Microsoft will double its Black senior leadership by 2025

The company also wants to help make its non-Black employees better allies. Starting in the company’s fiscal 2021 year, Microsoft will mandate mandatory training on allyship and privilege for all… Follow this link: Microsoft will double its Black senior leadership by 2025

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Nextdoor pulls ‘Forward to Police’ feature amid concerns over racist abuse

Many companies are acutely aware of the potential misuse of their technology in light of protests against police violence and racism, and Nextdoor is no exception. The neighborhood-focused service… See the original post here: Nextdoor pulls ‘Forward to Police’ feature amid concerns over racist abuse

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Apple’s first ARM Macs may include a 13-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac

Many expect Apple to announce a transition to ARM-based processors in Macs at WWDC 2020, but now it might be clearer just what systems will usher in that new era. Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, who has a… Follow this link: Apple’s first ARM Macs may include a 13-inch MacBook Pro and 24-inch iMac

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Nextdoor pulls ‘Forward to Police’ feature amid concerns over racist abuse

Many companies are acutely aware of the potential misuse of their technology in light of protests against police violence and racism, and Nextdoor is no exception. The neighborhood-focused service… Continue reading here: Nextdoor pulls ‘Forward to Police’ feature amid concerns over racist abuse

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Microsoft built Japan’s contact-tracing app using Apple and Google tech

Japan is finally getting ready to launch its COVID-19 contact-tracing app, which officials hope will help prevent a second wave of infections. The app — expected to roll out this week — has… See the original post here: Microsoft built Japan’s contact-tracing app using Apple and Google tech

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