Tue. 07/13 – Bribe Or Bot Your Way To Twitter Verification?
If Twitter verification is now run by humans, how did so many obvious bot accounts get verified? Why you might start seeing brand logos in your emails, and why that’s actually a good thing. Biden's non-compete clause executive order is a big deal for Big Tech. And a look at the absurdity of the right to repair situation when it comes to gadgets you own.
If Twitter verification is now run by humans, how did so many obvious bot accounts get verified? Why you might start seeing brand logos in your emails, and why that’s actually a good thing. Biden's non-compete clause executive order is a big deal for Big Tech. And a look at the absurdity of the right to repair situation when it comes to gadgets you own.
Links:
- Twitter verified a number of bot accounts—raising questions about security (updated) (DailyDot)
- Gmail deploys support BIMI security standard (The Record)
- Android 12 adds ‘Game dashboard’ and ‘Play as You Download’ in Google Play Store (9to5Google)
- Ring’s end-to-end encryption is rolling out globally (The Verge)
- Disney Plans to Raise ESPN Plus’ Monthly and Annual Subscription Costs (Variety)
- Biden's non-compete clause executive order is a big deal for Big Tech (Input Magazine)
- Biden Executive Order on Non-Competes Could Roil Tech (Bloomberg)
- Apple AirPod batteries are almost impossible to replace, showing the need for right-to-repair reform (CNBC)
- Tesla’s $16,000 Quote for a $700 Fix Is Why Right to Repair Matters (The Drive)
Link to the Twitter space, tomorrow (07/14) at 4pm eastern
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