Fertility apps have always been sketchy. As I’ve experienced it, it’s a Faustian bargain of sorts: Take your chances on one of many options in your app store, and pick the one with the best reviews, or maybe the simplest interface. You’ll sign up feeling unsure of what to make of the opaque data policy,… Continue reading Apple needs to take fertility tracking more seriously
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Biden will posthumously award Steve Jobs the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The US government has no higher award with which to honor a civilian’s achievements than the Presidential Medal of Freedom. Handed out at the discretion of the Commander in Chief, the MoF celebrates “an especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of the United States, world peace, cultural or other significant public or… Continue reading Biden will posthumously award Steve Jobs the Presidential Medal of Freedom
The best 4th of July tech sales we could find
Between the July 4th holiday and Amazon Prime Day coming up in a couple of weeks, there are a bunch of tech deals available right now. Solo Stove’s Independence Day sale knocks up to 45 percent off fire pits, while our favorite ThermoWorks food thermometer is down to only $79. Early Prime Day sales bring… Continue reading The best 4th of July tech sales we could find
TikTok says working on deal with US government to safeguard user dataTikTok has completed migrating US user data to Oracle’s servers.
Chinese-owned social media site TikTok told U.S. senators it is working on a final agreement with the U.S. government that “will fully safeguard user data and U.S. national security interests,” according to a letter seen Friday by Reuters. TikTok Chief Executive Shou Zi Chew told senators in a letter dated Thursday the short video app was working with… Continue reading TikTok says working on deal with US government to safeguard user dataTikTok has completed migrating US user data to Oracle’s servers.
Thai Airways aims to complete restructuring by 2024 as global travel resumes
Thai Airways International Pcl expects to complete its corporate restructuring in two years as the airline’s performance gradually improves and global travel resumes, its restructuring committee chief said on Friday. Cabin factor, a measure of how well an airline does in filling seats, reached 70% by last month and was near 90% on European routes, Piyasvasti… Continue reading Thai Airways aims to complete restructuring by 2024 as global travel resumes
With a dash of spice, Reliance and British snack chain Pret target India’s affluent
British snack chain Pret will adapt its menu to local tastes when it opens in Indian cities and airports under a partnership with retail giant Reliance to try to satisfy the nation’s growing appetite for upmarket refreshment. As part of its broader plan to target the most affluent 50 million of India’s 1.3 billion people, Reliance on… Continue reading With a dash of spice, Reliance and British snack chain Pret target India’s affluent
Finding the limits of Dish’s new 5G network
Dish is trying something no one’s succeeded at for a very long time: build a new nationwide cell network from the ground up. The 5G service, called Project Genesis, finally went live in “over 120 cities” two weeks ago, and my colleague and I immediately signed up to test it out. From the start, we… Continue reading Finding the limits of Dish’s new 5G network
Powerful keyword warrants face new challenge in deadly arson case
A case being brought in the Colorado district court of Denver County is challenging the constitutionality of a controversial keyword search warrant and potentially curbing a law enforcement practice that has implications for the criminalization of abortion. A reverse keyword search warrant is a surveillance technique that lets police start with a search term of… Continue reading Powerful keyword warrants face new challenge in deadly arson case
PayPal is ending fee-free Friends & Family payments for business accounts
PayPal is putting new limits on a feature in its payment system that allows people to receive money without paying extra fees, the company recently announced. Starting July 28th, only personal PayPal accounts will be able to get funds via Friends & Family, a transaction method intended for trusted recipients. There are two ways of… Continue reading PayPal is ending fee-free Friends & Family payments for business accounts
Oh, Say Can You See These Amazing July 4th Deals
America is celebrating yet another birthday, which means one thing: a massive onslaught of big discounts on home goods, electronics, and lots more. Between hanging out with friends and family, lighting cool fireworks, housing piles of grilled meat, and reflecting on the country’s history, don’t forget to score these deals that are only available for… Continue reading Oh, Say Can You See These Amazing July 4th Deals