Peloton reportedly owes some of its workers money for unpaid labor
Peloton owes at least five of its workers money for unpaid labor, according to a BuzzFeed News report. The publication says that in recent months, a Minnesota delivery worker and a Los Angeles...
View ArticleSpotify reportedly has a very limited set of COVID content guidelines
When Spotify started removing Neil Young's playlist from its service, it defended its practices against misinformation and said that it had already pulled over 20,000 COVID-related podcast episodes....
View ArticleNew US stock exchange will use the blockchain to track trading activity
This week, America’s first blockchain-based stock exchange obtained regulatory approval from the Securities and Exchange. In a filing the SEC uploaded to its website on late Thursday evening, it said...
View Article3D map of an exoplanet's atmosphere may help find Earth-like worlds
Many exoplanets are completely uninhabitable, but they can still be useful in the search for more hospitable worlds. Scientists at Lund University have created a 3D map of ultra-hot gas giant...
View ArticleTreasury reconsiders IRS use of ID.me facial recognition amid privacy concerns
The Treasury Department is reconsidering the Internal Revenue Service’s use of ID.me for access to its website, according to Bloomberg. A department official said the agencies are exploring...
View ArticleChrome for Android will ask if you really want to close every tab at once
If you're the sort to leave web browser tabs open on your phone (you know who you are), you've probably had a sinking feeling when you close every tab and realize you just lost a must-have site link....
View ArticleT-Mobile will fire unvaccinated corporate employees starting April 2nd
T-Mobile will fire corporate employees who aren’t fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by April 2nd, reports Bloomberg. The carrier confirmed the deadline after the outlet obtained an internal email in...
View ArticleBrené Brown says she's pausing her Spotify-exclusive podcast
Spotify may have to contend with more than musicians leaving its platform. Author and researcher Brené Brown has paused releases of her Spotify-exclusive podcasts Unlocking Us and Dare to Lead "until...
View ArticleFCC seeks to reduce rural broadband funding waste with new accountability...
The Federal Communications Commission is ready to authorize more than $1.2 billion in funding through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. Announced in 2019, the 10-year program seeks to expand...
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At-home COVID-19 tests could be more affordable thanks to your smartphone
Ever since the omicron variant arrived in the US, there’s been a testing shortage in the country. Stuck between long lines at dedicated clinics and overly expensive at-home tests, many Americans have...
View Article‘Halo’ TV series heads to Paramount+ on March 24th
Paramount+’s live-action Halo series will debut on March 24th, according to a teaser the streamer shared today ahead of the AFC Championship Game on CBS. At approximately the 53-second mark of the...
View ArticleSpotify will add a ‘content advisory’ to COVID-19 podcast episodes
Following days of controversy stemming from Spotify’s handling of allegations that Joe Rogan has used the platform to spread COVID-19 misinformation, the company said on Sunday it would take new...
View ArticleTeen wants $50,000 to stop tracking Elon Musk’s private jet
Earlier this week, 19-year-old Jack Sweeney won a bit of internet fame when Protocol published a story about one of his Twitter bots. The college student maintains ElonJet, a tracker that tweets out...
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Kia's EV6 is the new benchmark for affordable electric cars
We got our first good look at the EV6 last March and, nearly a year later, finally got to sit in it, drive it, and push every button in the cabin last week during a day-long press event in Northern...
View ArticleJoe Rogan apologizes to Spotify over backlash and promises to 'balance things...
Shortly after Spotify announced that it would add a 'content advisory' to COVID-19 podcast episodes, Joe Rogan has issued his own response to the controversy. In a video uploaded to Instagram, he...
View ArticleApple's 2021 cellular iPad Mini falls to a new all-time low at Amazon
The cellular iPad Mini is a top choice for road warriors, offering 5G capability along with WiFi 6 so you can stay connected wherever you are. Given the desirability of that feature, however, it's...
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The Morning After: Spotify tries to address its misinformation problem
The tech news cycle has been dominated this weekend by Spotify as it continues to deal with the fallout from its decision to back Joe Rogan. Last week, Neil Young offered the streaming service an...
View ArticleFord’s E-Transit work van offers a cleaner, quieter way to do business
While #vanlife makes for great Instagram posts, the reality is that vans are one of the backbones of many businesses. One of the most popular models in that market is Ford’s Transit van. So when the...
View ArticleSony's first 2022 State of Play will be a 'Gran Turismo 7' showcase
Gran Turismo 7, finally coming to the PS4 and PS5 on March 4th 2022 after significant delays, will be the focus of Sony's first State of Play in 2022. The event is set to stream at 5PM ET this...
View ArticleRoku's Streambar Pro drops to a record low of $150
If you're looking for a way to upgrade your TV setup before the big game without dropping too much money, one of Roku's soundbars could do the trick. Both the Streambar and the Streambar Pro are...
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