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NASA's wearable device will warn you if you try to touch your face | Technology News

NASA's wearable device will warn you if you try to touch your face In an effort to stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cautioned people to avoid touching their faces. Now, NASA has taken that one step further and created a wearable device to remind people to do so.

Burrito Delivery Makes No Sense | Technology News

By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/30/technology/uber-postmates-delivery-apps.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

BLM Pride Flag and Pride Fist Are Amongst the Most Searched Terms for June on Google | Technology News

BLM Pride Flag and Pride Fist Are Amongst the Most Searched Terms for June on Google Google has shared what people are searching for the most as part of its ‘This week in Search’ series. June being the LGBT Pride Month, “pride fist”, “blm pride flag” and other associated searches have hit record highs, Google says. Additionally, Marsha P. Johnson is also among the highest searched personalities worldwide for the month o...

With India’s TikTok Ban, the World’s Digital Walls Grow Higher | Technology News

By BY RAYMOND ZHONG AND KAI SCHULTZ from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/30/technology/india-china-tiktok.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

TikTok Goes Completely Offline in India, Says ‘It’s Complying With Government Directive’ | Technology News

TikTok Goes Completely Offline in India, Says ‘It’s Complying With Government Directive’ TikTok has now completely stopped working in India. After the Indian government imposed a ban on TikTok last night, the app was delisted from Google Play and App Store both soon after. However, it continued to work for those who had it already installed on their phone. Now, the TikTok app has completely stopped working on all devices, including the...

Amazon Prime Video July 2020 Releases: Breathe Into the Shadows, Mundina Nildana, and More | Technology News

Amazon Prime Video July 2020 Releases: Breathe Into the Shadows, Mundina Nildana, and More Breathe: Into the Shadows, Mundina Nildana, Fantasy Island, Hanna season 2, Law movie, Aditi Rao Hydari in Sufiyum Sujatayum, French Biryani — the biggest series and movies in July 2020 on Amazon Prime Video in India.

Universities and Tech Giants Back National Cloud Computing Project | Technology News

By BY STEVE LOHR from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/30/technology/national-cloud-computing-project.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Dil Bechara, The Umbrella Academy, and More: July 2020 Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video | Technology News

Dil Bechara, The Umbrella Academy, and More: July 2020 Guide to Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and Prime Video Dil Bechara with Sushant Singh Rajput, The Umbrella Academy season 2, Breathe: Into the Shadows, The Kissing Booth 2, Hamilton, Katherine Langford in Cursed, Charlize Theron in The Old Guard — the biggest series and movies in July 2020 on Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, Amazon Prime Video, and Apple TV+.

How to find everything Microsoft knows about you | Technology News

How to find everything Microsoft knows about you It’s no secret how much Big Tech companies know about all of us. I bet Google comes to mind first. Tap or click here to see everything Google has on you with one quick download.

Pentagon will deploy its new B-21 stealth bomber to Pacific | Technology News

Pentagon will deploy its new B-21 stealth bomber to Pacific The Pentagon plans to deploy its emerging B-21 stealth bomber in the Pacific as part of a decided effort to ensure technical superiority, sustain deterrence and, if needed, hold potential adversaries at risk. 

Army AI-enabled robots may fire weapons in war to defend against attacks | Technology News

Army AI-enabled robots may fire weapons in war to defend against attacks What if artillery rounds, mini-drone swarms of explosives, rockets and even air-fired missiles are all approaching forward-positioned Army troops at the same time? Imagine that these incoming weapons are dispersed, varied and fast approaching. How do ground commanders avoid being overwhelmed and destroyed? Could AI help solve this lethal predicament? 

Uber Makes Offer to Buy Postmates Delivery Service | Technology News

By BY MIKE ISAAC AND ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/29/technology/uber-postmates-buy-offer.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Reddit bans page used by Trump supporters | Technology News

Reddit bans page used by Trump supporters Reddit says the pro-Trump community hosted and promoted rule-breaking content, antagonized other communities and that the group's leaders have failed to meet basic expectations.

Twitch Suspends Trump’s Channel for ‘Hateful Conduct’ | Technology News

By BY KELLEN BROWNING from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/29/technology/twitch-trump.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

YouTube bans David Duke, Richard Spencer, more for hate speech | Technology News

YouTube bans David Duke, Richard Spencer, more for hate speech YouTube has banned several prominent white supremacist channels, including those belonging to David Duke and Richard Spencer.

