A fitness coach talks with participants while instructing a class over Zoom in an empty gym. New York regulators on Thursday reached a deal with Zoom in which the company agreed to enhanced privacy and security measures. Jeff Chiu/AP hide caption toggle caption Jeff Chiu/AP A fitness coach talks with participants while instructing a class […]
California Sues Uber And Lyft For ‘Cheating’ Drivers And Taxpayers
The lawsuit is the first big test of a new state law that poses a serious threat to the ride-hailing apps’ business models. David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images The lawsuit is the first big test of a new state law that poses a serious […]
For Airbnb, 2020 Was Supposed To Be A Banner Year. Then The Pandemic Hit
Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky told NPR he is “very confident” the company can still go public in 2020 despite the coronavirus upending the travel and hospitality industry. Richard Drew/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Drew/AP Airbnb co-founder and CEO Brian Chesky told NPR he is “very confident” the company can still go public […]
COBOL Cowboys Aim To Rescue Sluggish State Unemployment Systems
A coding student takes a course on the computer programming language COBOL in 1997 ahead of the Y2K computer meltdown. The coronavirus pandemic has created a dearth of programmers who know how to operate in the pre-Internet coding language. PHILIP HOLMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS hide caption toggle caption PHILIP HOLMAN/ASSOCIATED PRESS A coding student takes a course […]
The ‘Undertaker of Silicon Valley’ Stays Busy As Startups Lay Off Thousands
Co-founder Martin Pichinson stands for a portrait behind a lobby window at Sherwood Partners, which helps shut down startups in financial trouble. (Photo by Jessica Pons for NPR) Jessica Pons for NPR hide caption toggle caption Jessica Pons for NPR Co-founder Martin Pichinson stands for a portrait behind a lobby window at Sherwood Partners, which […]
Apple Unveils ‘Bargain’ iPhone Amid Economic Downturn
This photo provided by Apple shows the second-generation iPhone SE. It will be vastly cheaper than the models Apple rolled out last fall before the coronavirus pandemic had forced people to rethink their spending. AP hide caption toggle caption AP This photo provided by Apple shows the second-generation iPhone SE. It will be vastly cheaper […]
Twitter Vows That As Disinformation Tactics Change, Its Policies Will Keep Pace
Twitter says it’s deploying new policies that the social network hopes keep pace with the state of influence operations and disinformation today. Jeff Chiu/AP hide caption toggle caption Jeff Chiu/AP Twitter says it’s deploying new policies that the social network hopes keep pace with the state of influence operations and disinformation today. Jeff Chiu/AP Twitter […]
Jack Dorsey, Twitter’s Eccentric CEO, Could Be Looking For A Job Soon
Jack Dorsey isn’t your regular CEO. He often says and does things that raise eyebrows. Now, one large investor has had enough. The powerful hedge fund Elliott Management has bought a sizable stake in Twitter in hopes of bringing change. Elliott is concerned that Dorsey hasn’t focused enough on Twitter, because he is also chief […]
At 25 Years, Understanding The Longevity Of Craigslist
Craigslist founder Craig Newmark (L) and CEO Jim Buckmaster pose in front of the Craigslist office March 21, 2006 in San Francisco. The site has become a behemoth but changed little aesthetically. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Craigslist founder Craig Newmark (L) and CEO Jim Buckmaster pose in front of […]
‘Marsquakes’: NASA lander confirms seismic activity on red planet
Issued on: 24/02/2020 – 18:24Modified: 24/02/2020 – 18:27 Mars is a constantly tremoring “living” body, researchers said Monday as they unveiled measurements of seismic activity on the red planet showing similar tremble rates to Earth or the Moon. For 15 months NASA‘s InSight robot craft scoured the surface of Earth’s neighbour, and measured hundreds of […]
Algorithm Targets Marijuana Convictions Eligible To Be Cleared
The nonprofit Code for America is using computer algorithms to help California prosecutors comply with clearing criminal records of certain marijuana convictions. Josh Edelson/AP hide caption toggle caption Josh Edelson/AP The nonprofit Code for America is using computer algorithms to help California prosecutors comply with clearing criminal records of certain marijuana convictions. Josh Edelson/AP When […]
Losing Sleep Over The Quest For A Perfect Night’s Rest
Sleep trackers have become increasingly popular, but for some people, perfecting their sleep score becomes an end unto itself. Yiu Yu Hoi/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Yiu Yu Hoi/Getty Images Sleep trackers have become increasingly popular, but for some people, perfecting their sleep score becomes an end unto itself. Yiu Yu Hoi/Getty Images If […]