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Trump begs big tech for free labor to avoid federal hirings

Oct23
by on October 23, 2018 at 6:02 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Google, Opinion


The White House wants the nation’s big tech companies to make it easier for employees to do a civic “tour of duty” with the government. Another way of putting it: the President needs to bring in temps now that his plan to cheat Federal workers out of their promised 2019 pay raise fell apart. This latest assault on Federal employees by the White House comes in the form of a meeting held Monday between lawmakers and representatives from several technology companies. According to a report from The Washington Post, the purpose of the gathering was to convince big tech bosses to come…

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Bethesda braces for Fallout 76 beta’s inevitable bevy of bugs

Oct23
by on October 23, 2018 at 5:56 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, gaming


Bethesda Game Studios today released a note to its fans warning its upcoming game, Fallout 76, was likely to have some pretty big bugs and glitches, and it would need gamers’ help finding them. In other news, the sky is still blue and bears still shit in the woods. As the Fallout 76 beta is due to open tomorrow, one can only assume the note was a bizarre attempt to soften the blow for the people who are going to find the bugs the hard way. It begins with a description of how the game came to being, and how the studio feared…

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Miss the iPod? Get yourself one of these groovy music players

Oct23
by on October 23, 2018 at 3:59 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Plugged


Despite it being 17 years to the day since the release of the first iPod and four years since the classic model was discontinued, there are still shedloads of people who love an MP3 player. Myself included. Streaming is great, but there’s something wonderful about actually carrying your music with you. It could be that your commute takes you underground, you’re regularly out in the wilderness, or you just like curating your own music library – the reasons for wanting your music with you are endless. As Plugged is all about finding the perfect product for a particular person, instead of just…

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This Google project visualizes the global effect of #MeToo’s first year

Oct23
by on October 23, 2018 at 3:31 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Code Word, Social Media, world


For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. As #MeToo celebrates its first anniversary since going viral, and sexual assault continues to be at the forefront of political conversations around the world, finding new preventative solutions seems more pressing than ever. One year ago, #MeToo went viral, empowering women and survivors of sexual harassment and abuse all over the world. The hashtag ushered in a new era of feminist activism, fundamentally shifting society. Survivors across the globe shared…

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This Google project visualizes the global effect of #MeToo’s first year

Oct23
by on October 23, 2018 at 3:31 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Code Word, Social Media, world


For the ongoing series, Code Word, we’re exploring if — and how — technology can protect individuals against sexual assault and harassment, and how it can help and support survivors. As #MeToo celebrates its first anniversary since going viral, and sexual assault continues to be at the forefront of political conversations around the world, finding new preventative solutions seems more pressing than ever. One year ago, #MeToo went viral, empowering women and survivors of sexual harassment and abuse all over the world. The hashtag ushered in a new era of feminist activism, fundamentally shifting society. Survivors across the globe shared…

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Or just read more coverage about: Google

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