[ad_1] This isn’t surprising given Facebook’s home turf and the usual strength of the US dollar. The absence of certain currencies might work in Libra’s favor, too. The absence of China’s yuan could appease American politicians scrutinizing the currency by assuaging their fears of Chinese influence. US officials have long accused China of softening the […]
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Amazon taps ‘Undone’ co-creator for show about an internet troll
[ad_1] Documentary Now‘s Rhys Thomas is poised to both direct and co-produce the series. The cast and release date aren’t available at this early stage. While there’s no guarantee of success, Lee Sung Jin’s history bodes well for the project. On top of Undone, he has also worked on HBO’s Silicon Valley and Netflix’s short-lived […]
Facebook will shut down Group Stories on September 26th
[ad_1] The company was oblique in explaining the decision. In a statement to CNET, Facebook said it wanted to ensure that group features let people “connect in fun and useful ways,” and that it was “always looking” for ways to improve community experiences. It’s not clear just how Group Stories was before word of the […]
Uber sues NYC over vehicle caps
[ad_1] Mayor Bill de Blasio’s office defended the measures, which were intended to reduce traffic and clear streets for buses, bikes and pedestrians. A spokesperson contended that the moves were both legal and provide “needed relief” to both NYC streets and existing drivers. Uber and rivals like Lyft have acknowledged that their services can make […]
Taking a look inside the iPhone 11 Pro Max
[ad_1] Not exactly like meat, but close.What’s it like cooking your own Impossible Burger? Getting a faux-meat patty at Burger King is one thing, but how does the Impossible Burger measure up for cooking at home? According to Nicole Lee, “I actually exclaimed out loud in my kitchen several times on just how bleeping delicious […]
How can I improve my rural internet?
[ad_1] Amber BoumanCommunity Content Editor I recently moved from San Francisco to a very rural location where my best option is satellite internet. The connection is okay for most web browsing, but it’s occasionally iffy when it comes to video streaming. Also, we use up our allotted gigabytes pretty quickly. There’s no cell service to […]
Amazon Prime perks now include mobile game add-ons
[ad_1] Amazon told TechCrunch that it will roll out more mobile gaming content for different titles in an ongoing basis. It already has a list of future partners, including EA, Moonton, Netmarble and Wargaming Mobile, so subscribers can expect to get goodies for those companies’ mobile titles in the future. Prime members already have access […]
YouTube reverses course on ‘verification’ — you will keep your badges
[ad_1] Yesterday YouTube announced plans to change its policy around channel verification status. In a move to follow other social networks, the company said changes tying approval to authenticity and prominence would mean some might lose their tag, and would have to go through appeals to keep it. After a quick and loud backlash to […]
Twitter bans thousands of state-backed accounts spreading misinformation
[ad_1] This is part of Twitter’s ongoing effort to sweep state-backed misinformation accounts from the platform. In June, Twitter removed nearly 4,800 accounts with ties to the Iranian government, and in August it banned nearly 1,000 accounts managed by the Chinese state and aimed at Hong Kong protests. In addition to targeting state-backed misinformation, Twitter […]
Facebook suspends tens of thousands of data-scraping apps
[ad_1] Some of those apps were suspended for inappropriately sharing data, making data available without protecting users’ identities or violating other Facebook policies. They include apps like myPersonality, the previously suspended app used by Cambridge Analytica. But not all of the suspended apps posed an active threat to users. Many were not live, and in […]