Month: February 2021
Facebook knew for years ad reach estimates were based on ‘wrong data’ but blocked fixes over revenue impact, per court filing
Some more internal emails Facebook really doesn’t want you to see: Turns out in 2017 COO Sheryl Sandberg had already known for years there were problems with a free ad planning tool the company offers to marketeers to display estimates of how many people campaigns running on its platform may…
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Windows 10 update will finally kill off Adobe Flash, unless… Adobe Flash Player
Microsoft is in the process of rolling out a Windows 10 update that will remove Adobe Flash Player from all versions of the operating system. A phased approach will see the update (KB4577586) arrive for different users at intervals over the next few weeks. Once the update is installed, either…
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‘Spinning’ is trademarked, and Peloton isn’t happy about it
Peloton is fighting to have the terms “spin” and “spinning” treated as generic terms, arguing that they’ve entered into common usage in spite of being trademarked since the late 90s, Bloomberg reports. This week it filed petitions with the US Patent and Trademark Office’s Trademark Trial and Appeal Board to…
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The Best Smart Bulbs to Light Up Your Home
They’re the easiest way to start building a smarter home. From Nooie and Ikea bulbs to Phillips Hue and ambient lighting kits, here are our favorites. Source
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Online Meetups Are Sad, but What If You Were a Cute Animal?
A conference organizer’s solution to virtual gatherings during the pandemic is equal parts audio chat, serendipity, and Animal Crossing. Source
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Leverage Edu raises $6.5 million to help Indian students land in top colleges abroad
Each year, millions of students in India rush to get an admission in universities abroad. Often they don’t know which program they should focus on, or the college that is right for their skillset and ambition. Scores of legacy and newfound firms are attempting to offer counselling to these students.…
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