[ad_1] Volkswagen is switching up the way it sells its electric vehicles. The company’s dealerships will no longer be the primary point of sale for the ID family of EVs — instead, they will assume the role of an “agent” that facilitates the sale. If you’re in the market for a VW EV, you can […]
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Facebook, Google and others adopt guidelines intended to fight child abuse
[ad_1] The document, Voluntary Principles to Counter Online Child Sexual Exploitation and Abuse, includes 11 principles. It covers themes like targeting online grooming, preventing searches of child sexual abuse material and responding to evolving threats. According to a statement published by the DOJ, the principles are “intended to have sufficient flexibility to ensure effective implementation.” […]
‘Rocket League’ loses online multiplayer on Linux and Mac
[ad_1] After the update, online multiplayer and access to the store will be blocked, although local multiplayer and split screen will still work. You’ll also be able to see your existing garage and inventory, and your career stats won’t be lost. Psyonix has said that affected users will be able to download the Windows version […]
Amazon may get law enforcement involved in more counterfeit cases
[ad_1] In the past, Amazon has disclosed merchant info to European and US authorities when it thought it had enough dirt to pursue the culprit. Now, it will report merchants every time it confirms a counterfeit is sold, Reuters‘ source says. Amazon will share the merchant’s name, company name, product and contact info, though it […]
Hitting the Books: How to get a date online
[ad_1] Kill Reply All: A Modern Guide to Online Etiquette, from Social Media to Work to Loveby Victoria Turk Boomers rightly take a lot of flack for their inability to fully grasp the intricacies of modern social media but that doesn’t mean the rest of us are necessarily that much more savvy than our parents. […]
Chipotle is redesigning its restaurants to better serve mobile orders
[ad_1] Rather than place all of the pickup orders on a crowded shelf, Chipotle will test walk-up windows and pick-up portals. The details are still vague, but Chipotle says the changes will make it easier for digital customers to receive their food. You might see the new layouts popping up in Chicago, Cincinnati, Phoenix, San […]
Twitter bans accounts related to Hamas and Hezbollah
[ad_1] Over the weekend, Twitter suspended multiple accounts related to militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah, according to The Wall Street Journal. The move represents a reversal from Twitter’s previous position on the two organizations. In the past, the company had said that it differentiated between the political and military arms of Hamas and Hezbollah, a […]
Congress plans to investigate how social media giants are fighting hate
[ad_1] The bill would create a “national commission” at the Department of Homeland Security. The commission would have the authority to hold hearings and issue subpoenas. It would also create a social media task force to coordinate the government’s response to security issues. The legislation could be introduced as soon as next week, The Washington […]
BBC’s smart keyboard helps kids live healthy digital lives
[ad_1] The app uses machine learning and can recognize when, for instance, a child is typing personal details. It will remind them to think twice about whether it’s safe to share. Or, if a child is typing a message that will upset the recipient, the app will ask if they really want to send it. […]
Original ‘Burnout Paradise’ servers shut down August 1st
[ad_1] Of course, this is hardly a new issue — servers for Burnout Revenge came down before Paradise even launched and Burnout: Takedown went offline in 2010 — but sometimes we’ve seen it go the other way, like when EA unexpectedly reactivated multiplayer for Skate 3. As it stands, a decade-plus is probably a pretty […]