Caterina Fake says it’s time to ask whether tech should exist, rather than asking if it can exist or if funds are available for it. Powered by WPeMatico
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Tech tools and rescue equipment are helping more people survive avalanches. The best defense? Don’t get caught in one. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreThe Mosque Shooter Laid Bare the Post-Shooting Internet Cycle
The gunman who killed at least 49 people at mosques in New Zealand live-streamed the massacres, and left unusually detailed writings. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreWhy Tech Didn’t Stop the New Zealand Attack From Going Viral
Video from mosque shootings in Christchurch popped up on Facebook, Reddit, Twitter, and YouTube, showing the limits of social media moderation. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreFitbit Versa Lite Review: More for Less
This pared-down smartwatch still has just about everything you need. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreFreitag’s Latest Bags Have a Funky New Ingredient: Plastic
The Swiss company Freitag, famous for using upcycled truck tarps, has a new line of bags partially made of yarn spun from plastic bottles. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreFacebook’s Head of Product Chris Cox Leaves After Privacy Pivot
Chris Cox announced he’s leaving the company one week after Mark Zuckerberg published his privacy manifesto. WhatsApp VP Chris Daniels is also out. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreFacebook’s Sloppy Data-Sharing Deals Might Be Criminal
Prosecutors in New York reportedly are investigating the company’s sharing agreements with other firms, which may have exposed personal information without user consent. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreKamala Harris Wants to Give States Millions to Overhaul Tech
The Digital Service Act of 2019 would help state and local governments hire the talent they need to fix the often outdated tools and websites Americans use every day. Powered by WPeMatico
Read MoreWith Tech on the Defensive, SXSW Takes an Introspective Turn
Elizabeth Warren took a shot at Big Tech. And people who are already concerned with the industry’s size, privacy issues, and ethical conundrums want solutions. Powered by WPeMatico
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