Uber, Lyft stocks plunge after Biden official says drivers are employees
Uber and Lyft argue treating drivers as employees would wreck their business. Enlarge (credit: lechatnoir / Getty) Stock in Uber is down more than 6 percent after President Joe Biden's new labor secretary, Marty Walsh, told Reuters that driver.....»»
The next Apple Vision Pro is tipped to debut the M5 chip next year
Official information about the Vision Pro 2 is still scarce, but a reputable analyst claims it will go into mass production toward the end of next year......»»
Elon Musk is looking into Tesla"s German workers calling in sick
Handelsblatt reported that plant managers have paid visits to the homes of Tesla employees who have been on sick leave as workers report “extremely high workloads,” with management pressuring those who are out sick......»»
The Official Fitbit Site will be Going Away Soon
The site bids farewell in October. The post The Official Fitbit Site will be Going Away Soon appeared first on Phandroid. Things have been a bit rocky for Fitbit these past few months – following rumors that Google will be discontinu.....»»
The Xiaomi Mix Flip finally makes it global debut
After a couple of months following its official launch, Xiaomi has announced that their Mix Flip foldable will be going global. The post The Xiaomi Mix Flip finally makes it global debut appeared first on Phandroid. Back in July, Xiaomi of.....»»
Mixing it up: Hybrid work models can offer the best of both worlds for worker well-being and productivity
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon sparked debate on the future of work in New Zealand this week when he ordered public service employees back to the office......»»
The Last of Us season 2 teaser trailer: Joel, Ellie, and a whole lot of clickers
In honor of Outbreak Day, HBO released the official teaser for The Last of Us season 2, which premieres in 2025......»»
Apple agrees contract with second unionized store, in Oklahoma City [U]
Apple last month reached agreement with employees at the first Apple Store to unionize, and has now done the same, with a store in Oklahoma City. The three-year contract covers much of the same ground as the contract in Maryland, though with highe.....»»
Chesapeake Bay cleanup going in "right direction," thanks partly to Pennsylvania
Chesapeake Bay cleanup is behind schedule but "going in the right direction," largely because Pennsylvania has stepped up efforts to curb the flow of fertilizer and other runoff into bay tributaries, an Environmental Protection Agency official told M.....»»
Most Amazon workers considering job hunting due to 5-day in-office policy: Poll
“My morale for this job is gone ..." Amazon corporate office building in Sunnyvale, California. (credit: Getty Images) An overwhelming majority of Amazon employees are “dissatisfied” with Amazon killing remote work.....»»
The Meta Quest 3S is official, making mixed-reality gaming more affordable
Learn more about Meta's new Quest 3S, a budget-priced mixed reality headset with many of the best features of the $500 Quest 3......»»
U.S. car-tech ban is a powerful new weapon against Chinese EVs
Biden administration officials cast the threat of Chinese vehicles and technology as both a national-security threat that could enable espionage and an economic threat......»»
Disclaimer, the latest Apple TV+ must-see show, has Cate Blanchett searching for the truth
In the official trailer for Disclaimer, Cate Blanchett must identify the mysterious author of a novel about her dark past......»»
GM, Ford would be forced to halt imports of China-built cars under proposed U.S. rule, official says
GM and Ford are aware, the official said, that "going forward" production in China for the U.S. market "would need to be shut down in China and moved elsewhere.".....»»
U.S. proposes ban on Chinese vehicle software
Pending restrictions stem from an investigation of cybersecurity risks from Chinese vehicle software that President Joe Biden launched in March......»»
U.S. readies ban on Chinese vehicle software
Pending restrictions stem from an investigation of cybersecurity risks from Chinese vehicle software that President Joe Biden launched in March......»»
SoundHound Al, Inc. (SOUN): Among the Worst AI Stocks To Buy Under $10
SoundHound Al, Inc. (SOUN): Among the Worst AI Stocks To Buy Under $10.....»»
Headlamp tech that doesn’t blind oncoming drivers—where is it?
The US is a bit of a backwater for automotive lighting technology. Enlarge / No one likes being dazzled by an oncoming car at night. (credit: Getty Images) Magna provided flights from Washington, DC, to Detroit and a.....»»
Norway limits wild salmon fishing as stocks hit new lows
Norwegian authorities on Friday rolled out fresh restrictions on wild salmon fishing for 2025 after stocks hit record lows in recent years, with scientists blaming fish farms......»»
Q&A: Public opinion research in changing times
Between the July assassination attempt on Donald Trump, President Biden dropping out of the race and Kamala Harris becoming the Democratic nominee, this past summer was unlike any other period in the 2024 presidential race. But the faculty, staff, an.....»»
It’s iPhone 16 day: Official photos from Apple Stores around the world
The iPhone 16 is arriving in Apple stores today, and we’ve already seen people sharing photos from Apple Stores in Australia, Malaysia, Japan, and Germany. Apple has now started sharing official photos from Apple stores, kicking off this year’.....»»