If you own a Pixel, make sure it’s up to date right now. Google just quietly announced patches for as many as 50 different software vulnerabilities in its Pixel line, many of which are listed as being “critical” or “high” in severity. The company said that there are indications that at least one of the bugs “may be…
A class action lawsuit filed by two women against Apple seeks damages for 12,000 current and former female employees for allegedly underpaying them. The complaint says the tech giant “systematically” paid them a lower wage than their male employees over a four-year period.
The lawsuit filed in a California state court in San Francisco County on Thursday claims Apple’s systematic behavior of sexual discrimination stems from a policy that set employees’ salaries based on their previous employment, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Prior to fall of 2017, the complaint states that Apple used job applicants’ provided prior pay rates to set their starting salaries. The following year, Apple asked applicants for their pay expectations. The lawsuit alleges that both of these practices led to lower pay rates for women in the workplace. It also claims the latter policy of asking prospective employees for their pay expectations is “highly correlated with prior pay; studies show that persons asked for pay expectations generally provide a number slightly higher than the pay at their current or last job.”
The pay policy for job applicants created a pattern of lower pay for female employees, the lawsuit alleges: “Apple’s policy or practice of collecting information about pay expectations and using that information to set starting salary has had the effect of perpetuating past pay disparities and paying women less than men performing substantially similar work.”
The lawsuit goes even further by suggesting that Apple regularly punishes female employees because of “scored categories” of job performances that drive pay bonuses and increases.
“Apple’s performance evaluation system is biased against women because for scored categories such as teamwork and leadership, men are rewarded and women are penalized for the same behaviors,” the complaint reads.
The class action lawsuit seeks payment for damages and “declaratory relief” as well as repayment of low earnings and benefits due to the alleged discrepancies by Apple. The plaintiffs are also asking the court to hold a jury trial to hear their complaint.
In 2022, reporters for the Financial Times talked with several female Apple employees who alleged they were the victims of sexual abuse and bullying on the job. Then when they filed complaints with human resources, they alleged that their cases were either minimized or ignored, or they received retaliation for filing their complaints.
One of the most jarring examples came from Apple’s former legal department director Jayne Whitt who says a colleague hacked into her devices and issued death threats. She filed a complaint with HR and was assured action would be taken. Whitt claims that Apple’s HR team not only failed to even reprimand the employee but they eventually fired her. She blew the whistle on Apple in an online essay describing the situation that prompted a wave of support and similar stories from other female Apple employees.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apple-hit-with-lawsuit-for-allegedly-underpaying-female-employees-214538519.html?src=rss
A class action lawsuit filed by two women against Apple seeks damages for 12,000 current and former female employees for allegedly underpaying them. The complaint says the tech giant “systematically” paid them a lower wage than their male employees over a four-year period.
The lawsuit filed in a California state court in San Francisco County on Thursday claims Apple’s systematic behavior of sexual discrimination stems from a policy that set employees’ salaries based on their previous employment, according to the Wall Street Journal.
Prior to fall of 2017, the complaint states that Apple used job applicants’ provided prior pay rates to set their starting salaries. The following year, Apple asked applicants for their pay expectations. The lawsuit alleges that both of these practices led to lower pay rates for women in the workplace. It also claims the latter policy of asking prospective employees for their pay expectations is “highly correlated with prior pay; studies show that persons asked for pay expectations generally provide a number slightly higher than the pay at their current or last job.”
The pay policy for job applicants created a pattern of lower pay for female employees, the lawsuit alleges: “Apple’s policy or practice of collecting information about pay expectations and using that information to set starting salary has had the effect of perpetuating past pay disparities and paying women less than men performing substantially similar work.”
The lawsuit goes even further by suggesting that Apple regularly punishes female employees because of “scored categories” of job performances that drive pay bonuses and increases.
“Apple’s performance evaluation system is biased against women because for scored categories such as teamwork and leadership, men are rewarded and women are penalized for the same behaviors,” the complaint reads.
The class action lawsuit seeks payment for damages and “declaratory relief” as well as repayment of low earnings and benefits due to the alleged discrepancies by Apple. The plaintiffs are also asking the court to hold a jury trial to hear their complaint.
In 2022, reporters for the Financial Times talked with several female Apple employees who alleged they were the victims of sexual abuse and bullying on the job. Then when they filed complaints with human resources, they alleged that their cases were either minimized or ignored, or they received retaliation for filing their complaints.
