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Massachusetts has passed a statewide ballot initiative that gives rideshare drivers the opportunity to form a union while still being independent contractors. The initiative was sponsored by the Service Employees International Union and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers. It passed with a narrow margin of about 54% of the votes.The measure would allow the state’s 70,000 rideshare drivers to form unions and take advantage of collective bargaining rights, which the National Labor Relations Act does not allow for independent contractors. . These workers can form a union if they receive signatures from at least 25 percent of…
Jarvis is the real deal. Google’s new AI prototype just happened to be publicly available through the Chrome Web Store. This is more than just an AI helper that can tell you the weather or remind you of your doctor’s appointment. According to an article in The Information, the store page describes the Jarvis prototype as a “handy companion that can surf the web for you” through a web browser for common tasks such as buying groceries, booking flights, research topics, etc. It is said that they are doingIn other words, Google’s new AI has the ability to control computers…
Amazon has a deal with one of LG’s premium OLED TVs ahead of Black Friday. The 65-inch LG OLED evo C4, which just debuted earlier this year, typically costs $2,700. It’s currently available for purchase at an all-time low of $1,394. This is even cheaper than October’s Prime Day sale price.The C4 lacks some of the extra features of the ultra-premium LG G4 flagship TV, but prices for that model start at $2,600 and go up to $25,000. (Cue Spit Take)LGThe LG C4 includes AI features thanks to its Alpha 9 Gen 7 chip. This enables AI Super Upscaling to…
A million new video games seem to come out every week, but for some of us, nothing beats the classics. If you know someone who is way into retro gaming but don’t feel like hunting through eBay and local shops for gear to add to their collection, we’re here to help. Below we’ve rounded up a few of our favorite gift ideas for the nostalgic gamer in your life, from video upscalers for old consoles to retro-themed books and artwork.Will Lipman Photography for EngadgetUsing old controllers is a big part of retro gaming’s charm, but sometimes there’s a fine line…
Stranger Things VR started out as a Metaquest exclusive, but it’s officially coming to Sony’s PS VR2. The game will be released on December 5th with a suggested price of $25. However, PS Plus members will get 20% off.The announcement was made as part of a fake holiday called “Stranger Things Day.” In addition to cross-platform support for Stranger Things VR, Netflix has officially set a 2025 release date for season 5 of the show. This season will be the final season. The platform has released another trailer with the names of all the episodes, so that’s something to look…
Ever since Mark Waid and Henry Clayton boarded Action Comics with their weekly “Phantom” series, they’ve pitted Superman against the forces of the Phantom Zone, reunited him with his old friend Mon-El, and helped him find the villainous I’ve seen him thrown through time by Ethir. . Action Comics #1074 takes things a step further as the Man of Steel reaches the planet Krypton and begins to suffer from the earthquake that spells its demise. As Superman’s powers rapidly decline, he turns to the only person who can help him: his father, Jor-El.This isn’t the first time Superman has returned…
The Justice Society of America’s recent journey has been rocky. The film “Black Adam,” which featured the group, was not a box office hit, and the recently concluded “Justice Society of America” series, written by Geoff Johns, suffered from both delays. JSA #1 by Jeff Lemire and Diego Olortegui (which probably didn’t help that Johns is in it either) aims to pick up the pieces with the JSA at its heart.However, this time the composition of the members is different, with a senior member of the JSA missing and younger members splitting up due to the influence of absolute power.…
Jeremy Fascaldo As an undergrad, I developed a desire to read and learn as much manga as possible. One of the many comics I borrowed from my local library at the time was Jeff Smith’s Bourne series, previously published by Scholastic. However, in 2005, the series was republished under the newly formed publishing company “Graphics”, which subsequently published a variety of comics, books, and graphic novels from a wide variety of publishers. It will take on a life of its own. And over the next two decades, our graphics continue to evolve and we continue to publish books that inspire…
As someone who remembers the backlash of the time, picking up The Amazing Spider-Man Epic Collection: Web of Life, Web of Death is somewhat eye-opening.To say that The Clone Saga’s critical and fan reactions were negative would be to underestimate just how big, long-lasting, and vitriolic the backlash was. For years, The Clone Saga has been the butt of jokes, fueling many complaints about the arrogance of the 1990s. Fans tweeted about it not just as a “bad” story, but as an insult to fans. Fans are not only angry but also hurt by what happened. Even fans who never…
Image credit: IDW Nightwatcher issue #3 tries very hard to sell a serious message, and it’s much more poignant than you’d expect from a Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles comic. Executive Elisa Leonetti was a successful woman with a great job and a loving family. Then, the M-bomb explodes in New York, and Eliza, along with many other New Yorkers, has her life forever changed by the mutation. Eliza is currently on the run after a seemingly unprovoked incident of violence that left an innocent bystander injured, so the Nightwatcher is trying to avoid trial via social media and find out…