The Vergecast Reviews for the Macbook Air and iPad Pro (2020) and how the coronavirus is affecting tech companies and culture
Mar 27, 2020
This week, the discussion dives into how the coronavirus pandemic is reshaping tech culture, with Amazon workers facing dire challenges amid safety concerns. The hosts review the latest MacBook Air and iPad Pro, highlighting their performance and new features. As streaming platforms reduce quality to manage increased demand, inventive ways to enjoy movies with friends online are explored. The tension between tech consumption shifts and remote work also prompts insights into user experiences across devices.
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Broken Promise
- The White House presented a flow chart promising a Google-built website for COVID-19 testing.
- Two weeks later, the promised website with its drive-through testing workflow doesn't exist.
Amazon Warehouse Risks
- Amazon's warehouse workers face heightened risk as online shopping surges.
- Increased transparency about worker conditions and ethical implications is needed.
Social Media Moderation
- Social media platforms should moderate content with clear right and wrong answers, like CDC guidelines.
- This stronger moderation stance is easier for platforms due to lack of controversy in such cases.