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China tech firms shape new facial recognition and surveillance standards at UN: Report

“Chinese technology companies are shaping new facial recognition and surveillance standards at the UN, according to leaked documents, as they try to open up new markets in the developing world for their cutting-edge technologies,” reports the Financial Times in a piece making the rounds on Monday.

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This rebar-tying video is weirdly calming

I’m not an engineer, but I can’t stop watching this hypnotic and oddly satisfying video of tying rebar.

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Judge says Facebook users entitled to better security but not $ damages

In a decision released late Tuesday night, a federal judge ruled that up to 29 million Facebook users whose personal info was stolen in a September 2018 data breach are not entitled to sue Facebook as a group for damages — but the users may be entitled to demand better personal data security at Facebook.

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This SNES-Inspired controller offers an old school upgrade for PC and Switch gamers

When the SNES launched back in the early 1990s, it changed gaming forever. One of the innovations was a gamepad with four action buttons — something that has remained a constant on controllers ever since. The 8BitDo SN30 Bluetooth Gamepad brings that iconic design up to date, with Bluetooth connectivity and support for multiple platforms. […]

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Anyone Can Prep Delicious Meals With This App-Controlled Sous Vide Cooker That's Over 50% Off

After a long day at work, cooking a meal from scratch can seem like too much trouble. Unfortunately, the alternative is usually something unhealthy. Enter the Mellow Sous Vide Precision Cooker. This compact water bath uses cutting-edge technology to cook meat and veggies at the perfect temperature for exactly the right amount of time. It […]

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These noise-cancelling earbuds adapt to block noise or enhance conversations

In the course of any day, we encounter many different audio environments. If you are wearing earbuds, the ambient noise level can affect your listening experience. The HUB wireless earbuds adapt to different surroundings using smart noise-cancellation technology. They can either block out distractions or enhance conversations. They are normally priced at $250, but you […]

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China tech firms shape new facial recognition and surveillance standards at UN: Report

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This rebar-tying video is weirdly calming

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Judge says Facebook users entitled to better security but not $ damages

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This SNES-Inspired controller offers an old school upgrade for PC and Switch gamers

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Anyone Can Prep Delicious Meals With This App-Controlled Sous Vide Cooker That's Over 50% Off

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These noise-cancelling earbuds adapt to block noise or enhance conversations

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