One of the most jarring examples came from Apple’s former legal department director Jayne Whitt who says a colleague hacked into her devices and issued death threats. She filed a complaint with HR and was assured action would be taken. Whitt claims that Apple’s HR team not only failed to even reprimand the employee but they eventually fired her. She blew the whistle on Apple in an online essay describing the situation that prompted a wave of support and similar stories from other female Apple employees.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/apple-hit-with-lawsuit-for-allegedly-underpaying-female-employees-214538519.html?src=rss
Samsung has announced the release of the first Galaxy Watch FE, its entry-level smartwatch that offers almost the same health and wellness features as its more expensive sibling, the Galaxy Watch 6.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 6 and the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic in July 2023 (read my review here). The main differences were the return of the iconic rotating crown on the Classic, the size, and the price.
The Galaxy Watch FE Bluetooth version will be available in Black, Pink, Gold, and Silver on June 24 for 199.99 for the BT version. The LTE version will come later this year for $249.99. This is about $150 less than the Watch 6 launched at $299.99 for the 40mm model and $329.99 for the 44mm model. The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic launched at $399.99 for the 43mm and at $429.99 for the 47mm watch.
Besides affordability, the main differences between the Watch FE and the Watch 6 are its size and hardware. The Watch FE only comes in one 40 mm model and features the previous generation SoC of the Galaxy Watch 5, the Exynos W920, with 1.5GB instead of 2GB of RAM.
The battery capacity is also lower at 247 mAh compared to 300 mAh offered by the Watch 6.
Similarly to the Watch 6 series, the FE is IP68-rated, features the BioActive sensor, and gets the Wear OS software with Samsung’s One UI 5 Watch, meaning it will provide the same wellness applications.
Thanks to Samsung’s advanced BioActive Sensor, the Galaxy Watch FE offers a range of fitness and wellness functions, delivering personalized and actionable tips around the clock. The watch supports better sleep with advanced features such as sleep pattern monitoring, tailored sleep coaching, and creating a sleep-friendly environment. It also provides comprehensive heart health monitoring with features like HR Alert for abnormal heart rates and Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) for atrial fibrillation detection. Users can also monitor their heart health through ECG readings.
The Galaxy Watch FE enables tracking of over 100 different workouts, offering detailed progress reports. For runners, advanced running analysis helps optimize performance and prevent injuries. The Personalized Heart Rate Zone feature allows users to set goals based on their physical capabilities. Additionally, the Body Composition feature provides detailed body and fitness data to track progress, along with motivational messages to keep users engaged in their wellness journey.
As part of the Galaxy ecosystem, the FE offers a seamless connected experience with other Galaxy devices. Users can locate their phone with Find My Phone and control their connected Samsung smartphone camera with Camera Controller. The watch also supports Samsung Wallet, enabling payments and access to identification cards like driver’s licenses or student IDs.
Samsung Launched Galaxy Watch FE, A $200 Smartwatch Packed With Advanced Health Features
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HBO has announced that House of the Dragon will be back for a third season. The network confirmed the renewal of the Game of Thrones spinoff series in a press release just three days ahead of its Season 2 premiere.
“George [R.R. Martin], Ryan [Condal] and the rest of our incredible executive producers, cast and crew have reached new heights with the phenomenal second season of House of the Dragon,” Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO Programming and head of HBO Drama Series and Films, said in the press release.
HBO hasn’t revealed any details about the third season of House of the Dragon, nor has it given a release window. Still, it’s not uncommon in the streaming era for networks like HBO to renew shows for future seasons before upcoming seasons go live, like The Last of Us.
Last year, Orsi told Deadline that House of the Dragon may have more than four seasons. She added that Martin, whose book Fire & Blood inspired the spin-off series, and showrunner Condal were going to discuss where to end the show before the writers’ strike started. That strike ended on September 23, 2023 with the Writers Guild of America reaching an agreement on protections against generative AI.
The renewal also comes two days after Martin confirmed in a blog post that HBO is moving forward with another Game of Thrones spin-off, Ten Thousand Ships. He wrote that playwright Eboni Booth is “working on a new pilot” for the prequel about Queen Nymeria and the Rhoynar after the show was previously scrapped.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/house-of-the-dragon-renewed-for-season-3-ahead-of-season-2-premiere-203425819.html?src=rss
HBO has announced that House of the Dragon will be back for a third season. The network confirmed the renewal of the Game of Thrones spinoff series in a press release just three days ahead of its Season 2 premiere.
