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DHS, State, and NIH join list of 5 (and counting) federal agencies confirmed hacked in massive Russian cyberespionage campaign

Washington Post reporter Ellen Nakashima writes late Monday night, "The State Department and NIH join list of federal agencies — now five — hacked in major Russian cyberespionage campaign. And their number is expected to grow." Weird how Donald Trump has said nothing about this massive and growing hack of the United States government, right? — Read the rest
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‘Why are minorities in STEM so easily offended?’ And other stupid questions answered

Fair warning: This is an opinion piece. I was one of the background people arguing on Twitter over the weekend.  Last Friday I had the distinct privilege of engaging with a legend in the computer science world. Saying I’m a fan of their work is a massive understatement. In fact, if you were to Google this person’s name and then select the “news” tab, you wouldn’t have to scroll far to come across several articles I’ve written with reverent references to them. You know what they say: Never meet y...
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California fines Uber for not cooperating with sexual assault and harassment investigation

Uber was fined $59 million Monday for failing to provide the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) with information on a number of sexual assault and harassment claims. Reuters reports that Uber's permit to operate in California could be suspended if it fails to pay the penalty within 30 days, according to the CPUC ruling which you can read here [PDF]. — Read the rest
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California Attorney General Xavier Becerra urges court to force Amazon to comply with coronavirus labor probe

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra asked a court on Monday to compel Amazon.com to comply with outstanding subpoenas for a state investigation into Amazon's response to the coronavirus pandemic, and the impact on warehouse workers. From Reuters: The petition, filed with the Sacramento County Superior Court, accused Amazon of failing to adequately follow the state's information requests as part of an investigation into the company's coronavirus protocols and status of COVID-19 case...
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Countries Roll Out 2030 Paris Accord Goals Amid US Absence

China, the United Kingdom and the European Union all laid out goals to achieve greater emission reductions as part of the Paris climate accord over the weekend at what was likely the last United Nations climate summit without a U.S. presence. The Hill reports: The three powers all vowed to make greater emissions reductions by 2030 during the summit, which marked the fifth anniversary of the global climate accord. British Prime Minister Boris Johnson pledged to make the nation the "Saudi Arabia o...
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Scientists Just Set a New World Record In Solar Cell Efficiency

According to a paper published in the journal Science, researchers report they they have now hit an efficiency of 29.15 percent in the perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell category. ScienceAlert reports: For this type of panel, the long-term target of more than 30 percent is now tantalizingly within reach. The latest lab tests edge ahead of the maximum 28 percent efficiency that perovskite/silicon cells have managed up to this point. [...] In this new research, the 29.15 percent efficiency recor...
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What’s In a Name? Be Mindful For Duplicates When Running Background Checks

Back in law school, I submitted a letter and resume for a summer internship at a Chicago lawfirm.  (We did this via letters back then. Ask your parents.) Imagine my surprise when a week or so later I received a letter offering me a position at the law firm. No long interview sessions. And, well, no interviews at all! But alas, I was quick to realize something was amiss. The letter was addressed to a Daniel  J. Schwartz and referenced Northwestern University; I was at Washington University in St...
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A show about Gawker proved too hot for Apple to handle

The defunct news publication has a history with Apple
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Ultimate Otaku Vehicle Worships Darling in the Franxx’s Zero Two

A video is steadily accumulating a generous amount of views online as it features a vehicle decked out in monitors playing a dancing Zero Two from sex mecha anime Darling in the Franxx, certain to instill jealousy in even the most revered itasha owner. The rather short video that gathered over 2.3 million views in […]
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Want to hear Siri to quack like a duck? Install the new iOS update for iPhone

Apple has just released iOS 14.3 for the iPhone. Find out about the new features, and how to install it.
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Buzz Around Apple Self-Driving Car

Taiwan Tech News Site DigiTimes reports that Apple is working with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), on self-driving chip technology. Apple and TSMC have reportedly established plans... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full links, other content, and more! ]]
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30 cool last-minute tech gifts for the home that suit every kind of budget

