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Twitter says it's testing Communities, invite-only topic-based public feeds curated by moderators, initially limited to a few topics including dogs and skincare — Twitter is a useful place for following breaking news and keeping up with what the people you're already interested in are doing …
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Twitter, The Verge, Bloomberg, help.twitter.com, SiliconANGLE, Ubergizmo, CNET, CNBC, Gizmodo, iThinkDifferent, TestingCatalog, 9to5Mac, iPhone in Canada Blog, Mashable, MobileSyrup, Android Central, Social Media Today, TNW, SlashGear, iDownloadBlog.com, MacRumors, Engadget, RTÉ, TheStreet, and Cult of Mac
| Frank Chaparro / The Block: |
Coinbase says SEC threatened to sue over its yet-to-be-launched Lend program, following discussions with the regulator that have lasted almost six months — Crypto exchange Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong responded Tuesday evening to planned enforcement by the U.S. Securities …
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Tweets: @brian_armstrong, @brian_armstrong, @coinbase, @prestonjbyrne, @brian_armstrong, @brian_armstrong, @jebus911, @mcuban, @john_hempton, @brian_armstrong, @brian_armstrong, @brian_armstrong, @bgarlinghouse, @thestalwart, @joemccann, @brian_armstrong, @twobitidiot, @tommorris, @jason, @buccocapital, @ryanlawler, @ldrogen, @owenthomas, @jfleming2870, @george_balance, @siberianmi, @katie_martin_fx, @econoar, @jowens510, @notmrmanziel, @chadmreese, @danawrey, @quantian1, @carnage4life, @notmrmanziel, @pt, @thestalwart, @migueldeicaza, @jerrybrito, @lutherlowe, @thestalwart, @birdyword, @quinnypig, @quantian1, @nycsouthpaw, @adamsamson, @matthlamers, @fordm, @brian_armstrong, @brian_armstrong, @brian_armstrong, @brian_armstrong, @machiavellecon, @bondhack, @milwaukeebonds, @erikvoorhees, @johnedeaton1, @johnedeaton1, @ricardobsalinas, @jungleincxrp, @crypto_chase, @econoar, @mattparlmer, @prestonpysh, @faryarshirzad, @sirrobartii1, @novogratz, @_danielsinclair, @man_growth, @decryptmedia, @carnage4life, @twobitidiot, @pinboard, @laurashin, @pinboard, @fintechfrank, and @fintechfrank
| Sam Levin / The Guardian: |
Documents: LAPD directs its officers to collect social media information of every civilian they interview, including those not arrested or accused of a crime — An internal police chief memo shows employees were directed to use ‘field interview cards’ which would then be reviewed
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Brennan Center for Justice, Slashdot, and Gizmodo
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| Kyle Wiggers / VentureBeat: |
Google announces Workspace updates, including spaces for collaboration, Meet calling within Gmail, and 27" and 65" video calling devices by Logitech and Avocor — A new GamesBeat event is Google today announced a series of updates across Workspace, its collection of cloud computing …
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Tweets: @caseynewton, @backlon, @glennf, @martinsfp, @backlon, @carnage4life, @caro_milanesi, @johnlegere, @leggett, and @derekmross
| Gareth Halfacree / The Register: |
Tim Berners-Lee joins Proton board in privacy advisory role, amid privacy backlash at ProtonMail, which disclosed an activist's IP address to Swiss authorities — ‘I am a firm supporter of privacy,’ Sir Tim declares - even as the service is lambasted over IP logging
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Ars Technica, ZDNet, ProtonMail Blog, and Fast Company
| Dustin Volz / Wall Street Journal: |
Researchers: China-linked fake social media accounts tried to draw Asian-Americans to protests against racism; Facebook, YouTube, Twitter suspended the accounts — Campaign is first known instance of China-linked actors fomenting real-world U.S. protest; 'They're copying the Kremlin's playbook'| Annie Palmer / CNBC: |
Amazon says it is bringing its cashierless “Just Walk Out” tech to two Whole Foods stores, set to open in 2022 in DC and California — - Amazon is launching its cashierless technology at two Whole Foods stores that are scheduled to open next year.
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| Dave Nyczepir / FedScoop: |
US Commerce Dept. says it is forming the National AI Advisory Committee, which will advise POTUS and federal agencies on AI research, competitiveness, and more — The Department of Commerce has set up a committee to advise the president and other federal agencies on artificial intelligence issues …
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Federal Register, U.S. Department of Commerce, CNET, and Engadget
Tweets: @whostp, @nlmdirector, and @nist
| Cade Metz / New York Times: |
A look at Sila Nanotechnologies' new battery model, which ships in the new Whoop wearable, and may fuel a change in energy storage for electric cars and more — This week, a more efficient type of battery arrives in a wristband fitness tracker. It could soon reach smart glasses, cars and even aircraft.
