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Despite pandemic, gaming is well-positioned to withstand recession
Efforts to slow the spread of COVID-19 have led to a global economic downturn, but the gaming industry is booming.…
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Airbnb will pay hosts $250 million to help cover cancellations due to COVID-19
Airbnb is committing $250 million to put toward hosts who have been impacted by COVID-19. That means if a guest…
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Medtronic is sharing its portable ventilator design specifications and code for free to all
Medtronic is publicly sharing the design specifications for the Puritan Bennett 560 (PB 560) ventilator to enable participants across industries to evaluate options for…
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Local services marketplace Thumbtack lays off 250 employees
Thumbtack CEO Marco Zappacosta announced in a blog post today that the company has laid off 250 employees. Much has…
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Niantic is updating Pokémon GO and other titles to support indoor gaming
Niantic, the development company behind popular AR mobile games Pokémon GO and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, is adapting its titles…
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Amazon warehouse workers are walking out and Whole Foods workers are striking
Amazon, the e-commerce giant that has fared well financially amid the COVID-19 pandemic, is facing a bevy of worker strikes.…
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