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Spotify adds promised COVID-19 content advisory (updated)
Spotify has added a long-expected COVID-19 content advisory tab in response to the uproar over misinformation from Joe Rogan's podcast.
Tesla halts work at Shanghai factory amid coronavirus outbreak
Tesla is halting work for two days at its Shanghai factory amid a COVID-19 outbreak.
Apple tells corporate employees to return to the office by mid-April
By late May, workers will need to be in the office at least three days a week.
Discord's new policies ban dangerous health misinformation
Discord's new community policies include a ban on misinformation that threatens public health.
TwitchCon San Diego returns October 7th
Twitch hasn't confirmed whether attendees will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Whistleblower group says Meta misled investors over misinformation
It's been accused of making 'material misrepresentations' of efforts to fight climate change and COVID-19 misinformation.
Canada uses Emergencies Act to rein in 'Freedom Convoy' crowdfunds
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked Canada’s Emergencies Act to respond to the “Freedom Convoy” protests — including by making it harder for them to receive monetary support.
Microsoft will fully reopen its headquarters on February 28th
Microsoft plans to fully reopen its Washington state offices on February 28th, although hybrid work will leave those offices changed.
Apple reportedly increases pay for many US retail employees
Apple is reportedly handing out raises to many of its retail employees.
Spotify CEO apologizes to staff, but won’t back down over Joe Rogan stance
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has apologized to staff for the backlash over Joe Rogan's podcasts, but won't remove Rogan or misinformation.
Google Maps explains how it tackles review bombing
Machine learning systems examine content and look for patterns like a burst of one-star reviews.
The pandemic is bringing out the worst in Yelp reviewers
Yelp says it took down more than 15,500 reviews for violating the company’s COVID-19 guidelines in 2021.
Spotify's 'Science VS' podcast will only fact-check misinformation being spread on Spotify
The show's host and editor said Spotify's support of Joe Rogan 'felt like a slap in the face.'
Spotify will add a ‘content advisory’ to COVID-19 podcast episodes
Following days of controversy stemming from Spotify’s handling of allegations that Joe Rogan has used the platform to spread COVID-19 misinformation, the company said on Sunday it would take new measures to point its users to accurate information about the pandemic.
At-home COVID-19 tests could be more affordable thanks to your smartphone
Researchers say early results show their process is nearly as accurate as a PCR test (and thankfully doesn’t involve tickling your brain).
Brené Brown says she's pausing her Spotify-exclusive podcast
Brené Brown is pausing her popular Spotify podcasts right as artists are leaving the service over Joe Rogan's COVID-19 misinformation.
T-Mobile will fire unvaccinated corporate employees starting April 2nd
T-Mobile will fire corporate employees who aren’t fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by April 2nd.
Fox News host Dan Bongino earned himself a Google Ads ban too
Days after he was permanently banned from YouTube, Dan Bongino has also lost his ability to earn revenue from Google ads.
Moderna begins early-stage trials of mRNA-based HIV vaccine
Moderna has begun early-stage clinical trials of an HIV mRNA vaccine,
iOS 15.4 beta supports Face ID while wearing a mask
You soon may might not need an Apple Watch or a passcode while masked up.