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- A deep dive: how Apple uses iOS WebKit monopoly to strip-mine and sabotage the web, hurting all browser engine projects and draining the web of future potential (Alex Russell/Infrequently Noted)
- Sources: Apple is about to embark on one of the most ambitious periods of new products in its history, with a deluge coming between the fall of 2022 and H1 2023 (Mark Gurman/Bloomberg)
- How Bungie identified a mass sender of fake DMCA notices to YouTube targeting Destiny content creators and Bungie's own channels, leading to its $7.65M lawsuit (Andy Maxwell/TorrentFreak)
- A look at Amazon's fight with China-based sellers of generic items trying to game its algorithm to develop Marketplace brands and get the "Amazon's Choice" tag (Christopher Mims/Wall Street Journal)
- India's central bank ban on loading non-bank prepaid payment instruments using credit lines has created panic among Indian fintech startups (Manish Singh/TechCrunch)
- UK online grocer Ocado, which licenses its automated warehouse tech to other brands, raised £578M in a share sale and secured a £300M loan facility from banks (Oscar Hornstein/UKTN)
- Leaked investor call: BlockFi backer Morgan Creek Digital aims to raise $250M to counter FTX's BlockFi bailout, since it could wipe out BlockFi shareholders (Tracy Wang/CoinDesk)
- Detroit-based Autobooks, a payment and accounting service for small businesses, raised a $50M Series C led by Macquarie, bringing its total funding to ~$98M (Julie Muhn/Finovate)
- Michael Saylor, whose company MicroStrategy holds bitcoin now worth ~$2.7B, says bitcoin "is still at an early stage in its development and poorly understood" (Richard Waters/Financial Times)
- As Apple is expected to debut a headset in January 2023 and Meta slows VR investments, a look at opportunities for the VR supply chain and other headset makers (Ming-Chi Kuo/Medium)
- Sources: Meta told staff not to discuss the Roe v. Wade ruling on wide-reaching internal channels, citing a company memo issued after the May draft opinion leak (New York Times)
- An interview with AMD's SVP Sam Naffziger on challenges facing the company, its coming RDNA 3 chiplet design, GPU performance and power efficiency, and more (Tom's Hardware)
- A look at the rise of BNPL services in Nigeria as some doubt the success of local startups amid weak ID verification systems and scant consumer credit records (Abubakar Idris/Rest of World)
- Research: 67 separate ransomware attacks impacted 954 US schools and colleges in 2021, costing education institutions an estimated $3.56B in downtime alone (Paul Bischoff/Comparitech)
- Berlin-based WorkMotion, whose Global Talent OS service helps HR teams scale onboarding and manage staff abroad, has raised a $50M Series B led by Canaan (FinSMEs)
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Silicon Alley Insider
- British Prime Minister Boris Johnson says a Russian victory in Ukraine would be 'absolutely catastrophic'
- Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson says providers should face criminal consequences — not the woman— if an illegal abortion is performed in the state
- Period tracking app companies are searching for ways to protect users' information in wake of Roe decision
- A near-perfect 30,000-year-old baby woolly mammoth discovered in Yukon's Klondike gold fields
- Sen. Lindsey Graham says SCOTUS overturning Roe v. Wade 'was a glorious day,' calling it a 'huge victory for the pro-life movement'
- House January 6 committee member says his main concerned is not seeing the DOJ charge Trump: 'Our democracy is on the line here. Our Constitution is at stake'
- Live updates: Democrats condemn a 'crisis of legitimacy' for Supreme Court; Trump praises justices for 'courage' amid Roe v. Wade reversal
- Clarence Thomas says American citizens are seemingly 'more interested in their iPhones' than 'their Constitution': book
- New US weapons package for Ukraine includes 18 patrol boats to help protect its riverways from the Russian invasion
- AOC says Supreme Court justices who lied under oath must face consequences for 'impeachable offense'
- Majority of Americans believe the Supreme Court will limit gay marriage after overturning Roe v. Wade: poll
- Elizabeth Warren says the Supreme Court 'set a torch' to the last of its legitimacy
- Boris Johnson: Reports about the 'death of democracy' in the US are 'grossly, grossly exaggerated'
- Liberal district attorneys in several red states say they will not enforce abortion bans: 'This is a very real conversation where people's lives could be destroyed'
- Russia launched a massive missile attack on Ukraine in a 'deliberate' escalation on the first day of a G7 meeting in Germany
- Financier Bill Browder: Vladimir Putin has been a 'psychopath' since childhood and lacks normal 'human emotions'
- Previously unseen video appears to show Ukrainian Su-24M attack aircraft that crashed early in war with Russia
- Clarence Thomas says he has 'no idea why or how' he got nominated to the Supreme Court: book
- An abortion clinic in North Dakota has raised more than $500,000 in two days to fund its move to Minnesota
- A record low 25 percent of Americans have confidence in the Supreme Court: poll
- Meet Stephanie McMahon, who just took over as CEO of WWE after her father Vince stepped back amid misconduct allegations
- I tried the menu at the new McDonald's in Russia and it tastes pretty much the same as before
- I rent out homes during Wimbledon. We charge up to $18,400 a week and have hosted stars like Roger Federer, Rafael Nadal, and the Williams sisters.
