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Etsy is cancelling $4 million in Ukraine seller fees Etsy is joining the ranks of tech companies offering support to Ukraine following the Russian invasion. The craft-oriented marketplace is writing off all outstanding fees for Ukraine-based sellers. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/etsy-writes-off-ukraine-seller-fees-175240368.html

Google disables Maps traffic data in Ukraine to protect citizens Google has temporarily disabled live traffic features offered by Google Maps in Ukraine to protect users’ safety as the country is invaded by neighboring Russia. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/28/22954426/google-disables-maps-traffic-data-in-ukraine-to-protect-citizens

Meta restricts Russian state media access to Facebook in Ukraine At the behest of the country's government, Meta took its most significant action yet against Russian state media organizations amid the ongoing invasion of Ukraine. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/meta-restricts-russian-state-madia-accounts-ukraine-214244351.html

The West finally throws a punch in its face-off with Russia A rash of weekend moves on sanctions, airspace, military aid and more showed that the United States and its allies aren’t afraid to escalate when it comes to helping Ukraine. The gloves are off, at least for now. Continue Reading . . . https://www.politico.com/news/2022/02/28/u-s-russia-ukraine-protests-sanctions-00012173

How to Delete Photos From iPhone but Not iCloud Depending on your needs, you can try several methods to clear up space on your iPhone. iCloud Photos syncing is a default on every iPhone. As long as there's space on your iCloud account, it automatically syncs with Photos on the iPhone. Continue Reading . . . https://www.lifewire.com/delete-photos-from-iphone-but-not-icloud-5219768

Russian State Media Hacked to Show Casualty Numbers for Russian Soldiers in Ukraine War Russia has not released the number of casualties it has faced in its ongoing invasion. Hackers aimed to change that. Hacking. Disinformation. Surveillance. CYBER is Motherboard's podcast and reporting on the dark underbelly of the internet. Continue Reading . . . https://www.vice.com/en/article/y3vxkg/russian-state-media-tass-hacked-casualty-numbers

The Terrible Truth So Many Experts Missed About Russia The belief that Vladimir Putin was bluffing, that he would never give the order for the nearly 200,000-man army he had spent months amassing on the borders of Ukraine to invade, persisted as late as 5:45am Moscow time the day of the attack, when, grimacing in a red tie, Russia’s ruler of almost 23 Continue Reading . . . https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/02/ukraine-invasion-putin-is-ruling-alone.html

Alzheimer’s disease linked to circadian rhythm – new research in mice A good night’s sleep has always been linked to better mood, and better health. Now, scientists have even more evidence of just how much sleep – and more specifically our circadian rhythm, which regulates our sleep cycle – is linked to certain diseases, such as Alzheimer’s disease. Continue Reading . . . https://theconversation.com/alzheimers-disease-linked-to-circadian-rhythm-new-research-in-mice-177090

FCC to probe domestic Russian-owned media and telecom companies The Federal Communications Commission launched an investigation this week into a large number of media, telecom and infrastructure companies that operate in the United States with ties to Russia, CNN reported. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/fcc-to-probe-domestic-russian-owned-media-and-telecom-companies-013403860.html

Putin waves nuclear sword in confrontation with the West WARSAW, Poland (AP) — It has been a long time since the threat of using nuclear weapons has been brandished so openly by a world leader, but Vladimir Putin has just done it, warning in a speech that he has the weapons available if anyone dares to use military means to try to stop Russia’s takeov Continue Reading . . . https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/putin-waves-nuclear-sword-in-confrontation-with-the-west

Lt. Col. Vindman: Trump ‘Absolutely’ at Fault for Russia's Ukraine Invasion “It’s because of Trump’s corruption that we have a less capable, less prepared Ukraine,” retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman told VICE News. Continue Reading . . . https://www.vice.com/en/article/n7n9dq/alexander-vindman-russia-ukraine-invasion

Brain’s Ability To Clear Protein Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Controlled by Circadian Cycle Ability of immune system to destroy Alzheimer’s-related protein oscillates with daily circadian rhythm. The brain’s ability to clear a protein closely linked to Alzheimer’s disease is tied to our circadian cycle, according to research published recently in PLOS Genetics. Continue Reading . . . https://scitechdaily.com/brains-ability-to-clear-protein-linked-to-alzheimers-disease-controlled-by-circadian-cycle/

Trump’s free speech app Truth Social is censoring content and kicking off users Former President Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, which launched only two days ago, is struggling with technical glitches and onboarding new users in the early stages of its rollout. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/trumps-free-speech-app-truth-social-is-censoring-content-and-kicking-off-users-023153584.html

