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Facebook’s Oversight Board exists to keep the social media giant in check. Each member gets a hefty six-figure salary … but the money flows from a fund set up by Zuckerberg and Facebook. Can we even trust its decisions?
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Fitness machine maker Peloton has had a rough couple of months. After several complaints surrounding the safety of equipment, an investigation was launched earlier this year after the unfortunate death of a child. Tap or click here for the tragic details.
Google’s SMS and instant messaging app have gone through several changes since first developed. Starting as a hopeful replacement for traditional text messages, the application branched out to include many of the chat features available today.
Online marketplace Etsy has come under fire over the last few months, as a significant number of products sold there have turned out to be fake. The hugely popular site is a place where creators can sell their handmade products.
If you’re like most podcast lovers, you listen to learn new things. It’s a great idea since podcasts are like audio essays full of knowledge, humor, whimsy and stories that teach you more about the world. According to Semrush data, 20% of people listen to podcasts every week.
Quick show of hands: Who here actually reads all the way through the terms of service when signing up for a website or app? Aside from the lawyers among us, we’ll hazard a guess that the number is low. Terms of service tend to be dense and boring, but they contain critical information that has huge implications.
Many of us use our mobile phones when we get into bed at night. It’s often also the first thing that we grab when we wake up. We like to keep our phones close by for a variety of reasons. Missing an important call or an emergency could spell disaster.
Podcasts are exploding in popularity, and it’s not hard to see why. They’re a fun way to gobble down the content you love, and they don’t require too much attention. While you fold laundry, do the dishes or drive to work, you can listen to engaging audio stories that uplift, educate and inspire you.
The pandemic has changed the way we work. While people have been going back to the office, some jobs have become permanently remote. Offices have moved into smaller spaces and most meetings are still taking place virtually.
The pandemic has put a strain on everyone. We have had to adjust our lives to maintain social distancing while still working or going to school. People lost their jobs and are dealing with heavy financial burdens.
Many are finding alternate sources of income. One method to get some extra cash is to go through your house and find things to sell. There’s a wealth of apps and online marketplaces to utilize for this purpose such as eBay, Craigslist, Letgo, Amazon and more. There are also lesser-known auction sites, which you can read about here.
The pandemic has moved many of our lives online. Some of us have been lucky enough to stay safe by working from home during these strange times. But we don’t log off when the shift is over.
We then turn to Netflix or whatever your streaming service of choice is to stay entertained. All this online activity has probably put your internet connection front and center. If you’re not getting the speeds that you’re paying for, that’s a problem. Tap or click here to report slow internet to the FCC.
