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ESPN writer Bill Williamson wrote an innocent article Sunday about NFL quarterback Tim Tebow of the Denver Broncos, which has sparked an entirely unexpected viral backlash in its comments. Tebow's inconsistency as a passer has led to much derision from NFL fans, and was the topic of Williamson's article . The story now receives what seems to be several comments per second. The post's commenters have even sparked their own twitter hashtag, #occupytebow . The comments follow a set rhythm, inserting things that are "better than" Tebow using the " fill-in-the-blank > Tebow" format. Some of the tech-related (and more politically correct) examples that have been posted include Netflix, dial-up modems, Rebecca Black's singing career and asking for an RT from a celebrity. Tebow, who was only recently named starter of his NFL team, has already been in the public spotlight for several years. A former University of Florida standout, he led the Gators to two BCS National … [Read more...] about ESPN Tebow Article Spawns Fill-in-the-Blank Meme and #OccupyTebow

Last November, California passed Proposition 22, which made it so that companies like Uber and Lyft could classify their workers as contractors instead of employees, avoiding the obligation to give them benefits. Bloomberg has written a great report about how this type of change — replacing regular employees with contractors — could be coming to many other industries across the nation, which could affect millions of workers. While the law was pushed for by ride-share companies, the article talks about the effects already being seen in other industries, like how grocery delivery workers are being fired and replaced by on-demand DoorDash workers. It also details an op-ed by an Uber investor, talking about how Prop 22 could be used to replace employees with contract workers in various industries, from nursing to agriculture. Companies moving their workers to independent contract employment, instead of traditional employment, helps them keep their labor costs low. Contract … [Read more...] about Go read this article about how Prop 22 may have opened the gates for the gig economy

We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more . Buyer's guide Joe Maring 12 Dec 2020 Source: Fairphone Best Sustainable and Repairable Phones Android Central 2021 Our planet is a beautiful thing, but we only have one to go around. As such, making smart choices about how we live our lives and the products we buy is key to ensuring it sticks around for generations to come. Some smartphones are created to be more sustainable/repairable than others, and if those are important factors you consider when buying a new phone, the Teracube is the one to buy. There are also a few other options worth talking about, which we'll dive into in this article. Best Overall: Teracube Best Modular: Fairphone 3 Best Alternative: SHIFT6m Best Camera: Google Pixel 3a Best Mid-Ranger: Moto G7 Best Budget Pick: Moto E6 Best Overall: Teracube Source: Teracube As you'll learn reading through … [Read more...] about Best Sustainable and Repairable Phones in 2021

Infinite scroll Google tested this web feature out in 2017 but dropped it rather than roll it out to the public. Michael Allison 10 Feb 2021 0 Source: Joe Maring / Android Central What you need to know Google is testing a 'People also read' feature in the in-app browser for Android. It recommends related news articles to viewers in a manner that's not unlike YouTube's endless autoplay. A similar feature was tested in 2017, but Google later dropped it. Google is testing a new feature for its in-app browser that'll make you stick around for longer. According to 9to5Google , the company has started testing out a "People also view" section in the Android in-app browser. To be clear, that's the view you see when opening a link inside the Google app or via Google Discover. If you have this feature and are viewing a news article just like this one, you'll be able to swipe up from the bottom bar and scroll to see a number of news articles … [Read more...] about Google is testing a feature that could send you down an internet rabbit hole

We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more . Family game night is back Lean into your family's smartphone addiction to bring everyone together. Jeramy Johnson 5 Jun 2020 1 Source: Jeramy Johnson / Android Central If the past few months of social distancing and quarantine have taught this introvert anything, it's that I really miss get-togethers with friends and family. Even silly things like Friday night trivia at a local bar or playing Cards Against Humanity with friends in the neighborhood sound like extravagant getaways to me right now. My family has been pretty good about making time for fun when we can during this gloomy period, and we've even cracked open the occasional old board game like Monopoly or Sorry a few times. Still, as classic as those games are, they've just become tired. Since we've all been cooped up working from home or preparing for final exams, we just want something fun, fresh, and not overly … [Read more...] about Jackbox has reignited family game night at my home