Google scraps minimum wage, benefits rules for suppliers and staffing firms: Alphabet Inc's Google on Friday said it will roll back requirements that U.S ...
reuters.com/technology/google-scraps-minimum-wage-benefits-rules-suppliers-staffing-firms-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Google to Remove Minimum Wage and Benefits Rules for Suppliers and Staffing Firms
- Alphabet Inc's Google will roll back requirements for U.S. suppliers and staffing firms to pay their employees at least $15 an hour and provide health insurance and other benefits.
- These updates are designed to comply with shifting U.S. and global labor regulations related to contingent workers.
- The company is committed to ensuring vendors and staffing firms prioritize safe working conditions and compliance with legal standards.
- This decision follows the U.S. National Labor Relations Board's ruling that Google is considered a 'joint employer' of workers from staffing firm Cognizant Technology Solutions.
NEW: Taylor Swift’s "The Tortured Poets Department" is already Spotify’s most-streamed album in a single day this year ... Show more www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/pop-culture-news/live-blog/taylor-swift-album-tortured-poets-live-updates-rcna147489
Google sacked staff protesting about contract with Israel : Google sacked 28 staff members for taking part in protests against a contract with the Israeli ...
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Google fires 28 employees after protest against cloud contract with Israel : Google has fired 28 employees who were involved in protests over the tech company’s ...
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A group of Google employees staged sit-ins at the company’s offices to protest the tech giant’s work with Israel’s government ... Show more www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/04/16/google-sit-in-employee-protest-nimbus-israel/
Quick Glance: Google Employees Rally Against Cloud Agreement with Israel's Government
- Google staff members are protesting a cloud deal with the Israeli government amid the Hamas conflict.
- Activists are staging sit-ins at Google offices in New York and California as a form of protest.
- These actions represent an intensification in the resistance against tech companies' association with the Israeli government.
- Employees are urging the immediate termination of the project and condemning the IDF's utilization of Google services.
Sony in Talks to Join a Bid to Buy Paramount: The company and Apollo Global Management are discussing a joint effort, even as Paramount conducts exclusive merger ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/business/paramount-sony-apollo-bid.html
Apple deletes WhatsApp, Threads from China app store on orders from Beijing: Apple has removed WhatAapp and Threads from its app store in China ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/tech/china-apple-whatspp-threads-removal-hnk-intl/
Netflix now has nearly 270 million subscribers after another strong showing to begin 2024
apnews.com/article/netflix-subscribers-first-quarter-earnings-2024-d0e9759a1bc73419fb2b5047f216b071
Quick Glance: Netflix to Cease Reporting Subscriber Numbers from 2025
- Netflix will no longer report subscriber numbers starting from the first quarter of 2025. The announcement came with the first quarter 2024 results where Netflix exceeded expectations.
- Despite the success in the first quarter, Netflix shares dropped over 4.5% after-hours upon revealing the decision to stop reporting quarterly subscriber totals.
- The choice to discontinue reporting quarterly membership numbers or average revenue per member is based on Netflix's belief that engagement time is the best indicator of customer satisfaction.
- Netflix plans to announce major subscriber milestones but will halt reporting quarterly subscriber numbers and shift investor focus towards time-spent-viewing metrics.
Google Fires 28 Employees Who Protested an Israeli Cloud Contract: The dismissals escalated longstanding tensions between company leaders and activist employees ...
nytimes.com/2024/04/18/technology/google-firing-israeli-cloud-contract.html
Quick Glance: Google terminates 28 employees after office occupation due to anti-Israel protests
- Google terminated 28 employees on Thursday who had occupied its offices to protest against contracts with the Israeli government, as confirmed by a Google spokesperson.
- The protesters were arrested and after refusing to leave the office of Google Cloud CEO Thomas Kurian in Sunnyvale or the workspace in New York City for nearly 10 hours, they were transferred to administrative positions to urge Google to terminate the Project Nimbus contract and cease business with the Israeli government.
