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Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey just announced that Twitter will stop running all political ads.The rule will go into effect globally on November 21.Is it good, bad, or a little of both? Here’s our rundown on what the news means.Why You Should Be Cautious of Your Next Email From Adobe By Adam Rowe | Oct 29, 2019 at 4:14 pm
The private information of almost 7.5 million Adobe Creative Cloud users has been exposed in a new security breach.The exposed data didn’t include any passwords or financial details, but did include email addresses.Australia Proposes Using Facial Recognition on Porn Users By Conor Cawley | Oct 29, 2019 at 1:24 pm
The Australian government wants to use facial recognition technology to verify the ages of porn users and online gamblers.
Read more about how it might work, what problems it faces, and which other countries have tried the same tactic.Apple Announces the Noise-Cancelling $250 AirPods Pro By Adam Rowe | Oct 28, 2019 at 3:02 pm
Apple’s AirPods Pro will be noise-cancelling and water-resistant.They’ll cost $249 for a pair, and will be on sale this Wednesday, Oct 30.Here are the specs to know.Apple to Release Expensive AirPods Upgrade By Tom Fogden | Oct 28, 2019 at 1:20 am
According to a report, Apple is set to release an upgraded pair of AirPods headphones before the month is out.Apparently, the new AirPods Pro model will feature active noise cancelling and improved Bluetooth connectivity – as well as a $100 price bump.Motorola Announces Affordable G8 Plus, One Macro, and E6 Play By Tom Fogden | Oct 24, 2019 at 10:43 am
Motorola has today revealed three new budget phones: The G8 Plus, One Macro, and E6 Play.
With all the models costing less than $350, and packing some innovative and interesting features, might Motorola have knocked it out the park again the low-to-mid-range market? Mark Zuckerberg Appears Before Congress to Talk Libra Cryptocurrency By Conor Cawley | Oct 23, 2019 at 5:04 pm
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg appeared in front of Congress to discuss the company’s Libra cryptocurrency, and it didn’t go great for old Zuck.Read more about what was asked, how he responded, and what the future of Libra entails.
Huawei Will Finally Release the Folding Mate X – But Only in China By Tom Fogden | Oct 23, 2019 at 9:52 am
Huawei is finally releasing its foldable Mate X phone – but only in China.There’s speculation that Huawei might be testing the waters in its more receptive home market, before releasing the phone around the world.
Either way, the Mate X is looking pricey, starting at $2,400.NordVPN Admits Server Security Breach By Jack Turner | Oct 22, 2019 at 5:03 am
Yesterday, in a message on its site, NordVPN admitted that its servers had been breached by a third party, and that it had been left vulnerable for a short window.Despite occurring in 2018, it is only now that the attack is being disclosed publicly.
Google to Stop Offering iPhone Users Unlimited Backups By Adam Rowe | Oct 21, 2019 at 11:54 pm
Google’s just-revealed Pixel 4 and 4 XL phones won’t let users upload an unlimited amount of original quality photos to their account for free.But thanks to a quirk of fate, iPhone users currently still can.Google has termed this iPhone ability a “bug” and vowed to fix it.Facebook Agrees to Deal for Washington Post News Stories By Adam Rowe | Oct 21, 2019 at 9:41 pm
Facebook has closed a deal with the Washington Post that will let it populate its soon-to-be-launched news section with headlines from the major media outlet.
Other publications in the news section include Business Insider, Buzzfeed News and News Corp media properties.Colleges Are Tracking and Ranking Students Before They Apply By Conor Cawley | Oct 21, 2019 at 4:08 pm
Colleges are taking a page out of the tech industry playbook, tracking and ranking students based on a wide range of personal information.Find out what they’re tracking, how they responded, and whether or not this is a uniquely American problem.
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