An iPhone to HDMI adapter was discovered that, when plugged in, runs a program prompting users to download an app. This EZ Cast app collects extensive personal data and sends it to China for ad targeting. It requires location access, photos, and installs tracking cookies. The adapter appears designed to mimic official Apple...
House Republicans unveiled a budget blueprint proposing trillions in spending cuts over 10 years, targeting steep reductions to Medicaid and food assistance programs. The plan seeks $2 trillion in Medicaid cuts and $800 billion from SNAP. It also calls for establishing a commission to propose changes to Social Security and...
Sridhar Ramaswamy, former CEO of the privacy-focused search engine Neeva, believes the window for AI systems to truly disrupt Google’s dominance in consumer search is closing following Snowflake’s acquisition of Neeva. At Snowflake, Ramaswamy sees more potential in using AI for enterprise applications and knowledge...
The Indiana Attorney General sued Indiana University Health, the state’s largest hospital system, claiming it violated patient privacy laws in the case of a 10-year-old Ohio girl who received an abortion in Indiana. Attorney General Todd Rokita has taken repeated legal actions targeting the doctor who discussed the girl’s...
WASHINGTON ― House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) dared his right-wing haters to try to take away his speaker’s gavel during a closed-door meeting Thursday morning....
For the first time, Apple discussed repairability during its iPhone launch event. An engineer mentioned the new iPhone 15 Pro models were designed with a structural frame that makes the back glass easier to replace. This comes after the iPhone 14 introduced a design that allows removal of the front or back. Repair advocates...
The US child poverty rate more than doubled in 2022 according to new Census data, rising to 12.4% from 5.2% the previous year. This sharp increase was largely due to the expiration of the expanded Child Tax Credit program that was part of the American Rescue Plan but was not extended due to opposition from Senator Joe Manchin...
Virginia implemented new anti-transgender policies for schools, but Fairfax County Public Schools will not comply with them. The new policies go against federal law by restricting bathroom access for transgender students and allowing teachers to ignore using students’ chosen names and pronouns. Studies show that affirming...
In an interview, former president Donald Trump claimed he was allowed to do whatever he wanted with classified documents under the Presidential Records Act. However, the act actually requires classified materials to be handed over to the National Archives at the end of a president’s term. When asked if he would testify at his...
Several Republican politicians, including a state senator in Georgia and a former Alaska governor, have suggested that civil war could result if Donald Trump is prosecuted for his various criminal trials. They argue that prosecuting Trump would be treason and have warned that conservatives may need to take up arms. The author...
Also starting next spring, the Al Companion will give "real-time feedback’ on people’s presence in meetings plus coaching on their conversational and presentation skills.
It is incorrect to consider tidal power as renewable energy. Harnessing tidal energy will pose more severe problems than using fossil fuels. This study provides quantitative estimates to show how using tidal energy can destroy the environment in a short amount of time. Tides are induced by the rotation of the Earth with respect...
Fwiw I’ve had small interactions with dessalines on issue reports and didn’t get great vibes and have stopped filing frontend issues. Nothing huge just didn’t get the sense I was welcome here.
An FBI whistleblower named Johnathan Buma has alleged that Rudy Giuliani may have been compromised by Russian intelligence during his work for Trump’s 2020 campaign. Buma claims the FBI investigated Giuliani’s relationship with a Ukrainian oligarch Pavel Fuks, who was assessed to be an asset of Russian intelligence. Giuliani...
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has rejected calls from some Republican state legislators to hold a special legislative session focused on investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Willis recently oversaw the indictment of former President Donald Trump and others related to election interference in Georgia. However,...
Google and Nvidia are offering all Chromebook owners a free 3-month subscription to GeForce Now, Nvidia’s cloud gaming service, without needing a credit card. Those who bought a gaming Chromebook get the higher-tier Ultimate subscription allowing 1440p resolution and 120fps streaming. The free trial allows users to experience...
