Facebook has used illegal monopoly power and an “unlawful scheme” to stifle competition, degrade personal privacy, and crush rivals, according to antitrust lawsuits filed Wednesday by the Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from 46 states and two territories. “For nearly a decade, Facebook has used its dominance and monopoly power to crush smaller rivals…
This spring, six different Amazon employees claimed they were wrongfully terminated by the company in retaliation for their involvement in organizing to improve working conditions. Now, at least one of those workers, Courtney Bowden of Pennsylvania, will have her case heard before a judge. Although a victory would mean little in terms of punitive damages,…
A new rule allows airlines in the US to ban emotional support animals from riding in the cabin, ending a system that led to everything from turtles to pigs, snakes, and even turkeys riding alongside their owners. Last year, the Department of Transportation issued guidance stating that dogs, cats, and miniature horses could be accepted…
Walmart on Friday reversed their decision to remove all guns and ammunition displayed on the floor of its stores this week, amid concerns of civil unrest in major cities across the country after the killing of Black people by police. The major retailer had made a similar move in some of its stores in June…
Walmart on Friday reversed their decision to remove all guns and ammunition displayed on the floor of its stores this week, amid concerns of civil unrest in major cities across the country after the killing of Black people by police. The major retailer had made a similar move in some of its stores in June…
Over the course of nearly 100 years, Central Casting has come to dominate the TV and film industry as a major source of employment for thousands of actors across networks, studios, and streaming platforms. But current and former employees say that power has gone unchecked internally, creating what they say is a toxic workplace where…
Over the course of nearly 100 years, Central Casting has come to dominate the TV and film industry as a major source of employment for thousands of actors across networks, studios, and streaming platforms. But current and former employees say that power has gone unchecked internally, creating what they say is a toxic workplace where…
Dozens of prominent startups in India, one of the world’s largest internet markets, are creating a coalition to fight a Google decision that would require them to give 30% of in-app payments to the tech giant beginning next year. On Tuesday, nearly 60 executives from dozens of Indian companies kicked off preliminary discussions, three people…
However, if you had hopes that your Instagram and Facebook accounts were totally separate, the horse is out of the barn. If you have your accounts connected at all, you already probably see Facebook friends being suggested to you on Instagram. A Gizmodo investigation showed how Facebook has long been able to piece together your…
The flying drone cam, which Amazon calls the Ring Always Home Cam, costs $249 and literally flies around your house to record footage. Amazon says that when it’s not flying, it sits in a dock and the camera is physically blocked for privacy. Amazon also unveiled a new version of the Echo, the Echo Show…
