Alphabet union alleges contractors were banned from discussing wages

From CNET: The Alphabet Workers Union on Thursday alleged that Google contractors were banned from discussing wages, according to a complaint filed with the National Labor Relations Board.

One contractor, named Shannon Wait, was suspended last week after complaining about conditions at the South...

Microsoft launches Viva, a bet on the future of remote work

From The Verge: Microsoft Viva is Microsoft’s new push for helping businesses with remote work and a big bet on this new way of life becoming the norm. It’s designed to act as a portal for both employees and businesses to navigate the complexities of working from home. Microsoft is launching Viva...

Instagram Is Developing a TikTok-Style 'Vertical Stories' Feed

From PC Mag: Instagram is testing yet another TikTok-esque feature that lets users browse stories vertically.

First spotted by mobile developer and self-described "leaker" Alessandro Paluzzi, the function was dug up from Instagram's code and is still in its initial stages.

"This is an early...

Instagram's 'Recently Deleted' Feature Protects Posts From Hackers

From PC Mag: Instagram's new Recently Deleted feature helps users manage content—whether you accidentally discarded a photo or got hacked and want to restore your feed.

"We know this is something people have been asking for and now, for the first time, you can review and restore deleted content in...

Thermaltake TOUGHAIR CPU Air Coolers are Now Available

From Thermaltake Press Release: Thermaltake is thrilled to announce that the new Air Cooler series, the TOUGHAIR CPU Air Cooler, has hit the shelves. Powered by optimized high static pressure fans that have the same design concept as the TOUGHFAN 12 fans, the TOUGHAIR CPU Air Cooler’s fans are...

Tesla agrees to recall cars with failing displays

From The Verge: Tesla has agreed to recall more than 134,000 Model S sedans and Model X SUVs that will eventually suffer from faulty displays after pressure from the leading US safety regulator, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Tesla announced the recall to customers in an email...

Firefox 85 for Android Allows DRM-Protected Content to Play Again

From PC Mag: Firefox 85 rolled out for desktop users last week, and with it brought an end to Flash support. However, Mozilla also launched v85 for Android, and it added support for a feature all Firefox users will appreciate: the ability to play DRM-protected content.

As XDA Developers reports...

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