Amazon asks workers to request leave if they continue staying at home

Amazon asks workers to request leave if they continue staying at home Amazon warehouse workers wanting to stay home to avoid COVID-19 will soon have to make a formal request. The online retailer is asking staff staying home to either report to their shifts starting May 1st or else request a leave of absence. Continue… Read More Amazon asks workers to request leave if they continue staying at home

Amazon loses bid to resume selling non-essential goods in France

Amazon loses bid to resume selling non-essential goods in France Amazon already put a number of measures in place to protect the health and safety of its employees, the NYT says. However, it it didn’t consult with employee representatives and labor unions, which is a necessary step to do business in France. Continue reading …… Read More Amazon loses bid to resume selling non-essential goods in France

Tesla rolls out Autopilot navigation for traffic lights and stop signs

Tesla rolls out Autopilot navigation for traffic lights and stop signs Tesla has been developing Autopilot navigation for traffic lights and stop signs for quite some time, and now the feature is finally ready for the public. According to Electrek, the automaker has released a Traffic Light and Stop Sign Control feature for its Autopilot… Read More Tesla rolls out Autopilot navigation for traffic lights and stop signs

Hitting the Books: The story behind Instagram’s most famous filter

Hitting the Books: The story behind Instagram’s most famous filter This July, Instagram will celebrate its 10 birthday! Over the past decade, IG has grown into one of the largest and most influential social media sites on the planet, boasting over a billion active users worldwide. However, the site’s road to modern ubiquity has not… Read More Hitting the Books: The story behind Instagram’s most famous filter