Blue checks aren't protecting sex workers from X's porn crackdown (techcrunch.com)
NVIDIA's GeForce Now will cost more in Canada and Europe starting in November (www.engadget.com)
The subscription gouging continues this time with GeForce NOW.
World’s biggest PC vendor takes first step that could establish Android as Windows biggest rival ever — and eliminate Google ChromeOS at the same time (www.techradar.com)
In a world of conflict news stories are often overshadowed by breaking news. What’s a recent news story, good or bad, you feel went under the radar?
How can I spy on myself?
I'm curious to see what information I'm blasting out to the various services I depend on for internet (ISP, DNS, probably Cloudflare, etc.)....
Cabal of 'gay furry hackers' claims over 3,000 files stolen in NATO website breach (www.pcgamer.com)
Blame the Gods (of the wormhole) (startrek.website)
'They're just meat': Russia deploys punishment battalions in echo of Stalin (www.reuters.com)
Drunk recruits, insubordinate soldiers and convicts are among hundreds of military and civilian offenders pressed into Russian penal units known as "Storm-Z" squads and sent to the frontlines in Ukraine this year. Few live to tell their tale.
Professors who grade the same exam dozens or hundreds of times probably experience semantic satiation (explained in the body of the post).
Semantic satiation happens when repeating word or a phrase over and over makes it temporarily lose its meaning. This was first written about in the psychological literature by Titchener, in case you search it online and find that name....
Can you filter out posts on Lemmy that are in languages other than one you speak?
I’m getting a lot of parts in languages I can’t read. Can I filter for just my native language?
Do you use an anonymous network for downloading?
I2P support anonymous torrents...
Croc sex frenzy: Low-flying army choppers spark romp in the swamp (www.abc.net.au)
Crocs at a Rockhampton reptile farm were flung into the throes of orgiastic ecstasy after a Chinook helicopter hovered low over their pools – and the erotic explosion has researchers very interested.
The final boss of Chess (i.imgur.com)
And both are examples of a TV show with ADHD (startrek.website)
So. Much. Velour.
Philippines to remove barrier placed by China in South China Sea - national security advisor (www.reuters.com)
The Philippines will take “all appropriate actions to cause the removal of barriers” in a disputed area of the South China Sea, the country’s national security advisor said on Monday....
Blinken: U.S. expects "accountability" from India after Canada accuses it of being involved in death of Sikh activist (www.cbsnews.com)
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken addressed the growing tension between Canada and India on Friday, saying the U.S. is “deeply concerned” about the allegations made by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau that India was involved in the murder of a Canadian citizen earlier this year....
Americans trying to get new covid vaccine hit insurance snags, face bills (Paywall) (www.washingtonpost.com)
Federal officials promised the new covid shot would be free and covered by insurance, but some Americans have encountered a different reality this week as they tried to get vaccinated, only to be denied coverage or charged up to $200....
Memes needs moderators
Let us know in the comments if you’re able to help mod. Requirements:...
How to build a computer using origami (apieceofthepi.substack.com)
Iran hijab bill: Women face 10 years in jail for 'inappropriate' dress (www.bbc.co.uk)
MPs back a draft law that seeks harsh punishments against those who are "inappropriately" dressed.
SBF’s parents were given $16.4M house paid for entirely by FTX, lawsuit says — FTX sues Bankman and Fried to claw back millions “siphoned” (arstechnica.com)
SBF’s parents were given $16.4M house paid for entirely by FTX, lawsuit says — FTX sues Bankman and Fried to claw back millions “siphoned”::FTX sues Bankman and Fried to claw back millions “siphoned” from crypto firm.
How do you currently handle Covid infections?
Should I still isolate myself after a positive test? Is it ok to do my own shopping (with a mask) or should I call someone? Do I still wait for a negative test or simply to be free of symptoms? Since people around me don’t really talk about Covid anymore and my country doesn’t have any guidelines in place, I’d be...