Aisha Counts / Protocol: Report finds that online child sexual abuse material is increasing in sheer volume, growing more complex, and capitalizing on tech’s blind spots  —  Online child sex abuse material has grown exponentially during the pandemic, and tech’s best defenses are no match against it … Source link

This story is part of Holiday Gift Guide 2021, our list of ideas, by topic, by recipient and by price, to help you discover the perfect gift. Best Buy’s early Black Friday deals are happening right now. The retailer launched what it’s calling “The Wish List Event,” with deals on monitors, fitness trackers, TVs and … Read more

CNBC: Agreements between Apple and some states to offer digital IDs in Wallet, show states covering costs of issuing the IDs and Apple approving marketing efforts  —  – Apple requires states to maintain the systems needed to issue and service credentials at taxpayer expense, according to contracts signed by four states. Source link

Western- and Japanese-style knives have key differences which them better for certain tasks. Here’s why you may want one of each. David Watsky/CNET Knives come in all shapes, sizes and styles. The mighty chef’s knife is the most popular and most versatile kitchen knife and if you’re going to put time, energy, research toward any … Read more

Ted Alcorn / Bloomberg: How Togo, a country where few possess a driver’s license or national ID card, built a digital platform to rapidly disburse relief payments to millions of people  —  In two weeks, Togo designed and launched an all-digital system for delivering monthly payments to millions of people—and made the U.S. program look … Read more

It’s not as hard as you might think. Andrew Hoyle/CNET Trying new creative challenges can not only help keep your mind focused, but it can also teach you new skills you can use later on. And what better tool to get those creative juices flowing than your trusty phone? Whether you’re trying to get inspired … Read more

Wolfie Zhao / The Block: Taproot, the first major upgrade to Bitcoin’s code since the introduction of Segregated Witness in 2017, has been activated  —  Taproot, Bitcoin’s long-anticipated code upgrade with a focus on enhancing the network’s privacy and security, has been activated. Source link

What about the corruption that has plagued this country and might daunt would-be émigrés? Future administrations might not allow tech companies to flourish without raids and seizures. Russia threatens from the east. There are also revolutions to worry about. There have been two since 2004. Even without another revolution, Steven Hanke, a professor of applied … Read more

Chris Prentice / Reuters: US states led by Texas file an amended Google lawsuit, providing more details about “Project Bernanke”, which allegedly gave Google’s own ad-buying an advantage  —  A group of U.S. states led by Texas have filed an amended complaint against Alphabet Inc’s (GOOGL.O) … Source link