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San Francisco Pride members voted to ban Google and YouTube from their paradeSan Francisco Pride members voted to ban Google and YouTube from their parade
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Supporters of the ban say the company isn’t doing enough to stop hate speech on its platforms.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Amazon Ring sales nearly tripled in December despite hacksAmazon Ring sales nearly tripled in December despite hacks
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It’s going to take more than a few high-profile video hacking incidents to slow connected security camera sales.

By Rani Molla
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Amazon’s Ring blamed hacks on consumers reusing their passwords. A lawsuit says that’s not true.Amazon’s Ring blamed hacks on consumers reusing their passwords. A lawsuit says that’s not true.
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Plaintiffs suing the company say they created unique passwords but were hacked anyway.

By Rani Molla
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Google Chrome’s cookie ban is good news for Google — and maybe your privacyGoogle Chrome’s cookie ban is good news for Google — and maybe your privacy
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But it’s terrible for smaller advertisers.

By Sara Morrison and Rani Molla
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Alphabet’s top lawyer, who has been accused of inappropriate workplace relationships, is stepping downAlphabet’s top lawyer, who has been accused of inappropriate workplace relationships, is stepping down
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Alphabet’s board recently concluded an investigation into misconduct at the company but says Drummond’s departure is not connected.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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A “new” Amazon waffle maker came with an old crusty-looking waffle already in itA “new” Amazon waffle maker came with an old crusty-looking waffle already in it
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Buying from Amazon is still a crap shoot.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon threatened to fire employees who spoke out against its environmental policiesAmazon threatened to fire employees who spoke out against its environmental policies
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Amazon is reprimanding employees who spoke to the press about its work with oil and gas companies.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Thousands of Google’s cafeteria workers have unionizedThousands of Google’s cafeteria workers have unionized
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Around 2,300 contracted workers who serve meals to Google employees in the San Francisco Bay Area have unionized, saying they’re overworked and underpaid.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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All those hacks got Amazon’s Ring suedAll those hacks got Amazon’s Ring sued
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Knock, knock! Who’s there? A lawsuit.

By Sara Morrison
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Amazon wants to patent technology that could identify shoppers by their handsAmazon wants to patent technology that could identify shoppers by their hands
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The system could someday be used in Amazon Go or Whole Foods stores.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon warehouse workers doing “back-breaking” work walked off the job in protestAmazon warehouse workers doing “back-breaking” work walked off the job in protest
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Workers lifting hundreds of boxes a day say they fear being fired for missing work.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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One of Amazon’s first employees says the company should be broken upOne of Amazon’s first employees says the company should be broken up
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Jeff Bezos hired Paul Davis to build Amazon’s website. Now Davis wants to break it up.

By Jason Del Rey
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Simple changes to Amazon’s Ring could protect users from hacksSimple changes to Amazon’s Ring could protect users from hacks
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Typical Ring users don’t take extra steps for security. The company needs to require them.

By Rani Molla
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Amazon’s new area of domination: its own package deliveryAmazon’s new area of domination: its own package delivery
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That growth has come with controversy.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon, Apple, and Google are working together so that your smart home works betterAmazon, Apple, and Google are working together so that your smart home works better
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You’ll someday be able to use whichever smart home devices you want, regardless of which smart assistant you use.

By Rani Molla
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Google’s Larry Page gave $400 million in Christmas donations. Not a penny went straight to charity.Google’s Larry Page gave $400 million in Christmas donations. Not a penny went straight to charity.
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How Silicon Valley billionaires skirt charity rules each holiday season.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Consumer groups issue product warning for Amazon Ring after latest video hackConsumer groups issue product warning for Amazon Ring after latest video hack
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This is only the latest controversy for the video doorbell company.

By Rani Molla
How robots are transforming Amazon warehouse jobs — for better and worse
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Amazon is leading a robotics race that will have a seismic impact on the warehouse industry, which employs more than 1.1 million Americans today.

By Jason Del Rey
Where the US government is using facial recognition technology to surveil Americans
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This map shows how widespread the use of facial recognition technology has become.

By Shirin Ghaffary and Rani Molla
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It’s not just passengers being assaulted in Ubers. Drivers are at risk, too.It’s not just passengers being assaulted in Ubers. Drivers are at risk, too.
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Ride-share drivers lack employment protections that could keep them safer.

By Anna North
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Uber’s sexual assault report won’t hurt it as badly as other incidentsUber’s sexual assault report won’t hurt it as badly as other incidents
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The company documented nearly 6,000 sexual assaults in two years.

By Rani Molla
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Jeff Bezos finally added 2 more women to Amazon’s senior leadership team — joining 19 menJeff Bezos finally added 2 more women to Amazon’s senior leadership team — joining 19 men
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Amazon fashion group leader Christine Beauchamp and Amazon advertising executive Colleen Aubrey are now two of three women on the “S-team.”

