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The pro-Trump mob at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday that stormed the Senate floor and Capitol rotunda may have breached more than just the building’s physical security. Photos show rioters in congressional offices, including that of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-San Francisco). Any computers left on could be vulnerable, and so could papers — such as personal schedules or mail — … [Read more...] about The attack on the Capitol may pose a cybersecurity risk. Here’s how

Facebook will suspend President Trump’s account through the end of his presidency, Mark Zuckerberg, the social media company’s CEO, announced Thursday morning. The move comes a day after Facebook and other social media platforms deleted posts and suspended accounts belonging to the president, due to messages that condoned rioters who had swarmed the U.S. Capitol.“We believe the … [Read more...] about Facebook shuts down Trump’s account through the end of his term

The violent pro-Trump mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday took shape on social media.Before they crossed police barricades, battered down doors and forced lawmakers to evacuate the House and Senate chambers in the midst of a vote to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, and before they attended an earlier rally led by President Trump that falsely … [Read more...] about Twitter locks down Trump after social media-fueled riot in D.C.

The visually poetic, observational nonfiction film “Sing Me a Song” follows a young Bhutanese monk named Peyangki as he personally experiences digital disruption. Constructed more like a coming-of-age drama than a documentary, it spins a fascinating tale of romantic melancholy played out against the peaceful, meditative backdrop of the Himalayas.A follow-up to director Thomas … [Read more...] about Review: Online dating changes a Himalayan monk’s life in the riveting ‘Sing Me a Song’

A recent tweak to the food delivery app Grubhub that changes the way customers are prompted to tip delivery drivers has frustrated many workers, who say the change discourages tipping and is slashing their potential earnings. Popular food delivery apps typically allow customers to tip drivers a percentage of their meal’s cost, with the default tip often ranging from 10% to 25%. … [Read more...] about Grubhub drivers say app change eats into tips, jeopardizing a usually generous season

Baritone-for-hire David Newman was looking forward to a year of singing gigs.Then, in March, the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, two members of a choir in Washington state died, and dozens more fell ill after their two-hour practice became a super-spreader event.Concerts were quickly wiped from calendars around the world.“The piercing irony of having to cancel is that the … [Read more...] about How an $8 part from Walmart makes it safe for choirs to sing again

After a fulfilling and action-focused ending to the second season of “The Mandalorain,” fans of the “Star Wars” brand are no doubt hungry for other experiences within the space opera universe. Few offer as thrilling a pitch as “Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy’s Edge.” The game stands as a showcase for the latest in virtual reality, one that has us engaging in blaster fire … [Read more...] about How the new virtual reality ‘Star Wars’ experience gets us closer to a theme park ‘metaverse’

Do all your chats back home to Mom these days start, “You’re on mute. The button’s lower left”? Or have you at least once in the last nine months asked Gramps if you could FaceTime the back of his TV set as a way of helping him find the strange beast known as an HDMI port? If so, you’re not alone; you’re part of an ever-growing group of people trying to help their less … [Read more...] about 5 ways to effectively teach a Boomer to Zoom from 3,000 miles away

That secret party-house rager you were hoping to throw on New Year’s Eve? Don’t think you can book it on Airbnb.The short-term rentals site has clamped down on listings during the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to prevent large gatherings of the sort health authorities are urging people to avoid. That includes instituting a global ban on all parties and events until further … [Read more...] about Here’s what Airbnb is doing to discourage large gatherings over the holidays

Apple and Tesla could soon be competitors in the driverless car business, but they could have ended up on the same team. Responding to a Reuters report that Apple is developing an autonomous passenger vehicle for sale as soon as 2024, Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk tweeted Tuesday that he “reached out” to Apple Chief Executive Tim Cook during Tesla’s “darkest days” in 2017 to … [Read more...] about Musk says he tried to sell Tesla to Apple during Model 3 crunch