Tuesday, March 16, 2021

💻 Escape The Zoom

Zoom Escaper Lets You Sabotage Your Own Meetings With Audio Problems, Crying Babies And More, A Hacker Got All My Texts For $16, Why Is A Man With No Social Media So Damn Appealing?
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NOT PLAYING BY THE SAME RULES
BOSOM BUDDIES
Inside Woody Allen's Close Friendship With Jeffrey Epstein
thedailybeast.com
The filmmaking legend's abuse allegations are currently being explored in "Allen v. Farrow." But he also harbored a tight bond with the late sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
TEXTUAL TENSION
A Hacker Got All My Texts For $16
vice.com
A gaping flaw in SMS lets hackers take over phone numbers in minutes by simply paying a company to reroute text messages.
TWISTED SYSTEM
Why People Are Getting Evicted For Calling 911
vox.com
One way cities are quietly circumventing due process and fair housing laws to evict renters.
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Bird Buddy is the world's first smart bird feeder. Its AI-powered bird identification software notifies you of feathered visitors to your backyard and helps keep you connected with your natural surroundings.
TECHNICALLY SPEAKING
NOW YOU HAVE OPTIONS
Zoom Escaper Lets You Sabotage Your Own Meetings With Audio Problems, Crying Babies And More
theverge.com
"Oh, is my connection bad? I'm so sorry, I'll just drop out and fix it."
TAKING CHARGE
True Or False: You Shouldn't Charge Your Phone Overnight
usatoday.com
Your cellphone's battery lifespan is based on many factors, including extreme temperature fluctuations and your charging habits.
OFF THE GRID
Why Is A Man With No Social Media So Damn Appealing?
insidehook.com
Having no social presence may seem like a red flag at first, but it's actually kinda hot.
VIDEO OF THE DAY
BLURRED LINES
Here's What The Three Black Stripes On A School Bus Are For
youtube.com
A bus driver explains what the curious black lines represent on the classic yellow school bus.
IN THE NEWS
Democratic-Controlled US House To Vote On Citizenship Path For 'Dreamers'
Biden Aides Bristled When Justice Official Called North Korea A 'Criminal Syndicate,' Say Officials
Murder Rate Remains Elevated As New Crime Reporting System Begins
Once Held In Iranian Jail, Ex-Marine Fights Espionage Claims
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FROM THE ARCHIVES
'I THINK I'M GOING TO DIE'
The American Missionary And The Uncontacted Tribe (2019)
gq.com
When a 26-year-old American missionary set out for a lush island in the Indian Ocean last year, it was with one objective in mind: to convert the uncontacted Sentinelese tribe. John Chau's mission had ambitions for a great awakening, but what awaited instead was tragedy.
A FRANKENSTEIN CREATION
The Weird, Dark History Of 8chan (2019)
wired.com
Its founder Fredrick Brennan is appalled by the notorious chat site's links to right-wing extremism and mass shootings. Inside his tortured journey through the web's cesspool and his attempt at redemption.
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