Trump's war on Twitter
As 3 of his tweets get warning labels.
Ask HN: Am I the longest-serving programmer – 57 years and counting?
Ask HN: Am I the longest-serving programmer – 57 years and counting?
SpaceX successfully launches two humans into orbit
SpaceX successfully launches two humans into orbit
Sen. Ted Cruz calls for criminal investigation into Twitter for violating US sanctions on Iran
Sen. Ted Cruz calls for criminal investigation into Twitter for violating US sanctions on Iran
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, is calling for a criminal investigation into Twitter for violating United States sanctions on Iran.
Trump targets social media companies in new executive order
Trump targets social media companies in new executive order
Berenzweig Leonard founding and managing partner Seth Berenzweig joins ‘America’s News HQ.’
5 ways to block or hide your number when making calls
5 ways to block or hide your number when making calls
Before the onslaught of the pandemic, you probably didn’t use your smartphone to make phone calls very much. Now carriers are reporting surges in calls as we seek more personal connections while following social distancing guidelines.
As coronavirus scams proliferate, Google launches scam-spotter tool
As coronavirus scams proliferate, Google launches scam-spotter tool
Scammers beware: Google is on the lookout for you.
Twitter tags Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter tags Trump tweet for ‘glorifying violence’
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey was informed in advance by the company’s staff of a decision to tag a tweet by President Donald Trump as ‘glorifying violence’, a spokeswoman for the company said; Kristin Fisher reports.
While Twitter Confronts Trump, Zuckerberg Keeps Facebook Out of It
By BY MIKE ISAAC AND CECILIA KANG from NYT Technology
Navy builds 10 new heavily armed frigate warships
Navy builds 10 new heavily armed frigate warships
The Navy’s vision and mission scope for its emerging new combat-capable frigate includes the ability to destroy swarming small boat attacks, operate undersea and aerial drones, support carrier strike groups, conduct disaggregated operations, attack enemies with an over-the-horizon missile and engage in advanced surface and anti-submarine warfare.
Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet for “glorifying violence”
Twitter hides Donald Trump tweet for “glorifying violence”
Murky messaging: Facebook allowed 'Death to America' advertising but censors US back-to-work rallies
Murky messaging: Facebook allowed 'Death to America' advertising but censors US back-to-work rallies
When it comes to violating Facebook’s guidelines, it is often anyone’s guess what will fly and what will fall.
Airports embracing an influx of passengers with new social distancing technology
Airports embracing an influx of passengers with new social distancing technology
The new tech is in use just as traffic begins picking up at airports.
FBI reveals how alleged scammer stole personal identities
FBI reveals how alleged scammer stole personal identities
Jonathan Nguyen, 23, of Windham, N.H., was charged this week in federal court for carrying out a scheme to steal personal information and turn it into profits, the FBI said.
Google Rescinds Offers to Thousands of Contract Workers
By BY DAISUKE WAKABAYASHI from NYT Technology
Twitter Places Warning on a Trump Tweet, Saying It Glorified Violence
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG AND RUSSELL GOLDMAN from NYT Technology
Trump signs executive order on social media censorship following feud with Twitter
Trump signs executive order on social media censorship following feud with Twitter
Reaction from Independent Women's Forum social policy analyst Kelsey Bolar.
Twitter Places Warning on a Trump Tweet, Saying It Glorified Violence
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG AND RUSSELL GOLDMAN from NYT Technology
5 great sites to delete online accounts, create ambient music, see if a site is down and more
5 great sites to delete online accounts, create ambient music, see if a site is down and more
According to Internet Live Stats, there are about 1.8 billion operational websites. But far too many sites are junk, so we tend only to frequent our favorites. That's why I highlight 5 bookmark-worthy sites for knowledge, usefulness, or just for fun every week.
Show HN: RoughNotation – create and animate hand-drawn annotations on a web page
Show HN: RoughNotation – create and animate hand-drawn annotations on a web page
Israeli researchers helped thwart potentially massive cyberattack, study shows
Israeli researchers helped thwart potentially massive cyberattack, study shows
Israeli researchers have helped thwart a potentially massive cyberattack, a study showed.
Trump: Social media companies have unchecked power to control, censor information
Trump: Social media companies have unchecked power to control, censor information
President Trump makes remarks before signing social media executive order.
AudioMass – free, open source, web-based Audio and Waveform editor
AudioMass – free, open source, web-based Audio and Waveform editor
Army builds new 18.6-mile range tank killing weapon
Army builds new 18.6-mile range tank killing weapon
The U.S. Army and Raytheon are working on a newly configured tank-killing “Shaped Charge” 155m precision-guided artillery round as part of a large-scale strategic attempt to outrange enemies and destroy approaching enemy armored columns at safer standoff ranges.
Destroyer-fired Navy lasers will soon destroy attacking cruise missiles
Destroyer-fired Navy lasers will soon destroy attacking cruise missiles
A salvo of incoming anti-ship cruise missiles, combined with aerial drone strikes and closer-in small boats attacking all at the same time -- presents a scenario that could cause problems for U.S. Navy surface ships.
Cat in France that contracted COVID-19 survives infection
Cat in France that contracted COVID-19 survives infection
A sweet-looking cat is back to purring and cozying up to her owner now that she's recovered from COVID-19.
Zuckerberg: Facebook must take action on policy violations by anyone, including officials and president
Zuckerberg: Facebook must take action on policy violations by anyone, including officials and president
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg joins Dana Perino on ‘The Daily Briefing.’
Fleischer: Twitter proved how dumb they can be
Fleischer: Twitter proved how dumb they can be
Former White House press secretary and Fox News contributor Ari Fleischer reacts to feud between Twitter and President Trump.