When you buy through our links, we may earn money from our affiliate partners. Learn more. Amazon There are still plenty of great gift ideas out there for anyone looking to brighten up their home.From a waterproof Bluetooth speaker to an indoor herb garden, we've picked a variety of gift ideas suited for every budget. You can also check out all our Gift Guides to find something for everyone on your list.The holiday season is meant to bring joy, happiness, and all of those warm fuzzy fe...
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Apple's Fitness Video Service That Competes With Peloton Is Cheaper and Just As Good

Todd Haselton from CNBC reviews Apple Fitness+, with some thoughts on how it compares with Peloton's similar app. Here's an excerpt from his report: Apple's subscription fitness app, Fitness+, launches Monday. I've been using it for the past several days and I think it offers a nice variety of workouts that people will like. You need an Apple Watch to take the prerecorded exercise classes, which are available on iPhones, iPads and the Apple TV. It's a smart way for Apple to make the Apple Watch ...
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Smartmatic Demands Fox News, Newsmax, OAN Retract Pro-Trump Conspiracy Theories or Else

Voting systems manufacturer Smartmatic has sent legal letters to conservative news network Fox News, as well as its ultra-right cousins Newsmax and One America News Network, demanding they retract coverage spinning baseless conspiracy theories about the company’s role in the 2020 elections or face legal action.Read more...
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GameStop Employees Surprised By New Shipment of PS5, Xbox Series X Consoles

An anonymous reader quotes a report from Bloomberg: GameStop employees across the country were caught by surprise on Saturday when the video-game chain suddenly announced new shipments of the highly coveted PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles, sending customers flocking to stores. Workers at the U.S. retailer, speaking to Bloomberg and posting on social media, said they had received little notice for the restock and that the crowds were both chaotic and a risk to their health. The latest ge...
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iOS 14.3 Lets Siri Replicate Sounds Like Lion Roaring

Apple in iOS 14.3 quietly added a new Siri feature that's designed to allow the personal assistant to replicate all manner of sounds, from animals to alarms, musical instruments, and more. According to CNBC, you can ask ‌Siri‌ questions like "what does a humpback whale sound like?" or "what does a lion sound like?" to have ‌Siri‌ play the sound of a whale or a lion. Apple added hundreds of different sounds, and on iPhone and iPad, ‌Siri‌ will also display a picture of the animal or device an...
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Arya raises $21M to provide farmers in India finance and post-harvest services

Only about a third of the yields Indian farmers produce reaches the big markets. Those whose produce makes it there today are able to leverage post-harvest services. Everyone else is missing out. A Noida-based startup is working with all the stakeholders — farmers, food processors, traders and financial institutions — to bridge this post-harvest services gap — and it just secured new funds to continue its journey. Seven-year-old Arya said on Tuesday it has raised $21 million in its Series B fina...
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UK Online Harms Bill, coming next year, will propose fines of up to 10% of annual turnover for breaching duty of care rules

The UK is moving ahead with a populist but controversial plan to regulate a wide range of illegal and/or harmful content almost anywhere online such stuff might pose a risk to children. The government has set out its final response to the consultation it kicked off back in April 2019 — committing to introduce an Online Safety Bill next year. “Tech platforms will need to do far more to protect children from being exposed to harmful content or activity such as grooming, bullying and pornography. T...
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Warren Buffett's right-hand man discussed the 'frenzy' in stocks, technological shifts, and what makes a great investor in a recent interview. Here are Charlie Munger's 22 best quotes.

Caltech/Zoom Charlie Munger spoke about a "frenzy" in stocks, the dangers of excessive government spending and monetary easing, and the critical traits an investor needs during a remote interview conducted by the California Institute of Technology on Monday.Warren Buffett's business partner and Berkshire Hathaway's vice-chairman also talked about weathering technological shifts, the importance of passion in any career, and his philanthropy.Here are the 22 best quotes from the interview.Vis...
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iOS 14.3 Features: Everything New in iOS 14.3

Apple today released iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 to the public, introducing some notable new features. We've highlighted the biggest changes so you can get a quick overview of what to expect after installing it. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Apple Fitness+ Priced at $9.99 per month and included in the highest-tier Apple One bundle, Apple Fitness+ is Apple's latest service that's designed to work with the Apple Watch. It offers guided workouts provided by App...
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Daily Crunch: Apple launches Fitness+

