Science & Technology
Internet providers block sites that host Christchurch terror attack video
It’s been a struggle for internet companies to contain a live streamed video of the Christchurch terror attack. In light of this, internet service providers are teaming up to block sites which refuse to take down the video, echoing calls by police and government for people to stop sharing it. SEE ALSO: New Zealand’s biggest […]
UFC pay-per-view fights will now only be available with an ESPN+ subscription
Mixed martial arts fans are going to need an ESPN+ subscription if they don’t already have one. UFC has expanded a deal with ESPN which will make all of its pay-per-view events exclusive to the Disney-owned sports network’s ESPN+ service. Starting with UFC 236 on April 13, an ESPN+ subscription will be required to purchase […]
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Get a dash cam to protect yourself on the road for as little as $30
If you’ve ever been sucked into the black hole that is YouTube, you’re likely familiar with the wonderful world of dash cam footage. In it, you’ll witness talented parallel parkers, insane crashes, and even meteor blasts. But dash cams don’t just exist to immortalize highway drama. They can also save your butt when a person […]
Reddit waits until it's too late to ban violence-glorifying subreddits
Another day, another internet giant belatedly deciding to apply its own policies in the face of a tragedy. Following the tragic Christchurch terrorist attack in New Zealand that left 49 people dead and scores more injured, and the subsequent sharing online of a livestream from the killer, Reddit has banned two subreddits that it now […]
Facebook's News Feed changes were supposed to make us feel good. It's not working.
More than a year after Facebook changed its News Feed algorithm to make us feel better, new data suggests we’re still sharing the same old garbage as before. NewsWhip, an analytics company that tracks how content spreads across Facebook, put out a new report looking at how last year’s News Feed changes have affected what’s […]
Slack removes more than two dozen accounts tied to hate groups
Slack is giving the boot to users with ties to hate groups. On Thursday, the messaging company announced that it had removed more than two dozen users that were affiliated with hate groups. In all, Slack banned 28 accounts. “The use of Slack by hate groups runs counter to everything we believe in at Slack […]
Apple's new privacy ad is one big subtweet
Apple, not known for being shy about its willingness to do a bit of trolling at the expense of competitors, has a new privacy ad campaign that’s basically one big subtweet. The ad, Apple’s first television spot to tackle the subject of privacy directly, opens with a shot of the iPhone and the words “privacy […]
Alexa can do a lot more in your car with Echo Auto skills
Amazon’s Echo Auto just skilled up. Developers can now make skills just for the Auto, which works with your phone or with some in-car infotainment systems. What’s it for? It’s basically an Alexa digital assistant device made specifically for the car. Amazon announced on Wednesday the new customizable skill-making for the car, which it argues […]
Facebook faces criminal investigation over controversial data sharing deals
As if today couldn’t get any worse for Facebook, the company is now facing a criminal investigation as the result of its controversial data sharing practices. Federal investigators are scrutinizing partnerships that allowed other companies to access users’ data without their consent, according to a new report in the New York Times. SEE ALSO: Why […]