Defying Trump, Twitter Doubles Down on Labeling Tweets
By BY KATE CONGER AND MIKE ISAAC from NYT Technology
Google is giving each employee $1,000 to buy new office furniture
Google is giving each employee $1,000 to buy new office furniture
If your home office needs a little bit of sprucing up, you might want to see if Google is hiring.
Trump threatens to 'close' down social media platforms
Trump threatens to 'close' down social media platforms
Zuckerberg says government censorship of social media in response to censorship concerns isn't 'right reflex'
Zuckerberg says government censorship of social media in response to censorship concerns isn't 'right reflex'
Dana Perino, anchor of 'The Daily Briefing,' joins Tucker Carlson to preview her interview with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Twitter fact-checks China official after confronted over Trump double-standard
Twitter fact-checks China official after confronted over Trump double-standard
Confronted with an apparent double standard in its lack of fact-check warnings on tweets by a Chinese government spokesman versus the hardline it took with President Trump this week, Twitter on Wednesday added notations to the postings, which falsely accused the US government of causing the coronavirus pandemic.
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs with thousands more planned
Boeing cutting more than 12,000 U.S. jobs with thousands more planned
Why does Zoom exhaust you? Science has an answer
Why does Zoom exhaust you? Science has an answer
“Zoom fatigue” is way more than a byproduct of too many meetings -- Social scientists say it’s the result of the sudden mass adoption of technology that’s disrupting the normal, instinctual and finely-tuned way of communicating that developed to help humans survive.
Twitter faces backlash over warning on Trump tweets
Twitter faces backlash over warning on Trump tweets
Twitter hasn't wanted to spend money on fact-checking efforts and now is paying the price; Fox News media analyst Howard Kurtz reports.
Twitter Comes Under Attack From Trump’s Supporters
By BY KATE CONGER AND DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology
Mark Zuckerberg on Twitter fact-checking Trump: Private companies shouldn't be the arbiter of truth
Mark Zuckerberg on Twitter fact-checking Trump: Private companies shouldn't be the arbiter of truth
Watch Dana Perino's interview with Facebook's Mark Zuckerberg on Thursday, May 28 on 'The Daily Briefing.'
Show HN: Obsidian – A knowledge base that works on local Markdown files
Show HN: Obsidian – A knowledge base that works on local Markdown files
Google no longer providing original URL in AMP for image search results
Google no longer providing original URL in AMP for image search results
Supabase (YC S20) – An open source Firebase alternative
Supabase (YC S20) – An open source Firebase alternative
Camel goes viral after it pokes its head into car in search of snacks
Camel goes viral after it pokes its head into car in search of snacks
A camel at a zoo in Oklahoma has gone viral after images of it poking its head into a car in search of snacks surfaced.
Twitter adds fact-check notice to President Trump's tweets
Twitter adds fact-check notice to President Trump's tweets
Fox News senior judicial analyst Judge Andrew Napolitano reacts and weighs in on social media bias.
Twitter Refutes Inaccuracies in Trump’s Tweets for First Time
By BY KATE CONGER AND DAVEY ALBA from NYT Technology
Facebook executives shut down efforts to make the site less divisive
Facebook executives shut down efforts to make the site less divisive
Amid coronavirus battle, drones will deliver test kits and protective gear to island medical personnel
Amid coronavirus battle, drones will deliver test kits and protective gear to island medical personnel
Amid the battle against coronavirus, drones will be used to deliver COVID-19 test kits and personal protective equipment to medical personnel on a remote Scottish island.
When the C.E.O., Already Facing a Crisis, Gets the Coronavirus
By BY ERIN GRIFFITH from NYT Technology
China’s Virus Apps May Outlast the Outbreak, Stirring Privacy Fears
By BY RAYMOND ZHONG from NYT Technology
I wrote Task Manager and I just remembered something
I wrote Task Manager and I just remembered something
NYC's Fleet Week goes virtual to stay safe from coronavirus
NYC's Fleet Week goes virtual to stay safe from coronavirus
Fleet Week, a Memorial Day weekend tradition in New York City, is hosting its first fully virtual event this year amid the coronavirus pandemic.
How the biggest consumer apps got their first 1k users
How the biggest consumer apps got their first 1k users
Breathing habits are related to physical and mental health
Breathing habits are related to physical and mental health
Upgrade home office, assess COVID risks, destroy sent email and more: Tech Q&A
Upgrade home office, assess COVID risks, destroy sent email and more: Tech Q&A
Each week, I receive tons of questions from my listeners about tech concerns, new products, and all things digital.
Unable to deal with Chrome Extension Team, Kozmos is shutting down
Unable to deal with Chrome Extension Team, Kozmos is shutting down
I think my BBQ just offered to be my default browser?
I think my BBQ just offered to be my default browser?
Firefox extensions to make remote work and school a little better
Firefox extensions to make remote work and school a little better
Tell HN: Interviewed with Triplebyte? Your profile is about to become public
Tell HN: Interviewed with Triplebyte? Your profile is about to become public
Ask HN: What startup/technology is on your 'to watch' list?
Ask HN: What startup/technology is on your 'to watch' list?
Your phone in a COVID-19 world; 10 DIY steps to take now
Your phone in a COVID-19 world; 10 DIY steps to take now
Lockdowns are loosening, people are returning to public life and back to work. We all know the importance of washing our hands, but tech can help. Tap or click here for the best smart door locks to help prevent spreading germs.
Senate vote allowing FBI to snoop on Internet browsing gets slammed but security experts push back
Senate vote allowing FBI to snoop on Internet browsing gets slammed but security experts push back
Legislation that would let the FBI access American’s browsing and search history is getting attacked but some experts see it differently.
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