A lawsuit was filed against Reddit alleging that the company fired an employee with anxiety for taking medical leave. The employee, Jamie Lee, had worked at Reddit as an accountant for over 4 years with positive reviews. In July 2022, Lee requested 3 days off for her health but was denied. She was later placed on medical leave...
The organization that represents Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s works has petitioned the U.S. government to restrict the right to repair a religious artifact called an E-Meter. This device is core to Scientology practices but the group argues exemptions allowing device hacking should not apply to equipment restricted to...
Wisconsin Republicans are threatening to impeach recently elected liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz if she does not recuse herself from upcoming cases related to the state’s gerrymandered legislative maps. Speaker Robin Vos suggested Protasiewicz has pre-judged the issue, which could warrant impeachment. Democrats warned that...
I Tested an HDMI Adapter That Demands Your Location, Browsing Data, Photos, and Spams You with Ads (www.404media.co)
An iPhone to HDMI adapter was discovered that, when plugged in, runs a program prompting users to download an app. This EZ Cast app collects extensive personal data and sends it to China for ad targeting. It requires location access, photos, and installs tracking cookies. The adapter appears designed to mimic official Apple...
House GOP Unveils Budget With Trillions in Cuts to Medicaid, Food Benefits, and More (www.commondreams.org)
House Republicans unveiled a budget blueprint proposing trillions in spending cuts over 10 years, targeting steep reductions to Medicaid and food assistance programs. The plan seeks $2 trillion in Medicaid cuts and $800 billion from SNAP. It also calls for establishing a commission to propose changes to Social Security and...
After Snowflake acquisition, former Neeva CEO says ‘window is shutting’ for AI search disruption (venturebeat.com)
Sridhar Ramaswamy, former CEO of the privacy-focused search engine Neeva, believes the window for AI systems to truly disrupt Google’s dominance in consumer search is closing following Snowflake’s acquisition of Neeva. At Snowflake, Ramaswamy sees more potential in using AI for enterprise applications and knowledge...
Indiana attorney general sues hospital system over privacy of Ohio girl who traveled for abortion (www.nbcnews.com)
The Indiana Attorney General sued Indiana University Health, the state’s largest hospital system, claiming it violated patient privacy laws in the case of a 10-year-old Ohio girl who received an abortion in Indiana. Attorney General Todd Rokita has taken repeated legal actions targeting the doctor who discussed the girl’s...
'File The F**king Motion': Kevin McCarthy Dares GOP To Oust Him (www.huffpost.com)
WASHINGTON ― House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) dared his right-wing haters to try to take away his speaker’s gavel during a closed-door meeting Thursday morning....
Apple Discusses iPhone Repairability at Keynote for First Time in Its History (www.404media.co)
For the first time, Apple discussed repairability during its iPhone launch event. An engineer mentioned the new iPhone 15 Pro models were designed with a structural frame that makes the back glass easier to replace. This comes after the iPhone 14 introduced a design that allows removal of the front or back. Repair advocates...
US Child Poverty Rate More Than Doubled in 2022 Thanks to Manchin and GOP (www.commondreams.org)
The US child poverty rate more than doubled in 2022 according to new Census data, rising to 12.4% from 5.2% the previous year. This sharp increase was largely due to the expiration of the expanded Child Tax Credit program that was part of the American Rescue Plan but was not extended due to opposition from Senator Joe Manchin...
VA started the school year with new anti-trans policies. The state's largest district won't comply. - LGBTQ Nation (www.lgbtqnation.com)
Virginia implemented new anti-transgender policies for schools, but Fairfax County Public Schools will not comply with them. The new policies go against federal law by restricting bathroom access for transgender students and allowing teachers to ignore using students’ chosen names and pronouns. Studies show that affirming...
The Distillers - "Beat Your Heart Out" (www.youtube.com)
Grindr Loses Almost Half Its Staff on 2-Day RTO Requirement [Bloomberg] (archive.ph)
cross-posted from: beehaw.org/post/7714318...