We review Apple Fitness+, Gmail goes down and Pornhub cracks down on unverified content. This is your Daily Crunch for December 14, 2020. The big story: Apple launches Fitness+ Brian Heater tried out Apple’s new $10-per-month subscription service for guided workouts, prompting some broader reflections on exercise during this terrible year — and on how Fitness+ might fit in. The service requires an Apple Watch to sign up, which is a hurdle if (like me) you don’t already own the device, but B...
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AirPods Max Begin Arriving to Customers in New Zealand and Australia

It's December 15 in Australia and New Zealand, which is AirPods Max launch day. The first ‌AirPods Max‌ orders have begun arriving to customers in the two countries, as Apple fans in Australia and New Zealand are always the first to get their hands on new devices. Those in New Zealand and Australia who were able to place an order for launch day delivery before the ‌AirPods Max‌ sold out are receiving their orders, and have been sharing photos on Twitter and other social networks. pic.twitte...
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iOS 14.3 Features: New Apple TV+ Tab, AirPods Max Support, ProRAW for iPhone 12 and More

Apple today released iOS 14.3 and iPadOS 14.3 to the public, introducing some notable new features. We've highlighted the biggest changes so you can get a quick overview of what to expect after installing it. Subscribe to the MacRumors YouTube channel for more videos. Apple Fitness+ Priced at $9.99 per month and included in the highest-tier Apple One bundle, Apple Fitness+ is Apple's latest service that's designed to work with the Apple Watch. It offers guided workouts provided by App...
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Israeli Spy Tech Firm Says It Can Break Into Signal App

Last Thursday, Israeli phone-hacking firm Cellebrite said in a blog post that it can now break into Signal, an encrypted app considered safe from external snooping. Haaretz reports: Cellebrite's flagship product is the UFED (Universal Forensic Extraction Device), a system that allows authorities to unlock and access the data of any phone in their possession. Another product it offers is the Physical Analyzer, which helps organize and process data lifted from the phone. Last Thursday, the company...
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Electoral College Certifies Biden's Victory, As Trump Still Refuses To Concede

The Electoral College gave Joe Biden a majority of its votes Monday, confirming his victory in last month's election in state-by-state voting that took on added importance this year because of President Donald Trump's refusal to concede he lost. The Associated Press reports: California's 55 electoral votes put Biden over the top, clearing the 270-vote mark that affirmed he will be the nation's next president. Heightened security was in place in some states as electors met on the day by federal l...
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Oracle’s Larry Ellison moves to Hawaii, leaving California

By Nico Grant and Sophie Alexander | Bloomberg Oracle Corp. co-founder Larry Ellison said he has moved his primary residence to Hawaii, becoming the latest Silicon Valley executive to depart the state where they built their fortunes. Ellison, the world’s 11th-wealthiest person, notified his staff Monday of the move. Recode first reported the executive’s decision, which followed Oracle’s announcement Friday that it had shifted the company’s headquarters to Austin, Texas, from Redwood City, Califo...
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How to Download the Fitness+ App on iPad

On the iPhone and the Apple TV, Fitness+ is installed automatically when upgrading to iOS 14.3 and tvOS 14.3, but that's not the case on the iPad. If you want to use Fitness+ on an iPad, you need to manually download the app from the App Store. It's not clear why Apple didn't just add the Fitness+ app to the iPad when updating to iPadOS 14.3, but it's as simple as any other app to download. Just look it up in the App Store or click the link up above to access it, and then tap on "Get." Once...
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Dating Is Bad Enough Without Adding Wearables to the Mix

To a certain degree, using smartwatches and fitness trackers to quantify the body’s response to external factors makes a lot of sense. For instance, researchers are studying to see if wearables can identify infectious diseases, and on a more personal level, you can measure the effects of your own fitness routine. But,…Read more...
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Apple's Siri can now make animal sounds like a duck quacking or a lion roaring

What does the fox say? Siri can tell you, but you have to ask it the right way.
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