Jeff Bezos' Twitch temporarily bans Trump for 'hateful conduct' | Technology News

Jeff Bezos' Twitch temporarily bans Trump for 'hateful conduct' Streaming platform Twitch has temporarily banned President Trump’s account for 'hateful conduct' stemming from footage of the president’s speeches.

Trump retweets, deletes video with 'white power' chant | Technology News

Trump retweets, deletes video with 'white power' chant Fox News media analyst Howard Kurtz breaks down the tweet backlash.

Reddit bans ‘TheDonald’ and almost 2,000 other subreddits in hate speech crackdown | Technology News

Reddit bans ‘TheDonald’ and almost 2,000 other subreddits in hate speech crackdown Reddit is banning r/The_Donald along with almost 2,000 other online communities after updating its content policy to crack down harder on hate speech, the company announced on Monday.

The New York Times Pulls Out of Apple News | Technology News

By BY KELLEN BROWNING AND JACK NICAS from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/29/technology/new-york-times-apple-news-app.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Twitch Suspends Trump’s Channel for ‘Hateful Conduct’ | Technology News

By BY KELLEN BROWNING from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/29/technology/twitch-trump-suspension-hateful-conduct.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Reddit, Acting Against Hate Speech, Bans ‘The_Donald’ Subreddit | Technology News

By BY MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/29/technology/reddit-hate-speech.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

A TikTok Twist on ‘PizzaGate’ | Technology News

By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/29/technology/pizzagate-tiktok.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Bhuj, Laxmmi Bomb, Sadak 2, Three Other Bollywood Movies Head to Disney+ Hotstar | Technology News

Bhuj, Laxmmi Bomb, Sadak 2, Three Other Bollywood Movies Head to Disney+ Hotstar Disney+ Hotstar has unveiled a slate of seven Bollywood movies that will release between July and October. That includes Akshay Kumar’s Laxmmi Bomb, Alia Bhatt’s Sadak 2, Ajay Devgn’s Bhuj: The Pride of India, Abhishek Bachchan’s The Big Bull, Kunal Khemu’s Lootcase, and Vidyut Jammwal’s Khuda Haafiz.

Facebook bars some political posts | Technology News

Facebook bars some political posts Zuckerberg flips on violence, voter suppression.

The Long, Unhappy History of Working From Home | Technology News

By BY DAVID STREITFELD from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/29/technology/working-from-home-failure.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

The Boys Season 2: New Clips Reveal September Release Date, Opening Minutes, Stormfront First Look | Technology News

The Boys Season 2: New Clips Reveal September Release Date, Opening Minutes, Stormfront First Look Amazon Prime Video has set a September 4 release date for The Boys season 2. Eric Kripke also unveiled the first three minutes of The Boys season 2. We also got an additional two-minute first look at Stormfront (Aya Cash).

Disney+ Hotstar Teases ‘Bollywood Ki Home Delivery’ With Alia Bhatt, Akshay Kumar, 3 Others | Technology News

Disney+ Hotstar Teases ‘Bollywood Ki Home Delivery’ With Alia Bhatt, Akshay Kumar, 3 Others Alia Bhatt, Akshay Kumar, Ajay Devgn, Varun Dhawan, and Abhishek Bachchan are part of Disney+ Hotstar’s “Bollywood Ki Home Delivery” at 4:30pm on Monday. It’s expected to reveal a slate of straight-to-streaming films that include Laxxmi Bomb, Sadak 2, Bhuj: The Pride of India, and The Big Bull among others.

Amazon, SoftBank Held Talks to Acquire Russian E-Retailer Ozon, Shareholder Says | Technology News

Amazon, SoftBank Held Talks to Acquire Russian E-Retailer Ozon, Shareholder Says Global retail giant Amazon and Japanese SoftBank have made approaches to Russian conglomerate Sistema about a possible acquisition of its online retailer Ozon, Sistema's majority owner Vladimir Evtushenkov said on Saturday.

Rep. Devin Nunes on Big Tech censorship ahead of election | Technology News

Rep. Devin Nunes on Big Tech censorship ahead of election House Intelligence Committee ranking member, California Congressman, Rep. Devin Nunes, joins ‘Sunday Morning Futures.’

