES from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3690RWB
Dissent Erupts at Facebook Over Hands-Off Stance on Political Ads
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Jvu4RA
Cara Delevingne 'space selfie not meant for space'
A device that crashed in the US was from a Samsung publicity campaign offering to send selfies into space. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31USwSK
iPhone 5 users risk losing internet access
Apple says users will be left without access to email or the internet unless they update software this week. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PqoweU
MPs demand action over rise in online bank crashes
Report says more regulation and a levy on firms may be needed to protect customers from IT failures. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pTiGs2
Molly Russell: Instagram extends self-harm ban to drawings
The father of a teenager who killed herself after viewing graphic images says the app needs to act. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pireIU
Avatars: Are we ready for our digital twins?
When we think of avatars, we imagine a blue film character. But now they're being used very differently. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PyQk15
Why do gay apps struggle to stop catfish?
Gay dating app Hornet says it will use algorithms to tackle fake profiles and fraudsters. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36kkXNE
These Apps Say You May Have a Health Disorder. What if They’re Wrong?
By BY NATASHA SINGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31SRhn6
Molly Russell: Did her death change social media?
Ian Russell meets other parents bereaved by suicide; he wants tech firms to protect children more. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JpSLz5
Massachusetts Sues Exxon over Climate Change, Accusing the Oil Giant of Fraud
Massachusetts Sues Exxon over Climate Change, Accusing the Oil Giant of Fraud 379 by elorant
An Illustrated Guide to Useful Command Line Tools
An Illustrated Guide to Useful Command Line Tools 570 by signa11
Facebook crawls links in PDFs you send in Messenger
Facebook crawls links in PDFs you send in Messenger 431 by ortekk
Pentagon chooses Microsoft over Amazon for $10bn 'Jedi' contract
Microsoft is awarded the lucrative "Jedi" deal following a heavily-scrutinised bidding process. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32NYtlV
Microsoft Wins Pentagon’s $10B Contract
Microsoft Wins Pentagon’s $10B Contract 420 by aaronbrethorst
My company sold for $100M and I got zilch – how can that be?
My company sold for $100M and I got zilch – how can that be? 496 by rmason
How a social network could save democracy from deadlock
An online tool developed in Taiwan could help defuse political rows across the globe. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2WginmU
Microsoft Wins Pentagon’s $10 Billion JEDI Contract, Thwarting Amazon
By BY KATE CONGER, DAVID E. SANGER AND SCOTT SHANE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/365u8Bl
قلب: a non-ASCII programming language written entirely in Arabic
قلب: a non-ASCII programming language written entirely in Arabic 461 by kick
Ring Gave Police Stats About Users Who Said No to Law Enforcement Requests
Ring Gave Police Stats About Users Who Said No to Law Enforcement Requests 352 by eth0up
Ask HN: Are there books for mathematics like Feynman's lectures on physics?
Ask HN: Are there books for mathematics like Feynman's lectures on physics? 702 by jagira
Gitlab ‘rethinking’ third-party telemetry
Gitlab ‘rethinking’ third-party telemetry 611 by eternalny1
Comcast Is Lobbying Against DNS Encryption
Comcast Is Lobbying Against DNS Encryption 494 by president
U.S. senators want social media users to be able to take their data with them
U.S. senators want social media users to be able to take their data with them 338 by howard941
Gamer buys Fallout 76 add-on domain to criticise Bethesda
A frustrated gamer buys the domain to a Fallout 76 website to criticise developers Bethesda. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36fBliq
The Week in Tech: Google’s Quantum Leap
By BY JAMIE CONDLIFFE AND NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MMCbeB
Facebook's counter-terrorist training
The Metropolitan Police is teaming up with the tech giant to stop the spread of terrorist videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pcNSSX
Facebook Calls Truce With Publishers as It Unveils Facebook News
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND MARC TRACY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2BNskPj
Pentagon Pushes Tech Industry to Help U.S. Retain Military Edge
By BY DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Jm95AV
Mobile giants unveil plan to end rural 'not-spots'
The proposed deal with the government aims to get 4G coverage to 95% of the UK by 2025. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/346LFHH
Amazon profits hit by rising shipping costs
Shares in the e-commerce company drop after the firm's profits fall to $2.1bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2p1IgLr
Using 'stalkerware' to spy on a colleague's phone
BBC's cyber-security reporter Joe Tidy opens his phone to software commonly used by abusive partners to spy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PiIaK4
TikTok hits back over China influence claims
The popular Chinese-owned video-sharing app faces increasing scrutiny over claims of state censorship. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pTTn8V
Stalkerware: The software that spies on your partner
Experts warn of a rise in a type of software commonly used by abusive partners to spy on phones. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pfl78f
Transgender people treated ‘inhumanely’ online
A study identified one-and-a-half-million abusive comments posted over a three-and-a-half year period. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2pPd0zf
Why Terminator: Dark Fate is sending a shudder through AI labs
