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Court should intervene in Amazon's COVID-19 response, NY attorney general says - CNET
CNET - 1 Dec 2021 03:09
Letitia James asks a New York court to enforce disinfection, distancing and contact tracing practices at a Staten Island warehouse.
Nintendo's new Big Brain Academy turns brainteasers into a party game
The Verge - 1 Dec 2021 16:00
2021 is shaping up to be the year of party games on the Switch. This year, Nintendo has released new entries in the WarioWare and Mario Party franchises, and now it's completing the party trilogy with Big Brain Academy: ...
UK Regulator Tells Meta to Sell Giphy, Company May Appeal
The Mac Observer - 1 Dec 2021 15:26
LONDON – Britain’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) told Meta on Tuesday that it needs to sell GIPHY. However, the company itself disagrees with the regulator’s findings and may appeal. Regulator Warns of Ha...
Hackers Increasingly Using RTF Template Injection Technique in Phishing Attacks
The Hacker News - 1 Dec 2021 13:14Google Must Turn Over Docs Connected to Secret Anti-Union Campaign, Judge Rules
Gizmodo - 1 Dec 2021 03:45
As part of an ongoing investigation involving potentially unlawful retaliation against workers involved in labor activism, Google must turn over a slew of documents connected to a stealthy anti-union campaign it conducte...
FDA advisory panel endorses Merck's COVID-19 pill, but it was a close vote
Slash Gear - 1 Dec 2021 02:23
The FDA’s Antimicrobial Drug Advisory Committee met today, as anticipated, to decide whether it would recommend molnupiravir, an oral antiviral medication, as a new treatment option for COVID-19. The votes are now in, ...
UK gene-edited food plans must not harm animal welfare, say ethicists
New Scientist - 1 Dec 2021 02:01
Gene-edited foods may one day be sold in UK shops, but ethicists warn that using the technology in livestock may exacerbate animal welfare issues if, for example, it leads to the creation of disease-resistant animals tha...
You Can Finally Buy Sony's $9,000 Airpeak Drone
PetaPixel - 1 Dec 2021 17:23The metaverse and its implications for our digital future
Phys.org - 1 Dec 2021 15:20
When the company formerly known as Facebook announced plans in October to change its name to Meta, the company said the move would better reflect its intention to "bring the metaverse to life and help people connect, fin...
Is it 500,000 or 20,000? How to estimate the size of a political rally properly
Phys.org - 1 Dec 2021 14:59
Mining magnate Clive Palmer created controversy last week when he claimed on ABC Radio that 500,000 people had attended the COVID "freedom" protest in Melbourne on Saturday November 20. Maverick MP Craig Kelly opted for ...
Soon, 1 out of every 15 points of light in the sky will be a satellite
Phys.org - 1 Dec 2021 14:28
I'm outside at my rural Saskatchewan farm, chatting with my neighbors who I've invited over to appreciate the night sky through my telescope. After exclamations and open-mouthed wonder over Saturn's rings, and light that...
Most stocks fell yesterday over COVID-19 Omicron fears, but AAPL up 3%
9 to 5 Mac - 1 Dec 2021 14:15
Omicron fears caused most stocks to fall yesterday, including tech giants like Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft. The Dow lost 651 points, the Nasdaq was down 1.6%, and the S&P 500 down 1.9%. AAPL, however, not only we...
Record-breaking simulations of large-scale structure formation in the universe
Phys.org - 1 Dec 2021 14:08
Current simulations of cosmic structure formation do not accurately reproduce the properties of ghost-like particles called neutrinos that have been present in the Universe since its beginning. But now, a research team f...
Nothing blacks out its transparent Ear 1 earbuds for stealthy special edition
Digital Trends - 1 Dec 2021 14:00
Nothing's new Ear 1 Black Edition take the minimalist 'buds and give them a stealthy look, and we re-listen to them to see if they're still a great $99 buy.
Twitter's new privacy rules mean you need permission to share photos of others
Pocket-lint - 1 Dec 2021 13:40
If you're thinking of making a meme out of an image or video of someone you've seen on Twitter and reshare it, you may need to think again. The social
Microsoft will be required to disclose sexual harassment cases after shareholder vote
Engadget - 1 Dec 2021 13:38
Microsoft's shareholders have forced the tech giant to write up an annual report that would detail how it handles sexual harassment cases within the company. Investors voted in favor of passing a proposal requesting the ...
Had It With the Dropbox App? Here Are Five Alternative Dropbox Clients
Mac Rumors - 1 Dec 2021 13:19
The Dropbox app has a troubled reputation among Mac users. The client is often called out for using significant system resources, even when it's not doing anything in the background. And when it does lurch into action, s...
Chrome OS 96 brings more camera features and Android Nearby Share
Slash Gear - 1 Dec 2021 04:41
Although Google is perhaps best known for Android as far as operating systems go, it does have a number of platforms under its name. Chrome OS is perhaps one of the most sophisticated because of the number of other opera...
Xiaomi 12 will be the first to introduce Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Android Central - 1 Dec 2021 04:18
Xiaomi founder and CEO Lei Jun has confirmed the news at Qualcomm's Tech Summit. What you need to know The upcoming Xiaomi 12 will be the first device to get Qualcomm's next-generation premium chipset. Xiaomi has confirm...
Xiaomi 12 will be world's first to feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Pocket-lint - 1 Dec 2021 04:09
At the Qualcomm Snapdragon Tech Summit 2021, following the announcement of Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, it was confirmed that the next Xiaomi flagship will utilise
The Google Search app tests a change that we've all been waiting for
Android Central - 1 Dec 2021 03:20
But which design or location do you like better? What you need to know Google has been spotted testing new designs and positions for the search bar in the Google app. One design puts the user's thumbnail into the search ...
Controlling Brain Circuits, Behavior, and Emotion Using Light
Neuroscience News - 1 Dec 2021 02:35
A newly developed system dubbed Opto-vTrap can temporarily trap vesicles from being released from brain cells.