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Microsoft 'to replace journalists with robots'

Dozens working on the MSN site look set to be replaced by AI, media reports say. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AkYzbh

Amazon reduces deliveries in some cities, says 'brutal treatment' of black people must stop

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Amazon reduces deliveries in some cities, says 'brutal treatment' of black people must stop Amazon's statement comes after some workers demonstrated earlier this year protesting coronavirus working conditions.

Walmart says employee complaints about AI technology are a non-issue

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Walmart says employee complaints about AI technology are a non-issue Walmart employees are frustrated with flaws in the company's AI technology that is supposed to catch potential shoplifters.

Looters who snag iPhones won't be able to use them

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Looters who snag iPhones won't be able to use them Looters who snagged iPhones and other devices from Apple stores this weekend will likely be unable to use them.

SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronauts welcomed to the space station

Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have floated into the International Space Station. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36KVvBk

SpaceX Nasa Mission: Astronaut capsule docks with ISS

Nasa astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken have successfully docked with the ISS after 19 hours in orbit. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2BkwpxJ

Amazon UK website defaced with racist abuse

The online giant blames a "bad actor" for the language appearing alongside multiple product listings. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zCKN3Z

Ask HN: Am I the longest-serving programmer – 57 years and counting?

Ask HN: Am I the longest-serving programmer – 57 years and counting? 866 by genedangelo

Supernatural: The next-generation keep-fit coach?

Will virtual reality fitness classes lead a revolution in home workouts - or is it a passing craze? from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XktLka

Zero-day in Sign in with Apple

Zero-day in Sign in with Apple 718 by masnick

SpaceX successfully launches two humans into orbit

SpaceX successfully launches two humans into orbit 874 by tosh

SpaceX launch: Nasa astronauts blast off to the International Space Station

Two astronauts launched into orbit for historic mission to the International Space Station. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2Mb9R4A

Nasa SpaceX launch: Astronauts Doug Hurley and Bob Behnken successfully launch

The historic mission to the ISS is the first crewed outing from American soil in nine years. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3couEwo

Why is Kubernetes getting so popular?

Why is Kubernetes getting so popular? 676 by a7b3fa

Google postpones Android 11 unveiling amid U.S. protests

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Google postpones Android 11 unveiling amid U.S. protests Google on Saturday said it has postponed next week’s planned unveiling of the beta version of its latest Android 11 mobile operating system in light of protests and unrest in the United States.

SpaceX, NASA to try again for landmark launch of two astronauts from Florida

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SpaceX, NASA to try again for landmark launch of two astronauts from Florida The mission’s first launch try on Wednesday was called off with less than 17 minutes remaining on the countdown clock due to stormy weather.

IPO market expected to be a buyer’s, not a seller’s, market

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IPO market expected to be a buyer’s, not a seller’s, market Chairman of Renaissance Capital Kathleen Smith says IPOs will perform well once there’s reduced volatility in the market and when IPO returns lead to issuance.

Technology plays an influential role in company performance: Box Inc. CEO

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Technology plays an influential role in company performance: Box Inc. CEO Box Inc. CEO Aaron Levie discusses how his business helps companies collaborate and share important data and files. Levie later says he wants to innovate his business model to allow companies to work from anywhere.

SpaceX prototype explodes at Texas test site

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SpaceX prototype explodes at Texas test site The prototype spacecraft, which appeared to be destroyed in the blast, is unrelated to the SpaceX Crew Dragon slated to launch in the company’s first crewed mission Saturday

Ted Cruz calls for probe of Twitter over alleged violation of sanctions on Iran

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Ted Cruz calls for probe of Twitter over alleged violation of sanctions on Iran The senator’s letter comes as the company began flagging President Trump's tweets.

Trump's views on mail-in voter fraud, social media are important: Tom Fitton

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Trump's views on mail-in voter fraud, social media are important: Tom Fitton Judicial Watch president Tom Fitton provides insight into mail-in voter fraud and President Trump's executive order aimed at social-media platforms. Fitton later discusses the released Michael Flynn-Sergey Kislyak transcripts.

