Google claims to ‘reaffirm’ Right to Repair support three years after lobbying against it

Google claims to ‘reaffirm’ Right to Repair support three years after lobbying against it

Google has officially voiced support for Right to Repair (R2R) legislation. Specifically, the company supports Oregon’s SB 542, championed by State Senator Janeen Sollman (D). Although Google’s motives could be less about newfound altruism and more about shaping regulatory action that seems increasingly inevitable, “a win’s a win,” as they say in sports. The company … Read more

Discord lays off 170 workers in latest round of cuts

Leaders at Discord have decided to cut its staff by 17 percent, according to an internal memo first reported on by the Verge. Concerns over how the chat app has yet to become profitable have played a role in the decision. CEO Jason Citron said that staff across departments will be impacted once the layoffs begin. … Read more

eBay will pay $3 million to resolve criminal charges in a bizarre cyberstalking case

The US attorney’s office in Massachusetts says eBay will pay a $3 million penalty to resolve criminal charges following a harassment campaign conducted by several former executives. Several ex-employees targeted a couple who wrote a newsletter that was critical of the company. The Justice Department charged eBay with two counts of stalking through interstate travel, … Read more

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