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Trump issues order to stop alleged 'unchecked power' of Twitter Trump executive order: President seeks review of law covering social media companies Qualcomm's new Wi-Fi 6E chipsets promise faster, more capable mobile devices After COVID hiring, Amazon reportedly to offer 70% of new workers a permanent job Uber says 158,000 drivers will lose work if they're reclassified as employees US unemployment claims top 40M amid pandemic HBO Max goes live, Instagram experiments with badges Google sued by Arizona over location data and alleged consumer fraud Boeing 737 Max could stay grounded until late 2020 Stanley Black & Decker pivots to remote working Frontline worker vs. knowledge worker Boeing resumes 737 Max production – Source CNET Tech

The president issues an executive order asking for clarification of a federal law that shields social media companies from being held legally responsible for user content.

As the president ramps up his feud with social media companies, Twitter’s Jack Dorsey says he’s “ultimately accountable” for decisions the company makes.

The new chips support Wi-Fi speeds of up to 3.6Gbps, and should begin shipping in devices by the end of this year.

Surging demand led Amazon to hire 175,000 new workers in recent months.

Not all economists agree.

The staggering job losses continue even as some states start to reopen.

Today’s major tech stories include the launch of HBO Max, Instagram’s experimentation with badges and Google Maps’ new tools for donations.

The search giant collects data without users’ “consent or knowledge,” Arizona’s attorney general claims.

More than a year after two crashes killed 346 people, it’s unclear when the Boeing 737 Max will fly again. Plus: Everything you need to know about…

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