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Jack Schickler / CoinDesk : EU lawmakers finalize anti-money laundering rules for crypto, requiring verified customer identity for transfers between regulated digital wallet providers   —  A Wednesday meeting secured a final deal on anti-money laundering legislation for crypto transfers and largely overturned a proposal … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/czDbdCn

If you're looking for a case for your Galaxy S22, here's an assortment of our top picks. from CNET News https://ift.tt/uRtGTvY

Dan Goodin / Ars Technica : Research details sophisticated malware targeting a wide range of routers then taking over Windows, Linux, and Mac devices, in N. America and Europe for ~2 years   —  Router-stalking ZuoRAT is likely the work of a sophisticated nation-state, researchers say.  —  An unusually advanced hacking group … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/YKr8FM2

Lawrence Abrams / BleepingComputer : Firefox now offers a way to strip URLs of certain tracking parameters, like from HubSpot, Marketo, and Meta, following similar functionality in Brave Browser   —  Mozilla Firefox 102 was released today with a new privacy feature that strips parameters from URLs that are used to track you around the web. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/ZIx69NT

Whether you're just shooting for fun or you're aiming for YouTube glory, this is the gear you need to make your videos shine. from CNET News https://ift.tt/UdCH0jE

The conclusion to season 4 is almost here. from CNET News https://ift.tt/ueXtlkp

Adlan Jackson / New York Times : A look at YouTube “media critics”, who use humor to dissect the output of more popular YouTubers, discuss the absurdities of influencers, and more   —  One of the most popular genres of videos online is to comment on other videos online.  Are they comedians or media critics? from Techmeme https://ift.tt/tajrfxc

Trying to pass the time with a roommate or partner? Try these board game gems. from CNET News https://ift.tt/Ra0wcPJ

Sarah E. Needleman / Wall Street Journal : Pinterest CEO Ben Silbermann is stepping down and transitioning to executive chairman, to be replaced by Google's president of commerce Bill Ready   —  The social-media company says Ben Silbermann will transition to executive chairman after leading the company since its founding in 2010 from Techmeme https://ift.tt/CLJ7Yoj

Shiny Meltan is appearing as part of Pokemon Go's TCG crossover event. Here's how to get one. from CNET News https://ift.tt/z5mCbYK

Reuters : A deep dive into Truth Social's struggles to build a competitive social media platform, largely because the company alienated tech talent and corporate partners   —  The firebrand former President Trump's social media firm has struggled to build a competitive platform. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/V1RfqF8

We're finally getting our hands on the next Overwatch 2 beta. Here's what you need to know. from CNET News https://ift.tt/pFkmabT

Ryan Browne / CNBC : UK regulators investigate Kristo Käärmann, CEO and co-founder of money transfer company Wise, after tax authorities alleged he failed to pay a £720K+ tax bill   —  - Wise CEO and co-founder Kristo Kaarmann was recently fined £365,651 by U.K. tax officials for defaulting on his taxes. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/RPIS8ot

Here's our guide to picking out the best iPad, whether you need a Mini or a Pro. from CNET News https://ift.tt/shdrZx2

Bloomberg : Sources: Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange FTX is exploring an acquisition of Robinhood; Robinhood's stock jumps 12%+   —  Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX crypto exchange is exploring whether it might be able to acquire Robinhood Markets Inc., according to people with knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg News reports. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/A9Q1r50

Annie Palmer / CNBC : Amazon plans to host two Prime shopping events in a year for the first time, the second one set for Q4 2022, according to a notice sent to third-party merchants   —  - Amazon is planning to hold a “Prime Fall deal event” in the fourth quarter, according to a notice viewed by CNBC. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/5NkfRdQ

BMW first showed off a 3.0 CSL concept in 2015. from CNET News https://ift.tt/MJ7vOQe

Design your own Hydro Flask water bottle or tumbler with exclusive colors, custom text and more. from CNET News https://ift.tt/ZsNXvOg

What you need to know about the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Tyson Fury. from CNET News https://ift.tt/L4iJFM8

