Google reportedly serves fake ads to fact-checking sites

It’s not just Facebook that has a fake news advertising problem. Google also found evidence of Russian influence in the most recent US presidential election, and reportedly set up anti-Muslim ads (which it subsequently shut down). Now, according to a…

Tesla faces lawsuit for racial harassment in its factories

A new lawsuit brought by three former Tesla employees alleges that they were subject to constant racial discrimination and harassment in the electric car company’s factories. The case, first reported by the Mercury News, was filed yesterday in the Al…

Baidu wants to launch a self-driving bus in China next year

Baidu, China’s search giant, is planning to release a fully self-driving bus in China next year, said CEO Robin Li in an interview at Wall Street Journal’s D.Live conference. The bus will run on a designated route and Baidu is working with a Chinese…

Adobe Photoshop adds support for Microsoft's Surface Dial

As part of its Creative Cloud 2018 rollout, Adobe has revealed that Microsoft’s Surface Dial, seemingly made for Photoshop CC, is finally supported by the app. Adobe notes that for now, it’s shipping as a “tech preview,” meaning you’ll have to first…

‘Jeopardy!’ Champion Wins With Just $1 In Jaw-Dropping Finale

Can we have “Crazy game show endings” for $1,000, please?

Florida Brewery Crafts Genius Plan To Fill Racist Event With Empty Seats

Foiling Richard Spencer? Here’s a toast to that.

What It’s Like Having A Seat At Oprah’s Table

The media mogul hosted a brunch at her home to celebrate the release of her latest book, “The Wisdom of Sundays.”

The Treasury Secretary says it’s “very hard” not to cut rich people’s taxes.

Polestar and Volvo will upend modern car ownership

Polestar 1 may be the first exciting hybrid sports car from Volvo and Geely’s EV-obsessed spin-off, but it’s the prospect of shaking up the auto ownership experience that could really change the marketplace. Unveiled in China earlier this year, the Polestar 1 is a sleek performance hybrid that promises 600 horsepower from its combination of a gas engine and electric … Continue reading

Activision’s latest in-game money-maker trick uncovered

It isn’t exactly a secret that game publishers have gone a little crazy for microtransactions. As the current console generation marches on, more and more microtransactions are appearing in triple-A games, usually in the form of loot boxes. It is any surprise, then, that Activision was just awarded a patent for a matchmaking system designed to help sell microtransactions? The … Continue reading