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Hey Congress, never lump Big Tech CEOs together again

Remember back in the 20th century when Congress held “big business” antitrust hearings with the CEOs of Standard Oil, Ford, U.S. Steel, IBM, and AT&T all testifying at the same time? No? That’s probably because it never happened. 

Despite the fact that all of those giant companies were accused of antitrust violations — and in two of those cases, forcibly broken up by the justice system — you just…

This spooky VPN is extending annual subscriptions for free

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A 18-month subscription to CyberGhost VPN is on sale for $2.75 per month. Image: pexels

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With ‘AFTR,’ you can stay virtually connected to loved ones you’ve lost

There’s no denying the pandemic has been hard on everyone, including those who are grieving from the loss of a loved one. In an effort to limit large gatherings, many have had to resort to attending funerals and wakes via livestream.   

But to help keep the memory alive, and to make the loss slightly easier to cope with, is AFTR — a company that offers a line of cemetery cameras that allow you…

Tim Cook, Jeff Bezos, Sundar Pichai, and Mark Zuckerberg: Who talked the most during the antitrust hearing?

The CEOs of Apple, Facebook, Google, and Amazon digitally gathered on Wednesday for a grilling in front of the House Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law. 

At issue were each company’s alleged anticompetitive practices, and Tim Cook, Mark Zuckerberg, Sundar Pichai, and Jeff Bezos were all given time to have their say. It just so happened that some executives got more of a…

Why inflatable hot tubs are a great alternative to the real thing

Invest in a more affordable version of a luxury item with a portable hot tub. It’ll bring a spa experience to your home with hot temperatures and bubble jets — perfect for aching joints and backs or just some much-needed relaxation. All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers.If you buy something through links on our site, Mashable may earn an affiliate…

‘The Office’ stars discuss ‘The Convict’ episode, Prison Mike, and jokes about race

Rewatching “The Convict” episode of The Office in 2020 is especially poignant, even for the stars of the show.

As fans may recall, in the ninth episode of Season 3, Michael learns that Martin Nash, a Black employee who recently transferred to the Scranton branch from Stamford, is a reformed convict. After Nash (played by actor and comedian Wayne Wilderson) reveals he did time for involvement in…

AMD Ryzen processors on sale — save $70 and give your PC an upgrade

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One of the most important pieces of your pc setup. Image: amd / mashable photo composite By Dylan HaasMashable Shopping2020-07-29 14:05:34 UTC PC gamingis a passion for many, with the overwhelming majority saying that…

Rite Aid surveilled customers using facial recognition tech with links to China

The next time you pop into your local drugstore to grab a gallon of milk, remember there’s a chance the store is secretly analyzing your face.

A new report from Reutersuncovered facial recognition cameras throughout dozens of Rite Aid locations in largely low-income, non-white neighborhoods in New York and Los Angeles. Furthermore, the investigation also discovered that the facial recognition…

Master Python 3 and hone your developer skills for just $30

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‘Vicariously’ app lets you snoop on other people’s Twitter timelines

You shouldn’t judge someone before you’ve walked a mile in their shoes — though in our extremely online present, scrolling a while in someone else’s feed may be more apt. Fortunately, there’s now an app for that.

Created by ilk co-founder Jake Harding, Vicariouslyallows you to automatically create Twitter lists based on the users another account is following. So if you want to know what scrolling…

It’s official: CES 2021 will be online only

For the first time in decades, the tech world is leaving Las Vegas alone in January.

The Consumer Technology Association announced Tuesdaythat CES 2021 will be an “all-digital event” running from Jan. 6 to Jan. 9, 2021, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The press release was light on specifics on how it’ll actually work, but the point is clear: For the first time since 1967, there won’t be a

13 of the best laptop backpacks, based on Amazon reviews

Chances are you’re probably familiar with (or have at least seen) Herschel Backpacks, since they’re pretty much everywhere right now. Herschel is a Canadian-based company on a mission to “create a timeless product with a fine regard for detail.” That mission pretty much sums up one of their most popular models, the Heritage Backpack.  The Heritage is a classic, simple design that meets all the…

How to reduce lag while livestreaming video

If you’re video-chatting on Zoom, broadcasting a show on YouTube, or starting an esports career by streaming on Twitch, you know how annoying a laggy livestream can be.

All video streamers have to deal with it. To help smooth out, speed up, and minimize your video streaming issues, here are a few tried and tested tips. (Note: I stream from a Mac, but I added a few tips for Windows users as well.)

Lucid’s driver assistance system will watch you more than Tesla’s Autopilot

DreamDrive is Lucid’s version of Tesla’s Autopilot. But unlike Tesla’s Autopilot with Full-Self Driving, which costs an extra $8,000, it’ll come standard in every Lucid Air from the new electric carmaker.

The advanced driving system in Lucid’s four-door luxury all-electric sedan will help drivers on the highway, while parking, and in unsafe situations. For example, it’ll detect drowsy or…

It’s official: CES 2021 will be online only

For the first time in decades, the tech world is leaving Las Vegas alone in January.

The Consumer Technology Association announced Tuesdaythat CES 2021 will be an “all-digital event” running from Jan. 6 to Jan. 9, 2021, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The press release was light on specifics on how it’ll actually work, but the point is clear: For the first time since 1967, there won’t be a

Coronavirus infects bear cam rangers in remote Alaska

The coronavirus has reached an isolated part of an already remote national park in Alaska.

On Sunday evening, Katmai National Park and Preserve — home to the livestreamed bear cams  — announced “multiple cases”of COVID-19 at Brooks Camp, the place where visitors come each summer and fall to see the park’s famous brown bears and migrating salmon. The infections, which forced a temporary shutdown…

Face masks often aren’t enough to defeat facial recognition, study finds

Well, there goes the tiniest privacy silver lining on that otherwise dark coronavirus cloud. 

A new study from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) found that many commercially available facial-recognition systems are still able to correctly identify people wearing face masks. As mask use becomes ever more commonplace due to the pandemic, there continues to be much law…