‘Safety by design’ features can reduce stalking and domestic violence — but we need companies to apply it

Both provide training for advocates and practitioners, as well as resources for victims and survivors. WESNET also providesreplacement phones. Creating risk 40% off TNW Conference! It banned the ads amidst mounting evidence that this kind of software is used toenact intimate partner violence. Facebooks new smart glasses have alsosparked privacy concerns, likeSnapchats SpectaclesandGoogle Glassbefore them. The glasses contain cameras and microphones that enable (potentially covert) recording. Recognizing user realities and threat Traditional ideas of cybersecurity are focused on stranger threats....

November 12, 2021 · 2 min · 238 words · Eric Meyer

AI customer service bots are making their way to a store near you

I regularly fly with KLM from Minneapolis to New Delhi, and always stop over in Amsterdam. I have done the journey so many times that I know almost all the shops at Schiphol inside out. I was tired, hungry, sleepy, and the customer-service counter was closed. I texted the KLM WhatsApp number and went back and forth with an assistant on my choices. Within minutes I was on the next flight, with the boarding pass on my phone....

November 11, 2021 · 2 min · 382 words · Mr. Craig Reed MD

Elon Musk wasn’t actually asking for your opinion on his $5B Tesla stock sale

This sale led everyone to believe that he indeed heard the Twitterati and made the decision. But as the Wall Street Journals Newley Purnellnotes, Musks sale was pre-planned at least partially. This sale was necessary for him to satisfy tax obligations. 40% off TNW Conference! He sold3.5 million shares worth over $3.88 billionafter the weekend. This move was not pre-planned or scheduled. But it turned out to be a calculated and pre-planned financial decision after all....

November 11, 2021 · 1 min · 116 words · Ian Wang

Hide the Pain Harold’s new autumn ‘stock photos’ perfectly capture your dark day blues

The days are getting shorter, the weather is worsening, and peoples mood is souring. Tis the season… yay. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. And his pained expression continuous to convey our collective existential dread. The new photos of Arato are just whatthe doctor orderedto deal with shorter days and general autumn bullshit. So lets take a look at our fresh new canvas. This ones an absolute stunner. The vacant, pain-ridden stare surrounded by beautiful fall colors, absolutely ripe for deeply insightful meme-making....

November 11, 2021 · 1 min · 114 words · Stephen Martin

iMazing makes file management simple, especially at this ultra-low pre-Black Friday price

This holiday, liberate your favorite Apple equipment user from the horrors of iTunes forever. iTunes hates anything that isnt an Apple-created file. Of course, thats all by design. They handcuffed users to one approved means of moving files. It’s free, every week, in your inbox.

November 11, 2021 · 1 min · 45 words · Derek Sullivan

No, people don’t lie more online (we promise)

Technology has given people more ways to connect, but has it also given them more opportunities to lie? A seminal2004 studywas among the first to investigate the connection between deception rates and technology. The link between deception and technology 40% off TNW Conference! Students also reported the number of times they lied in each social interaction. The results suggested people told the most lies per social interaction on the phone....

November 11, 2021 · 2 min · 267 words · Emily Owens

US wants to stop drunk driving with tech… any tech at all

Every 52 minutes, someone in the US dies in a drunk-driving accident… ## Whats the mandate about 40% off TNW Conference! What kind of options are available? Currently, some convicted drunk drivers are required to blow into a breathalyzer tube attached to the ignition interlock. If their blood alcohol level is found too high, the car wont start. Naturally, a breathalyzer wouldnt be an option automakers could scale. I mean, who would want to blow into a tube every time they start their car?...

November 11, 2021 · 1 min · 176 words · Jeremy Baker

YouTube hiding dislike counts is gonna suck for viewers

Bad news, my fellow haters: YouTube has started hiding dislike counts on videos. While thethumbs-downbutton is staying, the tally will only be available to the person who uploaded the video. YouTube says the move will shield creators from harassment and dislike attacks. In tests, the changes made peopleless likely to target a videos dislike button to drive up the count. YouTube is now gradually making the switch a permanent feature....

November 11, 2021 · 2 min · 227 words · Steven Carter

3 reasons why sodium-ion batteries may dethrone lithium

Lithium-ion batteries have played a vital role in the development of electric vehicles and we love them for that. Battery researchers and manufacturers have been assiduously searching for a more sustainable replacement. One intriguing alternative theyve discovered is another chemical element: sodium. However, each sodium ion is larger than an equivalent lithium ion. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Three reasons why sodium has nevertheless sparked interest 1. Its cheaper...

November 10, 2021 · 1 min · 163 words · Christopher Williams

For once, Apple is making it easier to fix your broken iPhone screen

Heres something you dont read every day: Apple is making it easier to fix your broken iPhone 13. Its a rare instance of Apple backtracking from one of its hostile moves towards the right to repair. Naturally, the move was met with ample backlash. It’s free, every week, in your inbox. Unfortunately, Apple didnt say when the software update would be available. Its not the only sign Apple is changing either....

November 10, 2021 · 1 min · 114 words · Tabitha Hughes

Get PowerDirector and PhotoDirector to create brilliant videos and images, now over 40% off

Theres virtually no industry that doesnt use multimedia pieces to push their messaging forward these days. 40% off TNW Conference! Motion tracking, dynamic keyframe controls, masking, and other critical editing tools are all included. Color presets can make key elements pop. An expansive audio library offers royalty free music and sound effects to pepper throughout your work.

November 10, 2021 · 1 min · 57 words · Aaron Campbell

Meta’s ban on ‘sensitive’ ad categories doesn’t spell the end for microtargeting on Facebook

Meta the surveillance firm formerly known as Facebook wants everyone to know that its being more responsiblethis time round. The Silicon Valley behemoth on Tuesday revealed the latest aspect of its reformed character. The new policy will take effect from January 19th and cover all of Metas apps. We are removing ad targeting options that relate to topics people may perceive as sensitive. This includes options related to health, race or ethnicity, political affiliation, religion, or sexual orientation....

November 10, 2021 · 1 min · 212 words · Michael Wood

Microsoft’s $249 Surface Laptop SE aims to outclass Google’s Chromebooks

If you want something done right, do it yourself, the saying goes. For years, Microsoft has tried to stave off Chrome OS increasing presence in education. Chromebooks are cheap, reliable, and relatively easy to deploy in an educational environment. 40% off TNW Conference! Its also the first Surface PC with a mostly plastic chassis because… well, its $249. Hopefully, Microsoft is keeping the relatively high-quality microphones typically found in its Surface devices as well....

November 10, 2021 · 1 min · 154 words · Joseph Garcia