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Oculus Founder Palmer Luckey Has A ‘Patriotic’ Plan To Disrupt The Military-Industrial Complex With VR
Oculus co-founder Palmer Luckey’s new tech startup isn’t just trying to ramp up border security — it seems the company also wants to gamify war and modernise battlefields with virtual and augmented reality.
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How To Spot Fake Photos On The Web
Take a moment before you reshare that hilarious or terrifying image on your favourite social media channel of choice — is it, in fact, as authentic as it first appears? From political scenes to shark invasions, the web is rife with fake photos thanks to easy-to-use image editing tools and gullible viewers. Here’s how to…
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Twitter Says It Will Finally Do Something About Those Hordes Of Nazis
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey admitted on Friday that the company’s minimalist approach to moderation was not working, saying the site is committed to taking a “more aggressive stance in our rules and how to enforce them” in the wake of numerous high-profile public relations nightmares.
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IRS Suspends $US7 Million Contract After Equifax Screws Up For The Umpteenth Time
The IRS announced late Thursday night that it has temporarily suspended a $US7.25 ($9) million contract with Equifax to help verify taxpayers’ identities when creating accounts on the agency’s website, citing “new information available today”.