Matt Magnuson

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U.S. Politics
Judge cites state secrets risk in dismissing warrantless wiretapping suit
POLITICO - By JOSH GERSTEIN
A federal judge has dismissed a long-running lawsuit over President George W. Bush’s warrantless wiretapping program, ruling that allowing the case to go forward would create an unacceptable and exceptionally
Aluminum
A Guide to Using Parchment Paper, Wax Paper, and Aluminum Foil
MyRecipes - Corey Williams
Parchment paper, aluminum foil, and wax paper are all pantry staples that can improve your cooking life tremendously—when they’re used appropriately. …
U.S. Politics
Was Russia’s 2016 intervention for Trump a strategic failure?
Vox - Alex Finley - Center for Public Integrity
Putin won the political battle, but the war’s outcome is still uncertain. On the night of Donald Trump’s victory over Hillary Clinton, Russian President Vladimir Putin must have felt triumphant. Members
Consumer Tech
Arlo Audio Doorbell review
Digital Trends
While Arlo is best known for its eponymous smart cameras, the company has been steadily building a range of accompanying products and accessories to …
TP-Link
TP-Link’s new Kasa KP400 Outdoor Dual Outlet Smart Plug falls to Amazon low at $39
9to5Toys - Blair Altland
Amazon offers the TP-Link Kasa KP400 Outdoor Dual Outlet Smart Plug for $38.71 shipped. Typically selling for $45, today’s offer is the first notable price drop we’ve seen and a new all-time low. As one
Michigan
A Big Win For Democrats As Republican Gerrymandered Map Struck Down In Michigan
politicususa.com - Jason Easley
A Republican-drawn gerrymandered map of Michigan has been struck down as a violation of federal law because it was designed to hurt Democrats. The …
Technology
What Does DNA Tell Us About Race?
Forbes - Jennifer Raff
Today is National DNA Day, a day to commemorate the publication of James Watson and Francis Crick’s famous paper (that included the work of Rosalind Franklin) in 1953 describing the structure of DNA. we
YouTube Kids
WHO Says the Problem With Child Screen Time Isn't the Screens, It's Being Sedentary
VICE - Caroline Haskins
The new World Health Organization guidelines for children under five recommend limiting screen time—only if it means kids are sedentary for more than an hour. The World Health Organization released new
Technology
Why shadow IT is the next looming cybersecurity threat
TNW - Jordan French
Experts have been predicting for years that hackers, cybercriminals and other malicious actors are poised to ramp up their efforts in exploiting shadow IT vulnerabilities. That being said, there are measures,
Windows 10
How to stop Microsoft from blocking the Windows 10 May 2019 Update on your PC
TechRepublic - Alison DeNisco Rayome
The Windows 10 update has been blocked on PCs that use USB storage or SD cards. Here's the fix. This week, Microsoft published a Windows Support …
News
Trump officially puts military in charge of federal background checks
ABC News - Lee Ferran
President Donald Trump signed an executive order late Wednesday officially making the U.S. military responsible for virtually all security background …
Apple Watch
Apple Watch lost at sea returns to owner in working condition after 6 months
9to5Mac - Chance Miller
A man who lost his Apple Watch while body surfing in Huntington Beach, California had a nice surprise this week. Robert Bainter originally lost his Apple Watch six months ago, but this month it made its
Amazon
Amazon raises stakes for rivals with one-day delivery goal after profit surge
Reuters - Jeffrey Dastin
(Reuters) - Amazon.com Inc plans to deliver packages to members of its loyalty club Prime in just one day, instead of two days, part of a spending ramp-up that may curb near-term profits and will up the
Midi
iOS’ most essential music-making app gets a massive update
Cult of Mac - Charlie Sorrel
If you’re an iOS-using musician, then AUM is an utterly essential app. It’s an audio mixer, but that description hides its power. AUM does let you mix the audio from various apps, but it also hosts audio
Chernobyl
14 Apocalyptic Pictures From The Aftermath Of Chernobyl
buzzfeednews.com - Gabriel H. Sanchez
Since 1994, photographer David McMillan has made 21 trips to Chernobyl to witness nature reclaiming civilization. On the evening of April 25, 1986, …
Facebook
Facebook hit with three privacy investigations in a single day – TechCrunch
TechCrunch - Zack Whittaker
The social networking giant was hit by a trio of investigations over its privacy practices Thursday following a particularly tumultuous month of security lapses and privacy violations — the latest in string
Real Estate
8 Rules for Investing in Overseas Real Estate
U.S. News & World Report - Rebecca Lake
International real estate is a diversified way to make money. As with buying a home, choosing real estate investments is all about location. Investing …
Technology
MuseNet generates original songs in seconds, from Bollywood to Bach (or both)
TechCrunch - Devin Coldewey
Have you ever wanted to hear a concerto for piano and harp, in the style of Mozart by way of Katy Perry? Well, why not? Because now you can, with OpenAI’s latest (and blessedly not potentially catastrophic)
iPhone
2019 iPhones to feature new back glass design, redesigned mute switch, more
9to5Mac - Chance Miller
Earlier this morning, a video offered a look at 3D printed models of this year’s iPhone lineup. Now, Twitter leaker OnLeaks has partnered with CashKaro to offer additional details regarding the 2019 iPhones,
HomeKit
Six HomeKit and AirPlay 2 Accessories Worth Checking Out
MacRumors - Juli Clover
Last year, we shared a list of some of the best HomeKit products you can buy, which was quite popular with MacRumors readers, so we thought we'd follow it up. In our 2019 HomeKit video, we're featuring
Cheddar
Dog Walking App Rover Targets Larger Share of Pet Care Market with Cat Services
Cheddar
The so-called Airbnb for pets is welcoming cats to the family. Rover, which pairs pet owners with dog sitters and dog walkers, is launching new …
Amazon Marketplace
Amazon Prime’s dominance is spurring new startup opportunities
TechCrunch - John (Jiang) Lin
E-commerce is one of the economy’s bright spots; U.S. e-commerce sales have nearly doubled in five years, and now exceed $500 billion. Unsurprisingly, Amazon has swooped in to claim a disproportionate
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity: This free tool lets you test your hacker defences | ZDNet
ZDNet
NCSC initiative is based off real hacking scenarios and looks to bolster cybersecurity of businesses. Organisations will be able to test their ability …
VirtualBox
How to run FreedomBox as a VirtualBox VM
TechRepublic - Jack Wallen
If you want to kick the tires of Freedombox before making the purchase, learn how with the help of VirtualBox. You might have heard of FreedomBox. If …
News
After Pentagon Ends Contract, Top-Secret Scientists Group Vows To Carry On
NPR - Geoff Brumfiel
A secretive group of scientists who advise the U.S. government on everything from spy satellites to nuclear weapons is scrambling to find a sponsor after the Defense Department abruptly ended its contract
Facebook
Canadian officials: Facebook broke the law and won’t accept responsibility
Mashable - Karissa Bell
Just one day after Facebook revealed it expects to pay up to $5 billion to the FTC for privacy violations, another country has condemned the social network for breaking its privacy laws. Facebook broke
Amazon
Keep your knives ready for anything w/ Amazon’s #1 best-selling sharpener at $8 Prime shipped
9to5Toys - Patrick Campanale
Amazon is offering the Lansky PS-MED01 BladeMedic for $7.99 Prime shipped. Normally $11, this is the second-lowest we’ve tracked all-time and is the best available. For comparison, the lowest we’ve ever
Google Calendar
Google Fit Comes to iOS — Here’s Why You Might Want to Use It
idropnews.com - Jesse Hollington
Focusing on Fitness and Health isn’t the exclusive providence of Apple, of course, despite the company’s regular improvements to its fitness tracking …
How-To's
Graduation Guides Promise High Schoolers A Clearer Path To Success
NPR - Jenny Gathright
Aniya Cox is sure she wants to be a dermatologist. What she's been less sure about is what she needs to do to get there — she's just 16, a sophomore at Eastern Senior High School in Washington, D.C. She
Netflix
Guess How Many Subscribers Plan to Cancel Netflix for Disney+
The Motley Fool - Danny Vena
A survey to gauge interest in Disney's new streaming service yields a few surprises. In the decade since it first pioneered its streaming video …

