Facebook employees revolt over Zuckerberg’s stance on Trump
CEO criticized for refusing to take action over posts by Trump in response to unrest.
Policy // Civilization & Discontents
Walmart employees are out to show its anti-shoplifting AI doesn’t work
The retailer denies there is any widespread issue with the software.
Everyone’s ordering delivery, but apps aren’t making money
With dining rooms closed, more people are using Uber Eats, Grubhub, and DoorDash.
Uber’s attempt to buy Grubhub comes under fire
Lawmakers and city officials do not see benefits of meal delivery consolidation.
Democrats try to ban Internet shutoffs until pandemic is over
Democrats also pitch $50 monthly discounts with low-income broadband fund.
“More likely than not” a COVID-19 vaccine is possible, Fauci tells Senate
What happens in the fall all depends on how much we prepare for it now.
Bitcoin’s “halving” is bad for miners, good for everyone else
A lower rate of bitcoin creation means the network consumes less energy.
Shuttered restaurants, bars, hotels speed up TV cord-cutting even more
No customers to come in, and no sports to put on for them, so why pay for cable?
May 11 Coronavirus roundup: Symptoms, therapies, and policy confusion
A quick roundup of some of the developments of the past week.
Alphabet’s Sidewalk Labs scraps its ambitious Toronto project
Residents rebelled over plans to collect and use their data, among other things.
Trump admin illegally retaliated against pandemic whistleblower, reports say
US violated Whistleblower Protection Act, according to preliminary finding.
Trump admin, focused on “reopening,” sidelines COVID-19 experts
Administration's efforts to minimize talk of COVID-19 don't minimize its effects.
US military is furious at FCC over 5G plan that could interfere with GPS
FCC accuses military of “baseless fear-mongering” in fight over Ligado network.
“Disquisting whores”: Document reveals GirlsDoPorn plans to harass victims
Typo-ridden document shows defendants calling victims while posing as journalists.
Comcast resists call to open home Wi-Fi hotspots, cites potential congestion
"Comcast's excuse simply does not add up," three US senators say.
