TikTok will work to prevent content creators from posting paid political messages on the short-form video app, as part of its preparation for the US midterm election in November, the company said on Wednesday. Critics and lawmakers accuse TikTok and rival social media companies, including Meta Platforms and Twitter, of doing too little to stop political misinformation and divisive content from spreading on… Continue reading TikTok to clamp down on paid political posts ahead of US midterm elections
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Shima Capital Closes $200M Maiden Fund to Support Web3 Founders
Shima Capital, a San Francisco, CA-based global venture firm that invests in early-stage blockchain companies across all market cycles, launched its debut fund. Shima Capital Fund I raised $200 million receiving support from notable investors including Dragonfly Capital, Bill Ackman, Animoca, OKex, Mirana Ventures, Republic, and Andrew Yang, among others. Founded in 2021 by veteran investor Yida Gao, Shima… Continue reading Shima Capital Closes $200M Maiden Fund to Support Web3 Founders
Tesla releases rare comment denying media report’s claim an executive has left
Tesla has released a rare public comment denying a media report that claims an executive has left the company. Over the last few years, almost every article about Tesla you read includes some version of the phrase “we contacted Tesla for a comment, but the automaker has not responded.” That’s because the automaker has stopped… Continue reading Tesla releases rare comment denying media report’s claim an executive has left
Clean Technica: How Strong Is Brand Loyalty These Days In The Automobile Market?002182
I have been a big fan of the James Bond Series since high school. I would always go to the movie theater to watch every new release as soon as it came out. When I was in high school, it was the time when GoldenEye featured the BMW Z3, the 750 iL was in Tomorrow… Continue reading Clean Technica: How Strong Is Brand Loyalty These Days In The Automobile Market?002182
Someone’s Pet Bunnies Dug Up Ancient Human Remains
Maybe they thought they were leaving their humans a gift? Bad Bunnies They’re cute, they’re cuddly — and they’re apparently graverobbers. As the Netherlands’ Dutch News reports, police in the city of Amersfoort were called when some kids’ pet rabbits dug up what appeared to be bones in their garden earlier this week. The subsequent excavation,… Continue reading Someone’s Pet Bunnies Dug Up Ancient Human Remains
Study Finds That Buttons in Cars Are Safer and Quicker to Use Than Touchscreens
Turns out slapping a giant iPad on the dash isn’t ideal to control your car. Button Pusher Many automakers are getting rid of good ol’ fashioned buttons and switches these days, in favor of touchscreen infotainment systems. Now, new evidence shows those touchscreens are far less safe and efficient than the old school alternative, according… Continue reading Study Finds That Buttons in Cars Are Safer and Quicker to Use Than Touchscreens
White House Climate Scientist Sanctioned Over Paper Retraction
This academic authority is not playing around. Paper Trail A top White House climate official has been sanctioned by the nation’s largest academic organization over some fairly serious-sounding ethical violations. First reported by Axios, the National Academy of Science’s rare rebuke of Jane Lubchenco, the White House’s deputy director for climate and environment, comes nearly a year… Continue reading White House Climate Scientist Sanctioned Over Paper Retraction
Scientists Warn of Megaflood That Could Drown California
Climate change has doubled the likelihood. Biblical Vibes The state of California is no stranger to natural disasters, always on edge in fearful anticipation of the next “Big One.” But what if California’s worst catastrophe came not from wildfires, droughts, or earthquakes, but a megaflood? A new paper, published last week in the journal Science… Continue reading Scientists Warn of Megaflood That Could Drown California
Nintendo is reportedly investigating claims of sexual misconduct
Nintendo may respond quickly to allegations of sexual discrimination and harassment at its American division. A Kotaku source has reportedly shared a company-wide message from Nintendo of America President Doug Bowser revealing that the Switch creator is “actively investigating” the misconduct claims. The firm “will always” look into assertions like these and encourages workers to… Continue reading Nintendo is reportedly investigating claims of sexual misconduct
‘Hades’ leaves Game Pass on August 31st
One of the best games of 2020 is leaving Game Pass. As of August 31st, Supergiant’s Hades won’t be available through Microsoft’s subscription gaming service anymore. If you haven’t played it yet, Hades is nothing short of a gem. It’s an action RPG made by the team behind Bastion, Transistor and Pyre. Few games offer an… Continue reading ‘Hades’ leaves Game Pass on August 31st