Players of Pokemon Go are not only giving up their right to act like sane human beings in public, as they walk around, zombie-esque, reaching into the phones held in front of their faces, they are also likely to be waiving legal rights if they don’t take a very close look at Niantic Labs’ Terms of Service for the game. Read More
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An Illinois man has sued Snapchat for alleged violations of a state law that requires users to expressly consent to instances in which their biometric information is used.
This is the second time a plaintiff has brought such a case under the Illinois Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA). Last year, a Chicago man sued Facebook on similar claims.
The proposed class-action lawsuit, known as Jose Martinez v. Snapchat, was originally filed in May 2016 in a Los Angeles County court but was transferred to federal court on Thursday at Snapchat’s behest.
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Facebook appeared to be blocked in Armenia Sunday, according to locals on Twitter.
Only one day after Twitter was throttled in Turkey during an ill-fated coup attempt, social media again seemed to become a target during unrest in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan. It is not clear which group is blocking Facebook or how it is being blocked.
Facebook has been approached for comment.
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The Armenian security service said that armed men had stormed a police headquarters in Yerevan Sunday and were holding hostages, …
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Avast Software, maker of the world’s most popular computer antivirus protection, doesn’t see any obstacles to completing its $1.3 billion acquisition of AVG Technologies but it will probably delay its expected IPO until 2019. – Source
As a founder or someone working in a startup, the main priority is always staying alive. Every ounce of your budget needs to be spent efficiently. It’s all about difficult decisions, and some of them can be messy and complex. With options coming from every angle, you need to find ways to make them as simple as possible. This is where our good friend Drake comes in. Read More
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All of these create an illusion of something else — a narrative which is of the surreal and of spirits.More about Heads, Photoshop, History, Retronaut, and Us World – Source
Yesterday we passed along a rumor that said Google had decided to stop production of a stand alone high-end VR headset it was supposedly working on. According to the report, the device was to run on an different operating system than Android, and would have competed with devices already shipped like Oculus Rift and the HTC Vive. 50 Google employees were said to be working on the project.
Today, another rumor from anonymous tipsters inside Google say that yesterday’s report was wrong, and the company is still working on a high-end headset that will support both AR and VR. While the Android … – Source
Microsoft has announced a limited edition variant of the recently announced Xbox One S, the Gears of War 4 Limited Edition 2TB Bundle.
The first of its kind custom variant of the Xbox One S, it features a deep crimson color with blood spatter all over it and the Gears of War Crimson Omen painted on it. There is a matching controller to go with it to, featuring the updated Xbox Wireless Controller with improved range. The console will also come with a vertical stand. And of course, you will get an online copy of the game, which also includes a code for the Windows 10 version.
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The full range of John Cena is once again on display in a new clip that puts the WWE-wrestler-turned-actor in the role of career counselor, bulging muscles and all.
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Fresh off his pre-ESPY Awards bout of life coaching, courtesy of Leslie Jones (SNL, Ghostbusters), Cena turns the tables and motivates (terrifies?) a few wayward office workers into becoming their best selves.
The video, produced by Fast Company, is titled “John Cena’s dream job: career counselor,” and it features scenes in which Cena uses his famous …
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Artist Neil Mendoza explains the inspiration behind his Hamster Powered Hamster Drawing Machine, and why he likes mixing analog and digital art. – Source
