Source: Uber will offer Waymo robotaxi rides and deliveries in Phoenix starting later this year
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Uber has entered a partnership with Waymo to offer autonomous taxi rides and deliveries in Phoenix, starting later this year. This partnership will offer a “set number” of Waymo vehicles to Uber users, alongside Waymo’s existing autonomous car service, Waymo One.
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Source: The Backbone One PlayStation Edition controller finally arrives on Android
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Backbone One PlayStation Edition is launched for Android, an accessory designed with Sony’s collaboration that detects as a DualSense controller within the PS Remote Play app, making it easier for users to play PS4 or PS5 games on the go. It is also compatible with Xbox Game Pass, Nvidia GeForce Now, and Microsoft Luna game streaming apps.
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Source: Amazon again accused of breaking labor laws at unionized warehouse
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Amazon is accused of illegal anti-union behavior by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), which has filed a complaint that Amazon changed policies to prevent union support at its only unionized warehouse in Staten Island. The company prohibited onsite union meetings, changed its policy for paid leave, and prevented unionized workers from accessing the warehouse during their time off. Furthermore, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy broke federal labor laws by making anti-union comments.
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💼 Amazon changed policies to prohibit onsite union meetings, changed its policy for paid leave for COVID-19 cases, and prevented unionized workers from accessing the Staten Island warehouse during their time off.
💰 The NLRB can make employers change policies and reinstate wrongly terminated workers but cannot issue fines.
🧑💼 Amazon CEO Andy Jassy made anti-union comments that were deemed illegal.
Source: Ford will add AM radio to EVs following concerns over emergency alerts
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Ford will add AM radio to its EVs, including the 2023 Mustang Mach-E and F-150 Lightning, following concerns about emergency alerts. The decision comes after discussions with policymakers and the introduction of the AM for Every Vehicle Act.
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Source: US Surgeon General says social media can pose ‘a profound risk’ to teens’ mental health
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US Surgeon General, Vivek Murthy, has stated that social media has a “profound risk of harm to the mental health and well-being of children and adolescents,” citing peer-reviewed studies. His advisory calls on tech companies to take more action to mitigate the unintended negative effects of online interactions while also protecting children and adolescents interacting with all social media platforms. Nonetheless, research from Pew found that most teens find community and support on social media, with many 13 to 17-year-olds feeling social media provides a space to express their creativity, find support and feel more accepted.
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Source: Sony’s ZV-1 II has a wide lens so you can fit your whole face in while vlogging
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Sony’s ZV-1 II vlogging camera offers a broader lens, addressing the previous model’s significant issue, and introduces Cinematic Vlog settings. While it provides better sound quality with a multi-interface shoe for select Sony mics, the new lens sacrifices optical stabilization and 20mm of zoom range. Priced at $900, the device will be available in June 2023.
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