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Mitchell Clark / The Verge : Twitter plans to add a TikTok-like full-screen video scrolling UI for English-speaking users on iOS, and a video carousel to the Explore tab on iOS and Android   —  Twitter is joining the bandwagon of social media companies copying TikTok's everlasting scroll of videos. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/9eAZnbi

We might need to send a giant drill to Mars to settle this. from CNET https://ift.tt/MB0AWEe

Kurt Wagner / Bloomberg : Source: Zuckerberg told staff in a weekly Q&A that Meta will freeze hiring, restructure some teams, and reduce budgets across teams, citing economic conditions   —  Meta Platforms Inc., the owner of Facebook and Instagram, said it will freeze hiring and restructure some teams in an effort to cut costs and shift priorities. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/kRcLgf4

The Tech Transparency Project says the ads are pointing people to "fake clinics" in violation of Google's policies. from CNET https://ift.tt/R42KXJq

Andy Greenberg / Wired : VMware and Google's Mandiant say a sophisticated hacker group has been installing backdoors in VMware's virtualization software on multiple targets' networks   —  For decades, security researchers warned about techniques for hijacking virtualization software.  Now one group has put them into practice. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/B03C5i1

New research suggests our anxiousness stinks, and that dogs can pick up on it from our sweat or breath. from CNET https://ift.tt/Nab8JlF

Dan Primack / Axios : Sources: Google Ventures has shelved its algorithm that for years had served as a gatekeeper for new investments   —  Google Ventures has mothballed an algorithm that for years had served as a gatekeeper for new investments, Axios has learned from multiple sources. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/XTpRuF8

Flu season 2022 is officially in full swing. Here are the best vitamins and nutrients that can help you fend off influenza. from CNET https://ift.tt/M3U6cGv

Abner Li / 9to5Google : Google unveils search results with a “Discussions and forums” section, rolling out on mobile in the US, and with machine-translated news coverage, in early 2023   —  At Search On 2022, Google announced that “Discussions and forums” will be getting their own sections in results … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/JdAgwW7

Jay Peters / The Verge : Google says its multisearch tool, which lets users search using both images and text, will expand to more than 70 languages in the next few months   —  Google's impressive multisearch tool, which lets you search using both an image and some text, will be expanding to more than 70 global languages … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/JiQZkCt

Theo Wayt / New York Post : Lyft says it is freezing all hiring in the US through the end of 2022   —  Ride-sharing app Lyft is freezing all hiring in the US through the end of 2022, The Post has learned.  —  The news comes amid a broader economic slump that has sent Lyft's stock tumbling 68% this year. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/EzTZcaB

Pokemon Go is packed with events in October. from CNET https://ift.tt/pDF6V2d

Jacob Ridley / PC Gamer : Intel plans to launch its Arc A770 graphics card for $329 on October 12, hoping to compete with Nvidia's budget GeForce RTX 3060 on price and performance   —  That's the same MSRP as the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 it goes up against, but Intel says that the green team's card isn't actually that cheap. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/9eK56iD

The Disney Plus show takes us into gritty new ares of a galaxy far, far away as it reveals Cassian Andor's early days and rebellious ways. from CNET https://ift.tt/vAbL2K1

Brandy Betz / CoinDesk : MPCH Labs, which is developing a cryptographic technique to split and store private keys for multiple users, raised a $40M Series A led by Liberty City Ventures   —  Liberty City Ventures, which incubated the startup, led the funding round.  —  MPCH Labs raised $40 million in a Series … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/5hdakQ9

Eileen AJ Connelly / The Wrap : SEC sues two former MoviePass CEOs, charging them with misleading investors about profit potential, data operations, studio relationships, and revenue sources   —  The Securities and Exchange Commission filed suit against two former CEOs of MoviePass, charging them with misleading investors … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/3uT2zGY

We jump over a decade into the future. And surprise! Relations between princess and queen are not good. from CNET https://ift.tt/T129AGa

