Month: August 2020
How QAnon went mainstream
When Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene won a primary contest for a Georgia House seat, it made national headlines for more reasons than a hard-fought campaign. The victory will also likely give her the distinction of being one of the first members of… Source
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Patents suggest iPhone 12 may get in-air gestures thanks to a new ToF depth sensor iPhone 11 Pro
A new patent has revealed details on a front-facing time-of-flight (ToF) depth sensor appearing in an upcoming Apple phone – allegedly the iPhone 12 – that would enable in-air gestures. Ultimately, the ToF sensor could replace the existing depth sensor system on flagship iPhones used to recognize faces, but could…
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Are emoji reactions actually good?
Many of us are online a lot more than usual these days, and much more of our communication is entirely virtual as well. As we enter month six of pandemic life, that means once-small annoyances in virtual communication that you maybe used to let slide may have started to feel…
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Clearview AI wins an ICE contract as it prepares to defend itself in court
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) this week signed a deal with Clearview AI to license the facial recognition company’s technology. According to a federal purchase order unearthed by the nonprofit Tech Inquiry (via The Verge), an ICE mission… Source
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Fancy Bear is moving into Linux malware null
The NSA and FBI have released a new cybersecurity advisory warning that Russian government hackers known as Fancy Bear have begun deploying a previously undisclosed malware which targets Linux systems. The hackers in question, also known as APT28 or Stronium, work for Russia’s General Staff Main Intelligence Directorate’s 85th Main…
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Pinterest employees stage virtual walkout to protest discrimination
Pinterest employees are staging a virtual walkout today to protest discrimination and retaliation at the company. In a petition posted on the anonymous networking app Blind on August 13th, employees called for solidarity with three high-profile women who’ve recently accused the company of racial and gender inequity. The petition encourages…
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