There are genuine risks associated with AI - but the Terminator scenario isn't one of them. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9shTj
India's facial recognition plan and other tech news
BBC Click's Jen Copestake looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BEajDa
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare arrives amid China controversy
The latest Call Of Duty game arrives following calls to boycott Activision Blizzard's titles. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/362vkp5
Wheels of fortune? A new age for electric motors
Better electric motors will lead to cars that can go further, faster and even sideways. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N9qkGt
Amazon Earnings: Profit Falls Sharply as Company Buys Growth
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2PgTB4N
BBC News launches 'dark web' Tor mirror
BBC News launches 'dark web' Tor mirror 568 by worldofmatthew
Twitter shares plunge as ad bugs see profit fall short
Problems with advertising products have led to lower-than-forecast profit for the micro-blogging site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BHksPE
Always Building, From the Garage to Her Company
By BY JOHN MARKOFF from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/33YfB8z
Banks pull Samsung S10 apps over security flaw
Users have found a glitch that lets anyone unlock the device via its fingerprint authentication system. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2W8f69t
Tesla shares surge after unexpected profit
The electric carmaker says its plans in China and for its next model are ahead of schedule. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P9RhN3
US Constitution – A Git repo with history of edits
US Constitution – A Git repo with history of edits 570 by styfle
Microsoft Rides Cloud to a 21% Increase in Profits
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/35TXuTf
We are leaving the Apple App Store and all its problems
We are leaving the Apple App Store and all its problems 577 by bangonkeyboard
Facebook's Zuckerberg grilled over Libra currency plan
Mark Zuckerberg tries to reassure lawmakers about the safety of its new digital currency, Libra. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33X9p0Q
BBC News launches 'dark web' Tor mirror
In a bid to thwart censorship attempts, the BBC News website is now available via Tor. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/361OmvB
WWE 2K20: Fans slam game over glitches and bugs
Wrestling fans have slammed the new WWE 2K20 video game over visual glitches and game-breaking bugs. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2p9d38R
Ask HN: Successful one-person online businesses?
Ask HN: Successful one-person online businesses? 645 by gajus
Zuckerberg Defends Facebook Cryptocurrency Project to House Committee
By BY CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2NaSvEW
Joe Rogan Experience #1368 – Edward Snowden
Joe Rogan Experience #1368 – Edward Snowden 581 by juandazapata
Getting the N.F.L.’s Big Picture Out of Any Screen
By BY KEN BELSON from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2W6GF2H
Google claims 'quantum supremacy' for computer
The company claims a quantum computer has surpassed conventional devices for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33Y2owq
Instagram bans 'cosmetic surgery' filters
Effects showing what people might look after surgery will go, amid concerns they harm mental health. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2PcFFZq
Google Claims a Quantum Breakthrough That Could Change Computing
By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/35S1OlX
Rover-drone combo hope to spot and destroy landmines
The system could eventually replace the need for humans to demine areas. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2NhdTsv
Ask HN: What's a promising area to work on?
Ask HN: What's a promising area to work on? 665 by richtapestry
Katie Price, Lauren Goodger and Georgia Harrison Instagram posts banned
Advertising watchdog bans weight loss posts by Katie Price, Lauren Goodger and Georgia Harrison. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31EzEYj
UK cyber-centre targets payment card fraud
Banks are being told which payment cards to watch by government cyber-experts targeting online thieves. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MEdBwp
Zuckerberg to Admit That Facebook Has Trust Issues
By BY MIKE ISAAC, CECILIA KANG AND NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2BDhMSM
Latest Firefox Brings Privacy Protections Front and Center
Latest Firefox Brings Privacy Protections Front and Center 573 by Vinnl
Ranked-choice voting is on the ballot in New York City
Ranked-choice voting is on the ballot in New York City 423 by Reedx
Facebook Pledges $1 Billion for California Housing
By BY CONOR DOUGHERTY from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2N8me1g
WeWork 'accepts takeover by Softbank'
The investment giant reportedly takes control of the firm, buying $1bn of shares from co-founder Adam Neumann. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32CGXAN
'Sensitive US Army data 'exposed by online leak'
Hotel room numbers, phone numbers and names were left exposed on an unencrypted server, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35Qa5qx
Equifax protected its main database with user name “admin” and password “admin” [pdf]
Equifax protected its main database with user name “admin” and password “admin” [pdf] 453 by bookofjoe
Cloudflare embroiled in child abuse row
Campaigners accuse the company of making it harder to restrict abusive images. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2P759r8
Plans for £26m tech institute at Bletchley Park
The institute at the codebreaking site would be home to 1,000 students, plans reveal. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N11gBz
The Internet of creation disappeared. Now we have surveillance and control
The Internet of creation disappeared. Now we have surveillance and control 415 by kimburgess
