We have tested several other outdoor security cameras. These are the ones we like that just missed out on a place above. Reolink Argus 3 Pro for $130: There’s a lot to like with this security camera, not least the affordable price. It offers 2K video, local or cloud storage, two-way audio, a siren, and… Continue reading Our Favorite Outdoor Security Cameras for Your Home or Business
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Slack and Teams’ Lax App Security Raises Alarms
Collaboration apps like Slack and Microsoft Teams have become the connective tissue of the modern workplace, tying together users with everything from messaging to scheduling to video conference tools. But as Slack and Teams become full-blown, app-enabled operating systems of corporate productivity, one group of researchers has pointed to serious risks in what they expose… Continue reading Slack and Teams’ Lax App Security Raises Alarms
Twitch’s Crypto Casino Ban Ignores the Bigger Play
During a heavily watched Twitch stream on September 18, UK-based creator Sliker delivered a tearful admission to his audience. “It’s time for the truth,” he said between sobs. “I lied to many people … I borrowed money off people.” He’d pried, he confessed, at least $200,000 from fellow streamers and fans, a move he claimed… Continue reading Twitch’s Crypto Casino Ban Ignores the Bigger Play
The Ungodly Surveillance of Anti-Porn ‘Shameware’ Apps
“It’s really not about pornography,” says Brit, a former user of Accountable2You who asked to only be identified by her first name, due to privacy concerns. “It’s about making you conform to what your pastor wants.” Brit says she was asked to install the app by her parents after she was caught looking at pornography… Continue reading The Ungodly Surveillance of Anti-Porn ‘Shameware’ Apps
US Lawmakers Push Tech Firms on Abortion Benefits for Gig Workers
When the US Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, many technology companies assured employees that they would help those who needed to travel to another state to access abortion care. But at some companies, one major segment of their workforces remained shut out: gig workers. Today, a group of 25 Democratic members of… Continue reading US Lawmakers Push Tech Firms on Abortion Benefits for Gig Workers
The Next Silicon Valley Will Be in the US Heartland
The Rise of the Rest investments you extoll certainly benefited from that exuberance—and now may suffer. Some Silicon Valley venture capitalists who were focused on rising cities might pull back. But most will realize it’s crazy that 75 percent of venture capital has gone to just three states over the last decade. In the next… Continue reading The Next Silicon Valley Will Be in the US Heartland
California Voted for Cheaper Uber Rides. It May Have Hurt Drivers
In 2020, California voters approved Proposition 22, a law that app-based companies including Uber, Lyft, and DoorDash said would improve worker conditions while keeping rides and deliveries cheap and abundant for consumers. But a report published today suggests that rideshare drivers in the state have instead seen their effective hourly wage decline compared to what… Continue reading California Voted for Cheaper Uber Rides. It May Have Hurt Drivers
The Best Car Phone Mounts and Chargers
Getting ready for a drive? Whether you use your phone for navigation, music, or podcasts—or are just bringing it along for the ride—the right accessories can make it the perfect passenger. A good car mount will keep it within easy reach and in view, so you don’t need to dangerously fumble for your handset and… Continue reading The Best Car Phone Mounts and Chargers
The Fungus That Killed Frogs—and Led to a Surge in Malaria
Though Bd swept through Central America from the 1980s to the 2000s, the analysis that demonstrated its effect on human health could be accomplished only recently, says Michael Springborn, the paper’s lead author and a professor and environmental and resource economist at UC Davis. “The data existed, but it wasn’t easily obtainable,” he says. Over… Continue reading The Fungus That Killed Frogs—and Led to a Surge in Malaria
Telegram Has a Serious Doxing Problem
Burmese influencer Han Nyein Oo rose to prominence in 2020, posting memes and gossip about Burmese celebrities on Facebook to an audience that grew to several hundred thousand people in Myanmar by early 2021. Then, after the country’s military seized power that February, he lurched rightwards, becoming a full-blooded supporter of the junta, which has… Continue reading Telegram Has a Serious Doxing Problem