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Remote education is forcing the U.S. to confront the digital divide
With schools continuing digital classes this fall and millions of students without home internet, communities are scrambling to bring kids and their families online. (Fast Company)
With bars and restaurants closed, boozing at home is booming
As we shelter at home due to COVID-19, we’re getting more ambitious with the drinks we mix—and sharing our creations online. (Fast Company)
What it’s like to be a delivery worker during the COVID-19 pandemic
Grocery and restaurant deliveries are booming, but working conditions are more hectic and dangerous—for just a bit more cash. (Fast Company)
These artworks mess with our perceptions of AI and humanity
A new museum show in San Francisco rejects old tropes about artificial intelligence to explore the subtler but deeper ways that AI is changing our lives. (Fast Company)
Sony a6100 review
Sony’s newest entry-level mirrorless camera has a number of great upgrades, including 4K video and amazing autofocus. Yet, it remains true to its roots as an excellent compact camera. (Tom’s Guide)
Fujifilm X-A7 review
The X-A7 has a brilliant design, oodles of fun, advanced features and good overall quality, but it faces stiff competition from Sony’s mirrorless cameras. (Tom’s Guide)
In 20 years, your boss may track your every glance, keystroke, and heartbeat
In the future you may be working less for “the man” and more for the machine—machine learning, that is. Even those of us who don’t lose our jobs to automation may still be under its thumb. (Fast Company)
‘This is a racial justice issue’: Students organize to stop facial recognition on campus
A new national campaign aims to end campus surveillance programs before they even start. (Fast Company)
How to stop Uber, Hulu, Pornhub, and more from selling your data
California’s new privacy law’s most powerful and controversial feature is the right to stop companies from selling data they collect on you to other companies. Here’s how you can take advantage. (Fast Company)
How to Use Google Photos
Google’s free service stores and organizes every photo and video you shoot. Here’s how to get started and get the most out of it. (Tom’s Guide)