Big tobacco keeps starting 'grassroots' Facebook campaigns

Added 09-19-19 01:09:02pm EST - “By fighting taxes, users are handing their details over to tobacco companies.” - Engadget.com

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• "Grassroots" anti-Amazon nonprofit turns out to be retailer astroturfing
• Investigation: Anti- ICE "Never Again Action" Not The Spontaneous Grassroots Group It Claims To Be
• NC Lt. Gov. Candidate Mark Robinson Sees Surge in Conservative Grassroots Support
• Michael Bloomberg's Anti-Vaping Crusade Is Objectively Pro-Tobacco

Google to invest record-breaking amount in renewable energy

Added 09-19-19 11:09:02pm EST - “The tech giant announced a 1.6 gigawatt package of renewable power deals.” - Engadget.com

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• Google to invest 3 billion euros in European data centers
• Watch Tesla's record-breaking Laguna Seca lap
• Baseball Report: Mike Trout And MLB's Record-Breaking Weekend
• Regulators Fine Google a Record $170 Million for Violating Children's Privacy

You can finally hide replies to your tweets -- at least for now

Added 09-19-19 10:09:01pm EST - “Twitter is testing the feature with users in the US and Japan.” - Engadget.com

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• Twitter rolling out new ‘Hide Replies' moderation feature to users in the US and Japan
• OpenAI experiment proves that even bots cheat at hide-and-seek
• Aaron Carter reveals he has multiple mental health diagnoses, says there is ‘nothing to hide'
• Facebook Will Actively Push CDC Vaccine Info, Hide Data on Safety & Efficacy

Airbnb plans to go public in 2020

Added 09-19-19 08:09:02pm EST - “The vacation rental company was expected to file for an IPO this year.” - Engadget.com

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• Airbnb plans public listing in 2020
• Turkey gets second S-400 battery, plans to activate in 2020
• Here's Your Cheat Sheet For The 2020 Democratic Candidates' Climate Plans
• Sarah Sanders plans memoir about her time as Trump's press secretary; release set for late 2020

Facebook and Google have ad trackers on your streaming TV, studies find

Added 09-19-19 04:10:01pm EST - “You just can't get away from the big ad tech companies, it seems.” - Arstechnica.com

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• Google Assistant will help you find Tile trackers
• Facebook Announces 'Portal TV' for Streaming Content and Holding Video Calls
• Should Amazon (and Google, and Facebook) Be Canceled by Antitrust Law?
• Facebook and Google are currently playing their toxic Endgame (10 Photos)

Top Apple Exec Steve Dowling Announces Resignation, Making Him The Third To Do So In 2019

Added 09-19-19 04:08:01pm EST - “Apple's vice president of communication is leaving after 16 years with the company, the tech giant announced Wednesday.” - Dailycaller.com

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• Apple Vice President of Communications Steve Dowling leaving in October
• Apple's PR Chief Steve Dowling Departing, Phil Schiller to Take Over on Interim Basis
• Georgian government steps down as PM Bakhtadze announces resignation
• What to Expect at Apple's September 2019 Event: New iPhones, Apple Watch Models, Services Updates and More

Dealmaster: A bunch of Amazon devices are on sale for Prime members today

Added 09-19-19 01:10:02pm EST - “Plus deals on Logitech accessories, Apple Watch and iPad pre-orders, and more.” - Arstechnica.com

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• Dealmaster: Mechanical keyboards, gaming PCs, and more in today's best deals
• LG 5K monitor on sale for $769 today only
• Amazon Music Adds Lossless Streaming Tier for $14.99/Month ($12.99 for Prime)
• 34 "Savage X Fenty Show" Photos To Prepare You For Rihanna's Epic Amazon Prime Premiere

In Check On Live Action, Fact Checkers Cited Doctor Who Openly Spewed Hate For Anti-Abortion Groups

Added 09-19-19 01:08:02pm EST - “A fact check on Live Action content cites a doctor who openly criticized Live Action and Lila Rose, despite a requirement that fact-checkers be unbiased.” - Dailycaller.com

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• ‘We Were Targeted': Live Action Founder Lila Rose Says Facebook Censored Them With Biased Fact Checkers
• Hawley, Cruz And Lawmakers Challenge Facebook Over Live Action Fact-Check
• Abortion Doctor: Planned Parenthood Abortion Methods Induce ‘Live Birth'
• September Democratic Debate: Live Fact Check, Analysis

T-Mobile will give Apple Card owners higher in-store cashback

Added 09-19-19 09:09:02am EST - “T-Mobile customers can use Apple Card to get 3 percent off in-store purchases.” - Engadget.com

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• T-Mobile becomes latest retailer to offer 3% cashback with Apple Card
• T-Mobile customers get 3% Daily Cash for in-store Apple Card purchases
• Apple Card Now Provides 3% Daily Cash When Shopping at T-Mobile
• Apple Card would have saved customers from store clerk with photographic memory

Watch Huawei's Mate 30 event right here

Added 09-19-19 08:09:02am EST - “Huawei is unveiling its new flagship phone.” - Engadget.com

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• Huawei takes on Apple's new iPhone 11 with Mate 30 range
• Huawei's flagship Mate 30 arrives on September 19th
• Photos of Huawei's Mate 30 range leak online
• Watch ASUS' IFA 2019 event in under 10 minutes