Airbnb probed by UK tax authorities
The home rental site has warned a tax inquiry by HM Revenue & Customs could lead to litigation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32HTnru
TikTok used by Islamic State to spread propaganda videos
A dozen accounts are banned by TikTok for breaching the app's policies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35UN1a7
China Sharpens Hacking to Hound Its Minorities, Far and Wide
By BY NICOLE PERLROTH, KATE CONGER AND PAUL MOZUR from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Jd5m8z
Green number plates planned for electric cars
The plan means it will be easier to offer incentives such as cheaper parking for zero-emission cars. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MxAmSO
Xiaomi: The Chinese brand dominating India's smartphone market
Tech giant Xiaomi has muscled its way to the top of India's smartphone market in just a few short years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2N4SJ0f
Bank of America's CEO says it's saved $2B per year by building its own cloud
Bank of America's CEO says it's saved $2B per year by building its own cloud 424 by sogen
Fashion industry emits more carbon than flights and maritime shipping combined
Fashion industry emits more carbon than flights and maritime shipping combined 398 by hkmaxpro
China has more 'unicorn' start-ups than the US
The country now has the world's highest number of start-up companies worth more than $1bn. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jamw6Q
The race to build a flying electric taxi
More than a hundred companies are working on electric aircraft designed to zip in and out of cities. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jc95mV
Facebook reveals preparations for UK election
The tech giant has set out extra measures for fighting the spread of disinformation. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31wlcS8
Ask HN: How do you share/organize knowledge at work and life?
Ask HN: How do you share/organize knowledge at work and life? 601 by gavribirnbaum
Amazon is shipping expired food, customers say
Amazon is shipping expired food, customers say 355 by rahuldottech
Facebook Lays on the Charm for Its Libra Cryptocurrency Plan
By BY CECILIA KANG AND NATHANIEL POPPER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2W0A2yT
Facebook Discloses New Disinformation Campaigns From Russia and Iran
By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2Mxvn4o
Amazon Echo and Google Home owners spied on by apps
Researchers build voice apps for smart speakers that can listen in on owners without them knowing. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MAUK5i
Mitt Romney's secret Twitter account revealed
The ex-presidential hopeful admits using the Twitter account "Pierre Delecto" - "C'est moi", he says. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35SeQzO
Phone case created out of artificial skin
Researchers have designed a case that looks and feels like human skin, and can activate controls via touch. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Jb68CS
Pixel 4 Review: Google Needs to Do More to Stand Out
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2p2jYk9
League of Legends admits censoring error
The popular online multi-player game is facing backlash from users. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2JceeeK
Pixel 4 Review: Google Needs to Do More to Stand Out
By BY BRIAN X. CHEN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/31zadau
Are electric cars as 'green' as you think?
The lithium powering electric vehicles is found deep beneath the salt flats of Argentina from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2o82UsI
Elton John app lets concert audiences mix his music
A device which lets the audience choose which instruments they hear at a concert has been created. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33Lq9Ia
My security software was a scam that cost me £4,000
Doug Varey was offered security software which turned out to be a frightening and costly scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33LTMsJ
'I lost £4,000 in a call centre scam'
Indian police have shut two call centres and arrest seven people suspected of involvement in the scam. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35QdTIi
Russian hackers cloak attacks using Iranian group
Russian hackers used access to a rival group in Iran to hide attacks, say intelligence agencies. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MvBxC8
Don't Call Yourself a Programmer, and Other Career Advice (2011)
Don't Call Yourself a Programmer, and Other Career Advice (2011) 461 by greyoda
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (1996) [pdf]
Structure and Interpretation of Computer Programs (1996) [pdf] 564 by susam
An electric crate motor you can drop into your car
An electric crate motor you can drop into your car 391 by hourislate
Meet the student who has created African emojis
Emoji obsessed? Meet O’Plerou Grebet, who has made over 350 emojis with African cultural references. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35ILOTf
Music Theory for Musicians and Normal People
Music Theory for Musicians and Normal People 469 by kick
Mozilla’s 18-month effort to market without Facebook
Mozilla’s 18-month effort to market without Facebook 431 by watchdogtimer
Biden Escalates Attack on Facebook Over False Political Ads
By BY CECILIA KANG AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/33JSLBu
In House Antitrust Hearing, Lawmakers Focus on Harms to Privacy
By BY DAVID MCCABE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2P3gjgD
Mark Hurd, Co-Chief Executive of Oracle, Is Dead at 62
By BY DON CLARK from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2BpGWnW
The Week in Tech: Amazon Muscles In on Seattle Election
By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2MrIAMb
'WhatsApp tax' plan dropped in Lebanon
The government announced, then scrapped, a tax on app-based calls amid angry protests over the economy. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/32sQLgH