Zomato Employees Burn Company T-Shirts to Protest Chinese Investment in Firm | Technology News

Zomato Employees Burn Company T-Shirts to Protest Chinese Investment in Firm A group of Zomato food delivery platform employees in Kolkata tore and burnt their official T-shirts to protest Chinese investment in the firm. The agitation comes in the backdrop of the killing of 20 Indian soldiers in a clash with Chinese troops in eastern Ladakh's Galwan Valley on June 15.

US Government Asks Tech CEOS to Ensure Online Platforms Not Used to Spur Violence | Technology News

US Government Asks Tech CEOS to Ensure Online Platforms Not Used to Spur Violence The US Department of Homeland Security sent a letter to chief executives of five large tech companies asking them to ensure social media platforms are not used to incite violence in the wake of nationwide protests following George Floyd's death.

‘PizzaGate’ Conspiracy Theory Thrives Anew in the TikTok Era | Technology News

By BY CECILIA KANG AND SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/27/technology/pizzagate-justin-bieber-qanon-tiktok.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

EBay’s Critics Faced an Extreme Case of an Old Silicon Valley Habit | Technology News

By BY NICOLE PERLROTH from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/27/technology/ebay-silicon-valley-security-reputation.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Why Is Mission: Impossible – Fallout Censored on Netflix in India? | Technology News

Why Is Mission: Impossible – Fallout Censored on Netflix in India? Netflix is playing a censored version of Mission: Impossible – Fallout on its platform in India, which erases all mentions of Kashmir. This is the version that was approved for theatrical release by the Indian censor board. It’s unclear whether Netflix asked for a censored version, or whether the studio Paramount Pictures chose to do so.

Social media alternative Parler doesn’t censor, fact-check posts, CEO says | Technology News

Social media alternative Parler doesn’t censor, fact-check posts, CEO says Parler CEO John Matze said Parler is important for conservatives during an election year, where they can post freely without being censored.

Will new Chinese artillery rival US weapons? | Technology News

Will new Chinese artillery rival US weapons? The People’s Liberation Army may be arming its forces along the Indian border with its new lightweight, digitized, vehicle-mounted 155mm Howitzer weapon engineered to bring new dimensions of mobile artillery attack to modern ground war.

GOP lawmakers joining social media app 'Parler' as big tech alternative | Technology News

GOP lawmakers joining social media app 'Parler' as big tech alternative Parler CEO John Matze on the unbiased draw of his social media app.

Facebook Adds Labels for Some Posts as Advertisers Pull Back | Technology News

By BY MIKE ISAAC AND SHEERA FRENKEL from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/technology/facebook-labels-advertisers.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

‘TikTok Grandma’ Who Helped Tank Trump Rally Now Works for Biden | Technology News

By BY KELLEN BROWNING from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/technology/tiktok-grandma-trump-biden.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

What would robot vs robot war look like? | Technology News

What would robot vs robot war look like? The Chinese Army is preparing to deploy small, new, tracked war-robots armed with machine guns, night vision, missile loaders and camera sensors to conduct attacks while leaving manned systems at safer stand-off distances. 

This Pilates Business Loves (and Hates) Tech | Technology News

By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/26/technology/small-business-technology.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Apple gets COVID-19 savvy with Apple Watch and Memojis | Technology News

Apple gets COVID-19 savvy with Apple Watch and Memojis At its developer conference, which started on Monday, Apple said the new operating system for the Apple Watch will add a reminder to wash your hands, while Apple Memojis will get COVID-19 customization, adding face mask coverings.

Amazon Launches ‘Smart Stores’ Initiative in India to Digitise Local Shops | Technology News

Amazon Launches ‘Smart Stores’ Initiative in India to Digitise Local Shops Amazon has launched a new initiative called Smart Stores in India to let offline retailers enable contactless discovery of products and their payments. The new move by the US e-commerce giant is an answer to Google’s Spot Platform.

5 reasons to upgrade to a smart thermostat this summer | Technology News

5 reasons to upgrade to a smart thermostat this summer When it comes to making your home smart, you need the right gear. Amazon’s Alexa resides in millions of households and make sure you get the most out of yours. Tap or click for 13 Alexa skills you’ll use over and over again.