The Morning After: You can’t copyright AI-created art Welcome back! The US Copyright Office (USCO) is again refusing to grant copyright for a work of art that was created by an artificial intelligence system. Dr. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/the-morning-after-you-cant-copyright-ai-created-art-121553748.html

Queen tests positive for Covid The Queen has tested positive for Covid and has "mild cold-like symptoms" but expects to carry out light duties this week, says Buckingham PalaceThis breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version. Continue Reading . . . https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-60453566

Former Louisiana Teacher Admits Feeding Students Sperm-Laced Cupcakes Cynthia Perkins, 36, was sentenced Friday to 40 years of hard labor without the possibility of probation or parole. Continue Reading . . . https://www.huffpost.com/entry/cynthia-perkins_n_620fc5a2e4b060c5c1ebd21d

1,000 Porsches are burning aboard this abandoned cargo ship A massive, abandoned cargo ship is burning in the Atlantic with 3,965 Volkswagen Group vehicles on board, about a quarter of them from Porsche, according to Bloomberg. Porsche estimates that 1,100 of its vehicles are on board the Felicity Ace, a cargo ship about the size of three football fields. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2022/2/18/22940571/1000-porsches-are-burning-aboard-this-abandoned-cargo-ship

Windows 11 Pro will soon require a Microsoft Account Microsoft says it’s planning to update Windows 11 Pro so it will require an internet connection and a Microsoft Account during the initial setup phase. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/18/22940517/windows-11-pro-require-microsoft-account-internet-connection

Google plans privacy change similar to Apple's, which wiped $230 billion off Facebook's market cap Google on Wednesday announced it's adopting new privacy restrictions that will cut tracking across apps on its Android devices, following a similar move made by Apple last year that upended several firms' advertising practices. Continue Reading . . . https://www.cnbc.com/2022/02/16/google-plans-android-privacy-change-similar-to-apples.html#Echobox=1645024125

20 Thriller Novels That Will Keep You On Edge This Winter 1. All Her Little Secrets by Wanda M. Morris 2. Apples Never Fall by Liane Moriarty 3. Behind Her Eyes by Sarah Pinborough 4. Carrie by Stephen King 5. Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff 6. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn 7. Invisible Monsters by Chuck Palahniuk 8. Misery by Stephen King 9. Continue Reading . . . https://www.buzzfeed.com/modupeh/thriller-mystery-novels-to-read-this-winter

18 Banned and Challenged Books Everyone Should Read If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Continue Reading . . . https://variety.com/shop/banned-challenged-books-1235167579/

Bucket list: 25 unforgettable books to read at least once in your lifetime When does a novel become a classic? Well, to be called a classic, a novel has to have been in continuous print for at least one hundred years. Continue Reading . . . https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/bucket-list-books

Cyberpunk 2077 latest patch notes: What's new in 'next gen' update 1.5? This additional content is available for players on all platforms. Apartments can be rented (with a one-time fee) when encountered in Night City or through the EZEstates website when accessed through the computer in V's Megabuilding H10 apartment. Continue Reading . . . https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/cyberpunk-2077-patch-notes-update-1-5-9013

The first trailer for The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power debuts at the Super Bowl It’s time to return to Middle Earth: the first trailer for Amazon’s incredibly ambitious The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power has finally arrived during the Super Bowl LVI, giving a first good look at the upcoming prequel series. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/13/22923339/lord-of-the-rings-trailer-super-bowl-amazon

Galaxy S22 Ultra’s cameras are a shocking ‘downgrade’ vs the S21 Ultra Although the Galaxy S22 Ultra promises to offer several improvements over the Galaxy S21 Ultra like an integrated S Pen silo, a side-by-side comparison of their spec sheets reveal two (nearly) identical smartphones. Interestingly enough, there are a few downgrades in the camera department as well. Continue Reading . . . https://www.sammobile.com/news/galaxy-s22-ultras-cameras-are-a-shocking-downgrade-vs-the-s21-ultra/

Amazon is reportedly fast tracking a live-action Blade Runner series A few months back, Blade Runner director Ridley Scott said a live-action series set in that universe is in the works. The project looks to be a step closer to reality, as Amazon Studios has reportedly put it in development. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/blade-runner-live-action-series-amazon-182855264.html

The dinos have already won in Jurassic World Dominion’s new trailer At this point in the Jurassic World franchise, humanity’s more or less just there to make sure that the dinosaurs have enough to eat as they once again ascend to the top of food chains across the entire planet. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/10/22927076/jurassic-world-dominon-trailer

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Google says default 2FA cut account breaches in half Google's decision to enable two-factor authentication by default appears to have borne fruit. The search firm has revealed that account breaches dropped by 50 percent among those users where 2FA (two-step verification in Google-speak) was auto-enabled. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/google-says-2fa-default-cut-account-breaches-193745716.html

