• Europeans asked Google for their 'Right to be Forgotten' 2.4 million times

    After three years in effect, the European ruling with a name that sounds like it’s straight out of a science-fiction book is revealing the things people most want to hide about themselves online. Google published a new transparency report on Monday entitled “Three years of the Right to be Forgotten.” The 17-page document analyzes requests …

    February 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • A complete guide to airline policy on emotional support animals

    Emotional support animals are becoming common sights on airplanes. We’ve seen pigs fly, and miniature horses as doctor-sanctioned animal companions. Then peacocks get the shaft when it comes to comforting passengers on board. And an emotional support hamster was tragically flushed away when it was refused entry on a flight earlier this year.  That harrowing …

    February 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Supreme Court sounds wary of Microsoft's shield for emails stored abroad

    Supreme Court sounds wary of Microsoft’s shield for emails stored abroad  Los Angeles Times Supreme Court grapples with access to globalized data in US investigations  Washington Post High Court Nixes Periodic Hearings for Detained Immigrants  U.S. News & World Report Supreme Court Ruling Means Immigrants Could Continue To Be Detained Indefinitely  NPR Must Tech Firms Provide Data Held Abroad? …

    February 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Hyundai's Kona Electric SUV boasts a 292-mile range

    Hyundai's newly bolstered EV strategy might be off to a good start. It just unveiled the Kona Electric, an adaptation of its crossover SUV that promises to combine both ample space with meaningful performance. The base edition's 186-mile range and… Source: Engadget | Hyundai's Kona Electric SUV boasts a 292-mile range

    February 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • FootGolf is a thing… it's like golf, but with a soccer ball

    FootGolf is a hybrid sport that combines golf with soccer football. Read more… More about Sports, Soccer, Mashable Video, Putting, and Sport Source: Mashable | FootGolf is a thing… it's like golf, but with a soccer ball

    February 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • PayPal settles with FTC over Venmo disclosure and transfer policies

    The FTC filed a complaint against PayPal over its Venmo peer-to-peer payment service back in 2016. The trade commission alleged that Venmo did not adequately disclose that customer transfers to external bank accounts were subject to review and could… Source: Engadget | PayPal settles with FTC over Venmo disclosure and transfer policies

    February 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Snakelike artificial skin allows this robot to slither around on its own

    These crawling robots were designed by Ahmad Rafsanjani and his team of researchers at Harvard University. The inspiration behind the robot’s design comes from ‘Kirigami,’ the Japanese art of paper cutting. Read more… More about Robots, Mashable Video, Robot, Research, and Snake Source: Mashable | Snakelike artificial skin allows this robot to slither around on …

    February 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Kushner's overseas contacts raise concerns as foreign officials seek leverage

    Kushner’s overseas contacts raise concerns as foreign officials seek leverage  Washington Post Reports: Kushner Security Clearance Downgraded Following White House Scandal  NPR Jared Kushner loses access to top-level security briefings  BBC News Jared Kushner should not be working in the White House  Chicago Tribune Jared Kushner’s Security Clearance Downgraded  New York Times Full coverage Source: Google News | Kushner's overseas …

    February 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • Watch Funny Or Die's uncomfortable #MeToo PSA starring Evan Rachel Wood

    Funny Or Die has released a #MeToo-inspired PSA, that’s intensely uncomfortable. Starring Westworld‘s Evan Rachel Wood, Star Wars: The Last Jedi‘s Kelly Marie Tran, Tony nominee Da’Vine Joy Randolph, and a voice-over from Orphan Black‘s Tatiana Maslany, the video attempts to engage with the #MeToo campaign against systemic sexual abuse in Hollywood. Using a Guess …

    February 27, 2018 | by Raheel
  • T-Mobile promises 30 '5G-ready' cities this year, but no actual 5G

    T-Mobile isn't going to sit by the wayside while AT&T and Sprint brag about their 5G rollout plans. The magenta network has outlined its early deployment strategy for 5G, and you can expect actual service well before the company's self-imposed 2… Source: Engadget | T-Mobile promises 30 '5G-ready' cities this year, but no actual 5G

    February 27, 2018 | by Raheel