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Zuckerberg says Facebook is extending the block it has placed on Trump's Facebook and Instagram accounts “indefinitely and for at least the next two weeks” — The shocking events of the last 24 hours clearly demonstrate that President Donald Trump intends to use his remaining …
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| Jacob Kastrenakes / The Verge: |
Trump's Twitter account is unlocked following a 12-hour ban after he deleted several tweets; Twitter says he risks a permanent ban if he further violates rules — A little too late for that — Twitter has lifted its ban on President Donald Trump, and his latest tweet is very different than the ones we've seen for many months.
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Tweets: @realdonaldtrump, @twittersafety, @twittersafety, @ezraklein, and @markruffalo
| Issie Lapowsky / Protocol: |
As Facebook prepares for a Washington controlled by Democrats, Zuckerberg is betting that blocking Trump will make up for the last four years of his appeasement — In his post announcing that President Trump would be blocked from posting on Facebook until at least Inauguration Day …
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| Gizmodo: |
A look at the digital archives preserving the posts rioters made of themselves at the US Capitol; the valuable crowdsourced evidence otherwise faces removal — Yesterday, a nauseated and tired public witnessed a clear, on-the-ground, real-time feed of Trump supporters committing countless potential felonies and misdemeanors.| Tonya Riley / Washington Post: |
The quick evacuation of the Capitol left computers and devices unattended while the mob ransacked offices, a nightmare scenario for cybersecurity professionals — Lawmakers and congressional staff were ushered into secure locations as a mob backing President Trump violently stormed …
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| Darrell Etherington / TechCrunch: |
Michelle Obama calls on Silicon Valley to permanently ban Trump from their platforms and prevent leaders from using platforms to “fuel insurrection” — In a new statement issued by former First Lady Michelle Obama, she calls on Silicon Valley specifically to address its role …
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| Julia Alexander / The Verge: |
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| Ryan Mac / BuzzFeed News: |
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| Vipal Monga / Wall Street Journal: |
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| Casey Newton / The Verge: |
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| Saheli Roy Choudhury / CNBC: |
Hyundai confirms that it is in early discussions with Apple on collaborating to develop a self-driving car, and says Apple is in talks with several car makers — - South Korean automaker Hyundai Motor said it's in the early stages of discussions with Apple over potentially working together to develop an electric car.| Mark Gurman / Bloomberg: |
Sources: Apple is developing an autonomous, electric vehicle, which could be released in five to seven years, as it adds more ex-Tesla execs to the project — Apple Inc. will take at least half a decade to launch an autonomous, electric vehicle because development work is still at an early stage …
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| Financial Times: |
SolarWinds hires ex-CISA Director Christopher Krebs as an independent consultant to help its crisis response after the hack — Group's software was exploited by suspected Russian hackers to spy on governments and businesses — The American technology company at the centre …
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CRN, TechCrunch, Business Insider, CyberScoop, and SC Media
Tweets: @gossithedog, @eanmeyer, @dakami, and @rosyna
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Tweets: @thegrugq, @speedplane, @dnvolz, @file411, @uscourtsmoed, @uscourts, @ericgeller, @webster, @emptywheel, @dnvolz, and @seamushughes
| Ingrid Lunden / TechCrunch: |
Spanish bank BBVA says it is shutting down neobank Simple, which it acquired for $117M in 2014, and will move accounts to BBVA USA — Some consolidation is underway in the world of challenger banking apps. BBVA today told users of Simple — the pioneering mobile and online banking app …
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The Verge, Android Police, TalkAndroid.com, and Slashdot
| Tanishaa Nadkar / Reuters: |
UK's competition watchdog says it is investigating Google's proposals to remove third-party cookies from Chrome over concerns it could curb rival advertising — (Reuters) - UK's competition watchdog said on Friday it has launched an investigation into Google's proposals to remove third-party cookies …
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GOV.UK, Forbes, AppleInsider, Engadget, BBC, and Bloomberg
Tweets: @cmagovuk, @campuscodi, @simonjharris, @larakiara, and @1br0wn
| Emily Birnbaum / Protocol: |
Ajit Pai says he won't move forward with rule-making on Section 230 and that he won't “second-guess” Facebook and Twitter's decision to bar Trump from posting — For the bulk of his tenure, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai has avoided wading into the relentless controversies that defined President Trump's presidency.
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Engadget, The Verge, Telecoms.com, Washington Post, and Gizmodo
Tweets: @evelyndouek, @mattwelch, @miambloom, @mmasnick, @philipaklein, @xor, @karlbode, @eggerdc, and @ericgoldman
| Bloomberg: |
Sources: Intercontinental Exchange's Bakkt is in advanced talks to go public via a merger with SPAC; combined entity could be valued at $2B — Bakkt, the cryptocurrency platform majority owned by Intercontinental Exchange Inc., is in advanced talks to go public through a merger …
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Crunchbase News, Decrypt, cryptodaily.co.uk, coinspeaker.com, CoinDesk, and The Block
Tweets: @mayazi and @gilliantan
| Abner Li / 9to5Google: |
Sources: Google is planning to release a new Nest Hub in 2021 which will feature sleep tracking using Soli radar tech — Google is planning to release a new Nest Hub in 2021, sources familiar with the matter tell 9to5Google. This upcoming Smart Display will feature sleep tracking powered by the company's Soli radar technology.| Maggie Miller / The Hill: |
Mike Pompeo approves creation of Bureau of Cyberspace Security and Emerging Technologies (CSET) to lead diplomatic efforts on cybersecurity amid SolarWinds hack — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Thursday approved the creation of a new office at the State Department to address cybersecurity and emerging technologies.
Tweets: @statedeptpm
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