Day: December 23, 2020

New York temporarily bans facial recognition in schools – CNET

It comes after a civil liberties group sued the education department for letting a school district install the technology. …read more Source:: CNet


Emotet Returns to Hit 100K Mailboxes Per Day

Just in time for the Christmas holiday, Emotet is sending the gift of Trickbot. …read more Source:: Threatpost


Best ellipticals under $1,500 for your home gym in 2021 – CNET

Want an elliptical? Try one of these from NordicTrack, Sole and more. …read more Source:: CNet


Conferences Plot a Comeback Even Before Vaccines Are Widely Distributed

It could take a while before the handshake comes back, if it ever does. Business conferences, however, are set to restart in the U.S. the moment health code allows. And despite uncertainty around when exactly that will be, convention organizers are holding out hope — and event space — for a possible return in the…


Best car insurance for military and veterans to buy for 2021 – Roadshow

These are the best military and veteran car insurance companies based on premiums, costs, benefits, discounts and region. …read more Source:: CNet


NBA streaming: Best ways to watch the 2020-2021 basketball season live online without cable – CNET

Starting Tuesday Dec. 22, cord-cutters can stream games live from ABC, ESPN, TNT and NBA TV. Here’s how. …read more Source:: CNet


Microplastics Revealed in the Placentas of Unborn Babies

Microplastic particles have been revealed in the placentas of unborn babies for the first time, which the researchers said was “a matter of great concern.” From a report: The health impact of microplastics in the body is as yet unknown. But the scientists said they could carry chemicals that could cause long-term damage or upset…


The 10 best car insurance companies in the US for 2021 – Roadshow

Auto insurance is essential for safe, legal driving. …read more Source:: CNet


Google Told Its Scientists To ‘Strike a Positive Tone’ in AI Research

Alphabet’s Google this year moved to tighten control over its scientists’ papers by launching a “sensitive topics” review, and in at least three cases requested authors refrain from casting its technology in a negative light, Reuters reported Wednesday, citing internal communications and interviews with researchers involved in the work. From a report: Google’s new review…


Last-minute discounts on Aukey charging gadgets

Get ready for 2021 by kitting out your home, office, and car with some great chargers, which you can pick up over the next few days at discounted prices. …read more Source:: ZDNet