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03 March 2018
No one wants to build a “feel good” internet
If there is one policy dilemma facing nearly every tech company today, it is what to do about “content moderation,” the almost-Orwellian term for censorship. Charlie Warzel of Buzzfeed pointedly asked the question a little more than a week ago: “How is it that the average untrained human can do something that multibillion-dollar technology companies that pride themselves… Read More
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No one wants to build a “feel good” internet
If there is one policy dilemma facing nearly every tech company today, it is what to do about “content moderation,” the almost-Orwellian term for censorship. Charlie Warzel of Buzzfeed pointedly asked the question a little more than a week ago: “How is it that the average untrained human can do something that multibillion-dollar technology companies that pride themselves… Read More
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Roccat Sova Review: This is The PC Gaming Lapboard to Buy
Our verdict of the Roccat Sova:If you're looking for the absolute best way to play mouse and keyboard-based PC games on the couch, this is the best way to do it. It's not perfect, but it's extremely close.910Have you ever tried to play a game with a mouse and keyboard while sitting on the couch? It’s a miserable experience and barely worth trying. Those days are gone, as there are actually three legitimate lapboards specifically designed for playing games. We’ve already reviewed the Razer Turret, and we weren’t exactly in love with what we found. At $160, it was just...
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Why You Should Stop Using Facebook in 2018
At the end of 2017, Facebook boasted a barely-believable 2.2 billion active monthly users. Zuckerberg’s creation now reaches people of all ages in every corner of the global. Indeed, Facebook is so pervasive that people expect you to have an account. If you don’t, you’re seen as an oddball. How dare you fly in the face of the digital world? But if you’re one of the few people in North America or Europe who don’t have a Facebook profile, you’re ahead of the curve. People in the United States are deleting their accounts in record numbers. If you still have...
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These electronic skiers hit the slopes in style
Researchers took part in the Ski Robot Challenge last month and the resulting videos – essentially quick cuts of robots in ski jackets totally whanging off the gates and spinning out in the powder. The Challenge, run by the Korea Institute for Robot Industry Advancement, is sort of a Winter Olympics for wonky androids. The rules are pretty complex. According to Spectrum: Each robot must… Read More
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10 Job Search Engines You Should Try First
When the search is on for that perfect job, it can be hard to know where to begin. Websites, mobile apps, social networks, and newspapers all have listings. But, it can be tough to search numerous resources on a regular basis. These job search engines can help you find and apply for the exact type of position you seek. Job Sites for All Types of Work Maybe you want to search for a few different kinds of jobs that you qualify for or just want a broad source. These sites offer job listings for most any type of position and...
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Micropodcasting? Facebook tries Voice Clip status updates
More intimate than text but easier to record than video, Facebook hopes voice could get people sharing more on its aging social network. And internationally where users may have to deal with non-native language keyboards, voice lets them speak their mind without a typing barrier. Facebook is now testing Voice Clips as a status update option in India with a small percentage of users. First… Read More
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Micropodcasting? Facebook tries Voice Clip status updates
More intimate than text but easier to record than video, Facebook hopes voice could get people sharing more on its aging social network. And internationally where users may have to deal with non-native language keyboards, voice lets them speak their mind without a typing barrier. Facebook is now testing Voice Clips as a status update option in India with a small percentage of users. First… Read More
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How to Stay Safe Online Without the Latest Security Patches
Another day, another security exploit hits the wild, and another patch goes out to our devices—well, to our newer ones at least. Some are running older operating systems that are no longer supported with patches. In those cases, the best option is to switch to a newer operating system that does receive updates and patches. But what about devices whose operating systems, for whatever reasons, you cannot replace or upgrade? Well, your device will be less secure, and there’s no way around that. Fortunately, there are some steps you can still take to stay relatively safe. Install Security Software If...
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Twitter is now specifically focusing on increasing black, Latinx and female representation
Twitter met or surpassed many of the diversity and inclusion goals it set for itself for 2017, the company announced today. Twitter is now 38.4 percent female, compared to 37 percent in 2016. Regarding underrepresented minorities at Twitter, representation increased from 11 percent in 2016 to 12.5 percent in 2017. Read More
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Fret Zealot adds lights and learning to your guitar
I’ve been messing around with LED-embedded guitars since the original GTar. Designed to help beginners learn and players look like all supersonic freakadelic on stage, they have quickly become commonplace if expensive. Now Fret Zealot has something that can turn your guitar into a laser light show in a few minutes. Designed as an $199 add-on to any acoustic or electric guitar, this… Read More
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