- No Tech For Apartheid, a project by Jewish Voice for Peace and Linda Sarsour’s MPower Change, described the terminations as an "indiscriminate act of mass retaliation."
- The office occupations at Google were accompanied by demonstrations on-site and in Seattle, aiming to compel Google to withdraw from the project to establish cloud-based data centers and transition a significant portion of the Israeli government's IT infrastructure to cloud-based servers.
Amazon’s Fallout has been renewed for season 2: Amazon has confirmed that season 2 of its live-action Fallout series is in the works to stream on Prime Video.
theverge.com/2024/4/18/24134412/fallout-season-2-amazon-prime-video
Quick Glance: Insights and Future Plans for Fallout Season 1
- Fallout Season 1 is a hit on Prime Video with positive reviews and many fans already embracing the series.
- In an interview with Todd Howard and Jonathan Nolan, important details and revelations from Season 1 are discussed.
- The creators talk about their love for the Fallout universe, adapting to the game lore, and the challenges of bringing the series to life.
- Character development, storylines, and future plans for the series are addressed, including the involvement of celebrities and the continuation of the Fallout saga.
Google is laying off more employees: Google is cutting more staff, this time teams working in finance and real estate.
businessinsider.com/google-layoffs-more-employees-2024-4
Google worker says the company is 'silencing our voices' after dozens are fired: The tech giant fired 28 employees who took part in a protest over the company's ...
npr.org/2024/04/19/1245757317/google-worker-fired-israel-project-nimbus-cloud-protestor
‘Perfect landing spot.’ Apple plans to spend more in Vietnam as it looks beyond China
cnn.com/2024/04/18/tech/apple-vietnam-supply-chain-china/
The US now has 1 DC fast charging station for every 15 gas stations: DC fast charging station installation is gaining momentum in the US – Q1 2024 saw a 7 ...
electrek.co/2024/04/19/dc-fast-charging-station-for-every-15-gas-stations/
Apple plans to invest more than $250 mln to expand Singapore campus: Apple Inc plans to invest more than $250 million to expand its regional campus or operations ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-plans-invest-more-than-250-mln-expand-singapore-campus-2024-04-18/
‘DUNE: PART TWO’ releases on 4K UHD and Blu-ray on May 14.
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Taylor Swift's 'Tortured Poets Department' Leads To Major 'Realization' By Fans: Swifties pointed to another musician to explain the meanings behind songs off ...
huffpost.com/entry/taylor-swift-matty-healy-the-tortured-poets-department_n_6622010ce4b01006be164551
Atlas, Boston Dynamics' new robot, is flexible and fully electric: Boston Dynamics retired its hydraulic Atlas robot this week before unveiling its new fully ...
businessinsider.com/boston-dynamics-new-fully-electric-humanoid-robot-atlas-2024-4
Quick Glance: Boston Dynamics' New Fully Electric Atlas Robot
- Boston Dynamics has retired its hydraulic Atlas robots after 11 years and introduced a new fully electric version, marking a significant evolution in the company's product lineup.
- The electric Atlas offers enhanced strength, range of motion, and versatile applications across various industries, starting with automotive manufacturing for parent company Hyundai.
- Boston Dynamics has had a tumultuous history, from its founding as a promising research-focused startup to multiple acquisitions, but now seems to be focusing more on commercial applications.
- The launch of the electric Atlas not only signifies a milestone in robotics but also provides a glimpse into the future where humanoid robots are poised to play an increasingly integral role in the industry.
