The robotic pooch from Boston Dynamics’ viral videos is ready for real work
The eerily agile Spot is surveying progress at construction sites using AI-analyzed, 360-degree images. (Fast Company)… Read the rest
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Firefox at 15: its rise, fall, and privacy-first renaissance
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)… Read the rest
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Here’s what you should tip Uber, DoorDash, and Instacart workers
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)… Read the rest
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This AI can spot signs of human trafficking in online sex ads
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)… Read the rest
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Instacart delivery drivers are striking this week. Here’s why
Instacart shoppers are “striking” this week. Their demands? A higher default tip in Instacart’s app. (Fast Company)… Read the rest
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Here’s how to stop your ISP from spying on you
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)… Read the rest
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Stop giving companies your phone number. Do this instead
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)… Read the rest
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Master your Mac with these 18 power tips
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)… Read the rest
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Terrible tippers are making underpaid delivery jobs even worse
Grocery delivery gig workers on Instacart are complaining of more jobs with low tips, zero tips, or disappearing tips. (Fast Company)… Read the rest
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5 simple rules to make AI a force for good
The rise of AI has led to tattered privacy protections and rogue algorithms. Here’s what we can do about it. (Fast Company)… Read the rest