February 3, 2020 Harvard cancels digital security talk led by spyware-linked lecturer Harvard’s Shorenstein Center has called off an online harassment training for journalists after it was linked to a prominent spyware vendor. The event had…
February 3, 2020 Twitter briefly took over a parody account and gave it to the school it mocked SUNY Geneseo, a liberal arts college in upstate New York, just wanted the parody Twitter account @SUNYGenseeo deactivated. Instead, Twitter handed over the keys…
February 3, 2020 Traffic jams in Google Maps could be spoofed with 99 phones and a little red wagon Image: Simon Weckert Seeing traffic jams in Google Maps can really help you plan your route home from work. But a video posted this…
February 3, 2020 Formula E cancels race in China because of the coronavirus outbreak Photo by Sam Bloxham/Jaguar Racing/Getty Images All-electric racing series Formula E has canceled an upcoming race in China due to the recent coronavirus outbreak,…
February 3, 2020 Uber temporarily suspends 240 accounts in Mexico over coronavirus fears Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Uber temporarily deactivated 240 customer accounts in Mexico to prevent the possible spread of the coronavirus, according…
February 3, 2020 YouTube is a $15 billion-a-year business, Google reveals for the first time Illustration by William Joel / The Verge YouTube generated nearly $5 billion in ad revenue in the last three months, Google revealed today as…
February 3, 2020 Cult classic The Wonderful 101 is getting a Nintendo Switch revival While Nintendo’s Wii U was a commercial failure, it still had a bunch of great games that don’t deserve to be locked away on…
February 3, 2020 The Good Place finale is a gentle end to a challenging show For four years, The Good Place felt like one of the most radical shows on television. A series that was initially about what happens…
February 3, 2020 YouTube lays out disinformation policy ahead of primary vote As the 2020 election season officially kicks off, and tensions run high, YouTube is laying out its steps to combat disinformation on its platform….
February 3, 2020 Jeff Bezos paid more than $16,000 in parking tickets while renovating his DC mansion Photo by Elif Ozturk/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images Jeff Bezos paid a small fortune in parking fines as part of the ongoing renovation of…