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Journalism's Top Ethics Expert Isn't Concerned With Right and Wrong

As journalists wage a civil war, America's leading media ethicist doesn't seem to quite understand what anyone is fighting about.
Laura Wagner
6.12.20
DRM

Hacker Bypasses GE's Ridiculous Refrigerator DRM

The technique allows you to use 'unauthorized' water filters, which cost a quarter as much as GE's official filters.
Jason Koebler
6.12.20
gig economy

This Tool Will Tell You If You Can Make a Living Wage on Mechanical Turk

Micro-tasking gig workers are being underpaid and overworked. The TRK Wage Calculator shows what they need to make end's meet.
Janus Rose
6.12.20
death

The Deathcare Industry Was Never Ready for a Pandemic

The coronavirus is proving what epidemiologists have always known.
Eleanor Cummins
6.12.20
prisons

Securus Technologies Is Cashing in on Immigrant Detention

A notorious prison telecom company is building a massive database that includes personal information about ICE’s immigrant prisoners––and their families.
Garrett Hazelwood
6.12.20
zoom

Zoom Just Totally Caved In to China on Censorship

The U.S.-based videoconferencing company is adding a new feature that will help Beijing target Chinese users.
David Gilbert
6.12.20
Music

Lovebox is Cancelled, But Don’t Let That Stop You From Enjoying It

Reclaim some of your lost summer vibes with this curated playlist based on the 2020 line-up, featuring artists from the Noisey stage and more.
Noisey UK Staff
6.12.20
Coronavirus

This Guy Bailed on Society Altogether Because of Coronavirus

Being a hermit has its challenges, but Paolo loves his mountain cabin.
Alessandro Pilo
6.12.20
Recipe

Eggplant Romesco Dip Recipe

Make a better and more flavorful dip by roasting your vegetables before puréeing.
Amanda Catrini
6.12.20
Music

How System of a Down Radicalised a Generation of Metal Fans

It seems not all members are as politically literate as once assumed, but for many who grew up in the 2000s, the band offered accessible primers on mass incarceration, police brutality and the war on drugs.
Emma Garland
6.12.20
Black Lives Matter

Japanese Broadcaster Apologizes for Offensive Animated Video About Black Lives Matter Movement

"It's unfortunate that more thought and care didn't go into this video. The caricatures used are offensive and insensitive."
Miran Miyano
6.12.20
mental health

Is It Okay to Switch off When News Gets Overwhelming?

A handy guide for those finding it tough to cope with the horrible things happening in the world but also feeling guilty about looking away.
Dhvani Solani
6.12.20
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