Laura Poitras, Marcel Rosenbach and Holger Stark have an (English-language) article in Der Spiegel today on Codename 'Apalachee,' the secret program revealed in leaked National Security Agency documents tasked with surveilling Europe, the United Nations, and various foreign nations. The argument put forth by the Obama administration is the NSA's formidably vast spying capabilities are aimed at preventing terrorist attacks, but this latest revelation would seem to indicate otherwise.
New Snowden NSA revelations in Der Spiegel: 'How America Spies on Europe and the UN'
Lyft now offering complimentary transcripts of your private conversations
Remember when the creepiest thing about ride-sharing was being forced to listen to your driver's five-point plan for fixing America? Those were simpler times, folks. As reported by CBC, a… READ THE REST
Dystopia for kids: this $249 stuffed dinosaur reports everything your child says back to you
Meet Dino, an ugly plush dinosaur that comes armed with a built-in AI chatbot that records your kid's every word. For just $249, your child can share their secrets with… READ THE REST
23andMe files for bankruptcy
23andMe, the company that provides a tentative review of your ethnic history in return for drinking your family's genetic milkshake, is bankrupt. CEO Anne Wojcicki is out. 23andMe is using… READ THE REST
Drift off to sleep peacefully with these $26 earbuds made for bedtime
TL;DR: If you're sick of counting sheep, try out the SleepEEZ Mini Noise-Blocking True Wireless Earbuds to help you get some rest. They're now only $25.99 (reg. $34) for a limited time. Why… READ THE REST
Get outside with this bundle of two 4K drones for just $140
TL;DR: Pick up drone photography with two 4K drones, the Ninja Dragon Phantom Eagle PRO 4K and the Ninja Dragon Blade K Drone, now just $139.99 (reg. $299). Does the warmer… READ THE REST
Microsoft Visual Studio Professional: Premium coding tool for $28
TL;DR: Beginners and advanced coders alike can take advantage of this license to Microsoft Visual Studio Professional 2022 for Windows, now just $27.97 (reg. $499). Like to code? Whether you're a total beginner… READ THE REST
