InterContinental Hotels Group, also known as IHG Hotels & Resorts, has confirmed it was hit by a cyberattack that downed its booking systems and mobile apps. U.K.-headquartered IHG operates some […]
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Back to news homeYouTube launches a dedicated podcasts homepage for U.S. users
Earlier this year, reports emerged that YouTube would soon add a dedicated podcasts homepage — a signal the company was getting more serious about its investments in podcasts and the […]
Crypto, where the fallen seek a fresh start
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Snapchat officially introduces parental controls through a new ‘Family Center’ feature
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Pinterest debuts a new app, Shuffles, for collage-making and moodboards
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WeWork India exposed visitors’ personal information and selfies
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An Apple store in Maryland makes history by forming the company’s first recognized union
As several Apple stores across the country fight to unionize, workers in Towson, Maryland became the first to win formal recognition. Out of 110 eligible employees, the union received 65 […]
Jay-Z and Jack Dorsey launched a Bitcoin academy in a public housing complex
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NLRB rules Activision Blizzard’s first union at Raven Software can vote for recognition
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) ruled today that the first union at a major U.S. gaming company can file for a formal union election. In January, the quality assurance […]
Over 14,000 Etsy sellers are going on strike to protest increased transaction fees
If you’re in the market for funky trinkets and unique, handmade clothing, you might want to put off your shopping until next week. Starting today, over 14,000 Etsy sellers are […]