But his time at the helm of the department will likely be short-lived. Jeff Rosen, leading DOJ's Google antitrust case, to become acting US attorney general – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreReuters: California AG asks a court to force Amazon to comply with subpoenas over a state investigation into its handling of the coronavirus pandemic — (Reuters) -California Attorney General Xavier Becerra on Monday petitioned a court to force Amazon.com Inc to comply with outstanding subpoenas … California AG asks a court to force Amazon to
Read MorePigs at a farm. | Photo by Marius Becker/picture alliance via Getty Images The Food and Drug Administration has approved genetically engineered pigs for use in food and medical products. The pigs, developed by medical company Revivicor, could be used in the production of drugs, to provide organs and tissues for transplants, and to produce
Read More“Time-domain reflectometry” sure sounds like something that needs racks of expensive equipment to accomplish. In reality, TDR is just measuring the time between injecting a pulse into a cable and receiving its echo, either from the other end of the cable or from some fault or defect along the way. It’s a useful technique, and
Read MorePhoto by Dan Seifert / The Verge Google is no longer manufacturing the Google Home Max, its smart speaker designed with high-quality sound in mind, and it has sold out of the product on the Google Store, the company tells The Verge. And indeed, if you check the Google Home Max page on the Google
Read MoreBut the Microsoft co-founder hopes next summer will start to resemble normalcy. Bill Gates: Coronavirus could still be a risk into 2022 – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreChristopher Nolan’s latest time-twisting movie can be mind-boggling. Here are some answers to what the hell happened. Tenet ending explained, and all your questions answered – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreSean O’Kane / The Verge: California regulators fine Uber $59M for failing to give info on sexual assault cases, will cancel license if Uber fails to pay and provide info within 30 days — It has 30 days to pay — and answer — or risk suspension in California — Uber has 30 days to
Read MoreAnd info on how these policies affect children. FTC orders social media to provide info on how they collect and use personal data – CNET Source: CNet
Read MorePhoto by Spencer Platt/Getty Images Pinterest is settling a gender discrimination lawsuit brought by former COO Françoise Brougher for $22.5 million. Pinterest and Brougher will also jointly contribute $2.5 million to philanthropies supporting women and underrepresented minorities in the tech industry. The remaining amount will be paid to Brougher and her attorneys. News of the
Read MoreThe celebrity blogger was banned from TikTok on Saturday in a move he said was influenced by the app’s biggest stars. Perez Hilton Was Banned From TikTok. Why? Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreFrancoise Brougher says she was fired for speaking up about discrimination and misogyny at the company. Pinterest, former COO reach .5M settlement in gender discrimination case – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreIt is the largest publicly announced individual settlement for gender discrimination in U.S. history. Pinterest pays .5 million to settle gender discrimination lawsuit by former female executive Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Google has pushed back its return to the office until September, and will experiment with a hybrid model allowing some employees to work from home part of the week, the company said. First reported by The New York Times, Google CEO Sundar Pichai emailed employees Sunday about plans
Read MoreA new “rapid expert consultation” on COVID-19 testing from the National Academies explores strategies to help college leaders prepare for the spring 2021 semester. 10 Lessons for Colleges on COVID Testing Source: Campus Technology
Read MoreThis waterproof speaker puts out a lot of sound for 15 hours at a time. And it’s never been cheaper. Save 0 on a JBL Xtreme 2 portable Bluetooth speaker – CNET Source: CNet
Read MoreCalifornia Attorney General Xavier Becerra sued the e-commerce giant to compel it to produce data about how hard the coronavirus has hit its facilities in the state, and what steps it’s taken to protect workers. California accuses Amazon of hampering warehouse probe Source: Washington Post Tech
Read MoreIllustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Uber has 30 days to pay a $59 million fine to California’s Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) for failing to answer the regulator’s questions about a damning safety report released by the company in December 2019. If Uber doesn’t pay up and answer the outstanding questions, CPUC could suspend
Read MoreThe suit had been brought by Françoise Brougher, Pinterest’s former chief operating officer, who said she was fired after speaking up about mistreatment. Pinterest Settles Gender Discrimination Suit for .5 Million Source: NY Times Tech
Read MoreWhen I picked up my review unit of the Turbo Vado SL, Specialized‘s lightweight hybrid ebike, I remember marveling at how much it looked and felt like an ‘analog’ bike. I was in a bit of a hurry, so I sped my way back home, but I was impressed by how light the bike was, nimble
Read MoreWhen COVID-19 emerged and grew into a pandemic in March, most of us weren’t thinking about the potential disruption of the holidays. December’s festivities were nearly a year away, and many people didn’t foresee the uncertainty of March still wedging us apart so many months later, remaining a constant in our lives. Read more… This
Read MoreThe good news is the federal student loan payment freeze has been extended through Feb. 1, which gives borrowers some additional breathing room. However, since additional student debt relief beyond that remains uncertain, you should start planning to making those payments again beginning in February. Read more… How to Plan for the End of Student
Read MoreErin Griffith / New York Times: Pinterest to pay $22.5M to settle a gender discrimination suit brought by ex-COO Françoise Brougher, who said she was fired after speaking up about mistreatment — The suit had been brought by Françoise Brougher, Pinterest’s former chief operating officer, who said she was fired after speaking up about mistreatment.
Read MoreUnique stays have always been a part of Airbnb’s selection, from tree houses to glamping, but if you ever wanted to stay in a fairytale, now you can: Current listings include stays at the North Pole and a gingerbread house in the woods. Now that we’re months away from a publicly distributed COVID-19 vaccine, you
Read MoreAfter 8 years in development and numerous delays, Cyberpunk 2077 finally released last week. One of the most anticipated video game releases in 2020, it sold over 4.72 million copies on PC alone in its first 24 hours, breaking numerous sales records. Read more… How to Get a Refund for 'Cyberpunk 2077' Source: Life Hacker
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