Ever since Apple launched the App Store, developers big and small have gotten caught up in the company’s approval process and had their apps delayed or removed altogether. The popular messaging app Telegram is just the latest, according to the company’s CEO Pavel Durov. On August 10th, Durov posted a message to his Telegram channel… Continue reading Apple blocked the latest Telegram update over a new animated emoji set
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Lazy Scientists Botching Research With Machine Learning They Don’t Understand
Machine learning systems have become increasingly popular in the world of scientific research, and it’s easy to understand why. The algorithms — designed to examine complex, wide-ranging datasets for patterns that could predict future outcomes — can save a great deal of person-hours, and many hope they’ll even be able to find patterns that humans,… Continue reading Lazy Scientists Botching Research With Machine Learning They Don’t Understand
OnlyFans Accused of Paying Bribes to Put Enemies on Terrorist Watchlist
If the words “OnlyFans terrorist watchlist” sound jarring together, you’re not alone. Though it may seem stranger than fiction, a lawsuit filed in California indeed mashes all those words together — and the actresses making the allegations are royally pissed about it all. “When I heard that my content may be listed on the terror watch… Continue reading OnlyFans Accused of Paying Bribes to Put Enemies on Terrorist Watchlist
Ethereum Founder Mocks Bored Apes, Which Are Built on Ethereum
“‘Hey, look, it’s a monkey!’” Aping Up The wild world of cryptocurrency has plenty of external critics, but it can also be marred by extraordinary infighting. As CoinDesk reports, Ethereum founder Vitalik Buterin made fun of the Bored Ape Yacht Club NFT collection — which, notably, is built on Ethereum — onstage at the Blockchain Futurist Conference… Continue reading Ethereum Founder Mocks Bored Apes, Which Are Built on Ethereum
“Bachelorette” Contestant Pushes Dad to Invest in Crypto, Causing Him to Lose It All
“It’s horrifying.” Not So Rosy In a convoluted turn that perfectly marries the chaotic worlds of cryptocurrency and reality TV, the father of a “Bachelorette” contestant reportedly can’t access his retirement savings because it was all stored in a now-frozen crypto wallet. As the Los Angeles Times reports, current “Bachelorette” contender Zach Shallcross pushed his dad… Continue reading “Bachelorette” Contestant Pushes Dad to Invest in Crypto, Causing Him to Lose It All
Google May Add Home Workouts to Its Smart TV Offerings
Just like those fitness-obsessed television hosts Hans and Franz, Google wants to pump you up. The company is hatching plans to add fitness-tracking tech and support for interactive home workouts to its Android TV platform, and to incorporate those software features into smart TVs running other companies’ software as well. If the vision comes to… Continue reading Google May Add Home Workouts to Its Smart TV Offerings
Apple reportedly tried to partner with Facebook to get a cut of its revenue
Facebook and Apple have been at odds for several years now; Apple announced back at WWDC 2020 that iOS would require apps to ask users to opt-in to cross-app advertising tracking. Facebook spent much of the next months speaking out against Apple’s plans and predicting revenue instability due to the upcoming changes, but the feature… Continue reading Apple reportedly tried to partner with Facebook to get a cut of its revenue
Security researcher reveal Zoom flaws that could’ve allowed attackers to take over your Mac
Zoom’s automatic update option can help users ensure that they have the latest, safest version of the video conferencing software, which has had multiple privacy and security issues over the years. A Mac security researcher, however, has reported vulnerabilities he found in the tool that attackers could have exploited to gain full control of a… Continue reading Security researcher reveal Zoom flaws that could’ve allowed attackers to take over your Mac
Recommended Reading: Imogen Heap’s far-reaching influence on music
Cat Zhang, Pitchfork Whether it’s “the vivid detailing in each song,” her “openness to new media and technology” or projects like her Mi.Mu Gloves, Imogen Heap’s work has inspired the likes of A$AP Rocky, Taylor Swift and Kacey Musgraves. “Heap’s music sounds like it could be released today, and not simply because the 2000s are… Continue reading Recommended Reading: Imogen Heap’s far-reaching influence on music
iRobot’s pet poop-detecting Roomba j7+ vacuum is $200 off right now
If you’ve been on the lookout for a robot vacuum to help you clean your home, a new sale at Wellbots gives you the chance to pick up some of iRobot’s most advanced devices for less. The Roomba j7 and j7+ robo-vacs are both $200 off when you use the code ENGADGET200 at checkout, bringing… Continue reading iRobot’s pet poop-detecting Roomba j7+ vacuum is $200 off right now