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon Prime one-day shipping apparently doesn’t mean one-day deliveryAmazon Prime one-day shipping apparently doesn’t mean one-day delivery
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Prime customers are outraged by holiday shipping delays.

By Jason Del Rey
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Larry Page, Alphabet’s absentee CEO, is stepping down after a challenging year for Big TechLarry Page, Alphabet’s absentee CEO, is stepping down after a challenging year for Big Tech
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Sundar Pichai, who was already CEO of Google, will now officially take over as CEO of Alphabet, too.

By Peter Kafka
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The best Cyber Monday deals according to Alexa: any Amazon-owned brandThe best Cyber Monday deals according to Alexa: any Amazon-owned brand
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Starring Ring doorbells, Alexa gadgets, and Blink cameras.

By Jason Del Rey
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Ex-Google employees who say they were fired for organizing are taking legal actionEx-Google employees who say they were fired for organizing are taking legal action
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The move is the latest escalation in growing tensions between employee organizers and management at the search giant.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Why everybody is freaking out about political ads on Facebook and GoogleWhy everybody is freaking out about political ads on Facebook and Google
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Microtargeting is the new hotbed of debate around political ads on the internet. But are we even having the right conversation?

By Emily Stewart
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Google fired an employee who questioned its work with Customs and Border ProtectionGoogle fired an employee who questioned its work with Customs and Border Protection
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Rebecca Rivers, a former engineer, said on Monday that the company terminated her employment.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Future Perfect
Here’s how much America’s billionaires give to charity, in one chartHere’s how much America’s billionaires give to charity, in one chart
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Jeff Bezos gave an estimated 0.1 percent of his wealth in 2018.

By Dylan Matthews
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Your Amazon package has a wild journey before it gets to your doorYour Amazon package has a wild journey before it gets to your door
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On this episode of Reset, learn the fascinating reason a lot of products you buy online make a pit stop in rural Roundup, Montana.

By Delia Paunescu
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Amazon lost a $10 billion Pentagon contract to Microsoft. Now it’s blaming President Trump directly.Amazon lost a $10 billion Pentagon contract to Microsoft. Now it’s blaming President Trump directly.
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Jeff Bezos’s company filed a legal claim on Friday to protest “interference” in the Department of Defense’s decision.

By Jason Del Rey
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Google employees protest the company’s “attempt to silence workers”Google employees protest the company’s “attempt to silence workers”
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Hundreds of Google employees and protesters rallied in support of colleagues they say were put on leave for political reasons.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Culture
Sorry for Your Loss is a must-see TV show. You can only watch it on Facebook.Sorry for Your Loss is a must-see TV show. You can only watch it on Facebook.
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Elizabeth Olsen plays a young widow in this thoughtful and loving series about navigating grief.

By Emily St. James
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Google transformed the political advertising world with its reversal on targetingGoogle transformed the political advertising world with its reversal on targeting
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Google’s decision puts new pressure on Facebook to change its policies on political ads.

By Theodore Schleifer
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DoorDash and Uber Eats aren’t collecting sales tax on delivery fees in some states. That could be a problem.DoorDash and Uber Eats aren’t collecting sales tax on delivery fees in some states. That could be a problem.
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It could be the latest business practice in the gig economy to raise regulatory questions.

By Shirin Ghaffary
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Google just got access to millions of medical records. Here are the pros and cons.Google just got access to millions of medical records. Here are the pros and cons.
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What Google plans to do with the records is unclear. This episode of Reset explores the potential impacts on patient privacy.

By Delia Paunescu
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Nike’s breakup with Amazon is a lose-lose situation for everyone — including youNike’s breakup with Amazon is a lose-lose situation for everyone — including you
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Soon, when you buy Nike stuff on Amazon, it will no longer come directly from Nike.

By Jason Del Rey
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A bait-and-switch scam ran unchecked on Airbnb. Here’s how it worked.A bait-and-switch scam ran unchecked on Airbnb. Here’s how it worked.
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On this episode of Reset, hear how one woman found herself in the middle of it, and how to protect yourself.

By Delia Paunescu
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10 lessons for Disney, Apple, and all the new streaming companies trying to take down Netflix10 lessons for Disney, Apple, and all the new streaming companies trying to take down Netflix
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Advice from two veterans of Amazon and Hulu.

By Matthew Ball and Alex Kruglov
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The Seattle politician Amazon tried to oust has declared victoryThe Seattle politician Amazon tried to oust has declared victory
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The win by the socialist Kshama Sawant is the latest salvo in an increasingly contentious battle between Amazon and local Seattle officials.

By Jason Del Rey