Techmeme
September 5, 2022, 4:30 AM

Top News

Washington Post:
Cloudflare reverses course and drops Kiwi Farms, citing “an unprecedented emergency and immediate threat to human life” after a rise in targeted threats  —  — Reversing course under growing public pressure, major tech security company Cloudflare Inc. announced Saturday …
NBC News:
A profile of Kiwi Farms, a forum owned and operated by former 8chan admin Josh Moon, that has become synonymous with doxxing, swatting, and harassment campaigns  —  A trans streamer and a Republican congresswoman were targeted at their homes in the last month.  Experts warn this is just the beginning.
Mark Gurman / Bloomberg:
What to expect from Apple's Far Out event: the iPhone 14 lineup, including Pro models with a revamped notch, new AirPods Pro, a rugged Apple Watch Pro, and more  —  Apple's biggest event of the year is just a few days away, with the iPhone 14, Apple Watch Pro and new AirPods on tap.
MacRumors:
A source details the behavior of iPhone 14 Pro's always-on display, including Widgets fading in and out to prevent OLED burn-in and customizable visual elements  —  The iPhone 14 Pro will feature unique behavior on the Lock Screen and significant changes to the status bar thanks to its always-on display …
Kate Park / TechCrunch:
LG launches LG Art Lab which lets US users buy, sell, and trade NFTs on its smart TVs, partners with Hedera to enable purchases via LG's crypto wallet, Wallypto  —  LG Electronics said today it has released its non-fungible token (NFT) platform LG Art Lab, which lets users discover, buy, sell and trade NFTs on LG's smart TVs.
Variety:
Amazon quietly introduces a 72-hour delay for all user reviews posted to Prime Video to determine whether the review is genuine or created by a bot or a troll  —  Amazon has introduced a new weapon in the battle against internet trolls: delays.  —  Starting around the time of the launch …
Jennifer Maas / Variety:
Emily Nicolle / Bloomberg:
A former Snap R&D manager says the company shut down its Web3 team as part of its layoffs; Snap says Web3 didn't contribute to its “continued investment in AR”  —  Snap Inc. is sunsetting efforts focused on building products for the much-vaunted next generation of the internet known as web3 …
Mark Scott / Politico:
How the North Atlantic Fellas Organization, or NAFO, a group of national security experts and ordinary Twitter users, is using memes to fight Russian propaganda  —  Ivana Stradner opened her iPhone and typed a simple call-to-arms: Unleash the hounds.  —  A Washington think-tanker and an expert …
New York Times:
US parents are increasingly buying Apple Watches as a stopgap cellphone to reach and track their children as young as five while mitigating internet addiction  —  As Apple prepares to unveil new models next week, the smart watch has found an unexpected audience: children as young as 5.
John Reed / Financial Times:
A look at India's $10B incentive scheme for chip makers, as some experts warn about its lack of hardware expertise and erratic transport and public utilities  —  The factories outside Chennai, in India's southern state of Tamil Nadu, are home to an array of global corporate names …

Sponsor Posts

Termina:
AI Powered Diligence at Scale  —  VCs and founders deploy Termina AI Scans on >12% of all known series A+ deals to uncover hidden risks and opportunities.  Explore how you too can invest and build better companies with AI.
Intel:
Intel Delivers powerful CPUs for AI and Networking  —  With the onset of AI, businesses demand powerful and efficient CPUs.  Explore new Intel Xeon 6 processors, for the broadest set of workloads with leadership performance and lower TCO.
Zoho:
Gamification: A simple way to enjoy getting more work done  —  Work doesn't have to be boring.  Gamification transforms everyday tasks into exciting challenges, making employees feel more engaged and motivated.
IDrive:
Protecting your Cloud Applications Data  —  Backing up Office 365, Google Workspace, Dropbox & Box data is critical to preventing data loss or corruption, complying with laws and avoiding critical downtime in case of a disaster.

Featured Podcasts

Lenny's Podcast:
The hidden power of introverts: How to thrive without changing who you are | Susan Cain (author of "Quiet")
Interviews with world-class product leaders and growth experts to uncover actionable advice to help you build, launch, and grow your own product.
Subscribe to Lenny's Podcast.
Techmeme Ride Home:
E2EE For All!
The day's tech news, every day at 5pm ET. Fifteen minutes and you're up to date.
Subscribe to Techmeme Ride Home.
Decoder with Nilay Patel:
Why Trump can't be trusted with Congress' new anti-deepfake bill
A show from the Verge about big ideas - and other problems.
Subscribe to Decoder with Nilay Patel.
The Logan Bartlett Show:
Flexport CEO Ryan Petersen Breaks Down the Global Impact of Trump's New Tariffs
A podcast hosted by Logan Bartlett, an investor at Redpoint Ventures, covering tech with industry insiders.
Subscribe to The Logan Bartlett Show.
Generative Now:
Dan Shipper: The First MultiModal Media Company
A podcast from Lightspeed dedicated to highlighting the stories, strategies and insights behind today's most exciting AI companies.
Subscribe to Generative Now.
 

About This Page

This is a Techmeme archive page. It shows how the site appeared at 4:30 AM ET, September 5, 2022.

The most current version of the site as always is available at our home page. To view an earlier snapshot click here and then modify the date indicated.

More News

Anatoly Kurmanaev / New York Times:

Earlier Picks

Washington Post:
Aaron Gordon / VICE: