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Trump’s executive order attacking social media companies faces 2020-06-02 17:14:23An executive order from the White House targeting Twitter for moderating one of the president’s posts is being challenged in a new lawsuit from

Daily Crunch: Facebook employees walk out virtually 2020-06-02 12:58:22Facebook staff protests the social network’s stance on Trump posts, Volkswagen finalizes its $2.6 billion investment in Argo AI and we examine c

Facebook finally makes it way easier to trash 2020-06-02 10:00:36Facebook is introducing a new tool to help users batch-delete old posts and shrink their digital footprint on the aging social network. Called “

LinkedIn introduces new retargeting tools 2020-06-02 09:00:50LinkedIn is announcing some new features for advertisers — retargeting capabilities tied to video ads and lead-generation forms, as well as new

Twitter restricts Republican lawmaker’s Antifa tweet for ‘glorifying 2020-06-01 19:29:36Twitter placed a tweet from a close political ally of the president behind a warning label Monday, citing its policy prohibiting content that promotes

Facebook to verify the identities of some user 2020-06-01 16:23:15Lost in the news of the George Floyd protests against police brutality and racism in the U.S., Facebook last week quietly noted it will now require Fa

Mark Zuckerberg commits Facebook to $10 million donation 2020-06-01 13:38:34Even as Facebook continues to take a hands-off approach to monitoring violent rhetoric and disinformation on its platform, the company will make a $10

Facebook employees stage virtual walkout in protest of 2020-06-01 13:01:38Some Facebook employees are virtually walking out today to challenge the company’s lack of response to President Donald Trump’s posts pert

4 views on the future of retail and 2020-05-29 15:32:13While the present is largely bleak, preparing for the future has retailers adopting technologies faster than ever. Their resilience and innovation mea

Daily Crunch: Trump takes aim at social media 2020-05-29 13:59:55President Trump follows through on his threat to challenge the legal protections enjoyed by social media and internet companies, Magic Leap’s CE

Facebook takes on Twitter with Venue, a ‘second 2020-05-29 09:00:21Facebook’s R&D group, NPE Team, is launching Venue, a new app for engaging fellow fans around live events. This is the third new app to laun

Twitter screens Trump’s Minneapolis threat-tweet for glorifying violence 2020-05-29 05:31:33After applying a fact-checking label Tuesday to a misleading vote-by-mail tweet made by U.S. President Donald Trump, Twitter is on a roll and has

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Singer performs 'Bunker Boy,' a catchy tune about 2020-06-04 17:12:04There's a new song inspired by Donald Trump's recent and somewhat confusing trip to the White House bunker, and honestly? It's catchy as hell. On M

Calls to delete popular astrology app Co—Star after 2020-06-04 17:06:07Co—Star, the astrology app known for its outlandish push notifications, has come under fire for a post related to the police brutality protests

The Iraqi man who threw his shoes at 2020-06-04 16:52:37"Hope you know you're an actual icon and we love you," wrote Twitter user @StreaamLightsup to Iraqi journalist Muntadhar al-Zaidi. "This video is

Yes, this sparkling chocolate is edible — Future 2020-06-04 16:08:57The chocolate features a surface that diffracts light like a prism and was made using a 3D printer. Read more...More about Tech, Food, Mashable Video,

These kirigami shoe grippers could help you keep 2020-06-04 15:57:41Researchers at Harvard and MIT utilized kirigami, the Japanese art of paper cutting and were inspired by snake skins in their process of creating the

Eight months later, Facebook fulfills promise to label 2020-06-04 15:32:10At long last, Facebook announced Thursday that it has started labeling "state-controlled media" on the social network. Labels noting that an outlet

Coach's summer sale is here — save up 2020-06-04 14:57:42TL;DR: Coach is running its summer sale, discounting select styles up to 50%. If you’re a shopaholic, the best part about transitioning from spr

5 racial justice documentaries to further your education 2020-06-04 14:18:51Here are five films and series that center on the oppression and injustices that plague the black community. Read more...More about Mashable Video, Bl

Labeling Tesla’s Autopilot system as ‘semi-autonomous' can be 2020-06-04 14:07:37The language we use is important, even when talking about robocars.  That became apparent last week when the Associated Press updated its style g

Free online science resources for when you've all 2020-06-04 13:35:15It's an understatement to say that many parents are extremely stressed-out right now. The pandemic has forced those who have school-aged kids to beco

Fox News host says John Lennon — who 2020-06-04 12:53:29 Read more... More about Politics, Fox News, John Lennon, Brian Kilmeade, and Culture