China’s Cryptocurrency Plan Has a Powerful Partner: Big Brother
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/2OX2sbG
Robot learns to deliver packages, plus other tech news
BBC Click's Omar Mehtab looks at some of the week's best technology stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VSo7TP
League of Legends: Boss says it's ‘not for casual players’
Newsbeat sits down with the boss of Riot Games as they celebrate 10 years of League of Legends. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2VRx6ER
BrachioGraph – a cheap, simple pen plotter
BrachioGraph – a cheap, simple pen plotter 532 by DanieleProcida
The benefits of a more asynchronous workplace
The benefits of a more asynchronous workplace 535 by amix
Ghost nets: Tackling a silent killer of the seas
Ghost nets kill huge numbers of marine animals every year, but new tech might help prevent that. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ppNr7z
Banning out-of-hours email 'could harm employee wellbeing'
Stopping staff accessing email outside the office could leave some feeling stressed, research suggests. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nZ4U6y
Samsung: Anyone's thumbprint can unlock Galaxy S10 phone
Samsung: Anyone's thumbprint can unlock Galaxy S10 phone 520 by choult
Still Manufacturing Consent: An Interview with Noam Chomsky
Still Manufacturing Consent: An Interview with Noam Chomsky 543 by zachguo
California’s new law bans schools from starting before 8am
California’s new law bans schools from starting before 8am 493 by dpflan
Facebook chief rules out banning political adverts
Mark Zuckerberg says he does not think it is right for a company to censor politicians or the news. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2IZjYIK
OnionShare makes it easy to publish anonymous, uncensorable websites
OnionShare makes it easy to publish anonymous, uncensorable websites 614 by input_sh
Google exec: Nest owners should warn guests that conversations are recorded
Google exec: Nest owners should warn guests that conversations are recorded 582 by vezycash
Google Pixel 4 Face Unlock works if eyes are shut
Google confirms its new security system may unlock a person's device even if their eyes are shut. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mmz4K8
TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans from Filing Taxes for Free
TurboTax’s 20-Year Fight to Stop Americans from Filing Taxes for Free 512 by danso
Google and BBC scrap VR projects
Virtual reality may still be a few years from realising its potential, says one expert. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33AXANB
Vatican launches new 'eRosary' bracelet
The gadget aims to help young Catholics pray for world peace and contemplate the gospel. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2OUbgz2
Any fingerprint unlocks Galaxy S10, Samsung warns
The company promises a software fix after a British couple discover any fingerprint can unlock the flagship device. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35G4Sl0
Three investigating loss of phone services
Three says it is experiencing "technical difficulties with voice, text and data". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MLMP4h
India's on a digital sprint that is leaving millions behind
Millions have no access to the internet despite it being one of the fastest-growing markets. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/31hkI20
Protected: Build A SONOS Multi-Room Audio System On The Cheap
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O2 launches 5G network in five UK cities and Slough
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Dark web child abuse: Hundreds arrested across 38 countries
The site, run from South Korea, had hundreds of thousands of videos containing child abuse. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/33C20DI
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Government drops controversial 'porn blocker' plan
A plan to force porn sites to verify users' ages will be shelved, says Digital Secretary Nicky Morgan. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2oL9zcs
'Sextortion botnet spreads 30,000 emails an hour’
A huge network of hijacked computers is sending out notes threatening to publish compromising images, researchers say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MOJFfQ
Twitter tweaks rules after calls to ban Trump
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Unmanned ship to go on 400-year-old journey across the Atlantic
UK-based team to chart unprecedented waters with fully autonomous sea journey. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MLfI0l
Germany will not bar Huawei from its 5G networks
The ruling is welcomed by the Chinese company, which warned against "politicising security". from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2nUUchq
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Why scientists are ‘listening’ to the Matterhorn
Sparked by an unexpected rockfall, researchers placed sensors on the mountain to monitor the site. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35CH0OZ
Twitter Stands by Trump Amid Calls to Terminate His Account
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The advert for clothes in skin tones was not socially responsible, the UK advertising watchdog rules. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/35C0xPM
Twitter Stands by Trump Amid Calls to Terminate His Account
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Pixel 4 seeks to reclaim low-light photography crown for Google
Google adds an astrophotography mode to its new phone, allowing it to take pictures of the Milky Way. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MiCdef
Google chief: I'd warn house guests about my smart speakers
Rick Osterloh suggests house guests have the right to know smart speakers are in use before entering. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2qgwlti
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