In the 1990s, they banned the internet. Now they use it to threaten and cajole the Afghan people, in a sign of how they might use technology to build power.
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Tesla Sells ‘Full Self-Driving,’ but What Is It Really?
As the company deals with government scrutiny of its driver-assistance technology, an add-on kit sold for up to $10,000 is also getting more attention.
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California’s Gig Worker Law Is Unconstitutional, Judge Rules
Last year, more than $200 million was spent on campaigning for a state proposition that ensured workers like Uber and Lyft drivers were considered independent contractors.
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(BPRW) A Black-Owned Black Business Directory Aims to Connect Consumers to Black-Owned Businesses
(Black PR Wire) – With millions of Black-Owned businesses across the nation, Black-Owned businesses have yet to have a full, comprehensive and consistent site that connects customers to Black-Owned business, especially in southern states. But not fo
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OnlyFans Says It Is Banning Sexually Explicit Content
The company is the latest digital platform to crack down on such material. The site became a source of income for millions during the coronavirus pandemic.
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U.S. Revives Facebook Suit, Adding Details to Back Claim of a Monopoly
After a judge slammed the F.T.C.’s original lawsuit, regulators returned with a more detailed case accusing the platform of being a monopoly.
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Facebook’s New Bet on Virtual Reality: Conference Rooms
The pandemic has renewed interest in virtual reality. Facebook is trying to capitalize with a new virtual meeting room service.
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When the Fires Came, the Store Went Online
An outdoor gear store is a test of what it’s like to start an e-commerce site in 2021.
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Dhar Mann, YouTube’s Moral Philosopher
Dhar Mann has built an online video empire on contemporary fables.
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Taliban Ramp Up on Social Media, Defying Bans by the Platforms
More than 100 new official or pro-Taliban accounts and pages have surfaced on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter, despite a ban on the group by the sites.