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Behind the controversy at Basecamp

Basecamp announced it would ban “societal and political discussions” at work. But the hardest conversations at work were about the company itself. I. The controversy that embroiled enterprise software maker Basecamp this week began more than a decade ago, with a simple list of customers. Around 2009, Basecamp customer service representatives began keeping a list… Read more

Spotify is okay with Joe Rogan’s anti-vaccine remarks

In a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the world’s most popular podcaster suggests that healthy young people don’t need the COVID-19 vaccine, contrary to the advice of health professionals trying to stem a pandemic that’s killed more than 3 million people. Rogan said he believes “for the most part it’s safe to get… Read more

vivo V21 series unveiled with 44MP selfie camera with OIS and LED flash

The vivo V21 trio may have the best selfie camera we’ve seen in recent years, perhaps apart from phones that can use the main cam for the job (those pricey foldables and phones with a second screen on the back). But this is a mid-ranger – actually, three mid-rangers. Meet the vivo V21, V21 5G… Read more

EA is working on a Battlefield mobile game

Matthew Wilson 3 days ago Featured Tech News, Software & Gaming This week, DICE and EA began teasing this year’s Battlefield game, promising bigger battles and more destruction than ever before. Battlefield 6 isn’t the only new project in the works though, EA is also planning a Battlefield mobile game to compete with the likes… Read more

These are the winners of the 24th annual D.I.C.E. awards

The D.I.C.E. awards have returned again this year, awarding developers for their hard work on some of the best games released last year. This time around, Hades takes home the GOTY trophy, and a bunch of PlayStation exclusives were also highlighted. As far as PlayStation exclusives go, Ghost of Tsushima, The Last of Us Part… Read more

The Linux Foundation Has a Few Demands for Banned University

Home News (Image credit: Shutterstock) The researchers who got the University of Minnesota (UMN) banned from contributing to the Linux kernel are going to have to do more than apologize for their actions. ZDNet reported that the Linux Foundation’s Technical Advisory board sent a list of demands the university will have to meet before it… Read more

High End Munich 2021 has been cancelled

Home News (Image credit: High End Society) The hi-fi industry will have to wait until next summer to get its customary high-end show fix. High End Munich 2021 has just been cancelled following – you guessed it – the ongoing impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. In November, the organisers of Europe’s biggest annual hi-fi show… Read more

ADT sues Ring over ‘virtually indistinguishable’ blue octagon design

Home security company ADT is suing Amazon subsidiary Ring, claiming its recent designs are a “brazen” copy of ADT’s octagonal blue symbol. The firm cites Ring’s blue octagonal outdoor siren as a recent example. In the filing, ADT lists a dozen of its trademark registrations dating back to the late 90s that feature a combination… Read more

Apple will reportedly face EU antitrust charges this week

The European Commission will issue antitrust charges against Apple over concerns about the company’s App Store practices, according to a report from the Financial Times. The commission has been investigating whether Apple has broken EU competition rules with its App Store policies, following an initial complaint from Spotify back in 2019 over Apple’s 30 percent… Read more

Apple will now let you add virtual lasers and confetti to your Clips videos

Apple now lets you add augmented-reality lasers, confetti, and more to your Clips videos, thanks to an update to the short-form video app. The feature, called AR Spaces, will let users with LIDAR-equipped Apple devices (so far, that’s the iPhone 12 Pros and iPad Pros from 2020 or later) add room-filling effects that can interact… Read more

New White House task force will look for ways to boost union organizing

President Biden issued an executive order today to create a new labor task force in support of worker organizing in the United States. The effort will be led by Vice President Kamala Harris. “Despite the importance of unions to our economy and democracy, and nearly 60 million workers today saying they would join a union… Read more

Mavix M5 Gaming Chair Review: Polish Over Posture

Our Verdict The Mavix M5 looks and feels premium, backed by its tough mesh upholstery and pleasant faux leather accents. However, a backrest that forces you to recline and low lumbar support area leaves too much of your back, shoulders and neck unsupported when sitting up straight. It may be better for console or living… Read more

Twitter censored tweets critical of India’s handling of the pandemic at its government’s request

Twitter has removed more than 50 tweets critical of the Indian government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic, and did so at the request of the Indian government. First reported by Indian news site MediaNama, the Indian government sent Twitter an emergency order on Friday to censor 52 tweets, according to a disclosure notice on the… Read more

Shareholders push Amazon to reveal its plastic footprint

A group of shareholders has asked Amazon to disclose how much of its plastic packaging winds up in the environment. The retail giant’s plastic pollution could damage the company’s reputation or lead to financial penalties from regulatory action or clean-up costs, according to the shareholder proposal. So they’d like to see a report published by… Read more

Apple lawsuit over ‘buy’ and ‘rent’ labels for digital content can continue, rules federal judge

A federal judge has rejected a motion by Apple to dismiss a putative class action lawsuit over the company’s use of the labels “buy” and “rent” when selling digital content. As first covered by The Hollywood Reporter, the suit can now continue, though could yet be settled before ever reaching trial. The lead plaintiff in… Read more