The archive, search and sharing features of digital media ensure that the online identity of those convicted of white collar crimes, such as fraud and bribery is dominated by their crime long after a sentence is completed, making it much tougher for them to get jobs and reintegrate with society, says a study. The "labels" attached to them on digital media may have long-term negative effect on their rehabilitation, said the study published in the Journal of Criminological Research, Policy and Practice. "Historically it has been assumed that white collar crime was un-newsworthy and offenders were unlikely to be confronted by the negative impacts of adverse publicity," said lead author David Shepherd from the Institute of Criminal Justice Studies at the University of Portsmouth in England. "Consequently, there has been very little research in this field. We wanted to assess this perception and explore the accounts of some white collar criminals who have experienced the attention of the … [Read more...] about Internet makes reintegration of white collar criminals tougher: Study
10 relaxing games on Apple Arcade that will help you chill out
This story is part of CNET's coverage of Apple Arcade, including exclusive first looks we got at some of the service's high-profile new games.When I'm stressed out, playing a video game is one of my favorite ways to unwind. Immersing myself in a good story or puzzle is the perfect distraction after a long day. Apple Arcade, Apple's $4.99 (£4.99, AU$7.99) monthly gaming subscription service that launched in September, has a catalog of more than 100 games in multiple genres, with new games added all the time. The games are available on iPad, iPhone and Apple TV to start, with content slowly coming to Mac as well.Since I started using Apple Arcade, I've found that many of the games' aesthetics, soundtracks or tactile nature make them particularly soothing. Here are some of the best games to help you decompress on Apple Arcade so far.PatternedPatterned is an aesthetically pleasing puzzle game. Choose a puzzle, or pattern, to complete. Each pattern starts as a black and white sketch. … [Read more...] about 10 relaxing games on Apple Arcade that will help you chill out
Elon Musk’s Boring Company begins work on Las Vegas tunnel project
The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (LVCVA) on Saturday announced that the Boring Company, headed by Elon Musk has started underground construction on a tunnel for a tram system at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. "The @boringcompany begins tunneling at the Las Vegas Convention Centre. The innovative transportation system will transport convention attendees across the LVCC's 200-acre campus in approx. one minute. @elonmusk @lvnewsbureau," LVCVA twitted. Travelling between various points of interest in Las Vegas will become a more convenient task with the help upcoming tunnel. Earlier in May, the LVCVA said that the autonomous electric vehicles will ferry up to 4,400 passengers per hour at speeds of up to 249 kilometers per hour (155 miles per hour) inside two tunnels 40 feet below the surface. Additionally, a pedestrian tunnel will also allow walkers to make the approximately 15-minute-long trek across the convention space, which spans 3.2 million square feet. The … [Read more...] about Elon Musk’s Boring Company begins work on Las Vegas tunnel project
Find lost items with a Trackr Pixel 10-pack for $9
This story is part of Holiday Gift Guide 2019, your source for the season's best gifts and deals, hand-picked by the experts at CNET. Always misplacing your keys? Your phone? TV remote? Wallet? Purse? Technology can help. And today, it can help for cheap. Like, insanely cheap. Today only, and while supplies last, Meh has the Trackr Pixel Bluetooth tracking device 10-pack for just $9. Shipping adds $5, but these things originally sold for $25 apiece.See it at Meh Black Friday 2019 Black Friday 2019: The best early deals Cyber Monday 2019: How to find the best deals Holiday gift guide 2019: CNET editors' top picks Walmart Black Friday 2019: The best deals right now You're probably familiar with Tile trackers, which I've written about often. The Pixel works similarly, tethering to your phone via Bluetooth and then clipping or sticking to something like a keychain or remote. Can't find your keys? Use the Trackr app to make the Pixel ring (and flash its LEDs). Can't find your phone? … [Read more...] about Find lost items with a Trackr Pixel 10-pack for $9
TikTok hits 1.5 billion downloads, India leads
Social video app TikTok has reached 1.5 billion downloads worldwide on the App Store as well as Google Play and India leads the chart with 466.8 million or about 31 per cent of all unique installs. In 2019, the app accumulated 614 million downloads -- six per cent more than it had last year, reported mobile intelligence firm Sensor Tower. India has been a fast adopter in 2019, driving up 277.6 million downloads so far this year, or roughly 45 per cent of all global installs. China generated the second largest amount of downloads with 45.5 million, or 7.4 percent, while the US is No 3 with 37.6 million installs, or about 6 per cent, this year. The figure does not include installs from third-party Android stores in the country, said Sensor Tower. TikTok with 614 million downloads currently is the third-most downloaded non-gaming app of the year, behind WhatsApp at the top with 707.4 million installs and Facebook Messenger at second spot with 636.2 million. Facebook is fourth with … [Read more...] about TikTok hits 1.5 billion downloads, India leads