- Trump congratulated his conservative Supreme Court justice picks for their 'courage' amid the overturn of Roe v. Wade
- A security breach of Fitness app Strava allowed unidentified operatives to spy on Israeli military's movements, report says
- AOC recalls thanking God she had the choice to get an abortion when she took a pregnancy test after being raped
- Hotels are offering guests $12,000 stem cell therapies, chewing lessons, and IV drips in luxury wellness kick
- A Ukrainian commander says that 80% of his elite unit of marines have been killed or injured in Donbas fighting
- Elon Musk wants SpaceX's biggest rocket ready to launch in July, but experts say he may not get his wish
- Russian oligarchs' wives say it would be 'suicide' to go back to Russia in new documentary
- The taboo around Russia bombing hospitals is fading and the WHO needs to do more, international legal expert says
- Oil prices could slump to $75 a barrel in a recession — or jump to $150 if European sanctions slam Russian supplies, BofA says
- A Russian oligarch's seized $75 million superyacht will be first up for auction, report says
- Donald Trump Jr. suggested Roe v. Wade was overturned as a direct result of Obama making fun of his father in 2011
- The stock market could surge 7% next week as quarter-end rebalancing drives buying spree for equities, JPMorgan says
- Get ready for a summer of air travel hell
- Gloria Steinem slams Roe v. Wade repeal, says 'there is no democracy' without the right to chose
- Congress made school meals free for 2 years. Now, Republicans don't want to extend the program.
- See inside a wildly popular shipping container home that a couple built and rents on Airbnb for almost $430 a night
- I ditched budget airlines and flew for $90 with British Airways, and I'd definitely choose a flag carrying airline again
- The truth behind America's labor shortage: We're not ready to rethink who is a good worker
- Cruise holidays may be as 'cheap as we've seen' this summer as operators try to fill cabins, analyst says
- 'Get your boy Elon in line:' Former NASA official says she was ridiculed for supporting SpaceX in new memoir
- GOP privately worrying overturning Roe v. Wade could impact midterms: 'This is a losing issue for Republicans,' report says
- Meet the woman who helped Ford beat range anxiety and get the electric F-150 Lightning truck on the road
- I took London's new Elizabeth line to the airport and saved almost $20 compared with riding the Heathrow Express
- A group of Ukrainian women is selling their nudes to fundraise for the country's forces. They've raised over $700,000 in 3 months.
- The average data scientist earns almost $100,000 a year — and the barriers to entry for candidates are being broken down
- Tiny homes are being built by churches and non-profits to help ease the homeless crisis
- New Israeli military technology allows operators to 'see through walls'
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- These companies will pay for employee abortion care
- Software engineer creates AI that identifies anonymous faces in WWII photos
- Stardust claims to be first period tracker app to offer end-to-end encryption
- 11 first date ideas for getting to know someone quickly
- The astrology terms on your FYP, explained
- Power up 4 devices fast with this wireless charging station on sale
- 5 ways to save money while traveling
- Craving a pint? This $15 gadget turns cans into cups with a twist.
- This HD dash cam records front, back, and audio, and it's only $44.99
- 'Wordle' today: Get the answer, hints for June 26
- I listen to podcasts while I game because there's only so much time
- Pro wrestling stars are dunking on fellow wrestler, Kane, for his tweet on Roe v. Wade
- Another day, another crypto heist: Hacker steals $100 million from Harmony blockchain bridge
- Suddenly 'Q' of the QAnon conspiracy theory has returned after a years-long hiatus
- NASA's moon megarocket is supposed to launch soon. Here's the holdup.
- Strange Martian rock reveals Mars' wildly different past
- A meteorite punched a hole in a dog house. Now it's a collector's item.
- Google warns of 'hermit spyware' infecting Android and iOS devices
- Stunning fat bear wakes up from hibernation and is still huge
- A rocket slammed into the moon. NASA got a picture.
- 10 best kids' movies on Netflix streaming right now
- Why I'll be reading Ibram Kendi's 'Goodnight Racism' to my son every night
- Scientists film a jellyfish with a belly full of prey in the deep sea
- What losing abortion rights will mean for people's mental health
- What everyone's watching: The most streamed movies this week (whether they're good or not)
- Yes, there are 100 million rogue black holes wandering our galaxy
- All the best dog products of 2022
- What everyone's watching: The most streamed TV shows this week are thrillers
- Relax while you?re on the go with a portable electric neck massager on sale
- This Mac security app manages your device's safety for you
- The 16 best K-pop songs of 2022 (so far)
- Encrypt your internet connection with a DPN without monthly fees
- Get a new-to-you MacBook Air loaded with Microsoft Office for life
- Maintain your lawn with this multifunctional flame weeder for 21% off
- 'Chloe' review: BBC and Prime Video's mystery series is a tense identity charade
- 12 best TV shows for adults on Disney+ (goodnight, kids)
- Feeling lost? Follow these reproductive justice accounts.
