The surveillance profiteers of COVID-19 are here
These normally privacy-forward sources are saying this in response to the pandemic, obviously. But it’s also because companies that track, target, identify and surveil individuals are pitching… Go here to read the rest: The surveillance profiteers of COVID-19 are here
Google’s $800 million COVID-19 relief effort includes 2 million face masks
The business assistance includes a $200 million fund for financial institutions and non-governmental organizations to help small businesses get funds. All small businesses with active accounts… See the rest here: Google’s $800 million COVID-19 relief effort includes 2 million face masks
NY court rules Postmates couriers are entitled to unemployment benefits
In the original decision, New York’s Unemployment Insurance Appeal Board said Luis Vega, a former courier with Postmates, was entitled to employment insurance benefits after the company fired him…. See original here: NY court rules Postmates couriers are entitled to unemployment benefits
Amazon offers warehouse workers higher pay to handle Prime Now groceries
A spokesperson described the hikes as “temporary opportunities” meant to reflect a “significant increase” in grocery orders. It wasn’t clear when Amazon expected the pay offer to come to an… Read more here: Amazon offers warehouse workers higher pay to handle Prime Now groceries
LG TVs add a Movies Anywhere app
Now that Ultraviolet is gone, Movies Anywhere has become the dominant “digital locker” that enables viewing of purchased movies across different devices and services. Now LG is the first TV… Link: LG TVs add a Movies Anywhere app
