Tech News from Simmons Systems (Page 578)

Tech News from Simmons Systems

Tesla HR Warns Returning Workers Could Lose Unemployment Pay

Tesla's HR chief informs California employees that skipping recalled work shifts may jeopardize their unemployment benefits, though the company promises no internal penalties. This warning follows Elon Musk's decision to reopen the Fremont factory in defiance of local health orders.

Tesla Wins Legal Battle to Reopen California Factory After Standoff

Tesla emerges victorious in its fight against Alameda County to resume operations at its Fremont manufacturing plant. The factory receives approval to fully reopen next week after implementing new safety guidelines.

Epic Games Reveals Unreal Engine 5 With Stunning PlayStation 5 Demo

Epic Games unveils Unreal Engine 5, highlighting revolutionary dynamic rendering and lighting technologies designed for next-generation consoles. The updated engine aims to make massive polygon complexity a seamlessly handled background process for developers.

Tesla Tells Furloughed Workers Returning Home Means Losing Unemployment

Tesla informs furloughed employees that staying home instead of returning to work could result in the loss of unemployment benefits, leaving workers with a difficult choice amid the pandemic.

Tesla Defies Health Orders to Reopen California Factory

Tesla reopens its Fremont factory against local stay-at-home orders, setting up a clash with health officials over COVID-19 restrictions.

US Stocks Suffer Worst Weekly Drop Since 2008 Financial Crisis

The stock market experiences its most devastating week since the 2008 financial meltdown as coronavirus panic accelerates. Investors rely on new tracking tools to monitor pandemic-driven market chaos.

Twitter Permanently Embraces Remote Work For All Eligible Employees

Twitter announces that employees who can work from home may do so indefinitely, even after the COVID-19 pandemic ends. The company keeps its offices closed until September at the earliest as it takes a cautious approach to reopening.

Twitter Permanently Embraces Remote Work for All Eligible Employees

Twitter announces that employees can work from home indefinitely, making it one of the first major tech companies to adopt a permanent remote work policy. The company states that its offices will remain closed until September at the earliest.

Pandemic Panic Buying Disrupts Retail AI Models Worldwide

Sudden shifts in consumer shopping habits during the COVID-19 outbreak are breaking machine-learning models trained on historical data, forcing companies to rely on manual human intervention.

Tesla Promotes Paint Director to Lead Fremont Factory Amid Reopening Clash

Tesla names Richard Miller as the new head of production at its Fremont factory just as Elon Musk defiantly reopens the facility in violation of local health orders. The leadership shakeup occurs while the company faces a lawsuit and ongoing conflict with Alameda County officials.

Elon Musk Defies Local Orders to Restart Tesla Factory

Tesla CEO Elon Musk openly defies Alameda County health orders by restarting production at the company's Fremont factory. The bold move puts local officials in a difficult position as they navigate pandemic restrictions.

Tesla Defies Alameda County to Resume Factory Production

Elon Musk restarts Tesla's California manufacturing plant against local health orders, risking further clashes with Alameda County officials.

Rideshare Drivers Demand $110 Million COVID-19 Relief Fund From Uber and Lyft

Gig workers urge Uber and Lyft to redirect millions spent on an anti-AB 5 political campaign into a coronavirus assistance fund. The Mobile Workers Alliance highlights the urgent need for financial support as drivers face the ongoing health crisis.