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Category archives: News and Trends
Apple Pulls Pocket Casts Podcast App in China
This marks the second major podcast app removed from China’s App Store this month.
Uber, Lyft Drivers Are Employees, According to California Regulator
They must ensure that their services comply with the state’s new gig-worker law.
Police Reform Bill Proposes Mandatory Body Cameras for Federal Officers
They can’t use facial recognition tech without a court order.
Low-Calorie Beer and Tobacco-Free Chew: Why 2020 IS The Year for Healthy-Alternative Startups
Consumers are more cognizant of what they put into their bodies, and the demand for products that shake up the status quo continues to expand, exponentially.
Amazon Workers Sue Over Alleged Failure to Follow Covid-19 Guidelines
They cite shortcomings in contact tracing and hygiene.
Reddit CEO Vows to Fight Racism on the Site, But Users Remain Doubtful
A ‘gap between our content policy and our values has eroded our effectiveness in combating hate and racism,’ says Reddit CEO Steve Huffman.
Zoom Is Killing It Financially, Thanks to Remote Work
Arguably no company better exemplifies the change to work life in the ongoing pandemic than Zoom Video Communications, which saw its revenue skyrocket.
Elon Musk Calls for Breakup of Amazon Over COVID-19 Book’s Takedown
Musk was set off by Amazon’s decision to pull an ebook about COVID-19 from a controversial author who’s been questioning the pandemic’s severity. Amazon has since republished the book.
Criterion Will Stream Notable Titles by Black Filmmakers for Free
It is one of several steps the company has taken to support the fight for social justice.