Tuesday, February 5, 2019

Instagram's most-liked egg is actually a mental health advert

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Instagram's most-liked egg is actually a mental health advert
Instagram's most-liked egg is actually a mental health advert
Tue, 05 Feb 2019 07:30:13 GMT
The image of an egg, which is Instagram's most liked photo ever, is part of a mental health campaign.
Do money apps make us better or worse with our finances?
Do money apps make us better or worse with our finances?
Tue, 05 Feb 2019 00:01:13 GMT
Apps that help us manage our money are proving increasingly popular, but how effective are they?
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FTC v. Qualcomm: What Really Is Going On
I've been watching antitrust cases actively since the 1980s. I had to study historical antitrust cases going back to Standard Oil and RCA, in order to ensure compliance with a related consent decree When I worked at IBM. Each of the other cases had one thing in common: Both of the companies being charged were massively and obviously monopolies. There were many questions about whether they were behaving badly or really had an adverse impact on competition, but there generally was no doubt they had monopoly power.
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Tokimeki Unfollow: A KonMari Tool for Decluttering Twitter
Tokimeki Unfollow: A KonMari Tool for Decluttering Twitter
Mon, 04 Feb 2019 23:48:23 +0000
Designer Julius Tarng has created a web tool for unfollowing Twitter users that employs Marie Kondo's "KonMari" decision-making method.
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Monday, February 4, 2019

A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Privacy Online

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A Practical Guide to Protecting Your Privacy Online
Do you take your online privacy seriously? Most people don't. They have an ideal scenario of just how private their online activities should be, but they rarely do anything to actually achieve it. The problem is that bad actors know and rely on this fact, and that's why there's been a steady rise in identity theft cases from 2013 to 2017. The victims of these cases often suffer a loss of reputation or financial woes. If you take your online privacy seriously, follow this 10-step guide to protect it.
Court: Cops Can't Compel the Use of Body Parts to Unlock Phones
Authorities can't force people to unlock their biometrically secured phones or other devices, according to a federal judge. "The Government may not compel or otherwise utilize fingers, thumbs, facial recognition, optical/iris, or any other biometric feature to unlock electronic devices," Magistrate Judge Kandis A. Westmore wrote. An attempt by law enforcement authorities in Oakland, California, to force two suspected extortionists to unlock their mobile phones with biometrics violated Fifth Amendment protections against self-incrimination.
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Best TV and Soundbar Deals for the Super Bowl (2019)
Best TV and Soundbar Deals for the Super Bowl (2019)
Sun, 03 Feb 2019 16:00:00 +0000
TVs are on sale because of the Super Bowl, and we've rounded up our favorite discounted sets, soundbars, and devices.
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Sunday, February 3, 2019

7 Best TVs to Buy in 2019: 4K, OLED, Samsung, and More

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7 Best TVs to Buy in 2019: 4K, OLED, Samsung, and More
7 Best TVs to Buy in 2019: 4K, OLED, Samsung, and More
Sat, 02 Feb 2019 13:00:00 +0000
The best, boldest, and most budget friendly 4K TVs we've seen, including LG, Samsung, Vizio, TCL, and Sony.
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Saturday, February 2, 2019

Ban phones in schools, says minister Nick Gibb

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Ban phones in schools, says minister Nick Gibb
Ban phones in schools, says minister Nick Gibb
Sat, 02 Feb 2019 10:03:37 GMT
Nick Gibb says while it's a matter for heads, excessive social media leaves pupils unable to concentrate.
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Friday, February 1, 2019