Tablo’s four-tuner/antenna bundle is just about perfect: If you need a simple and relatively inexpensive way to get your over-the-air broadcast channels ...
digitaltrends.com/home-theater/tablo-ota-antenna-bundle-amazon/
World of Warcraft Exec Says Microsoft Has 'Let Blizzard Be Blizzard' Since Acquisition - IGN
ign.com/articles/world-of-warcraft-exec-says-microsoft-has-let-blizzard-be-blizzard-since-acquisition
Google fires 28 workers after office sit-ins to protest cloud contract with Israel
channelnewsasia.com/world/google-fires-28-workers-after-office-sit-ins-protest-cloud-contract-israel-4275536
Amazon to push cashierless shopping tech into more third-party stores, while backing off itself
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/amazon-push-cashierless-shopping-tech-into-more-third-party-stores-while-backing-2024-04-17/
The five biggest book publishers in the US are suing Iowa over its book ban law: Several publishing houses joined bestselling authors and Penguin Random House ...
cnn.com/2024/04/18/us/publishers-fight-iowa-book-bans-reaj/
New $129 Moto Buds+ tap Bose for boom and Dolby for head tracking: The Moto Buds+ look to be perfect when paired with Motorola's Edge 50 series of phones ...
digitaltrends.com/home-theater/moto-buds-plus-now-available/
‘We’re going back and forth, and then all of a sudden, out of nowhere, he goes, “You’re a Democrat”'
Did you know that 10 million #SocialEnterprises worldwide generate $2 trillion in annual revenue and create over 200 million jobs?
The State of Social Enterprise report ... Show more www.weforum.org/reports/guidebook-on-facilitating-climate-fdi #Alliance4SE #SocialEnterprise #SocialInnovation
UK regulator says Google's ad-privacy changes fall short, WSJ reports: The UK privacy regulator said Google's proposed replacements for cookies need to do more ...
reuters.com/technology/uk-regulator-says-googles-ad-privacy-changes-fall-short-wsj-reports-2024-04-19/
10 Best Noise-Canceling Headphones Perfect for Rocking Out in Quiet Bliss: We rounded up both wired and wireless noise-canceling headphones of all sizes and ...
bestproducts.com/tech/gadgets/g170/best-noise-canceling-headphones/
He has a history of playing #DC Comics heroes, but Alan Ritchson is NOT impressed with the recent output from Marvel Studios.
Help! I work in an open office and my co-workers are so loud: CNBC Make It Work It Out answers a question from a worker who can't cope with their noisy ...
cnbc.com/2024/04/18/work-it-out-career-advice-help-my-co-workers-are-so-loud.html
USA TODAY antisemitism survey: Antisemitism is on the rise in America. We'd like to hear from you about what you've seen, heard and felt.
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‘Superman’: Neva Howell To Play Ma Kent In James Gunn’s DC Movie: Neva Howell will play Martha Kent, Clark Kent's adoptive Earth mother ...
deadline.com/2024/04/superman-neva-howell-james-gunn-1235888590/
'Fancy a teh or kopi?' Tim Cook makes guest appearance on Singapore radio following X invite
asiaone.com/singapore/fancy-teh-or-kopi-tim-cook-makes-guest-appearance-singapore-radio-following-x-invite
Vince McMahon's post-WWE life: Trump connections, legal woes, kittens and travel: Vince McMahon is facing a federal investigation and accusations of sexual abuse ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/ince-mcmahons-post-wwe-life-trump-connections-legal-woes-travel-rcna147613
Why the CEO of a $12 billion pet services company still responds to customer emails himself
fortune.com/2024/04/17/why-the-ceo-of-a-12-billion-pet-services-company-still-responds-to-customer-emails-himself/
Martin Scorsese Eyes Frank Sinatra Biopic With DiCaprio, Jennifer Lawrence: Martin Scorsese is eyeing a Frank Sinatra biopic, Steven Spielberg is set to make a ...
variety.com/2024/film/news/martin-scorsese-frank-sinatra-biopic-dicaprio-jennifer-lawrence-1235973769/
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Quick Glance: Scorsese Plans Sinatra Biopic with DiCaprio and Lawrence; Spielberg Plots UFO Film
- Martin Scorsese is planning a Sinatra biopic with Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence. Tina Sinatra's approval is pending.
- 'A Life of Jesus' is scheduled to film in Italy, Egypt, and Israel this year. Steven Spielberg is working on a UFO film.
