Enlarge / In this story, we’re going to learn about “pig butchering.” (credit: Aurich Lawson / Getty Images) There are, by some estimates, more smart phones on this planet than human beings to use them. People who have never used a desktop computer use smart phones and other mobile devices every day and have much...
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Amazon Staten Island Workers Withdraw Request for Union Vote
The workers had spent months collecting signatures to call for an election.
Covid-19 Misinformation Goes Unchecked on Radio and Podcasts
False statements about vaccines have spread on the “Wild West” of media, even as some hosts die of virus complications.
The Secret to a Better Internet? Post Less, Chat More.
One of the web’s oldest functions remains one of its most powerful and promising.
Why the Internet Is Turning Into QVC
Hint: It’s not because we all have a burning desire to buy makeup on YouTube.
Trump Allies Help Bolsonaro Sow Doubt in Brazil’s Elections
With his poll numbers falling, President Jair Bolsonaro is already questioning the legitimacy of next year’s election. He has help from the United States.
Starlink’s new Dishy McFlatface is smaller and lighter, still costs $499
Enlarge / The new version of Dishy McFlatface. (credit: Starlink) Starlink has replaced its user terminal with a new model that’s smaller and cheaper to produce, and the company updated the Wi-Fi router that ships in hardware kits sent to new subscribers. The $499 price that new Starlink users must pay for hardware is unchanged....
PSA: Apple isn’t actually patching all the security holes in older versions of macOS
Enlarge / The default wallpaper for macOS Catalina. (credit: Apple) News is making the rounds today, both via a write-up in Vice and a post from Google’s Threat Analysis Group, of a privilege escalation bug in macOS Catalina that was being used by “a well-resourced” and “likely state-backed” group to target visitors to pro-democracy websites...
U.S. Sues Uber, Saying It Discriminated Against People With Disabilities
The Justice Department says Uber did not adjust its wait time fees for people with disabilities, even when Uber knew someone needed additional time.
Key takeaways from Week 10 of the Elizabeth Holmes trial.
Two former lab directors testified about some of the inner workings of Theranos.








