[nonostantement #61] - body pullers of syria - smartphone society - how the internet changed storytelling
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Airbnb guest found hidden surveillance camera by scanning Wi-Fi network
"A New Zealand family that booked an Airbnb in Ireland recently discovered an undisclosed camera in the living room, and the family says that Airbnb initially cleared the host of any wrongdoing before finally banning the offender from its platform."How to Find Hidden Cameras and Spy Bugs (The Professional Way)
"If this is your first time staying in a new hotel or an Airbnb, automatically assume that you are currently being recorded and surveilled."[Video] - Residents living permanently in Japan's cyber-cafés - Lost in Manboo
"A four-square-metre box with a screen and computer. This is what Japanese cyber-cafes offer, around the clock. Most customers just spend an hour or two here. But there are thousands who spend their lives in them."The Body Pullers of Syria
"Thousands of bodies are buried in shallow graves around Raqqa, Syria. One group is using Facebook and Google Earth to identify human remains and rebury them where they belong."[In Italian] - Come Anna Delvey è diventata una star
"È iniziato il processo alla truffatrice che si è infiltrata nell'alta società newyorchese e che diventerà la protagonista di una serie Netflix."Patagonia Is Refusing To Sell Its Iconic Power Vests To Some Financial Firms
"Sorry, Wall Street. The vest purveyor of choice for tech and finance bros now is prioritizing bulk orders of corporate swag to mission-driven companies."Smartphone society
"In a world where the smartphone is now ubiquitous, photographers capture daily life in which the personal device is part of the moment. Whether it is used for communication, navigation, a flashlight, a wallet, or to take photos, it’s an essential part of life for many."[Video] - Inside the The Drug Flats of Barcelona
"Since 2016, criminal gangs have occupied more than a hundred flats in central Barcelona to sell and use drugs, turning them into so-called narcopisos. Neighbors living in what were previously peaceful areas complain of fights, stabbings, and sometimes being terrorized out of their own homes."How Banksy Authenticates His Work
"[...] in Banky’s case, the whole issue of authenticity was compounded by his anonymity, which of course is part of his appeal. But it does make establishing the provenance of many prints difficult at best."[Video] - How the Internet Changed Storytelling
"Eighty years after the advent of commercial television, many have declared our current moment in time a 'Golden Age' of Television. Entertainment on the Internet, however, seems to have a long way to go—but that doesn’t mean some creators aren’t making progress. Let’s take a look at the content creators who push the boundaries of what internet content can be and use that medium to most effectively tell a story."
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