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Facebook content moderators employed by Accenture have been ordered to review an extra 48 minutes of child abuse per day, The Intercept reported Thursday. Accenture told hundreds of moderators in emails that, under its renegotiated contract with Facebook, they’d now …

The PlayStation 5 is one of the most looked-forward to consoles of the upcoming generation Sony’s recent livestream that debuted titles only stoked the flames. Fans tuned in to see which titles, if any, would sell consoles, and Sony fulfilled …

When you want to trace long-lost friends, an estranged relative, people you’ve lost touch with, or checking out an acquaintance just to be sure they’re who they claim to be, a people search finder is one of the easiest ways …

Berlin-based VC fund Fly Ventures has raised €53 million ($60 million) to invest in early-stage deep tech and automation startups in Europe.  Established in 2017 by two ex-Googlers, Fly Ventures has seen two of its prior investments Bloomsbury AI and …

To be part of the in-crowd in Silicon Valley, you have to know about and use the latest hot new apps. Years ago, that was Gmail; this week it’s Hey, a new email service. Below is a list of six …

Antonio Neri, CEO of Hewlett Packard Enterprise, has tested positive for COVID-19. Neri disclosed his condition in a tweet on Wednesday, saying, “I recently learned of some unfortunate personal news. Yesterday I tested positive for COVID-19.” Neri said he will …

Coronavirus lockdowns have emptied out typically busy city streets around the world. Many people — and the environment — are celebrating the change of pace, but others may be missing their daily commutes. This mesmerizing website offers one fix by …

Qualcomm released a new, $500 platform with artificial intelligence and 5G capabilities.  The San Diego chip-maker says the chipset and developer’s toolkit represents a breakthrough because it contains state-of-the-art electronics yet serves a broad spectrum of robot makers.  Big companies …

Kim Kardashian West and streaming service Spotify have struck a deal for a podcast that will feature the celebrity’s work with the Innocence Project. The Innocence Project is a nonprofit legal organization that works to exonerate those who have been …

The Nintendo 64 library of games is full of powerhouse titles, and racing games are no exception. Some of the best racers (even in modern times) can be found on the N64. If you’re a fan of retro gaming, you …