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US Army and Navy unban Twitch commenter who criticized the military

The US Army and Navy have agreed to unban Jordan Uhl, the activist who linked to a Wikipedia page listing US military war crimes in their Twitch chats. After the incident, Uhl wrote an article criticizing the military for using Twitch to scout for po...

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US Army and Navy unban Twitch commenter who criticized the military

Fast Company

This one small thing can radically impact your productivity

Here's a productivity tip: Do more things in less time. If you don't think that's useful advice, good. It isn't. "Do more&x201D; isn't a solution to productivity–it's a quick path to burnout. It's far more productive to focus on small improvements. I help train Zapier's customer champions, the support ...

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Fast Company

This one small thing can radically impact your productivity

Engadget

Snag 'Quake' for free this weekend in the Bethesda Launcher

Like so many events, QuakeCon 2020 is happening entirely online, but whether or not you're participating, you can get a few treats this weekend. In the Bethesda Launcher you can get a free copy of the original Quake, while The Elder Scrolls Online is...

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Snag 'Quake' for free this weekend in the Bethesda Launcher

Engadget

Fossil's Gen 5 Wear OS smartwatches are about to get a major update

The Wear OS-powered Gen 5 touchscreen smartwatches Fossil rolled out last year are about to get some upgrades. Their phone apps include avatars for contacts and quick access to key tools, as well as new battery modes that include custom profiles for...

8 hours ago

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Fossil's Gen 5 Wear OS smartwatches are about to get a major update

Recode

What's wrong with the mail

Some say that recent delays in the mail are part of an effort by President Trump to sabotage mail-in ballots in the November election. | Paul Ratje/AFP via Getty Images As November nears, the Postal Service is facing a crisis that could interfere with the election. The United States Postal ...

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What's wrong with the mail

The Verge

SpaceX, ULA are the big winners for US national security launches

A SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket carrying satellites for the U.S. Air Force launches on June 25, 2019. | Photo by Paul Hennessy/NurPhoto via Getty Images The US Department of Defense has selected its two primary rocket companies for getting satellites into orbit in the years ahead: long-time military ...

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The Verge

SpaceX, ULA are the big winners for US national security launches

Ars Technica

In a consequential decision, Air Force picks its rockets for mid-2020s launches

"I am very confident with the selection that we have made today."

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Ars Technica

In a consequential decision, Air Force picks its rockets for mid-2020s launches

TechCrunch

Daily Crunch: Trump bans transactions with ByteDance and Tencent

Trump escalates his campaign against Chinese tech companies, Facebook extends work from home until the middle of 2021 and Netflix adds support for Hindi. Here's your Daily Crunch for August 7, 2020. The big story: Trump signs orders banning US business with TikTok owner ByteDance and Tencent's WeChat ...

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Daily Crunch: Trump bans transactions with ByteDance and Tencent

Engadget

Facebook repeatedly overruled fact checkers in favor of conservatives

Facebook has repeatedly overruled its own fact checkers in order to help conservative pages avoid punishment for spreading misinformation. That's according to leaked documents reported by NBC News, which found evidence that employees regularly interv...

11 hours ago

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Facebook repeatedly overruled fact checkers in favor of conservatives

The Verge

WarnerMedia undergoes major reorganization as HBO Max gets higher priority

Getty Images for WarnerMedia Two of WarnerMedia's top executives, Bob Greenblatt and Kevin Reilly, are leaving the company as CEO Jason Kilar begins to plan the company's future with a tighter focus on HBO Max. Greenblatt oversaw all of the company's direct-to-consumer lines and oversaw WarnerMedia ...

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The Verge

WarnerMedia undergoes major reorganization as HBO Max gets higher priority

The Verge

Have I Been Pwned " which tells you if passwords were breached " is going open source

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge These days, we almost take it as a given that piss-poor security will inevitably expose some of your usernames and passwords to the world " that's why 2FA is so important, and why you might want a password checkup tool like the ones now built into every ...

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The Verge

Have I Been Pwned " which tells you if passwords were breached " is going open source

Engadget

HBO Max is making a series based on the One Perfect Shot Twitter account

Cinema buffs have something to look forward to from HBO Max. The streaming service is adapting popular Twitter account One Perfect Shot, which shares some of the most iconic compositions in film history, into a documentary series.Each 30-minute episo...

12 hours ago

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HBO Max is making a series based on the One Perfect Shot Twitter account

Ars Technica

Appeals court rules 10¢-a-page charge for court documents is too high

Appeals court charts a middle course between the plaintiffs and the government.

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Ars Technica

Appeals court rules 10¢-a-page charge for court documents is too high

The Verge

VoteByMail makes it easier to request a mail-in ballot ahead of the election

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A new website tries to streamline the process of signing up to vote by mail. VoteByMail.io is a new service created by volunteers with work experience at several prominent companies, including Google, Intel, Dropbox, and Nike, that aims to help registered ...

