“I remember when Google was small and scrappy,” he lamented. Google Vexed In the days of Silicon Valley past, Google made sure to cement itself as the tech world’s resident Cool Boss. But not anymore! The company’s productivity crackdown continues, and according to internal audio obtained by CNBC, the tension between forlorn Googlers and their… Continue reading Google CEO Incredulous at Employees Mad About Loss of Perks
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Churches Using “Shameware” Apps to Make Sure Members Don’t Watch Porn
They can see everything. Graceless An evangelical Southern Baptist church known as Gracepoint was caught relying on a little more than God’s watchful gaze to keep an eye on members of its congregation. And if a church feels compelled to clarify that it’s not a cult, well… New members joining Gracepoint’s congregation are asked to… Continue reading Churches Using “Shameware” Apps to Make Sure Members Don’t Watch Porn
Child Predators Mine Twitch to Prey on Kids
Some churches across the United States are using invasive phone-monitoring technology in efforts to discourage “sinful” behavior, a WIRED investigation revealed this week. The churches are using a series of apps, dubbed “shameware,” that track people’s activity and use their personal data as a way to control their lifestyle choices. The apps can record everything… Continue reading Child Predators Mine Twitch to Prey on Kids
Our Favorite Outdoor Security Cameras for Your Home or Business
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
Artemis 1 won’t launch on September 27th due to Tropical Storm Ian
NASA can’t seem to catch a break. After completing a successful fueling test of the Space Launch System on Wednesday, the agency had hoped to move forward with Artemis 1 on September 27th. Unfortunately, that date is no longer on the table due to Tropical Storm Ian. The storm formed Friday night over the central… Continue reading Artemis 1 won’t launch on September 27th due to Tropical Storm Ian
Watch Netflix’s Tudum fan event here at 1PM ET
Netflix will host the second installment of its Tudum global fan event today. The stream will feature news, trailers and clips from more than 120 shows, movies, specials, documentaries and games. You’ll be able to watch the event, which starts at 1PM ET, below. Netflix will also stream the event on its Twitter, Twitch and… Continue reading Watch Netflix’s Tudum fan event here at 1PM ET
‘Breaking Bad’ creator’s next series will stream on Apple TV+
Back in August, Deadline reported that Vince Gilligan was pitching his next series after Better Call Saul to around eight or nine networks and platforms. Now, the upcoming show has found a home: It will stream on Apple TV+, which has already put in an order for two seasons. The still-untitled project will star Rhea… Continue reading ‘Breaking Bad’ creator’s next series will stream on Apple TV+
Recommended Reading: The phone-monitoring ‘shameware’ apps used by churches
Dhruv Mehrotra, Wired Some churches ask congregants to install activity-tracking apps on their phones in the name of accountability. Many churchgoers aren’t aware some software monitors a lot more than internet history. Some even take screenshots every minute before sending them to an “accountability partner.” When asked about the apps, Google told Wired two of… Continue reading Recommended Reading: The phone-monitoring ‘shameware’ apps used by churches
Japan pledges $2 billion in funding for pandemic vaccine research initiative
The Japanese government has earmarked $2 billion in funding for vaccine research in an effort to make sure its country is better prepared for any future pandemic, according to Nature. Japan lagged behind other countries not just in developing vaccines, but also in approving them when it came to COVID-19. As the publication points out,… Continue reading Japan pledges $2 billion in funding for pandemic vaccine research initiative
United Airlines wants you to believe it’s sexy (its employees don’t like that)
United Airlines/Screenshot by Chris Matyszczyk/ZDNET My friend Kevin had his late-evening United Airlines flight cancelled last week, at the very last moment. more Technically Incorrect The ostensible reason was weather. His fear was that, though there was some rain around, the pilots and cabin crew had timed out and the airline had no one to… Continue reading United Airlines wants you to believe it’s sexy (its employees don’t like that)