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How to keep your data from brokers and marketers
It’s no secret that private intel companies compile vast dossiers on us. But the extent is breathtaking. Here’s how it works—and what you can do about it. (Fast Company)
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Yes, buying an electric car will save you money . . . sooner than you’d think
You can lower your carbon footprint—and your expenses—pretty quickly, depending on the model you buy and where you live. (Fast Company)
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NFTs are still worth something—just not what you think
Virtual ownership of a virtual good is a way to support artists, score bonus content, and buy into a cultural community. Maybe it’s just not a good shortcut to get rich. (Fast Company)
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Everything you need to know about switching to solar power
The cost of solar energy is plummeting while the price of grid electricity keeps climbing. But costs and savings can vary a lot depending on your location. (Fast Company)
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Look out, DoorDash: Local meal delivery companies are teaming up
Potentially hundreds of mom-and-pop delivery companies will be available through a new app and website that pair diners with hometown providers. (Fast Company)
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When will robots take our jobs?
An artificial intelligence explosion is allowing machines to take over more tasks. But will robots put people out of a job, or just fill ones that humans can’t, or won’t? (Fast Company)
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DoorDash drivers: Tech glitches bedevil the meal delivery service
Technical problems are frustrating drivers and could lead to late, cold, or lost orders. Fast Company
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Why the resurgence of organized labor hasn’t helped gig workers
Drivers for DoorDash, Instacart, and Gopuff have all staged work stoppages recently. But most workers won’t strike—and some actively love their gigs. (Fast Company)
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Meet the ex-Googler who’s exposing the tech-military industrial complex
Formed by Jack Poulson and other Silicon Valley dissidents, Tech Inquiry uncovers the tech industry’s role in weaponry and surveillance. (Fast Company)
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Local food delivery companies say Google devastated their business
Decades-old services have seen business plummet as DoorDash, Grubhub, and other deep-pocket rivals crowd them out. They say Google is part of the problem. (Fast Company)
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