Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 11/04 – Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, et al Win In California
Nov 4, 2020
Californians have voted for Proposition 22, solidifying gig workers' status as contractors. Meanwhile, Massachusetts strengthens the right to repair for cars. Exciting news for Spotify users: you can now stream directly on your watch! Walmart is in talks with Comcast to create smart TVs. As countries demand local content from Netflix, Hollywood sees talent shifting towards tech firms for enhanced reality innovation. Big changes are afoot in both tech and entertainment—stay tuned!
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Prop 22 Passes
- Proposition 22 passed in California, allowing gig companies to classify workers as contractors.
- This overturns previous attempts to classify them as employees, impacting employment costs and worker benefits.
Right to Repair
- Massachusetts voters approved a right-to-repair measure for car data.
- This allows car owners and mechanics to access telematics information previously restricted by manufacturers.
Spotify on Apple Watch
- Spotify's Apple Watch app previously functioned as a remote control, requiring a connected iPhone.
- Now, it supports standalone streaming over cellular or Wi-Fi, although it lacks a search function.