No streaming service has a documentary library like Netflix. from CNET News https://ift.tt/fduaW6h

New York Times : Hundreds of documents detail the software bought by China to sift through its vast troves of surveillance data to “predict” who will become troublemakers   —  The more than 1.4 billion people living in China are constantly watched.  They are recorded by police cameras that are everywhere … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/1wMzSHJ

The sci-fi movies you need to watch on Netflix. from CNET News https://ift.tt/TEkMH4K

Brian Kahn / Protocol : In the wake of SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade, tech companies give “no comment” in response to questions about users' data that can be used in prosecutions   —  Tech companies have created employee reimbursement programs, but they have been silent on whether they'll protect users' data … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/aFcrNOj

New headset featuring both virtual and augmented reality environments is part of a "deluge" of new products reportedly coming in the next year. from CNET News https://ift.tt/LTQcSl2

Alex Russell / Infrequently Noted : A deep dive: how Apple uses iOS WebKit monopoly to strip-mine and sabotage the web, hurting all browser engine projects and draining the web of future potential   —  Gentle reader, I made a terrible mistake.  Yes, that's right: I read the comments on a MacRumors article.  At my age, one knows better. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/aliQekN

Netflix is steeped in impeccable horror movies. from CNET News https://ift.tt/6qAEUiB

With games for kids, adults and everyone in between, you can score new games for your next get-together at a fraction of the cost. from CNET News https://ift.tt/N5wL1Zo

Your big Friday flick is The Man From Toronto, starring Kevin Hart and Woody Harrelson. from CNET News https://ift.tt/huDowjV

A court grants an emergency hold on a ban by the Food and Drug Administration. It'll rule later on the possibility of a longer hold while the ban gets appealed. from CNET News https://ift.tt/Tc0nfvu

Looking for a wireless MagSafe charger for your iPhone 13 (or iPhone 12)? Here are some options beyond Apple's own MagSafe charger. from CNET News https://ift.tt/eUjSbnY

Check out the fascinating new true-crime documentary series Mind Over Murder, and see what else you should stream. from CNET News https://ift.tt/7QafYSk

Ming-Chi Kuo / Medium : As Apple is expected to announce a headset in January and Meta slows VR investment, a look at opportunities for the VR supply chain and competing headset makers   —  (1) One of the keys to the VR industry's rapid growth in the past 2-3 years is Meta sold VR headsets at a loss and aggressively promoted its VR business. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/vMwEqkd

Pokemon Go's next Community Day takes place June 25. from CNET News https://ift.tt/D4qUGo0

No street car, this thing is only for the track. from CNET News https://ift.tt/ZgR8rOo

Zheping Huang / Bloomberg : How TikTok is cashing in on its exploding popularity; source: TikTok plans to grow its e-commerce gross merchandise volume to $2B in 2022 and $23B in 2023   —  Alyssa McKay used to work part-time at a frozen yogurt store in Portland, Oregon, making minimum wage to cover her college tuition. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/CKeAncv

Fitbit's Sleep Profiles feature analyzes your sleep and assigns an animal that symbolizes your habits. from CNET News https://ift.tt/dlW0X86

Finextra : Crypto trading platform Bitpanda, which has 1,000+ staff per LinkedIn and raised $263M at a $4.1B valuation in 2021, says it is cutting its headcount to 730   —  Vienna-based Bitpanda is the latest crypto player to make job cuts, informing staffers that it will axe hundreds of positions as it face up to a dramatically altered market. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/dKATVv8

Porsche and Penske are back in a prototype at Le Mans, with a throwback-designed machine destined for the Le Mans Daytona Hypercar class. from CNET News https://ift.tt/ODVNmYk

FinSMEs : Tapcheck, an earned wage access service that connects with payroll systems of employers like McDonald's to calculate employee earnings, raised a $20M Series A   —  Tapcheck, a Los Angeles, CA-based financial wellness benefit company, raised $20m in Series A funding.  —  The round was led by PeakSpan Capital. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Z93icv4

