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Tech NewsSocial MediaFacebook Reportedly Faces Ban in Vietnam Over Refusal to Censor More Local Political Content
The government of Vietnam is threatening to shut down Facebook within the entire country over the social media company’s refusal to censor more local political content, according to a new report from Reuters. Facebook had previously censored some political speech on the platform to appease the Vietnamese government, but apparently, that wasn’t enough. Back in … Continued
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ScienceHealthRare, Nearly Extinct Parasite May Have Resurfaced in Vietnam, Doctors Say
Doctors in Vietnam this week say that they’ve made a mysterious and—if accurate—alarming discovery: A local resident who was infested with the nearly extinct Guinea worm. But Guinea worm experts are still trying to confirm whether this case is the genuine article, and if so, how the worm managed to reach a country thousands of … Continued
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Tech NewsSocial MediaFacebook Agreed to Censor More ‘Anti-State’ Posts in Vietnam After State Telcos Tanked Its Traffic
Facebook caved to Vietnamese government demands for increased censorship of “anti-state” posts after state-owned telecoms suppressed local traffic, two sources at the firm told Reuters on Tuesday. According to Reuters, Vietnamese telecoms launched a sustained attack on Facebook traffic that intermittently knocked out its servers for seven weeks spanning February to early April, with one … Continued
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Tech NewsTrump Claims No One Heard of Ebola Before 2014 in Rambling Press Conference
President Donald Trump claimed the novel coronavirus was very much under control in the United States at a news conference from India where he was asked about the spread of COVID-19 around the world. Trump acknowledged that the massive drop in the U.S. stock market Monday was unfortunate, but said the U.S. was in “pretty … Continued
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io9Books & ComicsDoctor Manhattan Has Brought Watchmen’s Story About Time Full Circle
As a young boy, Watchmen’s Jon Osterman had no idea that he would one day grow up to be the closest approximation of a god that anyone would ever live to see or that he would fundamentally alter the course of history in nearly unimaginable ways. But this week’s episode posits the idea that for … Continued
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io9Books & ComicsA Jaw-Dropping Watchmen Just Revealed Its Most Important Origin Story
The lives of each and every single one of Watchmen’s characters is part of a larger story about how the world is on the verge of becoming an even more wildly dangerous place. But what few characters understand is how the roles they’re going to play in the events yet to come were defined by … Continued
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EartherVietnam Seizes 275-Pound Haul of Rhino Horns, Seven Frozen Tiger Carcasses
In a single day, Vietnamese authorities reportedly busted efforts to smuggle roughly 275 pounds worth of rhino horns as well as seven frozen tiger carcasses into its capital city of Hanoi, according to reports from multiple outlets. Officials discovered the 55 pieces of rhino horn concealed in plaster among cargo at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport … Continued
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Tech NewsApple Contemplates Moving 15 to 30 Percent of Production Capacity Outside of China Over Trade War: Report
Apple is exploring a shift of anywhere from 15 percent to 30 percent of its production capacity outside of China to somewhere in Southeast Asia, according to a new report from the Nikkei Asia Review. The potential move is getting billed as a “fundamental restructuring” of Apple’s supply chain. The report cites several unnamed sources … Continued
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EartherEarth ScienceVietnam Just Had Its Hottest Day Ever Recorded—and the Season’s Still Heating Up
Another month, another wild heat record. Vietnam set its all-time national high temperature over the weekend with the mercury cracking 110 degrees Fahrenheit. So yeah, global warming. It’s still happening. Etienne Kapikian, a forecaster with France’s meteorological service who tracks global heat records, shined a light on the new record. The Vietnam national weather service … Continued
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Tech NewsHow to Watch Michael Cohen Testify About President Trump and WikiLeaks Today
President Donald Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, will testify publicly today on Capitol Hill at 10 am ET, 7 am PT. And judging by his written statement, which was released last night, it’s going to be one for the history books. But how can you watch this important testimony in the middle of … Continued
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Tech NewsVietnam Convicts Second Person This Week for Anti-Government Facebook Posts
On Thursday, police in Vietnam reported that a court had jailed a 40-year-old man for two and a half years due to the comments included in his Facebook posts. This is the second Facebook-related imprisonment in the country in the past week. According to the country’s Ministry of Public Security, Manh Dong allegedly “distorted the … Continued
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How a U.S. Military Contractor Wanted to Use Jetpacks in the Vietnam War
When you think of jetpacks, your first thought is probably an image of some fun, care-free piece of pop culture like The Jetsons or James Bond. Or maybe even the Super Bowl. But jetpacks were serious business for the U.S. military in the 1960s. And, believe it or not, there were plenty of futuristic ideas … Continued
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24 Countries Where the Money Contains Meat
This week, some people in Britain and Canada were shocked to learn that their money contains trace amounts of animal fat. The new banknotes use animal byproducts that are found in everything from credit cards and crayons to glue and soap. But Gizmodo has confirmed that Britain and Canada aren’t the only ones. Gizmodo can … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidSeeing Vietnam From the Sky Is Just Incredible
Vietnam is a wonderful place to travel to because the food is fantastic, and the country is gorgeous. This drone view from Thắng Sói reveals the beauty of the countryside from above and shows off the rice paddies, the old capital city, the mountains, the fishing towns, the natural wonders, and all the other awesome … Continued
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Vietnam Allegedly Restricted Facebook Access During Obama Visit
It was a big deal for the people of Vietnam when the President of the United States visited their country earlier this week. But sadly, posting about the event on Facebook proved rather difficult. Reuters cites sources from two activist organizations—Access Now and Viet Tan—that both claim Facebook was “restricted and at times blocked” in … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidSaigon Is Even More Beautiful When You’re Racing Through the City at Warp Speed
Shot using a DJI Osmo stabilized camera to ensure buttery smooth footage, Rufus Blackwell’s hyperlapse video of Saigon, Vietnam, somehow makes the city more beautiful even though you feel as if you’re racing through it at the speed of sound. If all vacation videos looked this captivating, you’d be happy to visit your friends after … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidVideo: A portrait of beautiful Southeast Asia
If you ever find yourself with an itch to leave your desk job and like, never come back, I highly recommend disappearing away into Southeast Asia. It’s such a stunning place with so many different cultures and landscapes and wonderful food and to properly do it right, you need to be leaving something behind with … Continued
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This Is The Gear That Took Me To Southeast Asia
What clothes, gadgets, and backpack does a photographer and writer for an adventure travel site rely on when he’s going to Asia and traveling light? This is my pared down adventure-storytelling kit, and how it performed. I spent nearly eight months adventuring around the globe. The second half of my trip took place in Nepal … Continued
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I Lost All This Stuff In Vietnam
On March 27, while riding a $450 motorcycle through Vietnam, I lost my backpack. It contained my camera, computer, and two hard drives containing seven months of RAW photos and videos. This is what I learned from the ordeal. First, you’re probably wondering how I managed to lose $8,000 worth of equipment that’s essential to … Continued
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Tech NewsSploidVideo: The stunning wonder and beauty of Vietnam
Vietnam is one of my favorite places in the world because the country is just beautiful, the food is absolutely fantastic and the people are so kind. I’m also completely biased because that’s where my family is from. But still! Watch this video that tours the wonders of Vietnam and try and say you don’t … Continued
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