Melissa Repko / CNBC : Walmart debuts Walmart Land and Walmart's Universe of Play as metaverse experiences in Roblox, which it calls a testing ground, to try to reach younger shoppers   —  - Walmart is entering the metaverse with two experiences, Walmart Land and Walmart's Universe of Play, in gaming platform Roblox. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/eayScNp

Looking for a portable speaker for your next party, beach hang or tailgate? Get a wireless Bluetooth speaker that packs a punch. These models aren't compact, but you won't be disappointed with the sound quality and volume. from CNET https://ift.tt/16zE9Xi

Yogita Khatri / The Block : Sources: crypto derivatives exchange Deribit raised ~$40M from existing investors at a $400M valuation; source: it raised $100M in 2021 at a $2.1B valuation   —  - Crypto derivatives exchange Deribit has raised funds from existing shareholders at a $400 million valuation, sources tell The Block. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/tQOWmDe

You'll need a Prime membership to shop in the second Amazon Prime Day event this year, which the company is referring to as its Prime Early Access sale. from CNET https://ift.tt/sycYPBI

Bill Toulas / BleepingComputer : Researchers find 75 apps on Google Play and 10 on Apple's App Store that engaged in ad fraud, collectively had 13M installs, and have since been removed   —  Security researchers have discovered 75 applications on Google Play and another ten on Apple's App Store engaged in ad fraud. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/7hxZ3CR

Picking a device that could potentially save your life is a tough decision. Our guide breaks down which medical alert device you should buy and why. from CNET https://ift.tt/2CJqdnI

Patrick McGee / Financial Times : Counterpoint: the average selling price of iPhones could rise to $892 in Q3 and $944 in Q4, as buyers choose Pro models; the current record is $873 from Q4 2021   —  Upward trajectory driven by customers buying more expensive ‘Pro’ models that command higher margins from Techmeme https://ift.tt/JSjNhrF

The third season of the Disney Plus series is scheduled to kick off in February 2023. from CNET https://ift.tt/cLZ7gpC

Hulu Plus Live TV, Fubo TV, ESPN Plus and other streaming services attempt to appeal to sports fans, but only a few truly stand out. from CNET https://ift.tt/Lb5rGWT

Today only, Woot has a chance to pick up one of Samsung's newest The Frame TVs for hundreds off the usual price. from CNET https://ift.tt/nzBQJYy

Mark Gurman / Bloomberg : iPhone, in the third year of a three-year design cycle, may be overhauled next year; Apple Pay Later may arrive in 2023; Apple may not hold an October event   —  I've spent the last week or so testing out the iPhone 14 Pro Max, and I believe it sets the stage for larger changes next year. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/KRScrTO

Here are the exact release dates and times for the 12 episodes of the incredible Star Wars prequel series' first season. from CNET https://ift.tt/aLsdZre

Certain sounds are better suited for sleep than others. Here's how to make a nighttime playlist that'll make you feel sleepy. from CNET https://ift.tt/yAeJQP5

Anthony Breznican / Vanity Fair : A look at Kyiv-based Respeecher, which uses performers' archival voice recordings and AI to create new dialogue, including for Darth Vader in Obi-Wan Kenobi   —  As the conflict raged, Ukrainian tech workers at Respeecher hurried to bring back James Earl Jones's legendary voice for Obi-Wan Kenobi. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/G5FB0pt

Black Box is worth checking out if you're keen to explore technology gone wrong. from CNET https://ift.tt/iFnT5H8

Netflix's fantasy options range from pure magic to touching allegories of the human condition. from CNET https://ift.tt/asf6Yvt

Voice of America : The US Treasury updates its guidance to let US tech companies expand their internet services in Iran, after the country took most of its ~83M citizens offline   —  The U.S. Treasury Department said Friday that it was updating guidance to U.S. tech firms to expand the range of internet services available … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Ngk1fy2