Our favorite classic shows and films on HBO 2020-06-04 12:45:59HBO Max is finally here, and so is "Friends," "Harry Potter," and everything else you missed from streaming.  Read more...More about Entertai

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Fitbit’s low-cost COVID-19 ventilator receives emergency FDA approval 2020-06-04 17:12:00Fitbit this week revealed the Flow, an inexpensive ventilator the company developed for the express purpose of helping alleviate the need for such dev

Scientists built an AI to discover new stars 2020-06-04 13:28:01An AI system has spotted thousands of new stars that could hold clues about the formation of the Milky Way. Researchers from Leeds University mad

Zoom and Tesla have grown faster than any 2020-06-04 13:01:332020 has been a stellar year for the world’s biggest tech companies — but none have added more to their market values than video conf

Coming out trans in tech: An entrepreneur’s experience 2020-06-04 12:47:36Welcome to 🏳️‍🌈TNW Pride 2020!🏳️‍🌈 All throughout June we’ll highlight articles that focus

How to reboot shared mobility in a post-pandemic 2020-06-04 12:00:57Shared mobility must reinvent itself somewhat to adapt to the coming challenges resulting from COVID-19. Operators, software developers, vehicle manuf

Everyone can now use Facebook’s Google Photos export 2020-06-04 12:00:32In 2019, Facebook started testing a tool that lets you transfer your images from the social network to Google Photos easily. Earlier this year, the co

Why entrepreneurs need to find their ‘inner clown’ 2020-06-04 11:00:41Boris is the wise ol’ CEO of TNW who writes a weekly column on everything about being an entrepreneur in tech — from managing stress to em

‘51 Worldwide Games’ is now a relaxing part 2020-06-04 10:45:47Gaming has been a blessing during lockdown. And while I haven’t been pumping hours into Valorant or cruising GTA V online, I have been spending

Elon Musk only has to sell 59 Teslas 2020-06-04 10:40:14Elon Musk is an interesting character. I don’t think I’m alone in saying that I don’t always understand what he’s going on abo

Tim Cook addresses George Floyd’s killing with a 2020-06-04 10:38:12Apple has updated its home page with a statement from Tim Cook, addressing the tragic death of George Floyd and asserting the company’s commitme

The ‘average’ Robinhood trader is no match for 2020-06-04 08:32:04Robinhood users simply can’t catch a break. First, a series of interruptions rocked the platform on some of the most volatile days in stock mark

Big data and machine learning are growing at 2020-06-04 08:30:09TLDR: The Complete 2020 Big Data and Machine Learning Bundle breaks down understanding and getting started in two of the tech era’s biggest new

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5 Ways Your Brand Can Pivot to Thrive 2020-06-04 16:30:00Here's what it will take for your brand and business to adapt, survive and thrive right now.

Three Essential Pieces of Advice for Founders Hoping 2020-06-04 16:00:00One will come easily. The other two will be a struggle.

The 8 Franchise 500 Companies With More Than 2020-06-04 14:30:00All eight franchises with more than 10 million Facebook likes on their official pages are within the food industry.

How To Ensure Your Business Opens and Stays 2020-06-04 14:00:00Take these steps to maintain continuity during this crisis and future emergencies.

New PPP Law Extends 8-Week Period and Reduces 2020-06-04 13:55:00Senate passes House bill that eases restrictions on how long businesses have to spend funds and how they can allocate them.

This Retargeting Service Lets You Serve Ads to 2020-06-04 13:30:00Repixel helps you drive sales by creating a larger target audience.

Digital Culture Strategies That Strengthen Winning Teams 2020-06-04 12:45:00Communication and leadership have gone remote, but you can't let employees feel distant. Apply these tactics for maintaining a thriving team dynamic.

Comedian Tom Shillue: Harness the Power of Realizing 2020-06-04 12:00:00The very funny standup comedian, book author, acapella singer and 'The Greg Gutfeld Show' regular shares the secret of never letting fear get in the

Amazon's 'Big Style Sale' Aims to Boost Retailers 2020-06-04 11:07:07The week-long event is scheduled to begin on June 22.

Tim Cook Says Apple 'Must Do More' to 2020-06-04 10:40:47The CEO's BLM statement dominates the Apple.com homepage.

Are You Willing to Face the Tiger? How 2020-06-04 10:30:00What sets great entrepreneurs apart is their approach to a crisis.

How This Doctor Expanded His Career Beyond Medicine 2020-06-04 10:15:00Dr. Eric George, renowned hand surgeon and entrepreneur, talks about how his mentality helped him expand his career beyond medicine into entrepreneurs