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What's Happening at Facebook? A Breakdown of the Ongoing Data Story

Cambridge Analytica has suspended its CEO, Alex Nix, in light of footage aired by British television station Channel 4. That footage is discussed below. When Facebook shared a story in its official newsroom at 9:00 p.m. on Friday night, it didn't bode well for anyone. Maybe it would make sense to post a small, throw-away story at a time when few people would be monitoring their inboxes for breaking news or major announcements. But at that point, why publish it at all? No, this had to be something big -- something that Facebook hoped people would miss for the sake of their regularly-scheduled Friday night plans. But it didn't quite work out that way. Instead, the weekend was much noisier than usual, with reporters, legislators, and executives weighing in on what might turn out to be the biggest tech news story of the year: the story of how the personal data of 50 million Facebook users  was  obtained by a so-called data analytics firm and likely misused for a number of

How to Clean a Lifeproof Case

Lifeproof cases are accessories made for outdoor use electronics, including phones and tablets. These products are made to resist water and falls in the roughest terrain. Still, your Lifeproof case does accumulate grime and wear down over time. It needs to be cleaned and tested to stay viable. To clean out your case and keep your device protected, test the seal in water, wash the case with soap and water, and wipe down the phone or tablet with a microfiber cloth. Part 1 Cleaning the Exterior 1 Wipe small stains off with a cloth.  During daily use, you won’t want to do a deep cleaning every time your case accumulates dirt or dust. In these cases, use a soft cloth. Get the cloth damp with warm water then use it to wipe off the surface debris. [1] Don’t clean with rough pads or brushes. These scrape the cases. 2 Rinse off dirty water.  Immediately after exposing the case to non-fresh water, including soap, chlorine-treated pool water, or seawater, retur