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Netflix pledges $100 million toward economic initiatives for black communities Netflix is pledging 2 percent of its cash holdings, initially up to $100 million, to provide economic opportunity for the black community. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2VAjrmy

NASA's wearable device will warn you if you try to touch your face In an effort to stop the spread of SARS-CoV-2, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has cautioned people to avoid touching their faces. Now, NASA has taken that one step further and created a wearable device to remind people to do so. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ghUy7j

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Pentagon will deploy its new B-21 stealth bomber to Pacific The Pentagon plans to deploy its emerging B-21 stealth bomber in the Pacific as part of a decided effort to ensure technical superiority, sustain deterrence and, if needed, hold potential adversaries at risk.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3dQZbni

Army AI-enabled robots may fire weapons in war to defend against attacks What if artillery rounds, mini-drone swarms of explosives, rockets and even air-fired missiles are all approaching forward-positioned Army troops at the same time? Imagine that these incoming weapons are dispersed, varied and fast approaching. How do ground commanders avoid being overwhelmed and destroyed? Could AI help solve this lethal predicament?  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NSWrv7

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Reddit bans page used by Trump supporters Reddit says the pro-Trump community hosted and promoted rule-breaking content, antagonized other communities and that the group's leaders have failed to meet basic expectations. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NDHcpp

YouTube bans David Duke, Richard Spencer, more for hate speech YouTube has banned several prominent white supremacist channels, including those belonging to David Duke and Richard Spencer. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3idqprw

Jeff Bezos' Twitch temporarily bans Trump for 'hateful conduct' Streaming platform Twitch has temporarily banned President Trump’s account for 'hateful conduct' stemming from footage of the president’s speeches. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2BRFgqI

Trump retweets, deletes video with 'white power' chant Fox News media analyst Howard Kurtz breaks down the tweet backlash. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Zpbgus

Reddit bans ‘TheDonald’ and almost 2,000 other subreddits in hate speech crackdown Reddit is banning r/The_Donald along with almost 2,000 other online communities after updating its content policy to crack down harder on hate speech, the company announced on Monday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3ikFp79

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Facebook bars some political posts Zuckerberg flips on violence, voter suppression. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2CKDhVG

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Rep. Devin Nunes on Big Tech censorship ahead of election House Intelligence Committee ranking member, California Congressman, Rep. Devin Nunes, joins ‘Sunday Morning Futures.’ via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Zez0S0

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5 free downloads to keep your PC or Mac secure The FBI has seen a significant spike in cybercrime reports since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Hackers, scammers, and snoops are having a field day. Be sure to check for any updates to your gear. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NAVtDu

Social media alternative Parler doesn’t censor, fact-check posts, CEO says Parler CEO John Matze said Parler is important for conservatives during an election year, where they can post freely without being censored. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/31mNXUD

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What would robot vs robot war look like? The Chinese Army is preparing to deploy small, new, tracked war-robots armed with machine guns, night vision, missile loaders and camera sensors to conduct attacks while leaving manned systems at safer stand-off distances.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2NzQkvw

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Apple gets COVID-19 savvy with Apple Watch and Memojis At its developer conference, which started on Monday, Apple said the new operating system for the Apple Watch will add a reminder to wash your hands, while Apple Memojis will get COVID-19 customization, adding face mask coverings. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3gd2sPp

5 reasons to upgrade to a smart thermostat this summer When it comes to making your home smart, you need the right gear. Amazon’s Alexa resides in millions of households and make sure you get the most out of yours. Tap or click for 13 Alexa skills you’ll use over and over again. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3i1IMQ1

The Pentagon has plans to destroy hypersonic weapons attacks The Pentagon is looking to Space War as an emerging method to counter seemingly unstoppable hypersonic weapons attacks, with early prototyping of satellite sensors and other tracking technology to more quickly find and “take out” weapons traveling more than five times the speed of sound.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3eAAZ9M

Lasers, AI and drones likely to inform Navy concept for new 2030 destroyer Maybe it will take out missiles beyond the earth’s atmosphere, incinerate targets well beyond the horizon with high-powered laser weapons and instantly stop a multi-faceted series of incoming attacks all at the same time? Perhaps it will use AI-empowered algorithms to launch a large fleet of networked surface, air and undersea drones, able to launch coordinated attacks at long ranges? via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3dATPfD

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Apps designed to track COVID-19 might be full of ransomware, report says New ransomware has popped up that may signal more malicious COVID-19 apps are coming.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3etihRn

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Amazon launches Counterfeit Crimes Unit to work with police in fight against fraudsters Amazon is launching a new unit to crack down on counterfeit goods, the company announced Wednesday. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2CxRTYo

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Boston bans police from using facial recognition technology Boston has banned police from using facial recognition technology, becoming the second-largest U.S. community to do so. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3evELRT

ACLU files complaint over facial recognition arrest The ACLU has filed a formal complaint against Detroit police over what it claims is a wrongful arrest resulting from facial recognition technology. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2CB7NkN

ACLU files complaint filed over facial recognition arrest The ACLU has filed a formal complaint against Detroit police over what it claims is a wrongful arrest resulting from facial recognition technology. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Z4IYWb

Air Force arms cargo planes for future attack The U.S. Air Force is arming its cargo planes with bombs for attack missions in a clear move to expand the offensive warfare envelope for its fleet of tactical supply and transport aircraft, bringing a significant ability to drop weapons from austere, low-altitude, hard-to-reach areas.  via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/37VhmXw

Twitter puts warning on Trump tweet for 'threat to harm' DC protesters Reaction from Fox News contributors Gianno Caldwell and Leslie Marshall. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/3fV7UGq

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Pentagon 2020 space strategy calls for new weapons To say the Pentagon is massively emphasizing space war would be an understatement. This focus has clearly emerged from its newly released 2020 Defense Space Strategy Summary. via FOX NEWS https://ift.tt/2Ys26hz

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