Trump: 'I'm Allowed to Do Whatever I Want' With Classified Info (www.rollingstone.com)
In an interview, former president Donald Trump claimed he was allowed to do whatever he wanted with classified documents under the Presidential Records Act. However, the act actually requires classified materials to be handed over to the National Archives at the end of a president’s term. When asked if he would testify at his...
Republicans just can’t stop calling for civil war (thehill.com)
Several Republican politicians, including a state senator in Georgia and a former Alaska governor, have suggested that civil war could result if Donald Trump is prosecuted for his various criminal trials. They argue that prosecuting Trump would be treason and have warned that conservatives may need to take up arms. The author...
Zoom rebrands existing -- and intros new -- generative AI features (techcrunch.com)
Also starting next spring, the Al Companion will give "real-time feedback’ on people’s presence in meetings plus coaching on their conversational and presentation skills.
Tidal Energy Is Not Renewable (cs.stanford.edu)
It is incorrect to consider tidal power as renewable energy. Harnessing tidal energy will pose more severe problems than using fossil fuels. This study provides quantitative estimates to show how using tidal energy can destroy the environment in a short amount of time. Tides are induced by the rotation of the Earth with respect...
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[CLOSED] a Beehaw survey on some policy and the site's vibes
good morning, Beehaw...
A New Rudy Scandal: FBI Agent Says Giuliani Was Co-opted by Russian Intelligence – Mother Jones (www.motherjones.com)
An FBI whistleblower named Johnathan Buma has alleged that Rudy Giuliani may have been compromised by Russian intelligence during his work for Trump’s 2020 campaign. Buma claims the FBI investigated Giuliani’s relationship with a Ukrainian oligarch Pavel Fuks, who was assessed to be an asset of Russian intelligence. Giuliani...
Inside the New York Times’ trans coverage: ‘I wonder if people at the top fully believe in trans people’s humanity’ (www.sfchronicle.com)
cross-posted from: beehaw.org/post/7518306...
Brian Kemp rejects Georgia Republicans' effort to save Donald Trump (www.newsweek.com)
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has rejected calls from some Republican state legislators to hold a special legislative session focused on investigating Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Willis recently oversaw the indictment of former President Donald Trump and others related to election interference in Georgia. However,...
Got a Chromebook? Here’s a free GeForce Now subscription [3 months] (www.theverge.com)
Google and Nvidia are offering all Chromebook owners a free 3-month subscription to GeForce Now, Nvidia’s cloud gaming service, without needing a credit card. Those who bought a gaming Chromebook get the higher-tier Ultimate subscription allowing 1440p resolution and 120fps streaming. The free trial allows users to experience...
Lawsuit Alleges Reddit Fired Employee for Taking Medical Leave, ‘Toxic’ Culture (www.404media.co)
A lawsuit was filed against Reddit alleging that the company fired an employee with anxiety for taking medical leave. The employee, Jamie Lee, had worked at Reddit as an accountant for over 4 years with positive reviews. In July 2022, Lee requested 3 days off for her health but was denied. She was later placed on medical leave...
Scientologists Ask Federal Government to Restrict Right to Repair (www.404media.co)
The organization that represents Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard’s works has petitioned the U.S. government to restrict the right to repair a religious artifact called an E-Meter. This device is core to Scientology practices but the group argues exemptions allowing device hacking should not apply to equipment restricted to...
Alarm Grows Over Wisconsin GOP's Supreme Court Impeachment Threats (www.commondreams.org)
Wisconsin Republicans are threatening to impeach recently elected liberal Justice Janet Protasiewicz if she does not recuse herself from upcoming cases related to the state’s gerrymandered legislative maps. Speaker Robin Vos suggested Protasiewicz has pre-judged the issue, which could warrant impeachment. Democrats warned that...