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Security Flaws Allowed Full Access To Spectrum Customers’ Accounts Without A Password
Only a customer’s IP address was required to gain complete access to their account. Spectrum fixed the flaws after a BuzzFeed News inquiry.
Retail Companies Are Testing Out Facial Recognition At Their Stores
Facial recognition cameras are scanning faces at hundreds of retail stores to catch shoplifters before they steal. But everyday shoppers are often unaware that their faces are being scanned.
Here’s What Happened At Today’s Google All-Hands Meeting
Google executives abruptly changed the topic at an all-hands meeting when it became apparent some employees were sharing information with the press.
Here’s What The DEA Said About Allegations Tesla Hid An Investigation Into Meth Trafficking At Its Gigafactory
The Drug Enforcement Administration says it doesn’t inform the subjects of investigations that they’re being investigated.
21-Year-Old Woman Becomes The Youngest Person To Get A Full Face Transplant
Three years after Katie Stubblefield’s face was severely disfigured, she got a second chance — and a new face.
Google Employees Are Organizing To Protest The Company’s Secret, Censored Search Engine For China
Following a series of crises at Google, disparate worker organizing efforts within the company are coalescing, part of a growing workers’ movement in the tech industry.
A Thyroid Medication Is Being Recalled, According To The FDA
Because thyroid pills are used to treat serious conditions, the federal agency recommends that you continue to take the medication until you can get a replacement.
Meet The People Who Spend Their Free Time Trying To Fix Facebook
"We know we have more work to do," Facebook said in a statement to BuzzFeed News.
Twitter Has Temporarily Restricted Alex Jones' Infowars Account
The move comes less than a day after the company took the same action against Infowars proprietor Alex Jones.
Tinder's Founders Claim They Were Swindled By Its Owners In A New Lawsuit
Former and current executives at Tinder have filed a lawsuit claiming the parent company swindled them out of valuable stock options and covered up sexual harassment.
This Startup Wants To Sell Verified Breaking News Alerts To Companies
Factal says it combines technology with journalists to deliver real-time alerts about incidents that pose a risk to company facilities and employees.
Stop Saving Your Instagram Stories. The App Already Does It For You.
No, they don’t *actually* disappear.
Google Tracks Your Location Even When The “Location History” Setting Is Disabled. Here's How To Actually Stop It.
Google is tracking your location, even when a setting called “Location History” is turned off.
Elon Musk Explained His Shocking Plan To Take Tesla Private
Musk said he left a meeting "with no question that a deal with the Saudi sovereign fund could be closed." He would still need to present any plan to investors and the board.
Twitter Suspended Proud Boys’ And Founder Gavin McInnes’ Accounts Ahead Of The "Unite The Right" Rally
The company shut down several accounts associated with the far-right group Friday for violating its terms of service on inciting violence.
The FDA Just Approved A Contraceptive Vaginal Ring That You Can Use For An Entire Year
Unlike other contraceptive rings, which need to be replaced every month, Annovera is inserted and removed by the user every month for a year.
Russian Hackers Targeted Swedish News Sites In 2016, State Department Cable Says
According to a newly released State Department cable, the attack was part of a Russian campaign to sow disinformation about NATO. It came as Russia allegedly was stealing Democrats' emails.
We Live Half Our Lives Online — So Why Don't More Movies Show It?
John Cho's new movie Searching might be the first one you see that takes place entirely on a computer screen. But it probably won't be the last.
Here's Why Microsoft Threatened To Ban Gab Over Hate Speech
Microsoft gave the free speech social network 48 hours to "remove posts that advocate for ‘ritual death by torture’ and the ‘complete eradication’ of all Jews."
Forget Astroturfing: Startups Can Just "Brobilize" Customers For Lobbying Efforts
When tech companies including Uber, Airbnb, DoorDash, and Bird end up in hot water with local regulators, they turn to their customers to bail them out.
Meet The Scammers Who Abused The Shit Out Of The Brilliant Dumb Idea That Was MoviePass
A guy literally used it as a public bathroom pass.
The New Galaxy Note 9 Has An Even Bigger Screen — And Battery
Samsung swears the batteries are safe now.
Facebook Blocks Sharing Of 3D-Printed Gun Files On Its Platforms
The move comes as states sue the Trump administration to prevent the digital blueprints from being posted online.
Security Flaws On Comcast’s Login Page Exposed Customers’ Personal Information
After a BuzzFeed News inquiry, Comcast patched the vulnerabilities.
Apple Defends Its Decision To Allow Infowars In The App Store
Apple tried to explain why it removed Infowars' podcasts, but not its app, which features the same content.
In A Major Turn, Uber Faces New Restrictions In New York City
The city voted for no new cars to hit the streets for a year while it does a study on the effects of ride-hail apps on the city.
Some Doctors Think Snapchat Filters And Facetune Could Be Inspiring Plastic Surgery Requests
Selfies and face filters have changed the way we see ourselves — but some physicians argue that this could be a problem.
Cow Poop Might Have Caused The Romaine Lettuce E. Coli Outbreak
It's one hypothesis food safety officials are considering.
A Pregnant Woman Tested Positive For Drugs After Eating A Poppy Seed Bagel
Yes, this can happen. Here's what poppy seed lovers need to know.
These Teens Are Making Thousands Of Dollars Promoting Risky DIY “Self-Care” Tips
A new trend on Instagram has thousands of teens using thread pages to share advice. But experts warn that the tips given on these pages could do more harm than good.