Trump's harsh China statements sent a clear message to the world

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Trump's harsh China statements sent a clear message to the world Hudson Institute Chinese Strategy director Michael Pillsbury argues President Trump established a new strategy toward China that's not based on trust in his speech on Friday.

What is Zoom?

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What is Zoom? Zoom is a digital video conferencing app.

Zocdoc telehealth service gaining popularity amid coronavirus

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Zocdoc telehealth service gaining popularity amid coronavirus Zocdoc founder and CEO Dr. Oliver Kharraz discusses how his business enables its customers to book doctor's appointments in their areas.

‘Why I recreated my local pub in virtual reality’

Tristan Cross taught himself how to make the 3D models from scratch by watching YouTube videos. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36JSMYR

In Lockdown, a Neighborhood Opens Up

By BY NELLIE BOWLES AND CAYCE CLIFFORD from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3cfPSwm

Twitter Had Been Drawing a Line for Months When Trump Crossed It

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By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3dgvigp

A Trump vs. Twitter Week

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By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3deZI2T

PlayStation 5: Sony confident coronavirus won't change release plans

The CEO of PlayStation reveals how it's responded to coronavirus as it prepares to release the PS5. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3clNOD7

Ted Cruz: Calling on DOJ to open investigation into Twitter

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Ted Cruz: Calling on DOJ to open investigation into Twitter Sen. Ted Cruz argues Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey is trying to silence genuine political speech by Americans while facilitating terroristic threats by Iran.

Varney: Elon Musk isn’t just a ‘showman,’ he’s a ‘game changer’

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Varney: Elon Musk isn’t just a ‘showman,’ he’s a ‘game changer’ FOX Business’ Stuart Varney says his initially opinion on Tesla CEO Elon Musk was wrong.

Twitter 'routinely' censors other people: Former Twitter VP

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Twitter 'routinely' censors other people: Former Twitter VP Former Twitter VP Bruce Daisley on Twitter flagging Trump's tweet about Minneapolis riots as violent.

Twitter flags Trump riot tweet on Minneapolis for ‘glorifying violence’

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Twitter flags Trump riot tweet on Minneapolis for ‘glorifying violence’ The Twitter vs. President Trump feud continues as the social media company put a warning label on a tweet from Trump. FOX Business’ Susan Li with more.

NASA administrator on SpaceX launch, what's next for commercial space flight

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NASA administrator on SpaceX launch, what's next for commercial space flight NASA administrator Jim Bridenstine on SpaceX's first planned mission and using the International Space Station to commercialize markets.

China’s Hong Kong overreach part of plan for ‘global domination’: Sen. Blackburn

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China’s Hong Kong overreach part of plan for ‘global domination’: Sen. Blackburn Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., on the U.S. holding China accountable and censorship on the Internet and Twitter.

Twitter flags Trump Minneapolis tweet

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Twitter flags Trump Minneapolis tweet The Hill media reporter Joe Concha provides insight into the ongoing feud between Twitter and President Trump.

Tough words, little drama, familiar champ in virtual bee

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Tough words, little drama, familiar champ in virtual bee 14-year-old Navneeth Murali took home the prize Thursday night.

Mark Cuban: 'Use it or lose it' debit card proposal trumps PPP

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Mark Cuban: 'Use it or lose it' debit card proposal trumps PPP Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says his debit card proposal would stimulate demand in the U.S. economy at a much quicker pace than the Paycheck Protection Program.

Social-media fact-checking has become a political weapon: Kevin Hassett

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Social-media fact-checking has become a political weapon: Kevin Hassett White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett says social-media platforms like Twitter should be treated like publications if they choose to exercise editorial control and believes leaving fact-checking up to them will lead to political bias. He also believes the economy is on track for a historic second half of the year.

