Hot on the heels of highlighting Facebook’s upcoming dark mode, Jane Manchun Wong discovered that LinkedIn is doing the same. The app researcher apparently found the unreleased dim color option while digging through the code for the Android app. LinkedIn is working on Dark Mode!I wrote a blog about this: https://t.co/JabQsUol60 pic.twitter.com/zY3fL3cSez — Jane Manchun …
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14 August
Huawei starts research on 6G internet
5G has been a source of unrest for Huawei. The US government, worried that Huawei could build security flaw “backdoors” into 5G and other communications infrastructure, has pressured governments around the world to avoid using the Chinese giant’s equipment. With 5G still a year or two away from the mainstream, Huawei has now started looking to the next generation of …
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14 August
4chan post appears to have detailed Jeffrey Epstein’s death before news broke
An anonymous post to the notorious 4chan imageboard on Saturday appears to have provided details of Jeffrey Epstein’s death before the first news reports of the disgraced financier’s suspected suicide. The 4chan post, which was earlier reported by Buzzfeed News, was published more than a half hour before the initial news reports that Epstein, who was held on charges of …
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14 August
LGBTQ YouTubers sue Google
A group of LGBTQ YouTubers is suing YouTube parent Google, alleging that the two companies discriminate against their videos and community. “They flagged our pride,” one YouTuber alleges in a video posted to the site Wednesday to announce the lawsuit. “They did not allow us to buy ads. They restricted us. They demonetized us. And they did not stand up …
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14 August
AT&T, T
A common enemy can do wonders for bringing people and groups together, and the robocall plague has now done just that. On Wednesday AT&T and T-Mobile announced that they have begun rolling out a call authentication system to help protect their users from the annoying spam calls. Following the FCC-recommended STIR/SHAKEN protocol, the system works by having a caller’s network …
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14 August
5G hype won’t close the digital divide
Twelve miles from the hustle and bustle of Times Square lies the Brooklyn neighborhood of Brownsville, a part of New York few tourists ever see. Gone are the flashing lights and high-tech billboards of the “crossroads of the world.” Instead, there’s a two-story sleek building that stands in stark contrast to the bare, industrial streets surrounding it. It’s in this …
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14 August
Dell G5 15 5590 vs. Lenovo Legion Y545: Which $1,000 gaming laptop to get
Every major PC maker has an entry-level gaming laptop line starting under $900. The Dell G5 15 5590 and Lenovo Legion Y540 are two of our favorites mostly because they deliver good performance for the money, but also for their designs since neither necessarily looks like a “gaming” laptop. However, if you do want a laptop that looks more aggressive, Lenovo …
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14 August
Facebook wants to simplify privacy settings for groups
Facebook Groups, a place where people with common interests gather to chat, has three privacy settings, and that can be confusing for some users. Now the social media giant, which has been under fire for privacy mishaps, is trying to make it easier for users to figure out how these settings work. Currently, Facebook Groups are called public, closed or secret. …
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14 August
OnePlus goes with obvious ‘OnePlus TV’ moniker for its upcoming TV
OnePlus sought ideas for the name of its smart TV from fans shortly after revealing its plans to enter that market last September. It announced its decision Wednesday in its forum: OnePlus TV. Along with this “simple yet to-the-point” name, the Chinese company opted for a straightforward logo, by adding “TV” to its standard symbol. “We believe there’s no other name that …
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14 August
Letter from alleged Christchurch gunman posted to 4chan
Alleged Christchurch gunman Brenton Tarrant will no longer be allowed to send and receive mail after a letter he wrote while in jail was posted this week to 4chan, one of many imageboards that have become destinations for people espousing hateful and extremist views. Tarrant is accused of killing 51 people at two mosques in New Zealand this March, in …
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