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Facebook leak hints at its defense against a government-ordered breakup Sponsored Links Christoph Dernbach/picture alliance via Getty Images Facebook is under intense regulatory pressure, and it appears to be bracing itself for the worst. The Wall Street Journal says it has obtained a document outlining Facebook’s defense if the government orders a breakup that would…
Tesla camera hack shows how your EV might monitor driving habits Sponsored Links REUTERS/Mike Blake Elon Musk said the driver-facing camera in Tesla cars was to monitor future robotaxi service, but a sleuth suggests the company might be open to checking human drivers as well. Code investigator Green says they’ve found (via Electrek) the in-cabin…
IndyCar delays hybrid racers to 2023 Sponsored Links Mike Dinovo-USA TODAY Sports You’ll have to wait a while longer before IndyCar embraces eco-friendly racing. The AP reports that IndyCar has delayed the adoption of hybrid engines by roughly a year, to 2023, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The electric-assisted 2.4L twin-turbo V6 simply wasn’t going…
Apple TV now plays YouTube videos in 4K, with limits Sponsored Links Devindra Hardawar/Engadget As promised, the Apple TV is finally starting to play YouTube videos in 4K — with caveats. Users on Reddit and elsewhere (via FlatpanelsHD and 9to5Mac) are starting to see YouTube 4K support enabled on the media hub when it’s using…
PS5 hands-on demos showcase gameplay (but not the interface) Sponsored Links Sony People outside of Sony are finally getting to try the PlayStation 5 beyond a one-off demo, and it’s now clearer what it will be like to use the console in the real world… well, mostly. Japanese outlets like 4gamer, AV Watch, Dengeki Online…
When Whales Stop Calling Taylor L. Machette Imagine that you’re at a summer barbeque, catching up with some friends, when you hear the sound of fire truck sirens going off in the distance. You might wonder whether there’s danger nearby, but you and your friends keep talking anyway, slightly louder now that you have to…
Automate your social media promos with Postoplan Sponsored Links StackCommerce If you’re interested in starting or growing a business or brand online, nothing is more important than harnessing the power of social media. Whether you’re trying to launch a new tech business or you’re more interested in creating a fashion brand that draws in new…
Regal Cinemas may close US movie theaters again due to pandemic Sponsored Links Gina Ferazzi via Getty Images Movie theaters are still struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic despite efforts to keep them open. Cineworld has partly confirmed reports at Variety and Reuters that it’s looking at once again (if temporarily) closing its movie theaters in…
Ransomware attack on a healthcare firm slowed clinical trials Sponsored Links Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Cyberattacks on the healthcare industry are causing more headaches. The New York Times reports that clinical trials slowed down after healthcare software provider eResearchTechnology suffered ransomware attacks starting two weeks ago. IQVIA (a research firm managing AstraZeneca’s COVID-19…
How to Revolutionize Biodiversity Conservation in the U.S. David Shiffman The recently released 2020 Democratic Party platform contains a lot of policies that will excite scientists and environmentalists, including an aggressive agenda to fight climate change, the return of science-based decision making to the EPA, and environmental justice. There’s one game-changing passage, however, that’s received…