Ningmei CR100 Mini PC With Intel J4105 Processor, 8GB RAM Launched | Technology News

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Xiaomi ecosystem company Ningmei has launched its Ningmei CR100 Mini PC in China. The small form factor PC is idea for small workspaces where a full size PC cabinet will not work. It can fit under the monitor as well, giving even more space to the user. The Ningmei CR100 Mini PC is powered by the quad-core Intel J4105 processor which is quite old a...

TRAI Channel Selector App Launched to Help Easily Modify DTH/ Cable Subscription | Technology News

TRAI Channel Selector App Launched to Help Easily Modify DTH/ Cable Subscription Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Thursday launched a channel selector application which will facilitate consumers to view their TV subscription and choose the channels of their interest while removing the unwanted ones.

Barr’s Interest in Google Antitrust Case Keeps It Moving Swiftly | Technology News

By BY DAVID MCCABE AND CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/25/technology/barr-google-investigation.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Trump Administration Says Huawei, Hikvision Backed by Chinese Military: Document | Technology News

Trump Administration Says Huawei, Hikvision Backed by Chinese Military: Document The Trump administration has determined that top Chinese firms, including telecoms equipment giant Huawei Technologies and video surveillance company Hikvision, are owned or controlled by the Chinese military, laying the groundwork for new US financial sanctions, according to a document seen by Reuters on Wednesday.

Safari 14: Password-Less Logins via Face ID and Touch ID, Support for WebExtensions Coming Later This Year | Technology News

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Apple's next-generation Safari browser will allow users to log into websites with Face ID or Touch ID. The development was announced by Apple in Safari 14 Beta note that also states other new features for the next version of the Apple's Web browser.

The Twilight Zone Season 2 Review: Jordan Peele Needs to ‘Get Out’ | Technology News

The Twilight Zone Season 2 Review: Jordan Peele Needs to ‘Get Out’ The Twilight Zone season 2 review: Jordan Peele returns with the second batch of 10 episodes for his modern-day revival of Rod Serling’s sci-fi anthology series. In India, full episodes of The Twilight Zone (2019) are available on Voot Select.

E-Commerce Sites in India to Consider Listing of 'Country of Origin' Label on Products | Technology News

E-Commerce Sites in India to Consider Listing of 'Country of Origin' Label on Products E-commerce players in India such as Amazon's local unit and Walmart's Flipkart will consider asking sellers on their platforms to list the country of origin on products, three sources familiar with the matter said on Wednesday.

Amazon launches Counterfeit Crimes Unit to work with police in fight against fraudsters | Technology News

Amazon launches Counterfeit Crimes Unit to work with police in fight against fraudsters Amazon is launching a new unit to crack down on counterfeit goods, the company announced Wednesday.

Michael Hawley, Programmer, Professor and Pianist, Dies at 58 | Technology News

By BY CADE METZ from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/24/technology/michael-hawley-dead.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

ACLU files complaint over facial recognition arrest | Technology News

ACLU files complaint over facial recognition arrest The ACLU has filed a formal complaint against Detroit police over what it claims is a wrongful arrest resulting from facial recognition technology.

Air Force arms cargo planes for future attack | Technology News

Air Force arms cargo planes for future attack The U.S. Air Force is arming its cargo planes with bombs for attack missions in a clear move to expand the offensive warfare envelope for its fleet of tactical supply and transport aircraft, bringing a significant ability to drop weapons from austere, low-altitude, hard-to-reach areas. 

Twitter puts warning on Trump tweet for 'threat to harm' DC protesters | Technology News

Twitter puts warning on Trump tweet for 'threat to harm' DC protesters Reaction from Fox News contributors Gianno Caldwell and Leslie Marshall.

Pentagon 2020 space strategy calls for new weapons | Technology News

Pentagon 2020 space strategy calls for new weapons To say the Pentagon is massively emphasizing space war would be an understatement. This focus has clearly emerged from its newly released 2020 Defense Space Strategy Summary.

Sorry, eBay and Uber. You’re Hated. | Technology News

By BY SHIRA OVIDE from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/24/technology/internet-middlemen.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Google Sets Time Limit on How Long it Will Store Some Data | Technology News

By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/24/technology/google-data-storage.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

How to Dig Up Family History Online | Technology News

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Over 1,600 Google employees call on company to stop selling products to police departments | Technology News

Over 1,600 Google employees call on company to stop selling products to police departments Reaction from The Federalist senior editor Chris Bedford.