Glastonbury Council plays down link to 'anti-5G' device

Glastonbury report insists recommendation of 5GBioShield came from committee member - not council. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AoKfhO

BBC orders review of social media use by staff

The former director of global news at the BBC will examine online posts from programmes and staff. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3ce2ns3

Google Rescinds Offers to Thousands of Contract Workers

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By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3gBXegK

Twitter Places Warning on a Trump Tweet, Saying It Glorified Violence

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By BY RAYMOND ZHONG AND RUSSELL GOLDMAN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3ddA0LT

Thousands of TalkTalk users hit by internet problems

Firm says the issue is now resolved after customers across the UK reported connection difficulties. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2MbBSc8

The President Versus the Mods

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By BY KEVIN ROOSE from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3gAqXGY

Twitter Places Warning on a Trump Tweet, Saying It Glorified Violence

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By BY RAYMOND ZHONG AND RUSSELL GOLDMAN from NYT Technology https://ift.tt/3ddo7G3

Twitter hides Trump tweet for 'glorifying violence'

For the first time, Twitter has hidden a tweet on the president's profile behind a warning. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3esnb0y

A Raspberry Pi robot with emotions and other tech news

BBC Click's Paul Carter looks at some of the best of the week's technology news stories. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3cf6Jiy

Tools for Better Thinking

Tools for Better Thinking 487 by mmoez

Show HN: RoughNotation – create and animate hand-drawn annotations on a web page

Show HN: RoughNotation – create and animate hand-drawn annotations on a web page 448 by shihn

Trump's national security council now fits his needs: KT McFarland

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Trump's national security council now fits his needs: KT McFarland Former Deputy National Security Adviser KT McFarland discusses President Trump's national security chief's decision to cut his staff to half of what it was during the Obama administration.

Htmx – high power tools for HTML

Htmx – high power tools for HTML 578 by oftenwrong

Coronavirus: France gives green light to contact-tracing app

One minister has compared the UK and France's outlier approaches to their nuclear deterrent effort. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zDwV9t

Twitter fact-checks China amid bias row

After fact-checking President Trump, Twitter adds warnings to Chinese tweets too. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2AembOL

Uber destroys thousands of bikes and scooters

Videos of the red bikes being crushed were shared online after Uber sold its Jump business to Lime. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2XCI6XZ

Coastguard plans to add drones to air fleet

The use of unmanned aerial vehicles will form part of a new search and rescue contract. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2ZHUDMo

The Day AppGet Died

The Day AppGet Died 655 by lostmsu

Zuckerberg doesn't want government censoring social-media sites

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Zuckerberg doesn't want government censoring social-media sites Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg argues a government's decision to suppress a digital platform because it's worried about censorship isn't the right approach to take.

Trump to 'sign executive order about social media'

The latest dispute comes after Twitter added fact-check links to the president's tweets for the first time. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2X7xQI2

Trump threatens to 'close' down social media platforms

Trump threatens to 'close' down social media platforms 537 by patd

HBO Max launch: Here’s what you need to know

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HBO Max launch: Here’s what you need to know HBO Max launched Wednesday after being formally announced in July 2019.

Space exploration benefits all of mankind: Retired general

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Space exploration benefits all of mankind: Retired general Retired Gen. Jack Keane discusses President Trump's commitment to space exploration, the Space Force and NASA and SpaceX's scrubbed launch. Former NASA astronaut Jose Hernandez reflects on his career and traveling to the International Space Station.

White House should investigate Twitter for censoring conservatives: Sarah Carter

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White House should investigate Twitter for censoring conservatives: Sarah Carter Fox Business contributor Sarah Carter discusses how Twitter is siding with Democrats in the upcoming election by censoring conservatives like President Trump.

Trump's national security council now fits his needs: KT McFarland

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Trump's national security council now fits his needs: KT McFarland Former Deputy National Security Adviser KT McFarland discusses President Trump's national security chief's decision to cut his staff to half of what it was during the Obama administration.

SpaceX launch pushed to Saturday: What to know

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SpaceX launch pushed to Saturday: What to know The postponement means you may be able to watch history in person at Kennedy Space Center.

Zuckerberg responds to Twitter's decision to fact-check Trump

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Zuckerberg responds to Twitter's decision to fact-check Trump Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg says his company has a different policy than Twitter has when it comes to fact-checking.

Neil deGrasse Tyson answers questions about the SpaceX Falcon-NASA launch

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Neil deGrasse Tyson answers questions about the SpaceX Falcon-NASA launch Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson discusses whether or not the SpaceX Falcon 9 launch will be successful and says he's amazed by the astronauts' new spacesuits.

