The problem is in the default opacity of the tool. It’s meant to be used as a highlighter, not a tool to censor sensitive details, and as such it’s set with an opacity value under 100. That is to say, it’s semi-transparent. The lower the opacity value, the more see-through the markings become. But even with an opacity near 100, a few quick photo editing tricks will reveal the information underneath....

If you needed any greater evidence that Americans as a nation are worried about their money, consider this. While an annual survey by Debt.com showed only 70 percent of U.S. households did monthly budgeting in 2018, with that number dipping to 67 percent in 2019, things have changed in 2020. Driven by financial insecurity and fear, that number soared to 80 percent this year. And what’s the no. 1 reason people budget?...

The number of commercial drones filling U.S. skies is expected to double by 2024, according to the Federal Aviation Administration. And that doesn’t even count all the recreational models as well, which are expected to push that number to about 3.5 million by the end of this year. This holiday you can add to that traffic jam in the sky thanks to these deals on 10 fantastic drone models available now as part of the TNW Deals’ Pre-Black Friday Sale....

But what if your chastity belt is connected to the internet and a hacker locks it forever? A remote cockblocking attack would be a thing. This could’ve actually happened to anyone using Qiui’s Cellmate internet-connected chastity lock. As reported by TechCrunch first, UK-based security firm Pen Test Partners said that a bug on the internet-connected sex device could’ve allowed an attacker to lock a user’s penis forever. The device has you or a trusted partner controlling its locking functionality via a mobile app that connects to an online service — there’s no physical key for it....

After delaying the rollout a few times, the policy will finally come into effect on May 15. If you choose not to accept it, WhatsApp will slowly take away core functionalities such as accessing the chat list. If you’re someone who’s moving on to Signal, Telegram, Session, or any other app, you need to tell your friends about that. While you may be able to message some of them individually, it might be hard to do it for all people on your contact list....

According a Wall Street Journal report, the organization is attempting to use the TikTok format to make themselves more appealing. Social media intelligence agency Storyful identified two dozen accounts spreading the bad news via TikTok. These accounts posted videos showing corpses, people singing ISIS songs, and women affirming a “jihadist” stance, often as hearts and stars pour across the screen. It sounds like a particularly macabre twist on the app’s typical fare....

That’s something Boyan Slat, founder and CEO of The Ocean Cleanup, has spent the better part of a decade trying to fix. It’s a massive problem — literally. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch (GPGP) — which is exactly what it sounds like — is estimated to cover an area of over 1.6 million square kilometers (620,000 square miles). It contains thousands of tons of plastic waste, and more plastic flows into the oceans around the world from rivers every day....

Whether you’re still social distancing, stuck at home because of bad weather, or just don’t feel like getting out, logging on to a multiplayer game with your friends and family is a great way to enjoy each other’s company. Here are a few games we love and recommend trying with your crew, from the comfort of your own home. Read: How to have a virtual dinner with friends or loved ones Keep in mind, I’m going with games that can be played online, but not all of these are free....

And that makes me sad. The recent tvOS 13 update has been a long-awaited push in the right direction for the hardware, yet for this current iteration of the device, I have a feeling it’s too little, too late. Oh no, you’re going to get all David Copperfield aren’t you? Damn straight. Now, the first Apple TV I used (which I believe was a second generation device) felt ahead of its time....

A Twitter spokesperson further told us that, indeed, Fleets aren’t available in the Netherlands, but they’re currently testing the feature in Italy. The company also noted it’s running trials in Brazil, India, and South Korea. It seems Twitter is expanding its trial with ephemeral content — so don’t be surprised if you start seeing Stories on the micro-blogging platform in the near future. Some users in the Netherlands are reporting they now have the ability to post content which will automatically disappear after 24 hours....

