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In Poland’s politics, a ‘social civil war’ brewed as Facebook rewarded online anger

European authorities hope to force more transparency from Facebook and other tech giants. But they acknowledge it may be an uphill fight. https://wapo.st/3mkieOf

The Alec Baldwin shooting has some people calling for only computer-generated gunshots. But it’s not as easy as it sounds.

Traditional computer-generated images can achieve some but not all of the effect of a traditional firearm. https://wapo.st/3pIPbpJ

DeVos family was misled by Elizabeth Holmes when they invested $100 million in Theranos, representative testifies

Holmes, who is on trial for criminal wire fraud, handpicked the DeVos family and other billionaire investors to invest in the biotech start-up, said Lisa Peterson, who oversees private equity investments at the family’s office, RDV. https://wapo.st/3nyCJpQ

Former Facebook auditor says whistleblower’s claims have ‘revived’ civil rights concerns

Laura Murphy called the allegations “deeply disturbing to the civil rights groups that called for and participated in its audit.” https://wapo.st/3jJ2KRX

Nintendo Switch Online + Expansion Pack is one of the worst ways to play the company’s classics

Nintendo's latest release is another case of the company being careless with its own legacy. https://wapo.st/2ZtsAmn

Apple fires employee who raised awareness of workplace misconduct allegations at the company

Apple on Thursday fired Janneke Parrish, who helped raise awareness about workplace misconduct allegations at the company. https://wapo.st/30ltscz

U.S. pursues a unique solution to fight hackers. It revolves around esports.

The program hopes to groom cybersecurity specialists with real-time competitions to better fight hackers. https://wapo.st/3lGXQXe

Dubbing movies and TV is the next frontier for machine learning and AI

Choosing languages may soon be as easy as changing the channel. But a lot more could get transformed along the way. https://wapo.st/3FIf6mZ

‘Jackbox Party Pack 8’: Some immediate delights and a few flops

While some games require a lot of explanation, others are immediately enjoyable. https://wapo.st/3DK3cHc

Facebook whistleblower eyes state AGs, expanding regulatory threat beyond Washington

Led by Connecticut, more than a dozen state attorneys general are asking Facebook for information related to Frances Haugen’s leaked documents. https://wapo.st/30xuq5T

She pulled herself from addiction by learning to code. Now she’s leading a worker uprising at Apple.

Cher Scarlett is willing to risk a dream job at Apple to blow the whistle on alleged labor violations at the iPhone maker. https://wapo.st/3aBVgeI

Another Facebook whistleblower will testify about the company before British lawmakers

A Facebook whistleblower who had previously spoken out publicly against the company will testify before UK lawmakers, racheting up scrutiny of the embattled social media company. https://wapo.st/3p1Ai16

Ahead of ‘Animal Crossing: New Horizons’ announcement, content-starved fans feel snubbed

Frustrated Animal Crossing fans have a laundry list of long-anticipated updates they hope Nintendo will announce this week. https://wapo.st/3BEzCm4

Former Walgreens CFO testifies about pharmacy’s troubled partnership with blood-testing start-up Theranos

Wade Miquelon took the stand for a second day of testimony in the trial of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes. https://wapo.st/3aC1prq

William Shatner, Star Trek’s Capt. Kirk, flies to space and back, adding to this year’s number of civilian astronauts

The actor joined a private space movement that has picked up speed and outpaced NASA. https://wapo.st/3v7XewI

Virtual pizza parties, pet adoption fees and on-demand babysitters: How the pandemic changed employee perks

Employers are investing more in digital perks as workers continue to work from home — some permanently. https://wapo.st/3AD7s9B

Lawmakers’ latest idea to fix Facebook: Regulate the algorithm

Whistleblower Frances Haugen says the software that decides what we see in our social feeds is hurting us all. But reforming it won’t be easy. https://wapo.st/3v4X754

You’ve decided to quit Facebook. Here’s how to migrate your online life elsewhere.

