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292: Sick of the Slab

August 13, 2020 0:47:46 45.86 MB Downloads: 0

Microsoft declares war on Simone by launching a "sexy" phone, and Uber and Lyft are forced to appeal a California judge's decision. Plus, did Christina unbox her gamer chair?

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Microsoft’s Surface Duo arrives on September 10th for $1,399 - The Verge
Uber may shut down temporarily in California
California Judge Orders Uber And Lyft To Consider All Drivers Employees : NPR
Uber and Lyft ordered by California judge to classify drivers as employees - The Verge
As Thousands of Taxi Drivers Were Trapped in Loans, Top Officials Counted the Money - The New York Times
What Actually Happened to New York’s Taxi Drivers - The New York Times
NBA JAM™ Arcade Cabinet - Arcade1Up