Monday, 29 July 2019

Scientists studied the brains of more than 800 prisoners. Here’s what they found.

Scientists studied the brains of more than 800 prisoners. Here’s what they found.

The brains of murderers look different from those of people convicted of other crimes—differences that could be linked to how they process empathy and morality.
Read more: https://news.uchicago.edu/story/scientists-studied-brains-more-800-prisoners-heres-what-they-found?source=Snapzu

Why we should be very scared by the intrusive menace of facial recognition

Why we should be very scared by the intrusive menace of facial recognition

On 18 July, the House of Commons select committee on science and technology published an assessment of the work of the biometrics commissioner and the forensic science regulator. My guess is that most citizens have never heard of these two public servants, which is a pity because what they do is important for the maintenance of justice and the protection of liberty and human rights.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/jul/28/why-we-should-be-scared-by-intrusive-menace-of-facial-recognition?source=Snapzu

Plant-based eggs join meatless options at Tim Hortons

Plant-based eggs join meatless options at Tim Hortons

Tim Hortons is testing an eggless, vegan omelette with customers. If it's a hit, the product will join the growing number of plant-based fast food items being served up to meet a demand for less meat.
Read more: https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/tim-hortons-a-w-beyond-meat-egg-plant-based-1.5227188?__vfz=medium%3Dsharebar?source=Snapzu

An early look at how Microsoft is sprucing up its 500-acre campus to recruit and keep tech talent

An early look at how Microsoft is sprucing up its 500-acre campus to recruit and keep tech talent

As Microsoft refines its 500-acre campus outside Seattle, it's bearing in mind four values: accessible, connected, secure and sustainable.
Read more: https://www.cnbc.com/2019/07/28/microsoft-freshens-up-campus-buildings-with-history-and-modernity.html?source=Snapzu

Bethesda just released DOOM and DOOM II on the Play Store

Bethesda just released DOOM and DOOM II on the Play Store

In celebration of DOOM's 25th anniversary, Bethesda has released official ports for DOOM and DOOM II on the Google Play Store. Each title is available for $4.99, and since they are both premium releases, you won't have to worry about any advertisements or in-app purchases.
Read more: https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/26/bethesda-doom-ii-android/?source=Snapzu

Russi Taylor Dies: Voice Of Minnie Mouse Was 75

Russi Taylor Dies: Voice Of Minnie Mouse Was 75

Voice actor and Disney Legend Russi Taylor, the official voice of Minnie Mouse for many years, died in Glendale, Calif. Friday. She was 75 years old and her death was announced by the Walt Disney C…
Read more: https://deadline.com/2019/07/russi-taylor-dies-voice-of-minnie-mouse-was-75-1202655753/?source=Snapzu

Sunday, 28 July 2019

Did Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Intend To Deceive?

Did Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg Intend To Deceive?

Regulators missed a chance to find out if deceptive practices at Facebook came from the top when they decided to enter into a settlement with Zuckerberg instead of questioning him, an FTC member says.
Read more: https://www.npr.org/2019/07/28/745949428/did-facebook-ceo-mark-zuckerberg-intend-to-deceive?source=Snapzu

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