All Things Internet: The Big Players & The Issues
The world has grown increasingly connected over the past few decades and a huge chunk of our lives are online. We cover the companies you care about: YouTube, Google, Amazon, and the issues you care about: NBN, IoT, social media, privacy and security.
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Maui County Sues Hawaiian Electric, Claims Negligence Led to Devastating Wildfires
Maui County filed a lawsuit against Hawaiian Electric Company this week over the fires that destroyed thousands of structures and killed over 100 people this month. Officials said that the utility company did not shut off power during the dangerous combination of high winds and dry conditions that helped spark and spread the devastating fires. The…
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Reddit Is Handing Out Awards to Its Frustrated Moderators
A tidal wave of strife plagued Reddit following the popular social media platform’s decision to charge exorbitant fees for access to its API. Now, the company wants to reward the free labor of the moderators it once antagonized. Reddit is now launching the Mod Helper Program as a way to reward moderators who offer helpful…
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SpaceX Accused of Hiring Discrimination Against Refugees and Asylum Seekers
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Thursday against SpaceX for allegedly refusing to hire refugees and asylum seekers. The DOJ said the company incorrectly cited federal regulations to justify discriminatory hiring practices. The lawsuit claims that SpaceX routinely discouraged refugees and asylees from applying for open positions at the company, did not consider…
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Whoops: U.S. Feds Fall for Crypto Scam, Hand Fraudster $US55,000 in Stolen Funds
The same federal agency that once helped bring down the biggest crypto-based dark web drug marketplace Silk Road got swindled by one of the oldest tricks in the crypto scammer playbook. The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration reportedly handed a fraudster a little more than $US55,000 in confiscated crypto funds after it was duped by a…