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A Spanish court has ruled that Amazon must compensate self-employed couriers who used their own vehicles for deliveries, a move welcomed by a labour union that has criticised worker conditions in the "gig economy". The Madrid labour court said that the tech giant would have to pay Social Security contributions for the 2,166 people it hired under the guise of external contractors within the now-defunct " Amazon Flex " scheme and recognise them as regular staff during the periods they made deliveries. It did not provide the total to be paid. Amazon scrapped the Flex programme in Spain last year, after a 2020 Supreme Court ruling forced companies to hire freelance couriers as staff, and the government introduced a pioneering law to the same effect in 2021. Read Also Tech jobs still hot in US amid mass layoffs, finds report Big Tech earnings face more heat as cloud cover fades "Amazon is a company that is not only a … [Read more...] about amazon: Spanish court rules Amazon ‘Flex’ couriers were falsely self-employed

On Thursday, US officials confirmed that a high-altitude balloon, launched days ago by the Chinese government, has been flying over the northern United States. This has since become an international incident and led the US secretary of state, Antony Blinken, to delay a high-profile visit to China to meet with the nation's president, Xi Jinping. The balloon's flight raises several questions—such as, just what the heck is it doing there? This story will address what is known and not known about the flight. The information below is based on public statements, other news reports, and an interview with a stratospheric balloon expert, Andrew Antonio, whose company, Urban Sky , is developing the world’s first reusable stratospheric balloons for remote sensing. How big is the balloon? This information is not precisely known. Some media reports have suggested it is about the size of "three school buses." It is clearly a very large balloon, however, much bigger than would be used … [Read more...] about Why would the Chinese government be flying a large stratospheric balloon?

Whether you're looking to kick off your Super Bowl party or just in the market for a new TV, this is one of the best times to shop for a new big-screen TV for your living room. We found plenty of deals and discounts on QLED, OLED, and LED TVs. And even though 4K is now the standard, you can also opt to future-proof your next television by going with a discounted 8K set. The best deal we've found is on LG's B2 series , which has an OLED panel. The 65-inch model is now discounted by about $600, bringing the price down to just under $1,300. If you're looking for a more affordable set, consider an LED TV, but keep in mind that more budget-oriented sets are limited to 60 Hz refresh rates, making them less ideal for gamers. Gamers should be on the lookout for TVs that support faster refresh rates, like the Hisense ULED TV with HDMI 2.1 support for $898 after discount, as well as panels capable of displaying HDR content. For a complete list of the best TV deals of the season, be … [Read more...] about Dealmaster: Best Super Bowl deals for 4K, OLED, and QLED TVs

Table of Contents What to Look for in a Hardware Security Key in 2023 Frequently Asked Questions Best Overall Security Key: Yubico FIDO Security Key NFC Best Premium Security Key: YubiKey 5 NFC USB-A Best Security Key for Bio-authentication: Kensington VeriMark Best Key & Password Manager Combo: OnlyKey Best Open-Source Security Key: Nitrokey 3A NFC Update, 02/01/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and have updated our best open-source category with the Nitrokey 3A NFC. What to Look for in a Hardware Security Key in 2023 If you’ve been on the internet, then you’ve probably heard of two-factor authentication, usually abbreviated as 2FA . Typically, 2FA involves receiving a code you have to insert after you enter your password correctly. You can receive this code either through an SMS message, an email, or an authenticator app. These solutions can have problems though, especially since SMS messages can be intercepted through SIM-swapping … [Read more...] about The Best Hardware Security Keys of 2023

Amazon Prime subscriptions include access to thousands of movies for free. If you’re looking for something to watch, here are the best movies to watch for free with Amazon Prime Video. Update, 1/9/23: Our picks Bound , The Conversation , Raging Bull , The Terminator , and The Usual Suspects all left Prime Video, so we’ve replaced them with five fresh recommendations. Table of Contents Election Heathers His Girl Friday In the Heat of the Night Licorice Pizza The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring Love & Friendship Night of the Living Dead The Northman To Catch a Thief RELATED: The 10 Best Movies on Netflix in 2023 Election Play Video Just as timely and incisive now as it was in 1999, Alexander Payne’s Election is a razor-sharp satire of political opportunism, in the context of a high school student council election. Reese Witherspoon gives one of her best performances as … [Read more...] about The 10 Best Movies on Amazon Prime Video in 2023