Frederic Lardinois / TechCrunch : Amazon launches CodeWhisperer, a GitHub Copilot-like AI pair programming tool, in preview as part of AWS IDE Toolkit, supporting Java, JavaScript, and Python   —  At its re:Mars conference, Amazon today announced the launch of CodeWhisperer, an AI pair programming tool similar to GitHub's Copilot … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/a1fB2zW

This annual seasonal sale on the Steam platform usually means deep discounts on PC games. from CNET News https://ift.tt/ESHVADp

Tracy Qu / South China Morning Post : China issues new rules for live streamers, including requiring them to have relevant qualifications to discuss some topics, such as law, finance, and medicine   —  The severe acute respiratory syndrome gave the city its first major health scare since the handover, while in the years that followed … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/0JqnH4O

We tasted up a storm to find the absolute best plant-based meal kits and prepared meal subscriptions for 2022. from CNET News https://ift.tt/o0AIG3w

Lucas Matney / TechCrunch : Cryptoys, which is building blockchain-based kids toys in partnership with Dapper Labs, raised a $23M Series A led by a16z, after a $7.5M seed in October 2021   —  The past several months haven't been entirely kind to the NFT market — while transaction volume hasn't stuttered too significantly … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/bPBiqpw

Brad Smith / Microsoft On the Issues : Microsoft details how it curbs Russian propaganda, largely about the war in Ukraine and vaccines; US traffic to such stories rose 80%+ in the war's first weeks   —  Editor's note: Today Microsoft published a new intelligence report, Defending Ukraine: Early Lessons from the Cyber War. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/CGg3RXF

Review: The Umbrella Academy is a polished, cinematic superhero show. You now have three seasons to binge on Netflix. from CNET News https://ift.tt/BvM9iD3

The beloved Apple TV Plus series aimed at preschoolers returns for an all-new special and four original shorts. from CNET News https://ift.tt/FMyhVKm

The FDA is expected to authorize a fourth COVID-19 vaccine, but how it'll be used remains unclear. from CNET News https://ift.tt/ZLY67hb

Zach Schonfeld / The Hill : Microsoft report details Russian cyber attacks across 40+ countries since the war in Ukraine began, with a 29% success rate and NATO governments prioritized   —  Russia has levied dozens of cyber espionage campaigns in 42 countries since it invaded Ukraine in February, according to a new Microsoft report. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Dfa4NLM

Ahead of Prime Day, Amazon is offering some great discounts on many AirPods models right now. from CNET News https://ift.tt/AEgbcL7

Sarah Perez / TechCrunch : Twitter plans to bring back its Chirp Developer Conference on November 16, 2022, in San Francisco; the previous Chirp conference was held in 2010   —  As Twitter continues to woo developers back to its platform, the company today announced the return of its developer conference, Chirp. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Oit1Tp4

At $599, the MW75 noise-canceling headphones certainly have a premium price tag. But they've got a sweet design and deliver top-notch sound. from CNET News https://ift.tt/TMgm1rN

Mike Isaac / New York Times : Meta settles its housing discrimination lawsuit with the DOJ, agreeing to alter its ad targeting methods and pay a $115K fine   —  HUD had accused Meta of engaging in housing discrimination by letting advertisers restrict who could see housing ads on Facebook based on characteristics like race, religion and national origin. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/BVb0dx8

The 17-year Amazon vet will replace Dave Clark. from CNET News https://ift.tt/rDN5P4a

Todd Spangler / Variety : The CEO and COO of Pornhub's parent company MindGeek resign, shortly after a report that looked at sexually explicit nonconsensual videos hosted on the site   —  MindGeek, the internet company best known for operating Pornhub, said that CEO Feras Antoon and COO David Tassillo have resigned. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/E45yt9z

Jay Peters / The Verge : Amazon names Doug Herrington, a 17-year company vet, as the new CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores, weeks after Dave Clark announced he was retiring from the role   —  Amazon vet Doug Herrington will become CEO of Worldwide Amazon Stores  —  Amazon has named a new CEO of its retail arm just weeks … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/VlsDKGy