Tech Brew Ride Home Wed. 06/19 - The Fallout From Facebook Coin
Jun 19, 2019
Discover the troubling conditions faced by Facebook moderators and their mental health struggles. Best Buy enhances its service experience, resembling a Genius Bar. Get excited about YouTube's new AR Beauty Try-On feature, allowing users to virtually try on makeup. Meanwhile, Facebook's Libra cryptocurrency faces enormous scrutiny from politicians and regulators, raising questions about privacy and monetary policy. Explore the mechanics behind Libra and the doubts surrounding public trust in Facebook's ambitious financial venture.
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Facebook Moderation Conditions
- Casey Newton investigated Facebook's content moderation facility in Tampa, Florida, interviewing 12 former moderators.
- Many workers suffer PTSD due to disturbing content and poor working conditions, highlighting the need for better treatment and pay.
Apple and Best Buy Partnership
- Apple significantly expanded its authorized repair network by partnering with over 1,000 Best Buy locations across the U.S.
- This partnership quadruples the number of Apple-authorized repair centers beyond Apple Stores, expanding service availability.
Kindle Oasis Update
- The Kindle Oasis received an update with a color temperature adjustment feature for night reading, shifting from white to yellow.
- The update also vaguely mentions next-generation e-ink technology, but otherwise, the device remains largely unchanged.