Author Archives: sergioc

Portland plans to propose the strictest facial recognition ban in the country

Posted on December 2, 2019 by sergioc

Portland, Oregon, aims to ban the use of the controversial technology not only by city government, but also by private companies. (Fast Company)

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The robotic pooch from Boston Dynamics’ viral videos is ready for real work

Posted on November 11, 2019 by sergioc

The eerily agile Spot is surveying progress at construction sites using AI-analyzed, 360-degree images. (Fast Company)

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Firefox at 15: its rise, fall, and privacy-first renaissance

Posted on November 8, 2019 by sergioc

Mozilla’s browser debuted on November 9, 2004, and became a phenom before losing ground to Chrome. Now it’s doubling down on user privacy and autonomy. (Fast Company)

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Here’s what you should tip Uber, DoorDash, and Instacart workers

Posted on November 6, 2019 by sergioc

Five percent? Ten? Twenty? As more of our rides, food, and other stuff comes from apps, what’s a fair reward for the humans behind the technology? (Fast Company)

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This AI can spot signs of human trafficking in online sex ads

Posted on November 4, 2019 by sergioc

Ex-military and intelligence pros are using computer vision to scan illicit sex ads and bust the pimps who enslave innocent women and girls. (Fast Company)

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Instacart delivery drivers are striking this week. Here’s why

Posted on November 3, 2019 by sergioc

Instacart shoppers are “striking” this week. Their demands? A higher default tip in Instacart’s app. (Fast Company)

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Here’s how to stop your ISP from spying on you

Posted on October 24, 2019 by sergioc

One change in browsers like Firefox or Chrome makes it much harder for your internet service provider, or anyone else, to see where you go online. (Fast Company)

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How to Opt Out of Data-Broker and People-Finder Services

Posted on October 16, 2019 by sergioc

Even if you’ve never gone online, plenty of your personal information is out there in public sources such as property records, court filings, voter registrations, and birth, marriage and death records. (Tom’s Guide)

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Stop giving companies your phone number. Do this instead

Posted on October 10, 2019 by sergioc

Facebook and Twitter admit that marketers accessed the phone numbers people gave them for security verification. Here’s how to protect yourself without handing over your digits. (Fast Company)

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Master your Mac with these 18 power tips

Posted on October 8, 2019 by sergioc

The trusty macOS you use every day hides powerful features—some old, some brand-new—that can make your experience more productive and enjoyable. (Fast Company)

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