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Markforged, a 3D Printing Startup, Will Go Public in a SPAC Merger
Industrial 3D printing pioneer Markforged is gearing up to go public after a newly-announced merger deal with the special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) one. Per details of the deal, which is expected to be finalized sometime this summer, the combined valuation of the merged companies is expected to be $2.1 billion, with approximately $400 million … Continued
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Tech NewsAmazon
Biden Warns Amazon to Stop Intimidating Warehouse Workers Ahead of Union Vote
Joe Biden has effectively endorsed ongoing unionization efforts at an Amazon facility in the state of Alabama and warned the e-commerce giant that its efforts to shut down the drive must involve “no intimidation, no coercion, no threats, no anti-union propaganda.” Workers for Amazon have long complained of everything from grueling hours and quotas in … Continued
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Tech NewsApple
Apple May Finally Shrink the Notch for iPhone 13
It appears the smallest design from Apple’s 2020’s phones may stick around for the iPhone 13, after all. That’s just one of several predictions about the next generation of iPhones from noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo. According to an investor note obtained and reported by 9to5Mac on Monday, Kuo stated that we may see “four … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgets
A 1990s iMac Processor Powers NASA’s Perseverance Rover
As we watched NASA put a rover on Mars last month, it definitely seemed like the agency had to be using some sort of high-tech processor in its machine. Surely the rover is built on something much more powerful than the components in devices us civilians use, right? But while NASA is technically using a … Continued
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Instagram Rolls Out New Way to Say Something Stupid in Public
Instagram is expanding its livestreaming offerings with a new feature dubbed Live Rooms, which is just like Instagram Live but with up to three more people haphazardly broadcasting their thoughts into the world simultaneously. Instagram’s Live Rooms add to the increasingly crowded livestreaming space, which includes everything from Twitch to TikTok, to audio-only Clubhouse and … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgets
This $400,000 Folding 165-Inch MicroLED TV Disappears Into Your Floor
For Netflix binge-watchers who may be concerned that a giant TV would overwhelm their living room’s vibe, fear not: The 165-inch C SEED M1 is a massive folding display that completely disappears into the floor when not in use. Unfortunately, installation looks like a giant pain—and that’s assuming you survive the sticker shock. Unlike companies … Continued
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Tech NewsPrivacy and Security
Gab, the Far-Right’s Internet Refuge, Has Been Hacked
The hacktivist collective Distributed Denial of Secrets—which recently came under fire for leaking one of the largest repositories of law enforcement documents ever recorded—is back with another high profile data-dump. This time, the group claims to have gotten its hands on a whopping 70-gigabyte dataset from Gab, the far-right social network that became one of … Continued
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Tech NewsGoogle
Google’s Latest Pixel Feature Drop Is Packed With Useful Tweaks
Google’s regular software updates have become one of the best parts about its Pixel phones. I admit this month’s new feature drop isn’t a game-changer, but it does comes with some handy new additions for underwater shooting, the Recorder app, adaptability, and more. For people hoping to take their Pixel on bigger (deeper?) adventures, Google … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgets
Gatorade Created a Wearable Patch That Tells You How Much Gatorade to Drink
If you thought wearable devices were limited to smartwatches and AR glasses, that’s just the tip of the iceberg. In a few years we could be all covered from head to toe in smart stickers, starting with a new patch from Gatorade that can let you know if you’re staying properly hydrated. Developed by a startup … Continued
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Tech NewsPolitics
QAnon, CultTok, and Leaving It All Behind
“I was impressed that it only took four years,” Danielle, self-identified ex-cult member, 34, said on a phone call. This was a few days after Joe Biden’s inauguration, and we were talking about the previous week of SOS social media posts from wide-eyed QAnon followers, like a TikToker propped up on a pillow, pleading, like … Continued
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Lime Expands Fleet With New E-Bike That Uses the Same Battery Pack as Its Scooters
The middle of a pandemic might not seem like a great time to expand a fleet of shared transportation gadgets, but Lime is pushing ahead anyway with a new e-bike that runs on the same battery packs used in its scooters. As part of a $50 million plan to build out its bike-sharing service, Lime … Continued
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Tech NewsGadgets
Scientists Have Invented Light-Up OLED Tattoos
Tattoos are usually considered a form of personal expression, but a team of researchers in Europe have created what they’re calling the world’s first light-emitting tattoo based on OLED screen technology that, besides presumably looking kind of cool, could also serve as a visible warning about potential health concerns. Tattoos are used by people to … Continued
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Tech NewsGiz Asks
Why Does Music Make Us Feel Things?
Once a day, at least, I’ll tear up listening to music. Just a drop or two, or not even a drop, just a pre-cry convulsion, a sudden seizure of feeling. More often than not, I have no specific memories tied to the song in question—sometimes I’m hearing it for the first or second time. If … Continued
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Plastic Surgeon Makes Court Appearance Over Zoom With Patient on Operating Table
A plastic surgeon in Northern California went viral over the weekend after video surfaced showing the doctor in traffic court via Zoom while a patient was on his operating table. Dr. Scott Green, who appeared in court by videochat dressed in mask and operating gown, confirmed he was in surgery but insisted he could do … Continued
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Tech NewsApple
Rumor Has It an iPhone 13 With 1 TB Storage Is Coming
If you’re the type of person that still needs more storage, Apple might have answered your prayers. According to 9to5Mac, there are indications that this year’s iPhone lineup—yes, we’re talking about the next one already—will have 1 TB storage. The outlet cited analysts at the investment firm Wedbush, which pointed to supply chain checks as … Continued
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Federal and State Regulators Probe Robinhood Over Meme Stock Trading Restrictions
U.S. regulators are investigating Robinhood after it temporarily blocked users from purchasing so-called meme stocks on its stock trading app amid the Reddit-fueled short squeeze earlier this year. Robinhood has received inquiries from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Examinations, the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, and the New York Attorney General’s Office, among … Continued
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Verizon Tells Consumers to Turn Off 5G to Preserve Battery Life Then Instantly Regrets It
In an effort to be helpful, Verizon accidentally stuck its foot in its mouth on Sunday, and then furiously backtracked. In a tweet on Sunday, which was spotted by the Verge, Verizon Wireless CS told customers that if they were experiencing more battery drain than usual, they should turn on LTE. As the Verge explains, … Continued
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Bots Reportedly Helped Fuel GameStonks Hype on Facebook, Twitter, and Other Platforms
The s0-called GameStonks saga had some help from automated bots hyping up “meme” stocks on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube, according to an analysis by the cybersecurity firm PiiQ Media reviewed by Reuters. Users on the Reddit forum r/WallStreetBets teamed up last month to trigger a massive short squeeze of GameStop stock in a coordinated … Continued
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200,000 Buddhists Gathered on a Giant Screen Via Zoom to Celebrate One of Their Holiest Days
There’s no doubt that pandemic fatigue is high. I get it. Heck, my area has restrictions right now. But it’s important to remember that there are ways that we can get together as a community while being safe and considerate of others. If you need an example, check out the more than 200,000 Buddhists that … Continued
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Tech NewsPrivacy and Security
SolarWinds Officials Throw Intern Under the Bus for ‘solarwinds123’ Password Fail
The SolarWinds drama just won’t stop. It’s a tale of Russian hackers’—and potentially Chinese hackers’—alleged email spying, and a gaping hole of security vulnerabilities that seems to get worse as more details come to light. Now, we can add yet another twist to the story: the laughably insecure password “solarwinds123.” In this last case, SolarWinds … Continued
By Jody Serrano