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Netflix is running a test cracking down on password sharing, prompting some users to get their own account if they don't live with the owner of the account — Earlier this week, some Netflix subscribers began to notice that it might be a bit harder to “borrow” someone's password.
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| Karen Hao / MIT Technology Review: |
Facebook sidelined AI experts and weakened initiatives to clean up misinfo because leadership didn't want to hurt Zuckerberg's desire for growth — Joaquin Quiñonero Candela, a director of AI at Facebook, was apologizing to his audience. — It was March 23, 2018 …
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Citizen Browser project's Split Screen tool shows Facebook's different News Feeds for Trump and Biden voters, based on data from 2,500+ users across the US — Facebook's recommendation algorithm shows different news, groups, and hashtags to different users. But who sees what?| Chance Miller / 9to5Mac: |
Apple sues its former materials lead Simon Lancaster for allegedly stealing trade secrets and leaking them to the media — Apple is taking legal action against its former materials lead, Simon Lancaster, over allegedly leaking trade secrets to the media. The lawsuit accuses Lancaster of abusing his …
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UK Home Office confirms trial of web surveillance tool that can track users' browsing history in partnership with two unknown ISPs and National Crime Agency — The Investigatory Powers Act, or Snooper's Charter, was introduced in 2016. Now one of its most contentious surveillance tools is being secretly trialled by internet firms
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| Jacob Kastrenakes / The Verge: |
Mike Winkelmann, the digital artist known as Beeple, sold an NFT of his work for $69M, through a first-of-its-kind auction at Christie's — Through a first-of-its-kind auction at Christie's — Until October, the most Mike Winkelmann — the digital artist known as Beeple — had ever sold a print for was $100.
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| Mitchell Clark / The Verge: |
Google says it will soon let users add missing roads and realign, rename, or delete incorrect ones in Maps simply by “drawing” on them — Missing road? You can plot it yourself. — If you've ever been frustrated by a road simply not existing on Google Maps, the company's now making it easier than ever to add it.
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| Christian Peña / NBC News: |
Uber and Lyft partner with background screening service HireRight to share data on drivers deactivated after being accused of serious offenses — Ride-hailing services Lyft and Uber said Thursday that they are partnering with the background screening company HireRight to share data …
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| Sarah Sluis / AdExchanger: |
Google is further integrating the Publisher Provided Identifier into its Ad Manager, aiding publishers' first-party tracking in lieu of third-party cookies — The PPID's technical setup works like this: the publisher will create a unique ID for users, based on a first-party cookie or a log-in ID.
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| Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai / VICE: |
Researcher publishes a proof of concept on GitHub that uses vulnerabilities exploited by hackers to breach Microsoft Exchange servers; GitHub deleted the code — Microsoft-owned Github quickly deleted the code, which exploited vulnerabilities apparently used by Chinese hackers to break into a series of companies.
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| Adi Robertson / The Verge: |
A look at the history of Twine, an open-source tool for producing web-based interactive fiction and games with text, as it remains a significant force in gaming — IN THE VIDEO GAME Howling Dogs, released in 2012, players wake up in a prison with few options: a shower, a nutrient dispenser …
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| Jessica Bursztynsky / CNBC: |
South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang closes its first day of trading at $49.25 a share, down from $63.50, after raising $4.2B in an IPO at a valuation of ~$60B — - South Korean e-commerce company Coupang made its market debut Thursday on the New York Stock Exchange through an IPO and is now trading under the ticker symbol “CPNG.”
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| Sam Biddle / The Intercept: |
In a complaint with the EEOC, a Black applicant alleges Facebook rejected her application due to a lack of “culture fit”, despite her qualifications — A Black woman passed over for a job at Facebook told federal regulators that even though she was exceptionally qualified for the position …
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| Eric Martin / Bloomberg: |
Sources: the Biden administration has informed some Huawei suppliers it is imposing more explicit prohibitions on the export of 5G components to the company — - Conditions for licensed exporters went into effect this week — Move builds on Huawei prohibitions implemented under Trump| Reuters: |
JD.com reported Q4 revenue of $34.4B, up 31% YoY, beating estimates, and FY 2020 net revenues of $114.97B; annual active customers grew 30% YoY to 472M in 2020 — (Reuters) - JD.com Inc's fourth-quarter revenue beat expectations on Thursday as more shoppers flocked to its website …
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| Tony Romm / Washington Post: |
House and Senate Democrats announce a $94B proposal to make broadband internet access more accessible and affordable — Thirty House and Senate Democrats unveiled a new $94 billion proposal Thursday to make broadband Internet access more accessible and affordable nationwide …
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| Natasha Mascarenhas / TechCrunch: |
Gather, whose video calling software employs spatial audio for virtual HQs or hosting casual, off-site events, raises $26M Series A led by Sequoia Capital — Gather helps people, well, gather in virtual spaces for any reason, whether it be for weddings, magic conventions, or, just a regular day at work.
Tweets: @flippnflops and @shaunmmaguire
| Sam Bourgi / Cointelegraph: |
FalconX, a cryptocurrency exchange focused on institutional investors, raises $50M from Tiger Global and B Capital, and says net revenue grew 46x over past year — Tiger Global and B Capital are the primary investors in the latest round. They join Coinbase Ventures, Accel, FMR LLC and others in backing FalconX.
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