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Amazon makes advocacy group's list of most dangerous US workplaces, again
Amazon has made a list of the most dangerous US workplaces for the third time.
Amazon ordered to reinstate warehouse worker who was fired after protest
A judge has ordered Amazon to reinstate a worker it fired after he protested pandemic safety conditions.
Twitch begins rolling out improved reporting and appeals tools
At the start of the year, Angela Hession, Twitch’s vice-president of Trust and Safety, promised the company would implement an improved reporting and appeals process, and now it’s doing exactly that.
Tinder now lets you background check your matches
Non-profit service Garbo can help determine if matches have a history of violence.
Discord's new policies ban dangerous health misinformation
Discord's new community policies include a ban on misinformation that threatens public health.
OtterBox says early OtterSpot wireless charging battery packs may swell
If you have a pack that was built in mid-2019, you might be eligible for a free replacement.
Senate online safety bill gives children more control over social media
A new Senate online safety bill would give kids more control over social media, and require companies to limit exposure to toxic content.
Twitter opens up its anti-harassment Safety Mode to millions more users
Half of all accounts in the US, UK, Canada and other English-speaking markets are gaining access.
Tesla recalls more than 578,000 vehicles over pedestrian warning sounds
Tesla is recalling more than 578,000 cars over concerns the Boombox feature would overpower pedestrian warning sounds.
Grindr restricts location features at the Beijing Olympic Village
Grindr has limited outside access to the Winter Olympics Village to protect the privacy and safety of athletes.
Meta adds 'personal boundaries' to Horizon Worlds and Venues to fight harassment
At the outset, there's an equivalent of a four-foot gap between VR avatars.
Tesla recalls more than 817,000 cars over faulty seat belt chimes
Tesla is recalling over 817,000 cars to fix a glitch with seat belt chimes.
Consumer Reports now rewards driver monitoring, but only Ford and GM pass muster
Starting this year, Consumer Reports will add an additional two points to a car’s overall score if its included driver assistance system encourages safe driving.
The UK Government is reportedly preparing a PR blitz against end-to-end encryption
The UK Home Office is reportedly planning ads to mobilize public opinion against end-to-end encryption using what critics called "scaremongering" tactics.
Apple reportedly requires employees to get COVID-19 vaccine booster shots
Apple will reportedly require all retail and corporate staff to get COVID-19 vaccine booster shots if they want to enter stores and offices.
Twitch will launch an improved reporting and appeals process in 2022
Following a year that saw it struggle to contain a flood of automated “hate raid” harassment campaigns, Twitch has published a retrospective of its safety efforts in 2021.
UK watchdog to grill Meta over child safety in VR
A UK data watchdog plans talks with Meta over concerns its VR platform doesn't do enough to protect kids.
Tesla will disable in-dash video games while its cars are in motion
Tesla is disabling the option to play games on the main touchscreen while driving.
Amazon scraps new ban on phones in warehouses 'until further notice'
Amazon is dropping efforts to ban phones in warehouses following a deadly tornado and a pandemic surge.
Apple closes three stores in US and Canada amid COVID-19 surge
Apple has closed stores in the US and Canada after COVID-19 surges led to exposures and outbreaks.