- Andrew Garfield and Miles Teller are being considered for 'A Life of Jesus'. Spielberg opts for a UFO film over Bullitt.
- David Koepp will pen the script for Spielberg's UFO film. The psychological components will be significant post 'Fabelmans'.
Berkshire Hathaway Stock Looks Unsustainable Now: I think Berkshire Hathaway's portfolio composition does not justify its valuation as a large tech company ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4684214-berkshire-hathaway-stock-looks-unsustainable-now
Paid articlePaid Apple fixes iPhone bug that suggested Palestinian flag when some people typed ‘Jerusalem’
cnn.com/2024/04/17/tech/apple-bug-fix-jerusalem-palestinian-flag-emoji/
Sony Unveils Bravia TV and Home Audio Products for 2024: Sony simplifies its home theater offerings, including OLED and mini-LED TVs and some interesting ...
cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/sony-unveils-bravia-tv-and-home-audio-products-for-2024/
Grant Gustin Says He and James Gunn Have DM’d – but Only About ‘Superman’: Grant Gustin says he's DM'ed James Gunn about what the new DC universe will look like ...
thewrap.com/grant-gustin-james-gunn-dm-flash-superman/
Quick Glance: Grant Gustin and James Gunn Discuss 'Superman'
- James Gunn's new DC Universe is almost here, and fans are eagerly anticipating the possibility of Grant Gustin reprising his role as The Flash. Gustin revealed that he and Gunn have communicated via DMs, but solely regarding Gunn's 'Superman.'
- Both Gustin and Gunn have shown interest in collaborating, with Gustin discussing his willingness to return as The Flash and Gunn expressing his excitement for working with Gustin.
- Although Gustin and Gunn have never officially met, they have engaged in conversations through social media DMs, primarily focusing on 'Superman.'
- Gustin also expresses his anticipation for David Corenswet's portrayal of Superman under Gunn's direction. He appreciates the casting choice and looks forward to the upcoming 'Superman' movie, indicating their discussions revolve around the superhero rather than The Flash.
Google sacks 28 employees involved in protest against Israeli ties: Google dismissed 28 employees following their involvement in a 10-hour sit-in at two of the ...
dailysabah.com/world/mid-east/google-sacks-28-employees-involved-in-protest-against-israeli-ties
Elon Musk's wealth crashes $160 billion from peak amid Tesla troubles: Tesla stock has tanked by more than 60% since late 2021, slashing Elon Musk's fortune from ...
businessinsider.com/elon-musk-net-worth-tesla-stock-ev-billionaires-wealth-layoffs-2024-4
Quick Glance: Tesla: Layoffs and Elon Musk's Reality Check
- Tesla is planning a major layoff to prepare for the future.
- Elon Musk's grasp on reality is questioned as Tesla performs mediocre in the automotive industry.
- Tesla experiences a decline in revenue margin compared to other automakers.
- The success of Tesla's future depends on the implementation of autonomous driving technology.
Walgreens embarks on another round of layoffs: The Deerfield-based company has been cutting jobs every few months over the last year.
chicagotribune.com/2024/04/16/walgreens-layoffs/
YouTube is making a bigger effort to go after third-party apps that block its ads
neowin.net/news/youtube-is-making-a-bigger-effort-to-go-after-third-party-apps-that-block-its-ads/
Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut gets its PC system requirements revealed and more
neowin.net/news/ghost-of-tsushima-directors-cut-gets-its-pc-system-requirements-revealed-and-more/
Google employees and Palestinian solidarity protesters have staged demonstrations in California and New York calling for the cancellation of the company’s $1 ... Show more
Apple loses smartphone crown to Samsung as Chinese rivals gain ground: iPhone sales fall 10 per cent in first quarter of 2024 while groups including Xiaomi and ...
ft.com/content/2c13254b-9995-4408-b02b-6f07ce706b8e
Quick Glance: Samsung Takes Smartphone Crown from Apple
- Apple loses top position in the global smartphone market to Samsung as Chinese competitors gain traction.
