More than 40 Democratic members of Congress called on Google to stop collecting and retaining customer location data that prosecutors could use to identify women who obtain abortions. “We are concerned that, in a world in which abortion could be made illegal, Google’s current practice of collecting and retaining extensive records of cell phone location… Continue reading Google Urged to Stop Tracking Location Data Ahead of Roe Reversal
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Who Owns 4chan?
By 2016, Nishimura announced that the costs of running 4chan were simply too high and suggested the site’s closure was imminent. In 2018, Nishimura attempted to cleave the site in two—leaving 4chan intact, with its obscene and pornographic boards, but creating a safe-for-work alternative, attractive to advertisers, on 4channel. The separate domains continue to this… Continue reading Who Owns 4chan?
A Bored Ape Lawsuit Won’t Set the NFT Precedent Seth Green Wants
The first thing you should probably do if you find yourself in Seth Green’s position is not tweet about how much you’re “looking forward to precedent setting debates on IP ownership & exploitation.” Green, an actor best known for his pouty portrayal of archvillain Dr. Evil’s disappointing son in the Austin Powers franchise, has become the butt… Continue reading A Bored Ape Lawsuit Won’t Set the NFT Precedent Seth Green Wants
Twitter shareholder sues Elon Musk for tanking the company’s stock
A new lawsuit on behalf of Twitter shareholders was filed against Elon Musk in federal district court in San Francisco on Wednesday night, alleging that the Tesla CEO has actively manipulated the company’s stock for personal gain. The complaint focuses on Musk’s conduct since signing the purchase agreement with Twitter’s board on April 25th, particularly… Continue reading Twitter shareholder sues Elon Musk for tanking the company’s stock
Maryland residents can now add driver’s licenses to Apple Wallet
Residents of Maryland can now add their driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch. Users there will be able to verify their identity digitally, though there are limited use cases for the Maryland Mobile ID program for now. At present, IDs in Wallet are only really useful at certain… Continue reading Maryland residents can now add driver’s licenses to Apple Wallet
Ooni pizza ovens are 20 percent off for Memorial Day
If you’re looking to up your homemade pizza game, investing in an Ooni oven is a good way to do so. We’ve recommended them in numerous outdoor guides and now you can pick one up for 20 percent off. Ooni’s Memorial Day sale has discounted all of its pizza ovens, bringing the most affordable of… Continue reading Ooni pizza ovens are 20 percent off for Memorial Day
What we bought: How a $200 pepper mill became my favorite kitchen gadget
Let’s get this out of the way right off the bat: a $200 pepper mill is an inherently ridiculous product. I mean really, we’re talking about a device designed to turn dried berries (yes, peppercorns are technically a stone fruit) into a powder you can sprinkle on food. You can buy a totally decent pepper… Continue reading What we bought: How a $200 pepper mill became my favorite kitchen gadget
Launchkey 88 brings a luxurious keybed to a budget MIDI controller
Novation already makes five different versions of its venerable Launchkey series of MIDI controllers, ranging from the travel-friendly Launchkey Mini all the way up to the studio centerpiece Launchkey 61. But for some, 61 keys isn’t enough. And a serious piano player might balk at the unweighted keys. But now Novation offers the Launchkey 88… Continue reading Launchkey 88 brings a luxurious keybed to a budget MIDI controller
Sony is bringing ‘Horizon’ and ‘God of War’ TV shows to Netflix and Prime Video
Sony had a lot to discuss during its annual investor briefing, including plans to boost PlayStation 5 production and get the console into the hands of more people who want one. One of the more intriguing nuggets of news came during the Q&A, when the company confirmed it’s adapting three more of its gaming properties… Continue reading Sony is bringing ‘Horizon’ and ‘God of War’ TV shows to Netflix and Prime Video
Tesla, other EV companies ask for federal investment in heavy-duty truck charging
Tesla, along with other electric vehicle companies and environmental groups, asked the Biden administration to invest in charging infrastructure for electric buses, trucks, and other medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. The groups want the administration to allocate 10 percent of the money for electric vehicle charging in the bipartisan infrastructure bill signed last November — a… Continue reading Tesla, other EV companies ask for federal investment in heavy-duty truck charging