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Fabricated claims about George Floyd’s murder are still on Facebook despite pledges they’d be taken down, report from human rights group Avaaz finds.

Via:: USA Today Tech News

The groups used social engineering techniques on Facebook to direct targets to a wide range of malware, including custom tools.

Via:: Wired News

The EU released draft laws that would regulate facial recognition and uses of algorithms. If it passes, the policy will impact companies in the US and China.

Via:: Wired News

The vulnerabilities opened the door to “ghosts” hiding in and disrupting rooms, where moderators would be unable to mute them.

Via:: Wired News

Amazon announced Wednesday plans to expand Amazon One, its contactless payment service where you pay by palm, to a Whole Foods store in Seattle.

Via:: USA Today Tech News

Polaroid is back with Polaroid Go, which they claim is world’s smallest analog camera, letting users take selfies the old-fashioned way – with film.

Via:: USA Today Tech News

Games like Animal Crossing and Cozy Grove are meant to be played every day, but who’s got that kind of time?

Via:: Wired News

Tread lightly on the planet with shoes made out of repurposed plastic, and many other Earth-friendly picks.

Via:: Wired News

A year of staying at home on Zoom and video games has accelerated the arrival of the metaverse, the virtual world where we will frolic in the future.

Via:: USA Today Tech News

Facebook has used powerful emergency measures to stop hate speech and calls to violence before. Critics ask: Why don’t they use them all the time?

Via:: USA Today Tech News