Google Chat upgrades for threading, custom emoji, and security are coming soon

Google finally has release dates for its Workspace upgrades. | Illustration: The Verge Google has steadily upgraded Workspace throughout the pandemic, and supporting the hybrid workplace took center stage during its Google Cloud Next event this week with new tweaks like an API @ tagging that can pull info from a third-party app into your…

Big Villain, Little Villain, Medium Villain by Aya de León

In my debut MG book, UNDERCOVER LATINA, my villains come in three sizes: S-M-L. First of all, there’s a big villain, the white nationalist terrorist who is threatening an attack, somewhere in the Southwestern US. The Factory, an international espionage organization that works to protect people of color, calls the book’s protagonist, 14-year-old Andréa, to her…

Federal gig worker proposal tanks Uber, Lyft and DoorDash stocks

The stock prices of Uber, Lyft and DoorDash slid on Tuesday after the Department of Labor announced proposed changes to how workers should be classified. The prospective guidance is intended to “combat employee misclassification,” the federal agency said in a statement. Soon after, Uber’s share price dropped by more than 10% to $24.61, while Lyft’s…

3 of the best Amazon beauty deals we’re excited about on Prime Day 2

Our favorite Amazon beauty deals for the first day of the Prime Early Access Sale: T3 SinglePass Ceramic 1” Straightening and Styling Iron —$126 $180 (save 30%) SolaWave 4-in-1 Facial Wand and Renew Complex Serum Bundle — $109.99 $169 (save 35%) Shark HyperAir Blow Dryer with concentrator, styling brush, clips, and mat — $169.99 $247.97…

Nintendo’s new Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Edition OLED Switch is available for pre-order now

TL;DR: The Nintendo Switch – OLED Model: Pokémon Scarlet & Violet Edition is available for pre-order at Amazon and Target for $359.99 as of Oct. 11. Its official release date is Nov. 4. A buzzy fall gaming season continues with the release of a new special-edition Nintendo Switch console. Initially announced in early September, the…