Epic won’t update Fortnite to run on the Steam Deck Epic Games doesn’t plan to update Fortnite so that it runs on SteamOS, according to CEO Tim Sweeney, meaning owners of the upcoming Valve Steam Deck will likely have to install Windows to play the popular battle-royale game. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/8/22923163/fortnite-steam-deck-update-epic-tim-sweeney

Boxes improperly removed from White House recovered at Trump's Mar-a-Lago: report The National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) retrieved multiple White House record boxes last month that were improperly kept at former President Trump's Mar-a-Lago property, The Washington Post reported. Continue Reading . . . https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/593065-boxes-improperly-removed-from-white-house-recovered-at-trumps-mar-a

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Emissions from new cars reach record low in the UK Electric and hybrid vehicles drove emissions from new cars in the UK down to a record low in 2021, according to new data from a local industry group. But more investments in charging stations and public transport are needed for the UK to meet its goal of cutting emissions by 78 percent by 2035. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/4/22917801/emissions-new-cars-record-low-uk-electric-vehicles

The ‘Babylon 5’ reboot will survive the sale of The CW Toward the end of last year, it was revealed that seminal ‘90s sci-fi series Babylon 5 would be rebooted by creator J. Michael Straczynski for the CW. Not long after, however, and WarnerMedia put its youth-skewed channel up for sale, putting the show’s shot at a second life in jeopardy. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/babylon-5-reboot-cw-still-alive-103501531.html

Wormhole cryptocurrency platform hacked for $325 million after error on GitHub On Wednesday, the decentralized finance (DeFi) platform Wormhole became the victim of the largest cryptocurrency theft this year — and among the top five largest crypto hacks of all time — when an attacker exploited a security flaw to make off with close to $325 million. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/3/22916111/wormhole-hack-github-error-325-million-theft-ethereum-solana

How to watch the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics: A comprehensive streaming guide Due to the delay of the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics, we’re getting two installments of the international games in quick succession. The 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics begin this week, bringing all of the excitement of cold-weather sports to the warmth of your living room. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/how-to-watch-the-2022-beijing-winter-olympics-140039284.html

The US is testing robot patrol dogs on its borders The latest addition to the United States’ border force could be robot dogs. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released new details this week of trials of quadrupedal robots on the southern border. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/3/22915760/us-robot-dogs-border-patrol-dhs-tests-ghost-robotics

The Switch is now Nintendo's best-selling home console ever While Sony's holiday console sales were down due to parts shortages, Nintendo managed to have a strong quarter with the Switch. Thanks to what it called a "good start" by the OLED Switch, it sold 10.67 million units in Q3 (October to December), far surpassing the 3.9 million PS5 units sold by Sony. Continue Reading . . . https://www.engadget.com/nintendo-switch-sales-have-surpassed-the-wii-090515380.html

Google Messages wants to simplify its menu by making two of them Source: Namerah Saud Fatmi / Android CentralWhat you need to knowGoogle is preparing a new menu system for the Messages app. Many of the current options will be moved to a left-sided hamburger menu. Messages will introduce the profile thumbnail in the top right corner for additional settings. Continue Reading . . . https://www.androidcentral.com/google-messages-menu-changes

Tesla to disable ‘rolling stop’ feature after NHTSA says it can ‘increase the risk of a crash’ Tesla is disabling a self-driving feature in nearly 54,000 vehicles that can prompt cars to autonomously perform a “rolling stop” — a maneuver in which the vehicle moves slowly through a stop sign without coming to a full stop. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/1/22912099/tesla-rolling-stop-disable-recall-nhtsa-update

Android Messages beta starts properly displaying iOS Message reactions Google is widely rolling out a new Google Messages feature to beta users that allows the Android messaging app to correctly interpret emoji reactions sent from the iOS Messages app, 9to5Google reports. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/1/22912085/android-apple-ios-messages-emoji-reactions-sms

Sonos acquisition fuels new headphone rumors Sonos has acquired the Bluetooth audio startup T2 Software, Protocol reports, adding fuel to rumors that Sonos is developing its own headphones. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/2/1/22912007/sonos-t2-software-bluetooth-startup-le-audio-lc3-codec

Big video game companies just can’t stop buying studios Sony just announced its intent to acquire Destiny maker Bungie for $3.6 billion, capping what’s been an absolutely massive month for gaming acquisitions. Take-Two kicked things off with its deal to buy Zynga for $12. Continue Reading . . . https://www.theverge.com/2022/1/31/22911408/sony-bungie-deal-zynga-microsoft-blizzard-gaming-acquisition