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FTC proposes to strengthen COPPA, closing loopholes that allowed tech to surveil kids

December 21, 2023

The FTC has proposed tightening up the rules protecting kids from the surveillance economy. The updated rules would require companies to get the OK from parents before sharing data with advertisers and prohibit holding onto data for nebulous “internal operations,” among other things. “The proposed changes to COPPA are much-needed, especially in an era where […]

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December 21, 2023

Will 2024 be the year you do whatever it takes to move your startup ambitions to the next level? Heck, yeah! In that entrepreneurial spirit, we’re offering you a holiday gift wrapped inside a New Year’s resolution you’ll actually want to keep. Take 20% off the already low launch price on founder and investor passes […]

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Against Pseudanthropy

December 21, 2023

“Shall I say thou art a man, that hast all the symptoms of a beast? How shall I know thee to be a man? By thy shape? That affrights me more, when I see a beast in likeness of a man.” — Robert Burton, The Anatomy of Melancholy I propose that software be prohibited from […]

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5 pet tech gifts for your fur babies in 2023

December 21, 2023

If you or someone you know is looking for a gift to spoil the cuddliest creatures on the planet – our pets – there are several strong contenders that are worth checking out. From smart cameras that provide 24/7 surveillance on your mischievous pup to interactive toys, self-rolling balls and water fountains for cats, here […]

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