Lyft and Uber are committing to pay legal fees for any driver on their respective platforms who get sued under Texas’ controversial anti-abortion law. The new law, which was signed this week by Texas governor Greg Abbott, bans abortions of fetuses after six weeks (which is before many women even know they are pregnant) and… Continue reading Lyft and Uber to cover legal fees of drivers sued under Texas anti-abortion law
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New USB Cable Contains Tiny Computer That Spies on Everything You Type
A pseudonymous security researcher says they’re already mass producing the cables. Plug and Play Next time you buy a USB cord — or take a free one from a kiosk at an event — you’ll want to make sure it doesn’t spy on every single thing you type. A cable that can do just that is now available,… Continue reading New USB Cable Contains Tiny Computer That Spies on Everything You Type
Apple Is Delaying Plans to Scan Phones for Child Abuse Material
Apple has announced that it’s officially delaying the rollout of its controversial plans to scan iPhones for child sexual abuse material (CSAM), The Verge reports. “Last month we announced plans for features intended to help protect children from predators who use communication tools to recruit and exploit them, and limit the spread of Child Sexual… Continue reading Apple Is Delaying Plans to Scan Phones for Child Abuse Material
Apple Backs Down on Its Controversial Photo-Scanning Plans
In August, Apple detailed several new features intended to stop the dissemination of child sexual abuse materials. The backlash from cryptographers to privacy advocates to Edward Snowden himself was near-instantaneous, largely tied to Apple’s decision not only to scan iCloud photos for CSAM, but to also check for matches on your iPhone or iPad. After… Continue reading Apple Backs Down on Its Controversial Photo-Scanning Plans
BMW’s new CE 02 mini-bike concept is electric
BMW’s Motorrad division has been pumping out some wild concepts over the last few years as the larger company turns its attention towards electric vehicles. It’s latest is also the to date, but still looks extremely cool: the CE 02 mini-bike. Debuted this week ahead of the IAA Mobility conference in Germany, the CE 02… Continue reading BMW’s new CE 02 mini-bike concept is electric
Karl Poyzer on his creative journey, finding joy in 3D, and creating a Vimeo staff pick
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many artists have had their mediums closed off to them. With the limitations set on production teams and the complex logistics of getting back on set, some artists have had to find new ways to express themselves — like Karl Poyzer, a director of photography who took the time during the… Continue reading Karl Poyzer on his creative journey, finding joy in 3D, and creating a Vimeo staff pick
Floods, fires, and extreme heat: disaster pile-ups are the new norm
Extreme heat, fires, flash floods, intense rain, hurricane-force winds, and tornadoes left people reeling from coast to coast across the US this week. Each event on its own is dangerous. Striking all at once or in quick succession, the sum of the disasters grows monstrous, overwhelming communities. “What we’re learning is that the unthinkable may… Continue reading Floods, fires, and extreme heat: disaster pile-ups are the new norm
Build Your Own Self-Driving Car With This DIY Kit
Self-driving cars are the future in more ways than we realize. While robot taxis are cool, self-driving and self-operating tech will have enormous impacts on industries ranging from construction to medical to care to public transit. If you want to learn how AVs work, or have a budding engineer who wants to know, Wheelson will… Continue reading Build Your Own Self-Driving Car With This DIY Kit
SoftBank-backed Indian e-commerce firm Snapdeal plans IPO at $2.5b valuation: Report …
Indian e-commerce player Snapdeal is looking to raise $400 million from an initial public offering (IPO) at a valuation of about $2.5 billion, Bloomberg reported on Friday citing sources. The company, which counts SoftBank Group Corp. among its investors, has begun talking to advisors about a potential listing in Mumbai as soon as next year,… Continue reading SoftBank-backed Indian e-commerce firm Snapdeal plans IPO at $2.5b valuation: Report …
Beijing city looks to bring ride-hailing firm Didi under state control: Report
Beijing city is considering taking Didi Global under state control and has proposed that government-run firms invest in the Chinese ride-hailing company, Bloomberg News reported. The central thrust of the Beijing city government’s proposal is to regain control over one of its largest corporations, and particularly the data it holds, Friday’s Bloomberg report said. Under the preliminary… Continue reading Beijing city looks to bring ride-hailing firm Didi under state control: Report