GOP gubernatorial nominee Doug Mastriano’s new ad uses same stock footage as Russian propaganda

An ad from Republican Doug Mastriano uses stock footage that appears to be from Belarus. Facebook/Doug Mastriano campaign An ad posted by the Doug Mastriano campaign uses footage previously featured in Russian propaganda. The stock footage of two young girls appears to have come from a videographer in Belarus. In July, a Russian embassy used…

How much house can I afford?

Insider’s experts choose the best products and services to help make smart decisions with your money (here’s how). In some cases, we receive a commission from our our partners, however, our opinions are our own. Terms apply to offers listed on this page. How much house you can afford depends on two things: how much…

The bizarre saga of Meta, The Wire and their fight over Indian content moderation

When a journalist at The Wire, an independent Indian publication, published a story on October 6th about a meme page’s claim that their Instagram post had been wrongfully removed, it hardly seemed like the kind of story that would draw much attention. The Instagram account, @cringearchivist, was a private account with fewer than 1,000 followers….

ROCCAT Vulcan II Max optical gaming keyboard has Titan II optical mechanical switches

Play competitive games quickly and easily with the ROCCAT Vulcan II Max optical gaming keyboard. Featuring Titanium II optical mechanical switches, you get smooth and instant actuation. This keyboard is ideal for games that demand precision, speed, and rapid presses. What’s more, the switches offer a quiet sound and have a 1.4 mm actuation distance….

Interactive Wearables is Not the 101 Case That You’ve Been Waiting For

On October 3, the U.S. Supreme Court once again requested the views of the Solicitor General (SG) in a Section 101 case, Interactive Wearables v. Polar Electric Oy. Last summer, there was excitement in the patent community when the SG, whose advice the Court usually follows, recommended granting review in American Axle v. Neapco. Although that…