“George [R.R. Martin], Ryan [Condal] and the rest of our incredible executive producers, cast and crew have reached new heights with the phenomenal second season of House of the Dragon,” Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO Programming and head of HBO Drama Series and Films, said in the press release.
HBO hasn’t revealed any details about the third season of House of the Dragon, nor has it given a release window. Still, it’s not uncommon in the streaming era for networks like HBO to renew shows for future seasons before upcoming seasons go live, like The Last of Us.
Last year, Orsi told Deadline that House of the Dragon may have more than four seasons. She added that Martin, whose book Fire & Blood inspired the spin-off series, and showrunner Condal were going to discuss where to end the show before the writers’ strike started. That strike ended on September 23, 2023 with the Writers Guild of America reaching an agreement on protections against generative AI.
The renewal also comes two days after Martin confirmed in a blog post that HBO is moving forward with another Game of Thrones spin-off, Ten Thousand Ships. He wrote that playwright Eboni Booth is “working on a new pilot” for the prequel about Queen Nymeria and the Rhoynar after the show was previously scrapped.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/house-of-the-dragon-renewed-for-season-3-ahead-of-season-2-premiere-203425819.html?src=rss
HBO has announced that House of the Dragon will be back for a third season. The network confirmed the renewal of the Game of Thrones spinoff series in a press release just three days ahead of its Season 2 premiere.
“George [R.R. Martin], Ryan [Condal] and the rest of our incredible executive producers, cast and crew have reached new heights with the phenomenal second season of House of the Dragon,” Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO Programming and head of HBO Drama Series and Films, said in the press release.
HBO hasn’t revealed any details about the third season of House of the Dragon, nor has it given a release window. Still, it’s not uncommon in the streaming era for networks like HBO to renew shows for future seasons before upcoming seasons go live, like The Last of Us.
Last year, Orsi told Deadline that House of the Dragon may have more than four seasons. She added that Martin, whose book Fire & Blood inspired the spin-off series, and showrunner Condal were going to discuss where to end the show before the writers’ strike started. That strike ended on September 23, 2023 with the Writers Guild of America reaching an agreement on protections against generative AI.
The renewal also comes two days after Martin confirmed in a blog post that HBO is moving forward with another Game of Thrones spin-off, Ten Thousand Ships. He wrote that playwright Eboni Booth is “working on a new pilot” for the prequel about Queen Nymeria and the Rhoynar after the show was previously scrapped.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/house-of-the-dragon-renewed-for-season-3-ahead-of-season-2-premiere-203425819.html?src=rss
HBO has announced that House of the Dragon will be back for a third season. The network confirmed the renewal of the Game of Thrones spinoff series in a press release just three days ahead of its Season 2 premiere.
“George [R.R. Martin], Ryan [Condal] and the rest of our incredible executive producers, cast and crew have reached new heights with the phenomenal second season of House of the Dragon,” Francesca Orsi, executive vice president of HBO Programming and head of HBO Drama Series and Films, said in the press release.
HBO hasn’t revealed any details about the third season of House of the Dragon, nor has it given a release window. Still, it’s not uncommon in the streaming era for networks like HBO to renew shows for future seasons before upcoming seasons go live, like The Last of Us.
Last year, Orsi told Deadline that House of the Dragon may have more than four seasons. She added that Martin, whose book Fire & Blood inspired the spin-off series, and showrunner Condal were going to discuss where to end the show before the writers’ strike started. That strike ended on September 23, 2023 with the Writers Guild of America reaching an agreement on protections against generative AI.
The renewal also comes two days after Martin confirmed in a blog post that HBO is moving forward with another Game of Thrones spin-off, Ten Thousand Ships. He wrote that playwright Eboni Booth is “working on a new pilot” for the prequel about Queen Nymeria and the Rhoynar after the show was previously scrapped.
This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/house-of-the-dragon-renewed-for-season-3-ahead-of-season-2-premiere-203425819.html?src=rss
Samsung has announced the release of the first Galaxy Watch FE, its entry-level smartwatch that offers almost the same health and wellness features as its more expensive sibling, the Galaxy Watch 6.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 6 and the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic in July 2023 (read my review here). The main differences were the return of the iconic rotating crown on the Classic, the size, and the price.
The Galaxy Watch FE Bluetooth version will be available in Black, Pink, Gold, and Silver on June 24 for 199.99 for the BT version. The LTE version will come later this year for $249.99. This is about $150 less than the Watch 6 launched at $299.99 for the 40mm model and $329.99 for the 44mm model. The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic launched at $399.99 for the 43mm and at $429.99 for the 47mm watch.