If you want to leave Facebook and all its products, here are some places you can go next. https://wapo.st/3BH50QM

The education of Frances Haugen: How the Facebook whistleblower learned to use data as a weapon from years in tech

Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s calls to change the company have broken through, winning bipartisan support on Capitol Hill, calls for more regulation and triggering soul searching among the American public. https://wapo.st/3FEPZkN

‘Forza Horizon 5’ is absolutely stoked that you are playing it

The game also looks incredible — as expected. https://wapo.st/3oTvYBf

Inside Blue Origin: Employees say toxic, dysfunctional ‘bro culture’ led to mistrust, low morale and delays at Jeff Bezos’s space venture

“It’s condescending. It’s demoralizing,” said one former top executive of conditions prompting many to leave the company. https://wapo.st/3FGgKoW

Ndakasi, beloved mountain gorilla whose photobomb led to global fame, dies in caretaker’s arms

Virunga National Park said in a statement that Ndakasi died on Sept. 26 after battling a prolonged illness and “took her final breath in the loving arms of her caretaker and lifelong friend, Andre Bauma.” https://wapo.st/3lhItUO

QR codes are a privacy problem — but not for the reasons you’ve heard

QR codes aren't inherently bad. But know the privacy and security implications before you scan. https://wapo.st/3uWI6Cn

‘More to come’ from Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen, her lawyer says

A Post Live interview with attorney John Tye signals the scandal around her disclosures is just beginning to unfold. https://wapo.st/2YjBQZb

Former Safeway CEO Steven Burd to take stand in Elizabeth Holmes trial

Former Safeway CEO Steven Burd was called by the prosecution to testify about Theranos's partnership with Safeway. https://wapo.st/3FngRWi

‘Metroid Dread’ is a great story wrapped in a hand-cramping, confusing grind

An industry formula returns home. https://wapo.st/3mykxMB

How to screen unknown brands when shopping online

It’s hard to tell what’s quality or a scam online. Use these research skills to avoid getting duped. https://wapo.st/3FmlsIh

NASA will shoot rocket at asteroid to test ‘planetary defense’ strategy

NASA's DART experiment aims to stop future asteroids from hitting Earth. https://wapo.st/3Btigbq

‘Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl’ is a Smash Bros. clone that completely misses the point

To truly echo Smash Bros., "Nickelodeon All-Star Brawl" must give voice to the voiceless. https://wapo.st/2ZQ8Nx2

After high-profile departures, Twitch re-signs streaming star Nickmercs

After losing two of its biggest stars to YouTube, Twitch isn't letting another get away. https://wapo.st/3mrqR8n

Singapore passes ‘most powerful’ foreign interference law amid fears of ever-shrinking space for dissent

The law would allow authorities to compel Internet service providers and social media platforms to provide user information, block content and remove applications used to spread content deemed hostile. https://wapo.st/2Yl85Hf

Jury orders Tesla to pay more than $130 million in discrimination suit, which alleged racist epithets and hostile environment at factory

The Tesla trial verdict was handed down in federal court in California on Monday. https://wapo.st/3FfgME9

Halo is back, baby. Awooooooo!

"Halo Infinite" feels every bit like the Halo you remember. https://wapo.st/3uG2qYt

Facebook again asks judge to dismiss FTC antitrust complaint, argues it lacks ‘valid factual basis’

The company is seeking to neutralize perhaps the most existential regulatory threat to is business https://wapo.st/3ix88Hf

Facebook apps go dark in widespread outage

Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp went dark Monday morning. https://wapo.st/3a7Jw3w

Congress isn’t as clueless about Facebook as it seems

Blumenthal's "finsta" gaffe was the Senate's latest viral clip on how social media works. But legislators are getting savvier with each hearing. https://wapo.st/3a6thnk

Trump asks court to force Twitter to reinstate his account

Former President Donald Trump has requested a court make Twitter reinstate his account, in a court filing on Friday. https://wapo.st/3mp7Nri

Former Facebook employee Frances Haugen revealed as ‘whistleblower’ behind leaked documents that plunged the company into scandal

The revelations amount to the most significant crisis in the company’s 17-year-history and have dialed up backlash from lawmakers in Washington https://wapo.st/3orgYu4

'Eastward’ is a love letter to classic RPGs without a clear, coherent story

"Eastward" is a beautiful game with a lot of heart but no clear, coherent story line and a few disappointing characters. https://wapo.st/39Zry2Q

Back in the classroom, teachers are finding pandemic tech has changed their jobs forever

Teachers are grappling with the best way to educate students in a partial or fully virtual environment — options they say may be here to stay. https://wapo.st/3mkcFOo