12 hours ago

The Verge

VoteByMail makes it easier to request a mail-in ballot ahead of the election

TechCrunch

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ hands-on

During an Unpacked event that featured the announcement of five key new devices, the Galaxy Tab S7 didn't get a ton of love. Understandable, perhaps. It doesn't quite have the star power of the Note line, nor does it have the novelty of a new foldable or Bluetooth earbuds. Tablets in general just aren't ...

12 hours ago

TechCrunch

Samsung Galaxy Tab S7+ hands-on

TechCrunch

Human Capital: Uber and Lyft's ongoing battle with the law and a brief history of diversity at Snap

Welcome back to Human Capital (formerly known as Tech at Work), which looks at all things labor in tech. This week presented Uber and Lyft with a fresh labor lawsuit as a judge heard arguments from Uber, Lyft and lawyers on behalf of the people of California in a separate suit brought forth by California's ...

13 hours ago

TechCrunch

Human Capital: Uber and Lyft's ongoing battle with the law and a brief history of diversity at Snap

WIRED

Hackers Flood Reddit With Pro-Trump Takeovers

By apparently compromising moderator accounts, the attackers were able to post MAGA materials all over at least 70 popular subreddits.

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Hackers Flood Reddit With Pro-Trump Takeovers

Engadget

ESPN+ will be $1/month more expensive for new subscribers

ESPN+ is getting a price increase, but only for new subscribers. Starting August 12th, the monthly plan will cost $5.99, up from $4.99. If you've been on the fence, it might not be a bad idea to sign up before then, because ESPN+ doesn't plan to incr...

13 hours ago

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ESPN+ will be $1/month more expensive for new subscribers

The Verge

HBO Max and Ava DuVernay are making a series based on the @OnePerfectShot Twitter account

Danielle Levitt/August Images Ava DuVernay is partnering with HBO Max and the team behind Twitter's popular One Perfect Shot account to create a half-hour documentary series of the same name, the company announced today. One Perfect Shot will look at an iconic shot from different films, with ...

13 hours ago

The Verge

HBO Max and Ava DuVernay are making a series based on the @OnePerfectShot Twitter account

Ars Technica

Review: Doom Patrol comes back strong with fierce and fun S2

But the overall season is marred by its maddeningly abrupt cliffhanger ending.

13 hours ago

Ars Technica

Review: Doom Patrol comes back strong with fierce and fun S2

WIRED

Trump's Executive Orders Hurt More Than TikTok and WeChat

The president's latest actions against China may affect US tech firms, and Americans who communicate overseas through the social apps.

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WIRED

Trump's Executive Orders Hurt More Than TikTok and WeChat

The Verge

Many Reddit communities vandalized with pro-Trump content, possibly due to compromised moderator accounts

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge A number of subreddits were taken over and vandalized on Friday, possibly as part of a coordinated campaign. Hackers reportedly posted messages or changed a subreddit's design in support of President Donald Trump. "An investigation is underway related ...

13 hours ago

The Verge

Many Reddit communities vandalized with pro-Trump content, possibly due to compromised moderator accounts

TechCrunch

R&D Roundup: Supercomputer COVID-19 insights, ionic spiderwebs, the whiteness of AI

I see far more research articles than I could possibly write up. This column collects the most interesting of those papers and advances, along with notes on why they may prove important in the world of tech and startups. This week: supercomputers take on COVID-19, beetle backpacks, artificial spiderwebs, ...

13 hours ago

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R&D Roundup: Supercomputer COVID-19 insights, ionic spiderwebs, the whiteness of AI

Ars Technica

New Jersey prosecutors drop charges over tweeting a cop's photo [Updated]

"I never heard of retweeting a tweet being a crime," one defendant wrote.

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New Jersey prosecutors drop charges over tweeting a cop's photo [Updated]

Ars Technica

Apple won't let Stadia or xCloud into iOS, citing App Store guidelines

Microsoft says Apple "consistently treats gaming apps differently."

14 hours ago

Ars Technica

Apple won't let Stadia or xCloud into iOS, citing App Store guidelines

TechCrunch

Federal judge approves ending consent decrees that prevented movie studios from owning theaters

A federal judge has approved the Department of Justice's efforts to end the Paramount Consent Decrees – 70-year-old court orders that prevented movie studios from engaging in a variety of anti-competitive behaviors, including ownership of movie theaters. U.S. District Court Judge Analisa Torres cited ...

14 hours ago

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Federal judge approves ending consent decrees that prevented movie studios from owning theaters

Ars Technica

Mass hijacking spree takes over subreddits to promote Donald Trump

Reddit regains control of accounts and removes hacker's message.

14 hours ago

Ars Technica

Mass hijacking spree takes over subreddits to promote Donald Trump

TechCrunch

How to pick the right Series A investors

Early-stage startup founders who are embarking on a Series A fundraising round should consider this: their relationship with the members of their board might last longer than the average American marriage. In other words, who invests in a startup matters as much " or more " than the total capital they're ...

