Recommended Reading: The failures of startup founders take over TV

Recommended Reading: The failures of startup founders take over TV

Alison Herman, The Ringer From The Dropout to WeCrashed, our televisions are about to be flush with stories about notorious startup founders. Does the prevalence of these stories signal a change for the real-life Silicon Valley? “When companies stop competing for funding and funds start competing to finance them, it’s easy for things to get…

Hitting the Books: The case against tomorrow’s robots looking like people

Hitting the Books: The case against tomorrow’s robots looking like people

Who wouldn’t want an AI-driven robot sidekick; a little mechanical pal, trustworthy and supportive — the perfect teammate. But should such an automaton be invented would it really be your teammate, an equal partner in your adventurous endeavors? Or would it simply be a tool, albeit a wildly advanced one measured against today’s standard? In…

Some Russian bank cards no longer work with Apple Pay and Google Pay

Some Russian bank cards no longer work with Apple Pay and Google Pay

Following Western sanctions on Russia’s financial institutions in response to the invasion of Ukraine, customers of several of the country’s largest banks can no longer use their debit and credit cards in conjunction with Apple Pay and Google Pay. Among the affected organizations include VTB Group, Sovcombank, Novikombank, Promsvyazbank, and Otkritie FC Bank, according to…

YouTube blocks RT and other Russian channels from generating ad revenue

YouTube blocks RT and other Russian channels from generating ad revenue

YouTube has temporarily barred Russia Today (RT) and a handful of other Russian channels from earning ad revenue. Citing “extraordinary circumstances” and the recent sanctions against the country, the company told it was putting a pause on the ability of several channels to monetize their content on the platform. Additionally, YouTube said videos from those…

Valve says it would happily help Microsoft bring PC Game Pass to Steam

Valve says it’s willing to work with Microsoft to bring to Steam. “I don’t think it’s something that we think we need to do ourselves, building a subscription service at this time,” Valve CEO Gabe Newell in a recent interview. “But for their customers it’s clearly a popular option, and we’d be more than happy…

Anonymous claims responsibility for Russian government website outages

Anonymous claims responsibility for Russian government website outages

On Saturday morning, as Russia’s invasion of Ukraine entered its third day, some of the country’s official government websites went down following a . Among the sites that aren’t accessible as of the writing of this article include and the country’s Ministry of Defence. Several Twitter accounts claiming affiliation with Anonymous say the international hacking…

Russia restricts Twitter access amid Ukraine invasion

Russia restricts Twitter access amid Ukraine invasion

Russia has moved to restrict access to Twitter as its invasion of Ukraine continues. Starting early Saturday morning, internet monitor saw a nearly complete blackout of the platform across all major domestic telecom providers, including Rostelecom and MTS. For the time being, Russian residents and those visiting the country can still access Twitter using VPN…

Facebook blocks Russian state media from running ads

Facebook blocks Russian state media from running ads

Facebook has blocked Russian state media outlets from using its advertising platform or using other monetization features in response to the invasion of Ukraine. The move comes after Russia regulator Roskomnadzor said it would to the social network after Facebook officials declined to stop fact checking Russian state-run media outlets on the platform. Now, Meta’s…

Gig worker bill backed by Uber and Lyft passes in Washington State House

Gig worker bill backed by Uber and Lyft passes in Washington State House

A new bill that guarantees benefits for ride-hail drivers while still classifying them as gig workers has passed the Washington State House. It’s backed by Uber and Lyft, as well as the local Teamsters union, and represents a compromise between all parties involved. Under the legislation, drivers are guaranteed benefits that include paid sick leave,…