The best wireless printers allow you to print from any device without connecting via USB or Ethernet directly, making it easier to print from your PC, laptop , or smartphone . Great for folks looking for seamless printing ahead of the busy back-to-school season. With many of us still embracing hybrid working, having untethered connectivity on a printer is now a must-have feature, allowing more than one computer to connect and print from a device. All of the wireless printers in this guide come with either Wi-Fi or Bluetooth connectivity (and often both), which makes them incredibly flexible devices that are easy to install in any home or modern office. Some even add NFC (near-field communication) connectivity for tap-to-connect convenience with compatible mobile clients. Because they don't need to be connected to a PC or router with wires, you can place them pretty much anywhere - as long as there's a power socket and a decent Wi-Fi connection. Of course, it also means … [Read more...] about Best wireless printers (February 2023)

Table of Contents What to Look for in a 65-inch TV in 2023 Frequently Asked Questions Best 65-inch TV Overall: Samsung S95B Best 65-inch Budget TV: Hisense 65U6H Best 65-inch 8K TV: Samsung QN900B Best 65-inch Gaming TV: LG C2 Best 65-inch TV for Movies: Sony A95K Best 65-inch Roku TV: TCL 65R635 Best 65-inch LED TV: Hisense 65U8H Update, 01/27/2023: We have updated our recommendations with new models of our favorite 65-inch TVs. Take a look! What to Look for in a 65-inch TV in 2023 TV manufacturers love to coin new marketing terms to advertise their products, so it’s easy to get confused while finding which TV is best for you. Fortunately, remembering a few basic things can go a long way in picking the right television. One of the most important things to check in a TV is its display technology. You’ll primarily find OLED and LED-backlit LCD TVs (also called LED TVs) on the market. OLED TVs provide perfect blacks and a near-infinite contrast … [Read more...] about The Best 65-Inch TVs of 2023

Audio player loading… Given his background, it's obvious why people have gotten excited about Greg Daniels's latest project, Upload. The setting is decidedly less suburban than that of, say, The Simpsons - one of the big names on his CV - but the results are nevertheless impressive. Follow our guide as we explain how to watch Upload online and stream every episode from anywhere in the world. Upload cheat sheet Release date: Friday, May 1 Number of episodes: 10 Available on: Amazon Prime Video (globally) Cast: Robbie Amell, Andy Allo, Chris Williams, Kevin Bigley Daniels was also heavily involved in other hit sit-coms, including The Office and King of the Hill - and if you've put some time aside recently to watch Parks and Rec , you'll also likely have seen his name in the credits. All of which is to say, Upload is as sure-fire an investment of your time as these things can be. The Amazon Original is set in the near future of 2033, where "humans are able … [Read more...] about How to watch Upload online: stream the new Greg Daniels comedy from anywhere

Table of Contents What to Look for in a 75-Inch TV in 2023 Frequently Asked Questions Best 77-inch TV Overall: LG C2 Best 75-inch Budget TV: Hisense 75U6H Best 75-inch 8K TV: Samsung QN900B Best 77-inch Gaming TV: LG C2 Best 77-inch TV for Movies: Sony A80K Best 75-inch Roku TV: TCL 75R635 Best 75-inch LED TV: Hisense 75U8H Update, 01/11/2023: We’ve reviewed our recommendations and have updated many of our picks with the latest releases. Take a look! What to Look for in a 75-Inch TV in 2023 Now that you have decided to get a big-screen TV for your home, there are a few things to consider to ensure you get the best experience possible. First and foremost, you have to settle on display panel technology. Most modern TVs use one of the two major display types— LED-backlit LCD and OLED . While OLED TVs provide superior picture quality because of their near-infinite contrast ratio and perfect blacks, they are expensive and can suffer from permanent … [Read more...] about The Best 75-Inch TVs of 2023

Shortly after the Nigerian government blocked Twitter in 2021 for removing a post by the country's president, its verified handle @NigeriaGov appeared on Koo , an Indian microblogging platform that was little known overseas. It was a major milestone for Koo, which had launched with a focus on Indian languages and a government-friendly stance even as its bigger rival Twitter increasingly locked horns with authorities over its content moderation policies. It was also a vindication for the Indian government, where many officials are on Koo, and which last month hailed another locally made technology: a mobile operating system, BharOS , to challenge Google whose Android operating system dominates the country's smartphone market. "We have a long way to go, but if this happens, monopoly by anybody will go away," Dharmendra Pradhan, India's skill development and entrepreneurship minister, said of the potential for locally made technologies like BharOS to be … [Read more...] about online surveillance: India’s push for digital sovereignty may risks more online surveillance, here’s how