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How to pick the right Series A investors

Fast Company

Facebook eased fact-checking rules for conservative pages, report says

A new report from NBC News shows that Facebook employees gave conservative pages a pass for sharing misinformation, flouting its own rules. The news comes months after reports that Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg was hosting off-the-record dinners with conservative journalists in attempts to ameliorate ...

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Fast Company

Facebook eased fact-checking rules for conservative pages, report says

Recode

What women in Congress want from Facebook

Rep. Jackie Speier. | Mark Wilson/Getty Images In an interview with Recode, Rep. Jackie Speier calls on the company to do an internal audit of misogyny on its platform. About 100 female lawmakers from across the world have sent a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and COO ...

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What women in Congress want from Facebook

Fast Company

As more schools go remote, Cuomo will allow NY schools to reopen

New York governor Andrew Cuomo says that schools across the entire state can reopen this fall. The decision comes as more schools across the country are choosing a hybrid model or opting to stay completely remote. In mid-July, Governor Cuomo said schools could reopen if regional COVID-19 infection ...

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Fast Company

As more schools go remote, Cuomo will allow NY schools to reopen

WIRED

'Ultima' Fandom Is Still Going Strong

Need proof? 'Spam Spam Spam Humbug,' a podcast dedicated to the computer role-playing games, is now in its fifth year.

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WIRED

'Ultima' Fandom Is Still Going Strong

Fast Company

For 10% of the workforce, working from home could be here to stay

The workforce currently working from home is poised to double after the pandemic ends, says the CEO of global commercial real estate firm Cushman and Wakefield. Chief executive Brett White told CNBC that he believes as much as 10% of the U.S. workforce could be working from home permanently. As a ...

18 hours ago

Fast Company

For 10% of the workforce, working from home could be here to stay

Fast Company

How to watch UEFA Champions League 2020 live in the U.S. without cable

Sorry, coronavirus, but you couldn't kill soccer! The 2019-2020 UEFA Champions League is making its triumphant return, and Americans can stream all the action from the comfort of their quarantines. After Turner reportedly opted out of the broadcast and streaming rights for the international football ...

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Fast Company

How to watch UEFA Champions League 2020 live in the U.S. without cable

Fast Company

This DIY mask test kit finds that your neck fleece isn't really helping

If you buy a cloth mask online–whether from Amazon or Etsy or a large manufacturer such as Adidas–you'll see a warning reminding you that what you're buying isn't medical grade. And while the evidence continues to mount that cloth face masks work, it's also true that every mask isn't equally effective, ...

19 hours ago

Fast Company

This DIY mask test kit finds that your neck fleece isn't really helping

WIRED

25 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (2020): Docks, Cases, and More

Pick up a Switch recently or looking for an upgrade? Here are some screen protectors, chargers, and other accoutrements for your new best friend.

19 hours ago

WIRED

25 Best Nintendo Switch Accessories (2020): Docks, Cases, and More

WIRED

Hulu Cancels 'High Fidelity' Right When We Need It Most

At the beginning of quarantine, it was a lifeline for folks missing the thing people used to call "going out."

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WIRED

Hulu Cancels 'High Fidelity' Right When We Need It Most

WIRED

Will TikTok Lead Trump to Build America's Own Great Firewall?

Plus: Absurd takes from the archives, a tribute to small devices, and another setback for Covid testing.

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WIRED

Will TikTok Lead Trump to Build America's Own Great Firewall?

Recode

Trump issued an executive order effectively banning TikTok if it doesn't sell in the next 45 days

President Donald Trump is reportedly expected to issue an order compelling social media app TikTok to sell its US operations. | Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images The new order is the latest in Trump's escalating crackdown on the Chinese-owned app over alleged national security concerns. President ...

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Trump issued an executive order effectively banning TikTok if it doesn't sell in the next 45 days

Recode

Facebook is extending its work-from-home policy until July 2021

Robyn Beck/AFP via Getty Images It's the latest major tech company to announce it will keep its offices closed much longer than anticipated. Mark Zuckerberg told Facebook employees that the company would be extending its policy for corporate employees to work from home until July 2021. The social ...

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Facebook is extending its work-from-home policy until July 2021

Recode

Perhaps months too late, a Covid-19 contact tracing app comes to America

Virginia's Covidwise app is the first in America to use Apple and Google's exposure notification tool. | Zac Freeland/Vox; Virginia Department of Health Virginia is the first US state to come out with an app that uses Bluetooth-based tech, nearly three months after its release. ...

1 day ago

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Perhaps months too late, a Covid-19 contact tracing app comes to America

Recode

Facebook took down a Trump post for the first time

President Trump at a news conference in the James Brady Press BriefingRoom of the White House in Washington, DC, on August 5. | Alex Wong/Getty Images Trump's false claims about Covid-19 and children are harmful misinformation, according to Facebook's policies. Facebook has taken down a post ...

1 day ago

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Facebook took down a Trump post for the first time