Meta is expanding its bug bounty program to reward researchers who report data scraping. The change will allow researchers to report both bugs that could enable scraping activity, as well as previously scraped data that has already been published online. In a blog post, Meta says it believes it is the first to launch a… Continue reading Meta expands bug bounty program to reward discoveries of scraped data
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Video becomes the first unionized games studio in North America
They may not be a household name yet, but workers at Vodeo Games are trying to set a positive example for their industry. The studio, which was founded this year by Threes designer Asher Vollmer, has successfully unionized with CODE-CWA — the Communication Workers of America’s Campaign to Organize Digital Employees. Operating out of various… Continue reading Video becomes the first unionized games studio in North America
SiriusXM sued over lack of podcast transcripts for the hard of hearing
SiriusXM has been accused of doing too little to make its podcasts accessible. The National Association of the Deaf and Disability Rights Advocates have filed a lawsuit against SiriusXM (including its Pandora and Stitcher brands) accusing it of excluding the deaf and hard of hearing by failing to provide captions or transcripts for any podcasts.… Continue reading SiriusXM sued over lack of podcast transcripts for the hard of hearing
Apple removes mentions of controversial child abuse scanning from its site
Apple has hinted it might not revive its controversial effort to scan for CSAM (child sexual abuse material) photos any time soon. MacRumors notes Apple has removed all mentions of the scanning feature on its Child Safety website. Visit now and you’ll only see iOS 15.2’s optional nude photo detection in Messages and intervention when… Continue reading Apple removes mentions of controversial child abuse scanning from its site
Disney+ adds SharePlay group viewing for the iPhone and iPad
You or your kids might now have a good reason to try Apple’s SharePlay feature. Disney+ has released an update that adds SharePlay group viewing to its iPhone, iPad and Apple TV apps, letting up to 32 people watch and chat together. This will help you discover the latest plot twists in Boba Fett or… Continue reading Disney+ adds SharePlay group viewing for the iPhone and iPad
GM teases upcoming GMC Sierra Denali electric pickup truck
The GMC Sierra Denali full-size pickup truck is going electric. The automaker teased the first image of the upcoming EV much in the same way it did with the Hummer EV truck — by only showing off its front end. The square-shaped nose of the truck is set off by L-shaped headlights and an illuminated… Continue reading GM teases upcoming GMC Sierra Denali electric pickup truck
Sony Glass Sound Speaker review: it’s not what it looks like
Every so often, you get a reminder that Weird Sony is still alive and well. The company might be releasing best-in-class wireless earbuds, gorgeous OLED TVs, and premium soundbars, but it also still dabbles in unusual gadgets that stand no chance of appealing to a mass audience. It’s fair to say that the $350 LSPX-S3… Continue reading Sony Glass Sound Speaker review: it’s not what it looks like
People spent 15 hours roleplaying a McDonald’s drive-thru on Twitter Spaces
I didn’t think I’d spend the first two hours of my morning listening to people place orders at an imaginary McDonald’s drive-thru. And yet that’s exactly what I did thanks to Twitter Spaces. Twitter user Julee, whose handle is @thequeensbit, spent hours roleplaying as a McDonald’s cashier to an audience of thousands of listeners. At… Continue reading People spent 15 hours roleplaying a McDonald’s drive-thru on Twitter Spaces
Aurora self-driving trucks are using Uber Freight to haul goods for customers
Aurora’s self-driving trucks are hauling goods for Uber Freight customers in Texas as part of a multiphase commercial pilot that aims to more closely integrate the two companies. While the pilot was officially announced Wednesday, Aurora’s self-driving trucks, which always have two vehicle safety operators on board, have been working with Uber Freight for about… Continue reading Aurora self-driving trucks are using Uber Freight to haul goods for customers
Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED review: snappy performance and a smooth screen
“OLED screens in affordable machines” has been the running theme of the laptop market this year. Between Lenovo’s 13-inch Chromebook Duet 5 and various 13-inch Windows options from the likes of Dell and Asus, 2021 has really brought the OLED laptop from a luxury product to, well, somewhat less of a luxury product if you… Continue reading Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED review: snappy performance and a smooth screen