Apple Banishes Facebook Data Reaper From iPhones

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Apple Banishes Facebook Data Reaper From iPhones
Apple has blocked a Facebook app that paid users for total access to all network data passing through their mobile phones. Facebook had been paying users $20 a month for root network access to their phones. Facebook was on-boarding users of its Research program, which included teenagers, through Apple's Enterprise system, which Apple said was a violation of its policy. The Enterprise system is supposed to be used only for the distribution of internal corporate apps to employees, not to paid external testers.
Blue Collar Linux: Something Borrowed, Something New
Sometimes it takes more than a few tweaks to turn an old-style desktop design into a fresh new Linux distribution. That is the case with the public release of Blue Collar Linux. Blue Collar Linux has been under development for the last four years. Until its public release this week, it has circulated only through an invitation for private use by the developer's family, friends and associates looking for an alternative to the Windows nightmare. Another large part of his user base is the University of Wisconsin, where he engages with the math and computer science departments.
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Things We Loved in January, From Smart Glasses to Self-Lacing Shoes
Things We Loved in January, From Smart Glasses to Self-Lacing Shoes
Thu, 31 Jan 2019 18:00:00 +0000
Plus: Breville's $800 pizza oven, Fender's newest guitar, and a habit-breaking browser extension.
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Mail Online web browser warning reversed
Mail Online web browser warning reversed
Fri, 01 Feb 2019 10:15:08 GMT
A warning that the Daily Mail's website failed to maintain "basic standards of accuracy" is changed.
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Thursday, January 31, 2019

Haidilao: Robots staff China's top hotpot chain

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Haidilao: Robots staff China's top hotpot chain
Haidilao: Robots staff China's top hotpot chain
Thu, 31 Jan 2019 00:21:42 GMT
Robot waiters and chefs form the future of hotpot chain Haidilao.
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Wednesday, January 30, 2019

Apple Rumored Plotting a Game Subscription Service

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Apple Rumored Plotting a Game Subscription Service
A "Netflix for Games" type of service may be in Apple's future. Apple has been developing a subscription service that will function for games much like Netflix does for movies and TV series, according to a report. It's still unclear what the subscription fee would be or what kinds of games would be offered on the service. Whatever the fee for the offering, it could be tough for Apple to find an audience for a streaming service, maintained David Cole, an analyst at DFC Intelligence, a market research firm in San Diego.
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Children 'afterthought' for social media companies
Children 'afterthought' for social media companies
Wed, 30 Jan 2019 09:48:32 GMT
England's children's commissioner writes to social media companies, urging them to tackle disturbing content.
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Tuesday, January 29, 2019

Why Intel Is in Such Horrid Condition

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Why Intel Is in Such Horrid Condition
Intel released earnings last week. It beat expectations on the bottom line, but it missed big on the top line and the outlook was dismal. Looking under the covers, the company is a mess. The expected CEO announcement didn't occur. AMD's earnings are expected to be very strong, and AMD just made some organizational changes that suggest an increase in its competitive attack in view of Intel's weaknesses. I'll walk you through what is wrong with Intel -- why it missed, and why its outlook is so grim.
Google Assistant Gets More Features, Greater Reach
Google this week debuted a slew of new capabilities for Google Assistant at CES in Las Vegas. The new Connect platform lets device manufacturers incorporate Assistant into their products easily and cost-effectively. Connect uses Google's existing smart home platform to expand to new device types, while making device setup and discovery easy for consumers. A manufacturer could create a continuous e-ink display projecting weather or calendar information, for example, while using Connect to drive content from a linked smart speaker.
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Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges
Huawei denies wrongdoing after US criminal charges
The Chinese telecoms giant said it was "disappointed" by the US charges, which include theft and fraud.
Facebook's popularity dips with UK children, says Ofcom
Facebook's popularity dips with UK children, says Ofcom
Facebook's popularity among children fell during 2018, according to the media regulator Ofcom.
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HabitLab Browser Extension Curbs Your Time Wasted on the Web
HabitLab Browser Extension Curbs Your Time Wasted on the Web
A new Stanford University project turns your bad browsing habits into actionable advice—and precious data.
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Monday, January 28, 2019

JLab Air True Wireless Review: Wirefree Buds for Under $50

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JLab Air True Wireless Review: Wirefree Buds for Under $50
JLab Air True Wireless Review: Wirefree Buds for Under $50
JLab's wirefree, fully wireless earbuds sound fantastic and are cheap, too. They cost less than $50.
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Sunday, January 27, 2019

Best Sonos Setup: Which Speakers, Soundbars Should You Buy?

