New York City bans TikTok on government-issued devices
New York City becomes the latest government to issue new rules banning TikTok, a measure meant to ward off potential security threats from China. The Verge reported the new ban, which is effective immediately and instructs agencies to delete the app from city-owned hardware within 30 days. NYC Cyber Command,
Read moreGovernment of Canada brings high-speed internet to 1000+ Indigenous homes in Newfoundland and Labrador
Yesterday, the government of Canada announced an investment of C$10.3 million to bring high-speed internet access to more than a thousand Indigenous households in Hopedale, Makkovik, Nain, Natuashish, Postville and Rigolet in the province of Newfoundland and Labrador. This investment, which adds to the C$22 million announced in March 2022
Read moreWork exchange earns you a free pass to TechCrunch Disrupt 2023
Just about one month to go until TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 kicks off in San Francisco on September 19-21. If you don’t have a pass yet, here’s a painless way to attend — for free. Volunteer at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 for a free, three-day pass Here’s the (tiny) catch. Simply work
Read moreWomen’s sports investment deserves the same consideration tech receives
Destiny Washington Contributor Share on Twitter Destiny Washington works to empower communities with vital information in her role as part of The Collective, a practice within Wasserman dedicated to advancing the power of women in sports, entertainment, and music. While women’s sports leagues were collectively valued at $32 billion last
Read moreX, formerly Twitter, now sorts posts by like count on profiles when signed out
X, formerly known as Twitter, now sorts posts by like counts as opposed to the order in which they were posted when users are logged out. Posts, formerly called tweets, still appear in chronological order on profiles when you’re logged into the social network, but once you log out, they
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