After months of conversation and development, several states in the U.S. have established COVID-19 tracking apps with the hope of slowing the spread of the coronavirus. Since the pandemic hit the United States in the spring, big tech, app developers and public health officials teamed up to deliver exposure notification (EN) technology via smartphones. While […]
It’s not a secret that during lockdown people turned to food delivery apps. According to a recent report, people across the US have been ordering takeout more often. That led to the delivery business becoming very profitable. DoorDash, Uber, GrubHub and Postmates (which is owned by Uber) grossed about $5.5 billion in combined revenue from […]
You probably hoped that without a commute or time spent at the water cooler you would have no trouble focusing. In reality, since the lockdown started, you’ve likely felt less productive than ever. We’re all guilty of reading more news than we can digest and over-enjoying Netflix, but the work won’t do itself. Luckily, our […]
Even before the start of the pandemic, many people relied upon fitness apps to keep them moving. Why? Because there is no commitment, you can make your own schedule and they are cheaper than a gym membership or elite spinning classes (some of the best workout apps are even free). You can pick a training […]
Proposition 22 was approved by 58% of California voters out of the November 3 elections. Now, gig workers who drive for delivery and rideshare apps are deemed independent contractors rather than employees. This proposition marked the most expensive ballot measure in the state’s history and comes with added benefits for delivery gig economy players like […]
In the category of low-down-dirty jobs, a new player has entered the gig economy workforce. New company Civvl launched to nearly universal negative reactions online. The job? Independent gig workers work for landlords and banks to kick delinquent renters out of their homes. Civvl’s Plan for Freelance Evictions? Acting as a Bad News Middleman With […]