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Meta will require staff to be in the office at least three days a week
Meta will make workers return to the office at least three times a week starting September 5th.
Jon Fingas06.02.2023
Most states halt use of Google and Apple's COVID-19 exposure notification system
Mobile COVID-19 exposure alerts have shut down in the US now that the public emergency is over.
Jon Fingas05.15.2023
Amazon wants employees to return to the office in May
Starting in May, Amazon will require employees to work out of the office at least three days per week.
Igor Bonifacic02.19.2023
Twitter has stopped enforcing its COVID-19 misinformation policy
Twitter says it has stopped enforcing its COVID-19 misinformation policy.
Jon Fingas11.29.2022
Twitter spam obscures China COVID policy protest news
Twitter is struggling to deal with a surge in bot spam just as protests erupted in China.
Jon Fingas11.28.2022
Microsoft’s Presenter+ is a sleek PowerPoint remote for the hybrid work era
Microsoft's new Presenter+ remote is a sleek slide for hybrid work.
Igor Bonifacic10.12.2022
Uber and Lyft ditch their mask requirement in New York
The move follows policy updates from the state and NYC's Taxi & Limousine Commission.
Kris Holt09.08.2022
Apple no longer requires most corporate employees to wear masks
Apple will no longer require corporate employees to wear masks at "most locations," according to an internal email from the company.
Steve Dent08.02.2022
Meta asks Oversight Board if it should soften COVID-19 misinformation policies
Meta has asked the Oversight Board if it should merely downplay COVID-19 misinformation instead of removing it.
Jon Fingas07.26.2022
Meta's first human rights report defends the company's misinformation strategy
Meta has unveiled its first human rights report, and it focuses heavily on justifying Facebook misinformation policies.
Jon Fingas07.14.2022
Crosby, Stills and Nash return to Spotify after COVID-19 misinformation boycott
The music of Crosby, Stills and Nash is once again available to stream on Spotify.
Igor Bonifacic07.04.2022
Google's latest Pixel feature drop includes a Teenage Engineering music app
Google has released a Pixel feature drop that includes a music maker and easier access to doorbell video and vaccination cards.
Jon Fingas06.06.2022
Valve further delays Steam Deck dock due to supply shortages
Valve has indefinitely delayed the Steam Deck's official dock due to pandemic-related shortages and shutdowns.
Jon Fingas06.02.2022
Report finds remote learning apps collected and sold kids’ data
In their rush to employ online learning as a COVID-19 mitigation strategy, governments across the world exposed young people to the threat of their personal data being collected and sold without their consent.
Igor Bonifacic05.25.2022
Apple softens its stance on remote work amid return-to-office delays
Apple has again delayed its return to office, but this time it's friendlier to remote workers.
Jon Fingas05.17.2022
Amazon ends paid COVID-19 leave policy for workers
As of May 2nd, Amazon will no longer offer paid time off for workers who test positive for COVID-19.
Igor Bonifacic05.01.2022
Airbnb will stop offering refunds when a host or guest contracts COVID-19
An updated extenuating circumstances policy will apply to bookings made on or after May 31st.
Kris Holt04.29.2022
Uber and Lyft drop mask requirements for US drivers and passengers
Uber and Lyft have dropped mask requirements for drivers and passengers in the US despite ongoing pandemic concerns.
Jon Fingas04.19.2022
Amazon ordered to reinstate warehouse worker who was fired after protest
A judge has ordered Amazon to reinstate a worker it fired after he protested pandemic safety conditions.
Jon Fingas04.19.2022
White House launches covid.gov with testing and treatment resources
The White House has launched covid.gov, a dedicated website for COVID-19 guidance, including resources for treatment and testing.
Karissa Bell03.30.2022