The recent finding by the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in Los Angeles has shed light on Amazon’s legal responsibility for the employees of one of its subcontractors. The ruling states that workers at Battle-Tested Strategies, a company that delivered packages for Amazon, are considered employees of Amazon rather than independent contractors. This decision challenges
Valve has implemented their own rating system for measuring how games run on Steam Deck. Despite the guidance of whether a game is labeled as “Playable” or “Verified”, some games still fail to work on the handheld device. This can be frustrating for Steam Deck users who want to enjoy their favorite games on the
In a bid to enhance user engagement and interaction on its platform, Threads has initiated a live test of disappearing updates with a select group of users. This move comes in the wake of increasing concerns over the long-term implications of social media posts and the impact they can have on individuals’ reputations. Addressing the
Stranger Video is not your typical online game that involves shooting aliens or solving puzzles. Instead, it is a unique experience that requires you to grant access to your webcam. Once you do so, the website shows you a close-up of your own face, with the background around you cropped out. The concept is simple:
The arrest of Pavel Durov, the chief executive of Telegram, in Paris by French police has raised eyebrows and generated a lot of speculation. Durov, a Franco-Russian billionaire, was detained at Le Bourget airport near Paris for alleged offenses related to his popular messaging app. The accusations against Durov are serious, ranging from fraud, drug
Meta recently announced that it had blocked a “small cluster” of WhatsApp accounts associated with an Iranian hacking group targeting officials linked to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. These accounts were believed to have originated from APT42, an Iranian state-sponsored cyber espionage actor. The group has a history of targeting activists, non-government
In response to the recent software update incident involving CrowdStrike that caused widespread disruptions in July, Microsoft has announced plans to host a cybersecurity conference in September. The conference aims to bring together industry leaders to discuss ways in which the cybersecurity sector can evolve and prevent similar issues in the future. The faulty CrowdStrike
The groundbreaking research conducted by scientists at the Department of Energy’s SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory has shed light on the intricate details of the photoelectric effect. This phenomenon, first elucidated by Einstein more than a hundred years ago, remains a crucial aspect of quantum mechanics and has profound implications for various technological applications, such as
In a groundbreaking experiment conducted at the Brookhaven National Lab in the US, a group of physicists has successfully identified the heaviest “anti-nuclei” ever observed. These minuscule, ephemeral objects are constructed from peculiar antimatter particles and provide valuable insights into the nature of antimatter. The implications of the measurements taken regarding the production frequency and
As a consumer tech reviewer with over a decade of experience, it’s clear to see the disparities between iPhone features available in Europe compared to other regions. The iPhone experience in Europe seems to offer a plethora of capabilities that are not accessible to users in other parts of the world. From third-party app stores