Besides affordability, the main differences between the Watch FE and the Watch 6 are its size and hardware. The Watch FE only comes in one 40 mm model and features the previous generation SoC of the Galaxy Watch 5, the Exynos W920, with 1.5GB instead of 2GB of RAM.
The battery capacity is also lower at 247 mAh compared to 300 mAh offered by the Watch 6.
Similarly to the Watch 6 series, the FE is IP68-rated, features the BioActive sensor, and gets the Wear OS software with Samsung’s One UI 5 Watch, meaning it will provide the same wellness applications.
Thanks to Samsung’s advanced BioActive Sensor, the Galaxy Watch FE offers a range of fitness and wellness functions, delivering personalized and actionable tips around the clock. The watch supports better sleep with advanced features such as sleep pattern monitoring, tailored sleep coaching, and creating a sleep-friendly environment. It also provides comprehensive heart health monitoring with features like HR Alert for abnormal heart rates and Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) for atrial fibrillation detection. Users can also monitor their heart health through ECG readings.
The Galaxy Watch FE enables tracking of over 100 different workouts, offering detailed progress reports. For runners, advanced running analysis helps optimize performance and prevent injuries. The Personalized Heart Rate Zone feature allows users to set goals based on their physical capabilities. Additionally, the Body Composition feature provides detailed body and fitness data to track progress, along with motivational messages to keep users engaged in their wellness journey.
As part of the Galaxy ecosystem, the FE offers a seamless connected experience with other Galaxy devices. Users can locate their phone with Find My Phone and control their connected Samsung smartphone camera with Camera Controller. The watch also supports Samsung Wallet, enabling payments and access to identification cards like driver’s licenses or student IDs.
Samsung Launched Galaxy Watch FE, A $200 Smartwatch Packed With Advanced Health Features
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Samsung has announced the release of the first Galaxy Watch FE, its entry-level smartwatch that offers almost the same health and wellness features as its more expensive sibling, the Galaxy Watch 6.
Samsung launched the Galaxy Watch 6 and the Galaxy Watch 6 Classic in July 2023 (read my review here). The main differences were the return of the iconic rotating crown on the Classic, the size, and the price.
The Galaxy Watch FE Bluetooth version will be available in Black, Pink, Gold, and Silver on June 24 for 199.99 for the BT version. The LTE version will come later this year for $249.99. This is about $150 less than the Watch 6 launched at $299.99 for the 40mm model and $329.99 for the 44mm model. The Galaxy Watch 6 Classic launched at $399.99 for the 43mm and at $429.99 for the 47mm watch.
Besides affordability, the main differences between the Watch FE and the Watch 6 are its size and hardware. The Watch FE only comes in one 40 mm model and features the previous generation SoC of the Galaxy Watch 5, the Exynos W920, with 1.5GB instead of 2GB of RAM.
The battery capacity is also lower at 247 mAh compared to 300 mAh offered by the Watch 6.
Similarly to the Watch 6 series, the FE is IP68-rated, features the BioActive sensor, and gets the Wear OS software with Samsung’s One UI 5 Watch, meaning it will provide the same wellness applications.
Thanks to Samsung’s advanced BioActive Sensor, the Galaxy Watch FE offers a range of fitness and wellness functions, delivering personalized and actionable tips around the clock. The watch supports better sleep with advanced features such as sleep pattern monitoring, tailored sleep coaching, and creating a sleep-friendly environment. It also provides comprehensive heart health monitoring with features like HR Alert for abnormal heart rates and Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) for atrial fibrillation detection. Users can also monitor their heart health through ECG readings.
The Galaxy Watch FE enables tracking of over 100 different workouts, offering detailed progress reports. For runners, advanced running analysis helps optimize performance and prevent injuries. The Personalized Heart Rate Zone feature allows users to set goals based on their physical capabilities. Additionally, the Body Composition feature provides detailed body and fitness data to track progress, along with motivational messages to keep users engaged in their wellness journey.
As part of the Galaxy ecosystem, the FE offers a seamless connected experience with other Galaxy devices. Users can locate their phone with Find My Phone and control their connected Samsung smartphone camera with Camera Controller. The watch also supports Samsung Wallet, enabling payments and access to identification cards like driver’s licenses or student IDs.
Samsung Launched Galaxy Watch FE, A $200 Smartwatch Packed With Advanced Health Features
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