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CES 2022 will require attendees to show proof of vaccination
CES 2022 is still going forward as an in-person event, but you'll need proof of vaccination to attend.
Why is Facebook so bad at countering vaccine misinformation?
While Facebook has tired to quash health misinformation during the pandemic, its previously lax stance on vaccine misinformation could be making that more difficult.
Facebook delays office re-opening to January 2022
Facebook employees will be working from home at least until the end of the year.
YouTube suspends Rand Paul for a week over COVID-19 misinformation
The senator questioned the effectiveness of cloth masks in a now-deleted video.
Tesla will require masks for all workers at its Nevada battery factory
Tesla will reportedly demand that all workers at its Nevada Gigafactory wear masks, representing a sharp contrast to its defiance in 2020.
Riot moves in-person 'League of Legends' championship due to COVID-19 surge
Riot has moved its in-person 'League of Legends' championship event from a New Jersey arena to Los Angeles as the COVID-19 surge dashes earlier plans.
Even a social network for doctors is struggling with vaccine misinformation
Doximity, an industry networking app for doctors, is grappling with vaccine misinformation despite its audience.
Razer's Project Hazel face mask has a new name and beta test you can sign up for
Razer’s Project Hazel is one step closer to becoming a product you can buy.
Yelp lets businesses list if they require proof of vaccination
Yelp will now allow shops and restaurants to list whether they require proof of vaccination from customers.
The 2021 New York International Auto Show is canceled
Organizers blamed increasing restrictions around the COVID-19 Delta variant for the cancelation.
Amazon made a $55 soap dispenser that reminds you to wash for 20 seconds
Amazon has quietly introduced a new Smart Soap Dispenser that works with its Alexa voice-activated assistant.
Bandcamp will keep waiving its fees one day a month through the end of 2021
Artists and labels have earned $56 million from Bandcamp Fridays.
YouTube suspends Sky News Australia uploads over COVID-19 misinformation
YouTube has blocked Sky News Australia from uploading videos for a week over COVID-19 misinformation.
Apple pulls anti-vax social app over misinformation (updated)
Apple has pulled Unjeced's anti-vax dating and social app over misinformation, and Google might not be far behind.
NYC extends limits on food delivery app fees to February 2022
New York City has extended a cap on food delivery app fees until February 2022 to help recovering restaurants.
Facebook will require its US office workforce to be vaccinated
Facebook will require that its employees get immunized against the coronavirus before they can return to in-person work.
Google will require coronavirus vaccines for returning office employees
Google will require its employees to get vaccinated against the coronavirus before they’re allowed to return to the company’s offices.
Facebook rejects Biden claim it's 'killing people' with COVID-19 misinformation
Facebook has resisted President Biden's claims that the social network is 'killing people' with COVID-19 misinformation, suggesting that other factors are to blame.
Biden: Facebook and other platforms are ‘killing people’ with vaccine misinformation
Joe Biden said that Facebook and other social media platforms are “killing people” by allowing misinformation about COVID-19 to spread on their platforms.
Rivian delays its electric R1T pickup and R1S SUV to September
CEO RJ Scaringe pointed to the 'cascading impacts of the pandemic' amid the latest setback.