Are coronavirus tracking apps ready to handle the US reopening? | Technology News

Are coronavirus tracking apps ready to handle the US reopening? Kurt 'The Cyber Guy' Knutsson explains why the tracking apps aren't ready.

Calls Rise Inside Amazon to Address Racial Inequity | Technology News

By BY KAREN WEISE from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/24/technology/amazon-racial-inequality.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Wrongfully Accused by an Algorithm | Technology News

By BY KASHMIR HILL from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/24/technology/facial-recognition-arrest.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

Flipkart Now Supports Kannada, Tamil, Telugu Languages to Reach New Customers | Technology News

Flipkart Now Supports Kannada, Tamil, Telugu Languages to Reach New Customers Flipkart today enabled its shopping experience in Kannada, Tamil, and Telugu. The new language integration, which is initially limited to Flipkart’s mobile app, comes over nine months after the Walmart-owned company introduced Hindi language support.

Google Search Makes It Easier to Find New TV Shows, Movies in India | Technology News

Google Search Makes It Easier to Find New TV Shows, Movies in India Google Search is now allowing users in India to find what TV shows or movies they can watch today. The new experience provides an organised set of suggestions from various streaming providers including Disney+ Hotstar, Google Play Movies & TV, SonyLIV, Voot, and YouTube.

Shaadi.com Removes Controversial Skin Colour Search Filter After Criticism | Technology News

Shaadi.com Removes Controversial Skin Colour Search Filter After Criticism Matrimonial website, Shaadi.com has removed a controversial skin colour search filter after facing backlash from people across social media platforms. The 'skin-tone' filter, as the name suggests, allowed users to search potential partners on the platform based on the colour of their skin.

Bulbbul Movie Review: Anushka Sharma’s Netflix Production Is Wired All Wrong | Technology News

Bulbbul Movie Review: Anushka Sharma’s Netflix Production Is Wired All Wrong Bulbbul movie review: Anushka Sharma produces a Bengal-set period supernatural tale about a woman scorned, who might be the “chudail” that everyone blames for a series of murders. Tripti Dimri, Avinash Tiwary, Rahul Bose in Bulbbul cast.

Acer Predator Helios 700, Predator Helios 300, Triton 300, Nitro 7 with 10th-Gen Intel Core CPUs Launched | Technology News

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Acer has refreshed its Predator and Nitro series of gaming notebooks with updated 10th-gen Intel Core processors and higher refresh rate screens. The updated processors make their way to the Acer Predator Helios 700 and Predator Helios 300, Predator Triton 300, and the Acer Nitro 7 gaming laptops.

Acer Swift 5 (2020) With ‘Next-Gen’ Intel Core Processors Launched, ConceptD 3, ConceptD 3 Ezel Debut as Well | Technology News

http://ifttt.com/images/no_image_card.png Acer Swift 5 (2020) has been unveiled at the company’s Next@Acer event with “next-gen” Intel Core processors that are paired with integrated graphics based on Intel’s Xe architecture. Acer also showed the ConceptD 3 and ConceptD 3 Ezel notebooks for creators.

Lawmakers seek $6 billion to add weapons to deter China in the Pacific | Technology News

Lawmakers seek $6 billion to add weapons to deter China in the Pacific What kind of impact would land-based air defenses, increased ISR (Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance) operations and more bomber patrols have upon U.S. deterrence efforts in the Pacific Theater? Is this question taking on additional relevance and urgency in light of Chinese maneuvers near Taiwan and the South China Sea? 

Another Tweet From Trump Gets a Label From Twitter | Technology News

By BY KATE CONGER from NYT Technology https://www.nytimes.com/2020/06/23/technology/trump-twitter-label-seattle.html?partner=IFTTT Get FREE UDEMY Coupons Here

More than 1,600 Google employees call on company to end all police contracts, kick cops off of Gmail | Technology News

More than 1,600 Google employees call on company to end all police contracts, kick cops off of Gmail As protests against police brutality and systemic racism continue across the country, Google employees are demanding that their company overhaul its relationship with law enforcement.

Army fires off test shot for new precision-strike missile | Technology News

Army fires off test shot for new precision-strike missile The U.S. Army has fired test shot number three for its fast-emerging Precision-Strike Missile, a new surface-to-surface weapon intended to destroy targets with precision accuracy from ranges as far as 500 km. (311 miles).