- Samsung regains its status as the world's largest smartphone manufacturer in the first quarter of 2024, just three months after Apple claimed the top spot.
- The market's strongest growth comes from two Chinese manufacturers, while Apple continues to face challenges in the world's largest smartphone market.
- Despite an overall increase in global smartphone shipments, Apple experiences a decline in iPhone sales in China and misses out on much of the broader industry recovery.
Apple says it wants to spend more on suppliers in Vietnam: Apple Inc wants to boost its investment in Vietnam, state media quoted the U.S ...
reuters.com/technology/apple-wants-spend-more-suppliers-vietnam-2024-04-16/
Apple 'beta' update addresses Jerusalem emoji controversy: A new software update stops the Palestinian flag emoji appearing when iPhone users type "Jerusalem".
bbc.com/news/technology-68831685
Ghost of Tsushima is already shaping up to be a monster PC port: Sony and Nixxes shared PC system requirements and details about Ghost of Tsushima ...
digitaltrends.com/computing/ghost-of-tsushima-pc-system-requirements-dlss-fsr/
‘Super cute please like’: the unstoppable rise of Shein: The long read: It is taking fast fashion to ever faster and ever cheaper extremes ...
theguardian.com/fashion/2024/apr/16/super-cute-please-like-the-unstoppable-rise-of-shein
🔴 Ramesh Srinivasan, a professor of information studies at UCLA, says 'there’s a shocking lack of transparency' over Google’s Project Nimbus that’s being used ... Show more www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2024/4/17/israels-war-on-gaza-live-eleven-killed-in-israeli-strike-on-refugee-camp
Quick Glance: Israel artist calls for Gaza ceasefire
- The representative of Israel at the international art fair is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel’s war on Gaza.
- Ruth Patir’s video installation called (M)otherland was scheduled to open on Saturday at Israel’s national pavilion at the international art show but will remain closed for now.
- Patir stated on her website that the artist and curators are showing solidarity with the families of the hostages and the large community in Israel calling for change, rather than canceling themselves or the exhibition.
- It is believed that there are still individuals in Gaza, including 129 captives taken during the attacks led by Hamas on Israel on October 7, with 34 of them presumed dead.
Fallout 76 hits an all-time player count record on Steam following the Fallout TV series on Amazon, and the other games are spiking too
pcgamer.com/games/rpg/fallout-76-hits-an-all-time-player-count-record-on-steam-following-the-fallout-tv-series-on-amazon-and-the-other-games-are-spiking-too/
The 8 Best CD Players on the Market Today — Because the Nostalgia Is Real: Looking for the best CD players to fill your nostalgic needs? These 8 might just be ...
bestproducts.com/tech/electronics/g60466360/best-cd-players/
Hasbro Talking to 'Lots' of Partners About the Future of Baldur’s Gate After Larian Walked Away From Dungeons & Dragons - IGN
ign.com/articles/hasbro-talking-to-lots-of-partners-about-the-future-of-baldurs-gate-after-larian-walked-away-from-dungeons-dragons
AI Tiers And Taking Profits In Tech With Joe Albano, Tech Cache: Joe Albano runs Tech Cache and gives his perspective on AI going mainstream and why he sees a ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683737-ai-tiers-and-taking-profits-in-tech-with-joe-albano-tech-cache
Is Verizon A Buy After The +28% Rally?: VZ stock shows impressive recovery, offering a robust dividend investment thesis with promising FY2024 cash flow guidance ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683705-is-verizon-buy-after-plus-28-percent-rally
Paid articlePaid Apple loses top phonemaker spot to Samsung as iPhone shipments drop, IDC says: Apple's smartphone shipments dropped about 10% in the first quarter of 2024 ...