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Best Sonos Setup: Which Speakers, Soundbars Should You Buy?
Best Sonos Setup: Which Speakers, Soundbars Should You Buy?
We’ve tested every Sonos speaker and Soundbar at WIRED. We like them all, but which ones are worth buying?
14 Best Weekend Deals: Pixel 3, iPad Pro, and More
14 Best Weekend Deals: Pixel 3, iPad Pro, and More
Now is a great time to pick up these Android phones, robot vacuums, videogames, and more.
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Google's Brain Team: What does it do?
Google's Brain Team: What does it do?
Tech firms hope better artificial intelligence will mean more compelling products.
'I was groomed on Grindr when I was 15'
'I was groomed on Grindr when I was 15'
Greg wants other vulnerable teenagers to learn from his experience.
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Saturday, January 26, 2019

Gadget Lab Podcast: Amazon’s Delivery Robot, Scout, Is Here

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Gadget Lab Podcast: Amazon’s Delivery Robot, Scout, Is Here
Gadget Lab Podcast: Amazon’s Delivery Robot, Scout, Is Here
When it comes to delivery robots, design is almost as important as function. Matt Simon and Arielle Pardes discuss Amazon’s new robot, Scout, on this week’s podcast.
Razer Phone 2 Review: Good for Games, but No Fun as a Phone
Razer Phone 2 Review: Good for Games, but No Fun as a Phone
The second phone from the gaming hardware brand almost reaches the next level, but not quite.
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Facebook to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger
Facebook to integrate WhatsApp, Instagram and Messenger
Facebook plans to integrate its messaging services on Instagram, WhatsApp and Facebook Messenger.
Vodafone puts Huawei rollout in core networks on hold
Vodafone puts Huawei rollout in core networks on hold
The mobile operator "pauses' deployment of Huawei equipment in its core networks in Europe.
Thousands tell HMRC to delete voice data
Thousands tell HMRC to delete voice data
The tax authority collected voice data over the phone and originally gave people no way to opt out.
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Friday, January 25, 2019

YouTube TV Hits Screens Across Most of the US

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YouTube TV Hits Screens Across Most of the US
YouTube TV will be rolling out to an additional 95 markets in the U.S., almost doubling its coverage. The streaming video service already covers the top 100 markets in the country, and the expansion will enable it to reach more than 98 percent of households in the U.S., YouTube said. The rest will follow shortly thereafter. There are roughly 120 million TV households in the United States, but only about 108 million households have broadband, which is a prerequisite for YouTube TV, noted Michael Goodman, research director at Strategy Analytics.
Where Linux Went in 2018 - and Where It's Going
For those who try to keep their finger on the Linux community's pulse, 2018 was a surprisingly eventful year. Spread over the last 12 months, we've seen various projects in the Linux ecosystem make great strides, as well as suffer their share of stumbles. All told, the year wrapped up leaving plenty to be optimistic about in the year to come, but there is much more on which we can only speculate. In the interest of offering the clearest lens for a peek into Linux in 2019, here's a look back at the year gone by for all things Linux.
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Eufy SpaceView Baby Monitor Review: No Wi-Fi Needed
Eufy SpaceView Baby Monitor Review: No Wi-Fi Needed
If you don't need a lot of bells and whistles (or Wi-Fi), this reliable, gorgeous baby monitor is a great option.
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Huawei confident in uncomfortable times
Huawei confident in uncomfortable times
The Chinese telecoms company is facing a PR crisis, but its executives say it's business as usual.
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Thursday, January 24, 2019

Dutch Doc Wins 'Forget My Suspension' Case

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Dutch Doc Wins 'Forget My Suspension' Case
Google must remove search results about medical regulators' conditional suspension of a Dutch physician in the first "right to be forgotten" case of its kind in the European Union. After Google and Dutch data privacy watchdog Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens rebuffed the doctor's initial attempts to get disciplinary actions purged from online search results, a district court in Amsterdam sided with the surgeon. The physician had an interest in preventing her full name from appearing in Google search engine links connected to a blacklist of doctors, the court found.
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The Prime Challenges for Scout, Amazon’s New Delivery Robot
The Prime Challenges for Scout, Amazon’s New Delivery Robot
The company's new six-wheeled delivery bot is built to ferry Prime packages.
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Wednesday, January 23, 2019

