Evan Greer from Fight for the Future writes, "At this moment in history, it's just not okay for tech companies to support government agencies that are openly violating human rights. But while Salesforce's executives have been speaking out against US immigration policies, the company is maintaining a multimillion dollar contract with US Border Patrol. We just launched DropSalesforce.com, an open letter from tons of organizations threatening to boycott Salesforce (and Heroku) if they don't cancel the contract. We're also crowdfunding BART bus ads to run near Salesforce HQ in San Fransisco during their big yearly conference. Lots of big tech companies have contracts with ICE and Border Patrol. Salesforce could be the first domino to fall."
Salesforce faces boycott over Border Patrol contract
Forbes: Elon Musk no longer world's richest person after latest Tesla stock dip
The ongoing slide in Tesla share price means Elon Musk is no longer the world's richard person, reports Forbes. It now places Bernard Arnault, boss of French luxury brand Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy, at number one thanks to his $185bn in assets. Musk, a relative pauper at only $183bn, has lately been busy running Twitter,… READ THE REST
Big layoffs coming to Amazon too
Amazon is expected to lay off about 10,000 employees this week, mostly in technology roles. They'll be the biggest job losses in the company's history and reflect the tech sector's downturn; Microsoft made similar cuts last week. The holiday shopping season is critical for Amazon, and usually, one where the company has increased its headcount… READ THE REST
Twitter "pauses" its $8 bluecheck sale after a day of brand-impersonating chaos and rampant Nazis
After a day filled with fake but verified brands pouring funny, obscene, profane nonsense onto Twitter—and verified Nazis, too!—the $8 bluecheck sale is already being "paused." Sofia Pitt: The quick suspension of the service suggests that, at least currently, CEO Elon Musk's big plan to generate new revenue from users isn't working as expected. The… READ THE REST
The A-Frame e-bike by Bird is a commuter's dream, and it comes with free shipping
We thank our sponsor for making this content possible; it is not written by the editorial staff nor does it necessarily reflect its views. Commuting is kind of the pits. There's no good way to sit in traffic or on an unsafe bus (and helicopters are out of the option, even if you're filthy rich.) If only there… READ THE REST
Stay cozy with a heated vest — now 67% off for only 24 hours!
It can feel unbearable to go outside when it's cold unless you have the proper gear to withstand chilly temperatures. Your average coat might not cut it unless you're willing to shell out hundreds for a down feather piece. Alternatively, a heated jacket can use electricity to keep you toasty, and all you need is a power… READ THE REST
Make holiday cooking less stressful with this knife sharpener, now $60 today only
Thanksgiving recently ended, but that doesn't mean kitchen items and stoves will receive a break. Over the next month, kitchens of all shapes and sizes will bustle with activity as people scurry to prepare holiday dishes. Of course, sweets like pies, cookies, and cakes will litter the list of holiday-gathering favorites. But more savory dishes… READ THE REST