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Apple Loses Top Global Phone Maker Spot as Samsung Mounts Comeback: Slowing iPhone shipments helped Samsung regain supremacy.
thedailybeast.com/apple-loses-top-global-phone-maker-spot-as-samsung-mounts-comeback
Quick Glance: iPhone sales plummet. Here's why
- Apple’s smartphone sales dropped by 10% last quarter, primarily due to a sharp decline in sales in China.
- Samsung had been the top smartphone manufacturer for 12 years, but Apple briefly took the top spot last year.
- The global smartphone market is showing signs of recovery with a 7.8% increase in smartphone shipments in the first quarter of 2024.
- Despite expectations for Apple and Samsung to maintain their market dominance, the rise of Huawei and other Chinese manufacturers like Xiaomi and OPPO/OnePlus may continue.
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Video game series "Fallout" on Amazon: Unfortunately more morality: Violence and predictable characters: The "Fallout" series is about a dark world after nuclear ...
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Amazon customers are not receiving the goods they ordered, but inferior replacement products - according to the Baden-Württemberg consumer advice center ... Show more www.ndr.de:443/ratgeber/verbraucher/Amazon-Falsche-Ware-geliefert-Das-koennen-Verbraucher-tun,amazon614.html
Fallout: The Amazon series actually reveals the "origin story" of Vault Boy: Now we finally know where the origins of Vault-Tec's iconic mascot lie and what the ...
gamestar.de/artikel/fallout-amazon-origin-story-vault-boy,3411761.html
A look inside Amazon’s biggest warehouse in the Northwest: Some in the small Oregon community are worried that the flood of employees and trucks will add to ...
oregonlive.com/business/2024/04/look-inside-amazons-gigantic-new-oregon-warehouse-its-biggest-in-the-northwest.html
PS5 Pro: This new feature is why it’ll be better than the OG PS5: It corrects one of the PS5's biggest weaknesses.
mashable.com/article/ps5-pro-ray-tracing-features-outshine-og-ps5
Is There An AI Bubble? Ask This Instead, Plus 4 AI Stocks I Own: Explore the hype and uncertainties surrounding transformative technologies, particularly AI ...
seekingalpha.com/article/4683484-is-there-an-ai-bubble-ask-this-instead-plus-4-ai-stocks-i-own
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Ex-Blizzard Exec Dragged For Suggesting Gamers Start Tipping: Tipping for a game like Elden Ring? In this economy?
kotaku.com/elden-ring-overwatch-blizzard-microtransactions-tipping-1851410524
'Fallout' is coming to Prime earlier than expected: Release date, time, cast, how to watch
usatoday.com/story/entertainment/tv/2024/04/09/when-fallout-premieres-amazon-prime/73259628007/
If Apple loses against China so will the West: According to figures out on Monday, Apple is no longer the world’s biggest manufacturer of smartphones after a ...
spectator.co.uk/article/if-apple-loses-against-china-so-will-the-west/
Samsung returns to top of the smartphone market: industry tracker: SAN FRANCISCO, United States (AFP) — Samsung regained its position as the top smartphone ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/04/15/samsung-returns-top-smartphone-market-industry-tracker/
Amazon HQ2 was supposed to add jobs last year. It shed them instead.: The downturn in hiring marks another setback in the boost Amazon had initially promised ...
washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2024/04/16/amazon-hq2-jobs-arlington-virginia/
Did you know that 10 million #SocialEnterprises worldwide generate $2 trillion in annual revenue and create over 200 million jobs?
The State of Social Enterprise report ... Show more www.weforum.org/reports/guidebook-on-facilitating-climate-fdi #Alliance4SE #SocialEnterprise #SocialInnovation
Apple CEO says it is considering a manufacturing facility in Indonesia
reuters.com/technology/apple-ceo-says-looking-into-possibility-building-manufacturing-facility-2024-04-17/
Rachel Riley accuses Apple of antisemitism over flag emoji: Some iPhone users have spotted a controversial bug in the latest update which suggests the ...
metro.co.uk/2024/04/16/apple-still-hasnt-fixed-emoji-bug-centre-antisemitism-row-20656809/
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