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Alibaba Fires Manager Accused of Sexual Assault in China's Latest Workplace Harassment Case
Wall Street Journal - 9 Aug 2021 14:13
An 11-page account of the allegation was shared widely on Chinese social media and sparked a backlash against Alibaba's handling of the case from employees and the broader public.
Vulnerability Affecting Routers From Many Vendors Exploited Days After Disclosure
SecurityWeek - 9 Aug 2021 15:09
Cybercriminals quickly started exploiting a vulnerability that affects routers and modems from many vendors that use the same underlying firmware. On August 3, cybersecurity firm Tenable published a blog post describing ...
Beware! New Android Malware Hacks Thousands of Facebook Accounts
The Hacker News - 9 Aug 2021 15:00
A new Android trojan has been found to compromise Facebook accounts of over 10,000 users in at least 144 countries since March 2021 via fraudulent apps distributed through Google Play Store and other third-party app mark...
Wheel the World raises $2M to provide unlimited experiences for travelers with limited accessibility
TechCrunch - 9 Aug 2021 15:00
Friends Alvaro Silberstein and Camilo Navarro came up with the idea for the Wheel the World travel booking site following a 2016 trip to Torres del Paine National Park in Chile.
How to watch the 2021 Tour de Pologne online from anywhere
Android Central - 9 Aug 2021 14:19
Some of the world's best cyclists are heading to Poland this week for the 78th Tour de Pologne and we have all the details on how you can watch the week-long road cycling stage race online. After being postponed by a mon...
Engineer turns error detection into 'secret language' for data security
Phys.org - 9 Aug 2021 14:01
Research into software error detection has led one Sandia National Laboratories engineer to develop a method--it works like two friends who speak their own language--to enhance the protection of digital content like emai...
Rocket Lab satellite launch will go 'just a bit further than usual'
Digital Trends - 9 Aug 2021 07:00
Rocket Lab will launch its first-ever lunar mission later this year to support NASA's Artemis program aimed at putting the first woman and next man on the moon.
Google told Epic Games sideloading Android apps is an awful experience
Slash Gear - 9 Aug 2021 04:27
Epic Games’ legal spat against Apple may have been the headlines of many tech news in the past, but the Cupertino-based company isn’t the only recipient of the game publisher’s complaints. Epic Games also sued Goog...
Buy an iPhone 12 or wait for the iPhone 13? How to decide which Apple flagship is best for you - CNET
CNET - 9 Aug 2021 01:30
Apple's newest iPhone could be coming in September, but should you splurge on a iPhone 12 now or hold off for the iPhone 13? Here's how to make the right choice for your needs.
Apple Reportedly Bidding on Film Starring Jennifer Lawrence as Hollywood Agent
Mac Rumors - 9 Aug 2021 16:09
Apple and Netflix are among the bidders for an "Oscar bait" film starring Jennifer Lawrence as the late Hollywood talent agent Sue Mengers, according to Variety. Bidding for the film has reportedly surpassed $80 million ...
Vodafone latest UK carrier to reintroduce roaming charges in Europe after Brexit
The Verge - 9 Aug 2021 15:59
Photo by Michael McNerney/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images Vodafone has announced it will reintroduce roaming charges in Europe for UK mobile customers from January next year. It's the latest UK carrier to reintr...
Even With iOS 15 Coming Soon, Apple Appears to Be Working on an iOS 14.8 Update
Mac Rumors - 9 Aug 2021 15:52
Apple appears to be planning to release at least one more update to the iOS 14 operating system ahead of the launch of iOS 15, according to code spotted in Xcode. There are mentions of all of the released versions of ...
Facebook adds Photobucket and Google Calendar to its data portability options
TechCrunch - 9 Aug 2021 15:41
Facebook announced that it has added two new destinations for when you want to move your data from the social network, including shifting images to Photobucket and event listings to Google Calendar.
How Take Glorious Sunset Photos With Your Smartphone, Because Yours Suck
Life Hacker - 9 Aug 2021 15:00
Some things (many things) are just more beautiful in real life than they are on social media. Fireworks and your new boyfriend might initially come to mind, but today, we're talking about sunsets. No photo of a sunset ev...
Changes to cryptocurrency tax rules could be too late for infrastructure vote
AppleInsider - 9 Aug 2021 14:52
Senators are close to compromising on tax rules affecting cryptocurrencies, but the arrival of a deal may not be in time to be added to a relevant bill headed through the Senate. Two groups of senators are in discussions...
Gearing up for third Sentinel-2 satellite
Phys.org - 9 Aug 2021 14:10
With the first Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite in orbit since 2015 and the second since 2017, engineers are busy preparing the mission's follow-on pair to eventually pick up the baton to supply images for a myriad of app...
WeWork and Cushman & Wakefield Are Forming $150 Million Partnership
Wall Street Journal - 9 Aug 2021 14:00
The alliance aims to help landlords and tenants navigate returning to the office.
Forget an iMac: This HP workstation is a fraction of the price today
Digital Trends - 9 Aug 2021 13:57
Save big on this great HP All-in-One desktop PC and enjoy great specs for less when you head back to school.
Did nature or nurture shape the Milky Way's most common planets?
Phys.org - 9 Aug 2021 13:40
A Carnegie-led survey of exoplanet candidates identified by NASA's Transiting Exoplanets Satellite Survey (TESS) is laying the groundwork to help astronomers understand how the Milky Way's most common planets formed and ...
Apple Reportedly Sent Team of Employees to South Korea to Discuss Apple Car Development
Mac Rumors - 9 Aug 2021 13:32Human influence on global warming is 'unequivocal,' UN report says
SPACE.com - 9 Aug 2021 13:27
Hundreds of scientists with a UN panel reviewed more than 14,000 studies documenting climate change evidence, to create a new report for policymakers worldwide.
SpaceX to acquire Swarm Technologies
Space News - 9 Aug 2021 13:18
SpaceX has quietly agreed to acquire Swarm Technologies, a company that operates a smallsat constellation providing internet-of-things services. SpaceNews