Month: August 2020
Mark Zuckerberg says Kenosha Guard rulings were ‘an operational mistake’
In a companywide meeting on Thursday, Mark Zuckerberg addressed the recent shooting in Kenosha, Wisconsin, both in a seven-minute public address and in a heated series of questions from employees that was subsequently reported by Buzzfeed News. Protests in Kenosha erupted into violence on Tuesday night, as two people were…
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How to watch Elon Musk’s Neuralink demo at 6PM ET / 3PM PT
Amid the search for a COVID-19 vaccine and launch of a new Mars rover, there is yet another technological breakthrough on its way — at least, according to Elon Musk. Today at 6PM ET, his company Neuralink will demonstrate what may be one of the first “ultra-high bandwidth brain-machine interfaces…
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New Google Assistant feature makes it easier to donate directly to important causes
Google Assistant is getting a new feature that makes it easier to donate money to important humanitarian and nonprofit organizations, starting with the Center for Policing Equity, an organization that works to promote police transparency and accountability. The news was announced today to coincide with the 57th anniversary of the…
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Microsoft could soon allow you to access phone contacts on your PC Your Phone
Being able to easily communicate with co-workers has become increasingly important while working from home during the pandemic which is why Microsoft has continued to release constant updates for Teams. However, the software giant is also working to improve how users communicate using their smartphones on Windows 10 through its…
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This inexpensive monitor has a clever privacy mode that shields against prying eyes null
Philips Japan has quietly introduced a display that boasts an intriguing ‘Privacy Mode’ – a function that narrows viewing angle in a bid to prevent visual hacking and the disclosure of sensitive information to onlookers. The Philips 242B1V monitor is aimed at business and government agencies that deal with confidential and secret…
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A former SpaceX intern is suing the company, claiming retaliation after reporting sexual harassment
A former intern at SpaceX is suing the aerospace company, claiming that SpaceX retaliated against her after she reported experiencing sexual harassment and gender discrimination while on the job, according to a new lawsuit. The suit alleges that the former intern was not extended a full-time job opportunity when she…
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