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TechCrunch, Gizmodo, MIT Technology Review, The Information, and The Verge
Tweets: @silagene, @kurtkelty, @shaylekann, @gleb_yushin, and @silananotech
| Aoife White / Bloomberg: |
Filing: Nvidia requests European Commission approval of its Arm acquisition, beginning the EU's official probe; provisional deadline for a ruling is Oct. 13 — - European Commission sets initial Oct. 13 deadline for review — Rivals and customers complain that deal risks open licenses
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| David Zipper / Slate: |
As carmakers use infotainment systems to stand out from competitors, the essentially unregulated displays are becoming flashy, feature-packed distractions — You're driving and you're bored. Tired of staring at the road, your eyes drift toward the polished touchscreen to the right of your steering wheel …
Tweets: @jaspar, @skttrbrain, @jenniferhomendy, @mobileharv, @mclamann, @yitgordon, @woodyatpch, @slate, and @davidzipper
| Josh Eidelson / Bloomberg: |
FOIA records show Google settled with a software engineer allegedly fired for his workplace activism in 2019; settlement was approved in July by the NLRB — - U.S. Labor Board said five employees were wrongly terminated — Trial is ongoing over remaining allegations against company| Juli Clover / MacRumors: |
Apple announces a “California Streaming” virtual event on September 14 at 10am PT, where new iPhones and Apple Watches are expected — Apple today announced that it will be holding a special event on Tuesday, September 14 at 10:00 a.m. The event will take place at the Steve Jobs Theater …
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The Guardian, AppleInsider, MacRumors, inews.co.uk, iMore, iThinkDifferent, CNBC, Softpedia News, and O'Grady's PowerPage
Tweets: @pineleaks, @gregjoz, @pineleaks, @pineleaks, @lindadong, @lukemiani, @rsgnl, @ijustine, @lukemiani, @smoked2much, @lydiascomet, and @gruber
| Ron Miller / TechCrunch: |
TrueFort, which protects enterprise apps by defining normal app behavior and then tracking usage through partners like CrowdStrike, raises $30M Series B — As companies try to navigate an ever-changing security landscape, it can be challenging to protect everything.| Thomas Brewster / Forbes: |
Documents show Microsoft and AWS secured contracts, worth $50M total, that appear linked to the Pentagon's Project Maven, following Google's exit — After Google decided to quit working on Project Maven in 2018 thanks to staff protests, rivals Amazon and Microsoft quietly took on Department …
Tweets: @iblametom and @carnage4life
| Mike Wheatley / SiliconANGLE: |
Aviva Links, which aims to make chips to enable low-latency data-sharing in connected cars, raises $26.5M Series A led by Marvell Technology's founders — Automotive connectivity startup Aviva Technology Holding has driven itself into the limelight today, announcing a $26.5 million funding led …
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VentureBeat, Business Wire, FierceElectronics, and FinSMEs
| Ian Carlos Campbell / The Verge: |
Twitter says it is testing edge-to-edge pictures and videos in tweets on iOS to better support visual and text-based conversations — An Instagram-like focus on visuals — Twitter has announced that it's testing edge-to-edge media in tweets on iOS, creating a more full-screen …
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SlashGear, KnowTechie, iDownloadBlog.com, iThinkDifferent, BBC, and PCMag
Tweets: @twittersupport, @twitterdesign, @megalo224, @boo, @larakate, @alex193a, @brandonwoelfel, and @kayvz
| Dean Takahashi / VentureBeat: |
Mobile game publisher Jam City raises $350M in equity and debt, after a $1.2B SPAC merger fell apart, and buys rival Ludia for $165M — A new GamesBeat event is around the corner! Learn more about what comes next. — Jam City has raised $350 million in funding and it has closed …
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Business Wire, Forbes, dot.LA, GamesIndustry.biz, Pocket Gamer.biz, Forbes, and Game Developer
Tweets: @ludiagames, @jamcityhq, and @deantak
| Yogita Khatri / The Block: |
Eden Network, which helps protect transactions on the Ethereum network, raises $17.4M seed led by Multicoin Capital — Quick Take — Eden Network has raised $17.4 million in a seed funding round. — The network plans to strengthen its infrastructure and grow its adoption further.
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SiliconANGLE, Decrypt, CoinDesk, and Cointelegraph. Tweets: @crypto_dealflow
| Bloomberg: |
Singapore-based online gaming and e-commerce company Sea announces a new secondary offering in stock and equity-linked debt, seeking to raise about $6.28B — - Gaming and e-commerce giant is selling shares and convertibles — The deal coincides with a resurgence of global stock sales| Sophie Elmhirst / The Guardian: |
How three cryptocurrency enthusiasts bought a cruise ship in October 2020 to start a libertarian crypto utopia, only to have their plans collapse months later — Last year, three cryptocurrency enthusiasts bought a cruise ship. They named it the Satoshi, and dreamed of starting a floating libertarian utopia.
Tweets: @bopanc, @ketanj0, @robinwauters, @jeffvandermeer, @tanekastotts, @mckinnon_a, and @scientits
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