The power of Big Tech only seems to be growing as the pandemic has shifted work, education, and social life online. Large tech companies like Amazon, Facebook, and Google are both being praised for providing valuable services and publicly criticized for unjust labor practices, wealth hoarding, and allowing misinformation to spread on digital platforms. Today […]
Uncovering Unsafe Working Conditions in Amazon Warehouses
The team at Reveal from The Center for Investigative Reporting made headlines last month with their findings from a year-long investigation into unsafe working conditions at Amazon warehouses. In this episode, we talk to data reporter Melissa Lewis to get a fuller picture of Amazon’s labor practices, including the effects of robots in the fulfillment […]
Living with Big Tech
The internet is dominated by five companies: Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Google, and Microsoft. And it’s not just online—these giant tech companies are behind a lot of the smart devices collecting information about us every day, from Amazon Echo to robot vacuums to even “smart” toothbrushes that many consumers are bringing into their homes. Today on […]
Podcast short: A LÜMp sum
The Capital Times reported on Monday that Madison concert promoter FPC Live took part in a $750,000 funding round for LÜM, a music-streaming app developed in Madison. LÜM is currently in its second test version and heading for a public launch later this summer. An earlier test version in 2018 left us with some questions […]
Sandee Seiberlich on Tech: Productivity Managers
November sees the return of Sandee Seiberlich to the Friday Eight O’Clock Buzz team. Jonathan Zarov gets her perspective on product managers and life organizers for use at work and in your personal life, looking at products like Wunderlist, Trello, Basecamp, and Habitica. -cp
Social Impact and Tech: A Discussion and Networking Event
How can tech be used to create change in our communities? Join us December 6th at 6 pm as we explore ways to connect the tech industry with leaders of nonprofits and social-justice organizations who need their help over light appetizers and refreshments. The evening will feature talks from speakers Hilary Stohs-Krause, Primary Organizer for […]
