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    #292: Sick of the Slab

    August 13th, 2020 · 47 minutes

    Microsoft declares war on Simone by launching a "sexy" phone, and Uber and Lyft are forced to appeal a California judge's decision. Plus, did Christina unbox her gamer chair?

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    Links and Show Notes

    Microsoft’s Surface Duo arrives on September 10th for $1,399 - The Verge
    Uber may shut down temporarily in California
    California Judge Orders Uber And Lyft To Consider All Drivers Employees : NPR
    Uber and Lyft ordered by California judge to classify drivers as employees - The Verge
    As Thousands of Taxi Drivers Were Trapped in Loans, Top Officials Counted the Money - The New York Times
    What Actually Happened to New York’s Taxi Drivers - The New York Times
    NBA JAM™ Arcade Cabinet - Arcade1Up