Facebook Adds Petition Feature to Global Community-Building Effort

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Facebook Adds Petition Feature to Global Community-Building Effort
Facebook has begun rolling out a new feature that's bound to charm the political activists among its users. Called "Community Actions," it lets Facebook members create an action page where they can describe what they'd like done, and set up a button that like-minded members can click to show their support. The page will show the government agencies and officials notified about the action, as well as the number of its supporters. When you support an action, you'll be able to see any of your friends who also support it.
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Social media stars agree to declare when they post ads
Social media stars agree to declare when they post ads
Vlogger Zoella and pop star Rita Ora were threatened with court action over social media ads.
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Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster: Pricing, Specs, Release Date
Fender American Acoustasonic Telecaster: Pricing, Specs, Release Date
Fender's new American Acoustasonic Telecaster has a unique digital system onboard that gives it a tremendously varied sonic palette.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2019

Jaguar I-Pace vs. Tesla Model 3: Which Is the Better Electric Car?

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Jaguar I-Pace vs. Tesla Model 3: Which Is the Better Electric Car?
To suggest that electric cars are having a painful birth would be a colossal understatement. Tesla clearly plowed this field and quickly recognized that the lack of a charging infrastructure was going to be a problem and, with reasonable effectiveness, dealt with it tactically. However, those "tactical" chickens are about to come home to roost and it probably won't be pretty. Jaguar, the first company to offer a true alternative to the Tesla, did some things very right and some very, very wrong.
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Slack Tips and Tricks: Notifications, Channels, Mute, Do Not Disturb
Slack Tips and Tricks: Notifications, Channels, Mute, Do Not Disturb
The deluge of notifications. The crowded list of channels. If it's all too much, follow our guide to Slack happiness.
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EasyJet says drone chaos was 'wake-up call' for airports
EasyJet says drone chaos was 'wake-up call' for airports
Airline says flight cancellations customers payments following Gatwick drone disruption cost it £15m.
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Monday, January 21, 2019

Creative iPad Pro Apps: Procreate, SketchBook, Assembly, Comic Draw

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Creative iPad Pro Apps: Procreate, SketchBook, Assembly, Comic Draw
Creative iPad Pro Apps: Procreate, SketchBook, Assembly, Comic Draw
Whether you’re a casual scribbler or seasoned illustrator, the iPad Pro, paired with its Pencil, can be a serious artistic tool.
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WhatsApp restricts message-sharing to fight fake news
WhatsApp restricts message-sharing to fight fake news
The chat app will only allow users to forward messages five times to limit the spread of false news.
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Sunday, January 20, 2019

Girl Scouts of America offers badge in cybersecurity

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Girl Scouts of America offers badge in cybersecurity
Girl Scouts of America offers badge in cybersecurity
It's part of a drive to get more girls involved in science, technology engineering and mathematics from a young age.
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The Best of Breastfeeding Tech in 2019: Medela, Willow, Lilu
The Best of Breastfeeding Tech in 2019: Medela, Willow, Lilu
From new breast shields to hands-free pumps, breast pumping technology just keeps getting better and better.
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Saturday, January 19, 2019

Rise in nude photos sent to phones on public transport

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Rise in nude photos sent to phones on public transport
Rise in nude photos sent to phones on public transport
BBC Minute's Ione Wells investigates the rising trend of 'cyber-flashing' where naked photos are being sent by strangers to people's phones.
Are these the faces of the future?
Are these the faces of the future?
Are these the faces of the future? It's clear these robots are no ordinary machines.
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Gadget Lab Podcast: A Deep Dive Into Nike’s Adapt BB Smart Sneakers
Gadget Lab Podcast: A Deep Dive Into Nike’s Adapt BB Smart Sneakers
WIRED’s Peter Rubin joins the Gadget Lab podcast to talk about his experience wearing Nike’s newest self-adjusting sneakers. Plus: Nitasha Tiku weighs in on mandatory arbitration at tech companies.
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The Evolution of Software Security Best Practices
Independent software vendors, along with Internet of Things and cloud vendors, are involved in a market transformation that is making them look more alike. The similarities are evident in the way they approach software security initiatives, according to a report from Synopsys. Synopsys has released its ninth annual Building Security in Maturity Model, or BSIMM9. The BSIMM project provides a de facto standard for assessing and then improving software security initiatives, the company said.
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