SpaceX, NASA scrubbed launch is a 'bummer': Former astronaut

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SpaceX, NASA scrubbed launch is a 'bummer': Former astronaut Space.com associate editor Hanneke Weitering, Fox News Headlines 24/7 Anchor Brett Larson and former NASA astronaut and Aerodyne CEO Andrew Allen react to SpaceX and NASA's launch being scrubbed and discuss the evolution of space exploration technology.

Any mistake SpaceX Falcon 9 encounters could be disastrous: Theoretical physicist

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Any mistake SpaceX Falcon 9 encounters could be disastrous: Theoretical physicist Theoretical physicist Michio Kaku argues everything has to be done with precision using Newton's law of universal gravitation regarding SpaceX Falcon 9's launch.

Colleges may go bankrupt if students don't return: Chegg CEO

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Colleges may go bankrupt if students don't return: Chegg CEO Chegg CEO Dan Rosensweig discusses colleges potentially going out of business as a result of the coronavirus and how the company is putting students first during the pandemic.

Boeing cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs with thousands more planned

Boeing cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs with thousands more planned 512 by hhs

Video streaming: Lockdown sees fifth of UK homes sign deals

Britons turned to Disney+ in droves, data suggests, but Apple TV has struggled to engage viewers. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3erjNmF

Keeping fit in lockdown: Apps and sites which could help

Kate Russell looks at the online tools and guides helping motivate you to take exercise. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/36z1ut2

Supabase (YC S20) – An open source Firebase alternative

Supabase (YC S20) – An open source Firebase alternative 727 by vira28

Drone drops off Isle of Mull coronavirus masks

Trials of delivery by drone are taking place on the Isle of Mull on Scotland's west coast. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/3eokBIR

Oklahoma official campaigns to bring Tesla factory to his state

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Oklahoma official campaigns to bring Tesla factory to his state Oklahoma Secretary of Commerce and Workforce Development Sean Kouplen on offering a ‘competitive’ proposal to Tesla to open the company’s new factory in his state.

SpaceX expected to launch first human flight to space

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SpaceX expected to launch first human flight to space Fox News’ Phil Keating on SpaceX’s historic launch, which is planned for Wednesday afternoon.

Zipline drones deliver supplies and PPE to US hospitals

The US Federal Aviation Administration has waived its rules to allow medical deliveries. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zscJaJ

Sky Q kicks off HDR support starting with on-demand nature shows

The broadcaster’s new HDR experience will be available to Sky Q customers with certain set-top boxes. from BBC News - Technology https://ift.tt/2zBlwXB

Top ways to keep kids engaged and learning this summer

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Top ways to keep kids engaged and learning this summer The Toy Insider Editor-in-Chief Marissa DiBartolo on entertaining and educating kids while they are stuck at home this summer with both screen and screen-free options.

Twitter adds fact warning to Trump's tweet

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Twitter adds fact warning to Trump's tweet Twitter put a warning label on two of President Trump's tweets on the topic of voter fraud leading him to accuse it of election interference and stifling free speech. FOX Business' Maria Bartiromo, Dagen McDowell and the National Taxpayers Union senior fellow Mattie Duppler weigh in.

Wilbur Ross: Taiwan manufacturing chips in US is ‘huge breakthrough’

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Wilbur Ross: Taiwan manufacturing chips in US is ‘huge breakthrough’ Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross argues Taiwan’s plans to manufacture semiconductor chips in Arizona will lead to more fabs being built.

Wilbur Ross: All-American space launch saving $86 million per seat

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Wilbur Ross: All-American space launch saving $86 million per seat Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross discusses the SpaceX launch and tensions in Hong Kong.

The world agrees ‘something’s got to be done about China’: Gordon Chang

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The world agrees ‘something’s got to be done about China’: Gordon Chang ‘Nuclear Showdown’ author Gordon Chang argues the U.S. is willing to take ‘stern measures’ against China and other countries will follow President Trump’s leadership.

Where are NASA's retired space shuttles and how much does it cost to see them?

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Where are NASA's retired space shuttles and how much does it cost to see them? The orbiters from NASA's retired space shuttles have been on public display since 2013. Here's where you can find these pieces of history during your next road trip.