Those who have followed Uber’s so-called “disruption” of the taxi market, will know the constant debate between drivers and the “app platform” over the fairness of its algorithm, and how it pays its workers, all too well. It’s a David and Goliath fight, but David is still yet to find his projectile. While much of that discourse focuses around what is essentially Uber’s taxi business, the company has expanded to, and now contracted from, new and exciting areas of mobility tech, which now represent nothing more than dead ends....

From Monday, every time drivers go online they’ll have to take a selfie, which a computer vision algorithm will scan to check if they’re wearing a mask. Passengers will also have to wear masks — but they won’t need to prove it by taking a selfie. Instead, they’ll confirm they’re wearing a face cover by completing a checklist of safety requirements. [Read: Automated facial recognition breaches GDPR, says EU digital chief] Sachin Kansal, Uber’s head of driver and safety product, said this is because the company already had a driver verification feature to use as a framework: the Real-Time ID Check....

Since 2015, the “streaming tool” has used a traffic-light system to rank visa applications to the UK. According to the Joint Council for the Welfare of Immigrants (JCWI), applicants with “suspect” nationalities automatically received a higher risk score, reducing their chances of being granted a visa. The JCWI believes this led countless skilled professionals to be denied entry to the UK — “just because they don’t come from a rich white country....

Today’s policy statement is a response to a consultation paper published by the FCA in January, which prompted 92 responses from several financial services entities, including cryptocurrency exchanges, trade associations, and banks. Most responses supported its original proposals, the regulator said. “Following our consultation, we are proceeding with the guidance that was consulted on, with some drafting changes to improve clarity based on responses. This includes reframing our taxonomy of cryptoassets to help market participants better understand whether tokens are regulated, and where they fall outside our remit,” the report reads....

The new immigration system would close the door to “low-skilled” workers from the EU, who currently make up a huge proportion of staff in social care, a sector where there are already more than 120,000 job vacancies — and growing demand. The government wants employers to fill this gap with “wider investment in technology and automation.” “We need to shift the focus of our economy away from a reliance on cheap labor from Europe and instead concentrate on investment in technology and automation,” reads a new policy paper detailing the proposals....

This will expand the Non-Tesla Supercharger Pilot, which was launched last November and is currently available in France, Norway, and the Netherlands. While Elon — being Elon — didn’t disclose a specific timeframe, he did hint at the addition of a different connector: “It’s a little trickier in the US because we have a different connector than the rest of the industry. But we will be adding the rest of industry connectors as an option to Superchargers in the US....

Ugh, Instagram. I remember when the social network was fun, when it was just filled with cool pictures and didn’t know anyone on there. Now? Barely an hour goes by without someone I have a simmering resentment towards posting a bragging photo that’s meant to shroud their dull, pointless life, driving me into bubbling resentment. Or, maybe, you just don’t like how long you spend on there. Whatever your beef with Instagram is, we’ve put together a helpful little video that’ll assist you in deleting or deactivating your account....

You may have heard the terms Agile and Scrum before, but unless you’re well-versed in the ultra-precise methodology of corporate level project management, you probably aren’t all that familiar with what it all means. But if you think this is one of those “ignorance is bliss” instances…well, it’s not. Whether you’re trying to break into the lucrative project manager field or if you’re just trying to coordinate major initiatives in your current organization, the principles of an Agile-based project management system can make all the difference between success and failure....

It takes millions of years to make a star. That means we can’t just stake some cameras out in space and wait to compile the time-lapse footage. Basically, we have no way of watching actual stars grow from inception. And that’s why astrophysicists rely on simulations to try and figure out what’s really going on in the cosmos. The principle is simple: we know what a fully-grown star looks like, so we can use math and modeling to sort of backwards-engineer a star to its genesis....

Talk about failing to read the room. Here is a more recent photo of that now-empty beach, post-pandemic. Call it a case of algorithms gone bad. My friend was served this ad because machines had crunched data provided by his online activity and marked him as a hot prospect. The algorithm apparently was unaware that a third of the global population is on coronavirus lockdown — pretty much the opposite of an “effortless lifestyle....