Neeraj K. Agrawal
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Most U.S. teens who use cellphones do it to pass time, connect with others, learn new things
Most cellphone-using teens say their phone is a way to pass time. Similarly large shares use their phone to connect with others or learn new things.
The global gag on free speech is tightening
In both democracies and dictatorships, it is getting harder to speak up
Listen up bitches, it’s time to learn incorrect things about someone you’ve never heard of
Why do people love yelling about random historical figures online and how do we stop it?
Neeraj K. Agrawal
Listen up bitches, it’s time to learn incorrect things about someone you’ve never heard of
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It’s not all about advertising at Alphabet anymore
Google's other revenue, including its cloud, app, and hardware sales, grew by more than $1 billion year-over-year last quarter.
Some Google Docs users are being locked out of their files (updated)
The message accompanying the lock outs says users are violating Google's terms of service.
Neeraj K. Agrawal
"The Docs lock-outs also serve as a reminder that companies like Google are scanning your content and that privacy is also something we give up for convenience”
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T-Mobile ‘Put My Life in Danger’ Says Woman Stalked With Black Market Location Data
Telecom giants are giving up customers' real-time location data to stalkers and bounty hunters. Now, Motherboard speaks to a victim.
NASA Social Media Manager Considers Himself Part Of Team
HOUSTON—Calling it a privilege to work in such a dynamic and collaborative environment, NASA social media manager Dustin Greer, 26, told reporters Wednesday he considers himself fortunate to be a part of the space agency’s team.
Some crypto-criminals think jumping across blockchains covers their tracks. Big mistake.
Users who assume that ShapeShift enhances their anonymity appear to be wrong.
Neeraj K. Agrawal
“Some crypto-criminals think jumping across blockchains covers their tracks. Big mistake.”
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Palestinian Civilians Are Using Bitcoin More Than Terrorists
Terrorists are using bitcoin, but they aren't the only ones. Here's the real story about bitcoin usage in Palestine.
Neeraj K. Agrawal
“Since PayPal and other online services exclude the Palestinian territories, this is one of the only ways for freelancers to easily receive international payments.” Reports @La__Cuen
49h
How Bitcoin Is Freeing People in China, Venezuela, Iran, and…America
Cryptocurrency is a human rights issue, explains Alex Gladstein of the Human Rights Foundation.
Neeraj K. Agrawal
Bitcoin is revolutionizing human rights and civil liberties in China, Iran, Venezuela...and the United States
@hrf's @gladstein tells @nickgillespie
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No, Metal, you're not a Libra killer. The only thing dead is your token.
"We're looking to beat bitcoin." Translation: I hope this will work well enough so I can make more bitcoin by dumping all over the suckers who buy into this PR stunt.
Microsoft Contractors Listened to Xbox Owners in Their Homes
Multiple contractors working for Microsoft explain how they listened to audio captured by Xbox consoles.
Ring Barred Cops From Using 'Surveillance' to Describe Its Products
Amazon’s home security company Ring quietly removed the term “surveillance” from a statement law enforcement officials provided to local news outlets, according to public records obtained by Gizmodo.
You Can Now Earn Bitcoin Rewards for Postmates Purchases
Postmates has become the latest partner for Lolli's bitcoin rewards service.
Maximalists can’t meme
Nobody likes their disturbing “dialectic.”
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Neeraj K. Agrawal
This captures how horrible crypto twitter is pretty well.
Sometimes I feel like the woman in Aliens who is stuck to the hive wall begging the marines to kill her.
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Gwyneth Paltrow Hired a Personal Book Curator—Here's What He Chose For Her Shelves
Thatcher Wine, celebrity bibliophile, shares his tips on collecting (and decorating) with books.
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Neeraj K. Agrawal
In DC there is a service that sells random political pundit’s books literally by the foot. So you can fill your office shelves
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U.S. Sanctions Are Killing Cancer Patients in Iran
Washington claims that maximum pressure won’t stop the supply of medicine and other humanitarian necessities, but banking sanctions are driving up import prices, blocking supply…
‘Matrix 4’ Officially a Go With Keanu Reeves, Carrie-Anne Moss and Lana Wachowski (EXCLUSIVE)
Get ready to re-enter the Matrix. Lana Wachowski is set to write and direct a fourth film set in the world of “The Matrix,” with Keanu Reeves and Carrie-Anne Moss reprising their roles as Neo and T…
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