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Amazon’s auditing of Alexa Skills is so good, these boffins got all 200+ rule-breaking apps past the reviewers
Want your AI assistant to shout obscenities or hate speech at your child? There’s a program for that
Amazon claims it reviews the software created by third-party developers for its Alexa voice assistant platform, yet US academics were able to create more than 200 policy-violating Alexa Skills and get them certified.…
20 Xbox Series X Games Revealed (Trailers): Every Game Shown
The fourth Xbox is coming this year, and these are its first batch of trailers, including new Halo and Fable games.
Is this Specialized’s new Tarmac SL7? Specialized’s Ride app has a mystery bike preview
We’ve got no specifics, but it looks like a Venge that’s been put on a crash diet… so think aero
19 of the best cycling rucksacks — carry your stuff the easy way
Explore your options in bike-friendly backpacks from super-minimal to super-organised
DealClincher: Up to 50% off Road Cycling Helmets
Up to 50% off popular brands like Kask, Abus, Giro and more.
Hutchinson Protect’Air Max
Decent sealing properties and very easy to apply through your valves 8/10
“Silent majority” of Britons back active travel infrastructure – but vocal minority drown them out
Research for #BikeIsBest campaign finds massive support for measures to encourage cycling and walking
During Lockdowns, the Earth (Sort of) Stood Still
Seismometers pick up human activity, like driving. When Covid arrived, scientists watched that global seismic noise plummet by 50 percent.
A Billion More Tons of Plastic Could Blanket Earth by 2040
Even with immediate action, 710 million metric tons of plastic will enter the environment in the next two decades, scientists show. Welcome to Plastic Planet.
Maryland FCU Goes Live With Finastra’s Fusion Digital Banking to its 85,000 Members
@ESFCU provides its members with a superior digital experience with @FinastraFS
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Taylor Swift’s ‘Folklore’: The Risk and Rewards of a Pandemic Album
Musicians can make and release music pretty quickly in quarantine. Will it be what fans want to hear?
Mavic – Court names successful bidder for troubled wheel brand
Entrepreneur who built one of France’s leading DIY chains leads rescue for iconic brand
Specialized Tarmac SL7 breaks cover
The brand has chosen to leak images itself, after all, everyone else has…
Konsentus partners with Open Vector as open banking accelerates in Latin America
Konsentus announced today that it has partnered with open banking advisory company Open Vector to enable Financial Institutions in Latin America and Canada to implement open banking and benefit from r
Organisers cancel Canadian WorldTour races
Organisers of Canada’s one-day WorldTour races have opted to cancel the events.
3Forge opens London office
3Forge, a leader in data virtualization technology, today announced that it further strengthened its global presence with the opening of a London office.
Fintech News Issue #276
If Swine Flu Happens During COVID-19, Are We Screwed?
Scientists have warned of a new ‘candidate pandemic virus’ emerging in pigs in China. We asked an expert about the possibilities and risks of a pandemic-within-a-pandemic.
An Entire Police Station Has Been Arrested for Dealing Drugs and Torturing Suspects
The Italian policemen are also accused of helping local gangs break lockdown.
Samsung Money by SoFi goes live
Samsung Electronics America, Inc., announced that starting today, consumers in the U.S. can sign-up for and access Samsung Money by SoFi: a mobile-first money management experience.
Behind the Idea: Wing
In #Cambodia, @wingcambodia has changed the way payments are accessed for millions of people. CEO Manu Rajan explains more in #BehindtheIdea
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Citi launches supplier finance mobile app in Latin America
Citi launched a new mobile app in Latin America to facilitate suppliers enrolled in Citi Supplier Finance domestic programs access to working capital.
Most people support cycling but are worried about what others think, according to new research
For cyclists and would-be bike riders, the lack of support for those on two wheels can often be frustrating.
Cane Creek Thudbuster ST G4 suspension seatpost
Iconic suspension post updated with tangible benefits, save perhaps for the cradle 8/10
A Hidden Risk for Domestic Violence Victims: Family Phone Plans
Abusers can use shared accounts to stalk and harass victims, and plans aren’t always easy to escape.
A Beginner’s Guide for ‘Straight’ Women Who Want to Act on Queer Feelings
If you’re questioning your heterosexuality and/or interested in dating women for the first time: You’ve come to the right place.
How Long Are We Really Going to Be Working From Home?
With the future still wildly uncertain, employers’ plans for returning to the office are constantly changing. We asked readers what they’ve heard about when they will supposedly be back.
The Clubbing Industry Says It Desperately Needs Government Support to Survive
Thom Yorke, Four Tet and Maya Jane Coles have joined the #LetUsDance campaign, asking for a share of the government’s £1.57 billion package for the arts.
Ducati launch the e-Scrambler, a trekking e-bike “inspired by the Ducati Scrambler world”
The Italian motorbike brand have launched a brand new pedal assist bike with a Shimano motor system, racks, lights and mudguards as standard and e-bike specific tyres from Pirelli