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Flips

Judge cites state secrets risk in dismissing warrantless wiretapping suit

A Guide to Using Parchment Paper, Wax Paper, and Aluminum Foil

Was Russia’s 2016 intervention for Trump a strategic failure?

Arlo Audio Doorbell review

TP-Link’s new Kasa KP400 Outdoor Dual Outlet Smart Plug falls to Amazon low at $39

A Big Win For Democrats As Republican Gerrymandered Map Struck Down In Michigan

What Does DNA Tell Us About Race?

WHO Says the Problem With Child Screen Time Isn't the Screens, It's Being Sedentary

Why shadow IT is the next looming cybersecurity threat

How to stop Microsoft from blocking the Windows 10 May 2019 Update on your PC

Trump officially puts military in charge of federal background checks

Apple Watch lost at sea returns to owner in working condition after 6 months

Amazon raises stakes for rivals with one-day delivery goal after profit surge

iOS’ most essential music-making app gets a massive update

14 Apocalyptic Pictures From The Aftermath Of Chernobyl

Facebook hit with three privacy investigations in a single day – TechCrunch

8 Rules for Investing in Overseas Real Estate

MuseNet generates original songs in seconds, from Bollywood to Bach (or both)

2019 iPhones to feature new back glass design, redesigned mute switch, more

Six HomeKit and AirPlay 2 Accessories Worth Checking Out

Dog Walking App Rover Targets Larger Share of Pet Care Market with Cat Services

Amazon Prime’s dominance is spurring new startup opportunities

Cybersecurity: This free tool lets you test your hacker defences | ZDNet

How to run FreedomBox as a VirtualBox VM

After Pentagon Ends Contract, Top-Secret Scientists Group Vows To Carry On

Canadian officials: Facebook broke the law and won’t accept responsibility

Keep your knives ready for anything w/ Amazon’s #1 best-selling sharpener at $8 Prime shipped

Google Fit Comes to iOS — Here’s Why You Might Want to Use It

Graduation Guides Promise High Schoolers A Clearer Path To Success

Guess How Many Subscribers Plan to Cancel Netflix for Disney+