Get the most effective workout with these cardio machines. from CNET https://ift.tt/aDgpwsk

You don't have to understand the CrossFit fan in your life to support them with a great gift they'll love. from CNET https://ift.tt/iYcBxAa

William Gallagher / AppleInsider : Report: some NFT startups say they are limiting functionality in iOS apps, as Apple insists that its 30% commission from IAP must be paid on all trades   —  Startup and trading NFT firms say they ignore the App Store because Apple's rules, and 30% commission, make it untenable for them. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/IZfiKzM

Take your workouts up a notch with these high-quality squat racks. from CNET https://ift.tt/yS8RrCh

Aid your insomnia or inconsistent sleep without NyQuil. from CNET https://ift.tt/2EJ5I9N

The Ultra Beast is appearing in raids until Sept. 27. from CNET https://ift.tt/mzlYdvE

Colin Lodewick / Fortune : Report: email shows Amazon is walking back pay raises after a bug caused it to overstate bonuses for some corporate staff by using older, higher stock prices   —  RODIN ECKENROTH—WIREIMAGE/GETTY IMAGES  —  Corporate employees at Amazon got emails about promotions and raises. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/j2bwmyS

Forget the offscreen drama: Olivia Wilde's glossy new film is a messy but stylish B-movie. from CNET https://ift.tt/d7nHTge

Think meal delivery has to be expensive? Think again. These tasty treats are as cheap as $5 a serving. from CNET https://ift.tt/pMaseJ4

Dhruv Mehrotra / Wired : A look at anti-pornography “accountability apps” used by churches; two apps exploited Android's accessibility permissions to monitor congregants' every move   —  Churches are using invasive phone-monitoring tech to discourage “sinful” behavior.  Some software is seeing more than congregants realize. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/PgWhBtu

Naomi Nix / Washington Post : Some civil rights groups say they have seen little action from Meta, Twitter, TikTok, and YouTube to bolster election policies ahead of the 2022 US midterms   —  For months, civil rights groups have unsuccessfully pleaded with Big Tech companies to bolster their election policies from Techmeme https://ift.tt/Gso8rtl

When King tweets, we listen. from CNET https://ift.tt/LmFup9g

NASA's InSight lander is the first to capture the seismic and acoustic waves from an impact on the red planet. Talk about good vibrations. from CNET https://ift.tt/Vfi13Jq

Janko Roettgers / Protocol : A leaked presentation shows that Google is working on royalty-free media formats for HDR video and 3D audio, in an effort internally known as Project Caviar   —  Google is gunning for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision: The company is looking to introduce two new media formats to offer HDR video … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/4d23VcX

Cat Zakrzewski / Washington Post : Florida's attorney general asks the US Supreme Court whether the First Amendment prohibits states from regulating how social media companies moderate content   —  The state attorney general filed a petition to the Court on Wednesday, after two lower courts split on decisions about social media laws from Techmeme https://ift.tt/xe8pL2k

Jeff John Roberts / Fortune : Kraken CEO Jesse Powell steps down and will remain on the board as chairman; Chief Operating Officer Dave Ripley will succeed him in the coming months   —  Jesse Powell, the CEO of Kraken, is stepping down from the top job at the cryptocurrency exchange he founded in 2011. from Techmeme https://ift.tt/z3CKM8I

Pyvot's weighted clothes deliver a calming effect, and they're easier on the eyes than you'd think. from CNET https://ift.tt/6i4nBlc

Commentary: While Apple debuted a redesign for the iPhone 14 Pro, a foldable iPhone still feels like a longshot. from CNET https://ift.tt/DFrboym

Tom Warren / The Verge : Microsoft announces a “Fall 2022 Event” for October 12, where it will “talk about devices”, amid rumors of a Surface Pro 9, Surface Laptop 5, and more   —  Microsoft is holding a Surface event next month.  The software giant is officially labeling the event … from Techmeme https://ift.tt/smpLItN