Facebook bans some, but not all, QAnon groups, accounts
Facebook says it will restrict the right-wing conspiracy movement QAnon and will no longer recommend that users join groups supporting it, although the company isn’t banning it outright.
Facebook says it will restrict the right-wing conspiracy movement QAnon and will no longer recommend that users join groups supporting it, although the company isn’t banning it outright.
Facebook to allow users to promote and sell hand sanitizer, disinfecting wipes on platform
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
The platform had temporarily banned ads and listings for hand sanitizer and wipes to help protect against inflated prices and hoarding amid the pandemic.
Apple becomes the 1st US company to be valued at $2 trillion as tech fortunes soar
The company's hugely loyal customer base trusts its products so much that they continued to buy iPhones and other devices online while stuck at home. Apple recently reported blowout earnings for the April-June quarter,
The company's hugely loyal customer base trusts its products so much that they continued to buy iPhones and other devices online while stuck at home. Apple recently reported blowout earnings for the April-June quarter,
Amazon to open new fulfillment center in Goodyear
Amazon continues to grow and is building a new fulfillment center in Goodyear. The company says 11 new sites across the Phoenix-metro area are expected to open by the end of 2020 and will create more than 3,000 jobs, with a minimum wage of $15 per hour. Amazon is also hiring 500 tech positions in Phoenix. https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/amazon-to-add-3500-jobs-within-these-us-tech-hubs
Amazon continues to grow and is building a new fulfillment center in Goodyear. The company says 11 new sites across the Phoenix-metro area are expected to open by the end of 2020 and will create more than 3,000 jobs, with a minimum wage of $15 per hour. Amazon is also hiring 500 tech positions in Phoenix. https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/amazon-to-add-3500-jobs-within-these-us-tech-hubs
Uber, Lyft threatening to pull out of California by week's end
Uber and Lyft are threatening to pull out of California by the end of the week if they are forced to classify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.
Uber and Lyft are threatening to pull out of California by the end of the week if they are forced to classify their drivers as employees instead of independent contractors.
COVID-19 pandemic is shifting how consumers use gig companies, according to poll
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
A new survey from the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research shows how consumer attitudes about using ride-hailing and delivery services have changed. It also highlights a wealth divide, where Americans with higher incomes are able to utilize the services to help reduce their risk of infection.
Amazon to add 3,500 jobs within these US tech hubs
Amazon Inc. announced plans Tuesday to expand operations and add thousands of jobs within six major U.S. tech hubs across the country.
Amazon Inc. announced plans Tuesday to expand operations and add thousands of jobs within six major U.S. tech hubs across the country.
Amazon cuts delivery contract jobs with 7 companies
1,205 drivers will lose their jobs over the next few months.
1,205 drivers will lose their jobs over the next few months.
Complications arise due to different ways to measure the proportion of people who test positive for COVID-19
Experts say health officials are facing a challenge on how to calculate the proportion of people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Experts say health officials are facing a challenge on how to calculate the proportion of people who have tested positive for COVID-19.
Apple, Google drop popular video game Fortnite from app stores over direct payment plan
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.
Facebook beefs up anti-misinformation efforts ahead of US election
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Beginning Thursday, U.S. Facebook users who post about voting may start seeing an addendum to their messages -- labels directing readers to authoritative information about the upcoming presidential election.
Gov. Ducey says Arizona continues to see progress with downward trajectory of COVID-19
The figures reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services increased the state's totals to 190,794 confirmed cases with 4,383 deaths.
The figures reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services increased the state's totals to 190,794 confirmed cases with 4,383 deaths.
Retired state official paid $95,000 to run Arizona Department of Economic Security for 75 days
Arizona official Tom Betlach ran the agency from March 20 through June 3 - and was paid almost $95,000 to do it.
Arizona official Tom Betlach ran the agency from March 20 through June 3 - and was paid almost $95,000 to do it.
Uber may shut down for months in California, CEO warns
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Uber's CEO said the ride-hailing company could cut service in California if a rule takes effect that grants drivers the status and benefits of employees.
Google announces earthquake alert system for California Android devices
Google announced t will send earthquake alerts to Android devices in California with a new technology.
Google announced t will send earthquake alerts to Android devices in California with a new technology.
Scam alert: Viral Facebook post promoting 3 free Little Caesars pizzas is fake
A Facebook post promising three free pizzas is fake, but that hasn't stopped people from sharing it thousands of times.
A Facebook post promising three free pizzas is fake, but that hasn't stopped people from sharing it thousands of times.
Unemployment benefits: How long will it take to disburse the funds after Trump's executive order?
As Congress squabbled over increasing unemployment benefits, President Trump signed an executive order, increasing it by $400 -- but it's being met with skepticism and questions over how long it might take to disburse those funds. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
As Congress squabbled over increasing unemployment benefits, President Trump signed an executive order, increasing it by $400 -- but it's being met with skepticism and questions over how long it might take to disburse those funds. FOX 10's Steve Nielsen reports.
MTA asks Apple for easier way to unlock iPhone while wearing masks
New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and subways.
New York’s mass transit agency wants Apple to come up with a better way for iPhone users to unlock their phones without taking off their masks, as it seeks to guard against the spread of the coronavirus in buses and subways.
Amazon reportedly looking to transform shuttered JCPenney, Sears stores into fulfillment centers
Amazon, celebrating the boom in e-commerce, is in discussions with Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. mall owner by number of malls with 204 properties, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Amazon, celebrating the boom in e-commerce, is in discussions with Simon Property Group, the largest U.S. mall owner by number of malls with 204 properties, the Journal reported, citing people familiar with the matter.
Arizona Health and Education Departments set guidelines for school reopenings
Arizona’s top health official and the state’s education chief laid out a series of guidelines on August 6 that public schools were urged to use when deciding whether coronavirus infection rates are low enough to safely reopen for full in-person learning.
Arizona’s top health official and the state’s education chief laid out a series of guidelines on August 6 that public schools were urged to use when deciding whether coronavirus infection rates are low enough to safely reopen for full in-person learning.