- The best teen movies to stream on Netflix to relive your awkward years
- Period apps in a post-Roe world: What you need to know
- The best returning TV shows of 2022 (so far)
- Man loses data for entire city's population after night out drinking
- Electric skillets to help you stay cool in the kitchen
- Roe v. Wade is overturned. How to find a protest near you.
- Comparing popular VPNs? Folks on Reddit have some thoughts.
- Beef up your storage options with one of these solid state drives
- Meet Proteus, Amazon?s new autonomous robot
- 5 interactive tools for learning about abortion access in your state
- On normalized scams and Horace: The week in TikTok
- What does Roe v. Wade being overturned mean to you?
- 'Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes' is like going to a rager with friends you haven't seen in way too long
- Your privacy is at risk now that Roe v. Wade has fallen, experts warn
- How to help abortion funds and reproductive justice networks
- Save $200 on a 'Shark Tank'-featured pizza oven and enjoy homemade pies on demand
- Roe v. Wade is overturned in historic Supreme Court decision
- Save $150 on a fancy Garmin Forerunner smartwatch before Prime Day begins
- Chewy's Blue Box Sale can help you spoil your pets this summer
- 'Westworld' review: Bring yourself back online for a phenomenal Season 4
- Khaby Lame unseats Charli D'Amelio as the most-followed account on TikTok
- Nothing Phone 1 preorder reservations are now open
- You've got to try homemade air fryer French fries. Here's how to make them.
- We tried the celeb-favorite SolaWave skincare wand
- 'Elvis' review: Baz Luhrmann's flashy musical biopic is nothing you'd expect, or would even want
- Add a headlamp to your emergency kit for 21% off
- Save $900 when you buy a refurbished MacBook Air
- Juice up 3 of your gadgets at once with this leather charging station on sale
- Save thousands on this AI-powered zero-gravity massage chair
- 'The Black Phone' review: Ethan Hawke embodies fears of Stranger Danger generation
- 'First Kill' is the trashy sapphic vampire teen drama of our dreams
- Twitter now has a closed caption toggle on iOS and Android
- Trumpet just became the first Bloodhound to ever win the Westminster Dog Show
- 'Wordle' today: Here's the answer, hints for June 25
- 'Rest easy, pal': Chris Evans tweets touching tribute to his iPhone 6S
- 'Wordle' today: Here's the answer, hints for June 24
- The best Kindle deals at Amazon ahead of Prime Day
- Five planets align for first time in 18 years
- Meet DALL-E 2, the AI program generating photorealistic images from text descriptions
- Lena Dunham's first 'Sharp Stick' trailer spotlights sex talk and Jon Bernthal's bare chest
- Snag a vac with LiDAR mapping for under $200, plus more robot vacuum deals this week
- Watch the spicy trailer for Netflix's 'How to Build a Sex Room'
- Woman saved from hostage situation after leaving plea for help on GrubHub order
- The Roomba 676 robot vacuum is less than $200 at Walmart
- 'Marcel the Shell with Shoes On' review: Cutesy meme becomes cozy meditation on loss
- 'Lightyear' features Pixar's best montage since 'Up'
- Add new shades to your rotation with a huge GlassesUSA sale
- New Amazon Alexa feature will creepily mimic dead loved one's voices
- Snag a pair of Amazon's smart glasses on sale ahead of Prime Day
- Amazon will give you a $20 Prime Day credit just for uploading a photo
- Adorable 'Marcel the Shell' makes a powerful statement about Internet culture
- Jacob deserved a happier ending in 'Grace and Frankie'
- 'Barbarian' trailer is a holiday rental nightmare
- Get a 3-month subscription to the Peloton app for just $12.99
- Instagram will use AI and video selfies to verify your age
- Netflix plans to launch ad-supported tier by end of 2022
- 'Wordle' today: Here's the answer, hints for June 23
- 'Not Quite White' delves into the fetishisation of mixed race people in the dating world
- Tessa Thompson unveils new 'Thor: Love and Thunder' clip, drops hints
- 'Thor: Love and Thunder' clip shows Thor running into not 1, but 2, exes
- All the 'Battlefield 2042' Season 1 updates that make it worth playing
- Save 59% on a magnetic battery pack that makes charging on the go a breeze
- Get the ?Shark Tank?-featured Muff ?Spender for 15% off in time for summer shenanigans