Author: wazup
Shipt workers plan to walk off the job on July 15th to protest new company pay structure
Workers for grocery delivery platform Shipt are planning to walk off the job and not accept new orders on Wednesday, July 15th, saying the company’s move toward an algorithm-based pay structure will reduce their pay by at least 30 percent. “This seismic company shift is occurring at the same time that its shoppers — essential workers taking unprecedented risks during this pandemic — are already su...
Sony Xperia 1 II review: it’s a stretch
Sony’s new Xperia 1 II smartphone is purpose-built for one very specific thing: to make your phone work a little bit more like a standalone Sony Alpha camera. It’s a long time coming: Sony has made dozens of Xperia phones since its first one in 2008, but until now, none of them have had an identity this clear or compelling. Every smartphone brand tries to create its own ecosystem — or at least its...
Google just put a photo of the Pixel 4A on its store
Where is Google’s Pixel 4A? Sitting right on the company’s online store, as it turns out. Google seems to have mistakenly published an image of the Pixel 4A on its Canadian store. The text says “Nest Wifi,” but uh… that’s no Nest Wifi. The phone has already leaked extensively over the last few months, but this is a marketing render direct from Google — and it suggests that the 4A might final...
TikTok’s problems are all about China — and they’ll be hard to fix
Over a matter of days, TikTok has become the scariest social network in the world. On July 7th, US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo told Fox News that the White House was considering banning the app, a move so unprecedented that it’s hard to know what government action was even being threatened. India has already taken a similar measure, and on Friday, an email went out telling Amazon employees that...
Phil Hay: Leeds 23 y/o target has been one of the ‘biggest disappointments’ this season
Leeds United are just within touching distance of securing promotion to the Premier League following their 1-0 win against Swansea City on Sunday. The Whites need just four points from their three remaining fixtures to clinch automatic promotion. They are up against Yorkshire rivals Barnsley in their next game. Once they secure promotion, they will turn their attention towards the summer tran...
Report: Celtic have held talks with 11-goal star’s representatives, Rangers want him as well
Celtic and Rangers are interested in signing the Charlton striker Lyle Taylor this summer. As per Daily Record, both clubs have held talks with the player’s representatives but neither have come forward with a formal offer so far. Taylor is a free agent after refusing to extend his deal with Charlton so that he can play out the remaining games of the season. Apparently, the player was worried that...
Source close to 26-yr-old confirms he is on Rangers’ wish-list, midfielder open to switch
Rangers are interested in signing the CSKA Sofia midfielder Kristiyan Malinov this summer. As per Herald, the player is expected to leave Bulgaria this summer and Rangers are weighing up a move for him. The 26-year-old is a box-to-box midfielder who can play in a deeper or an advanced role. He has already been capped by his country 13 times. If Rangers manage to sign him, it could be a useful...
Report: Spurs’ summer target is attracted by the idea of joining Chelsea
According to The Athletic, Chelsea are keen on landing Ajax goalkeeper Andre Onana this summer, and the Cameroon international is attracted by the idea of joining Frank Lampard’s team. There has been regular contact in recent months between the Stamford Bridge outfit and goalie’s representatives, and he could be available for £27 million. Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with Onana as they ...
The Lawrence Arms Headline This Week of SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream (July 13-19)
In case you missed it, SPIN’s Untitled Twitch Stream is coming off a stellar week featuring an entire afternoon with Iration and live performances with Cobi, Maddox Jones, and the National Parks. Plus, there was that secret little surprise interview with Louis the Child over the weekend. This week might be even better though, as we’re celebrating the release of Skeleton Coast by The...
Nick Cave Releases Trailer for Idiot Prayer
Earlier this month, Nick Cave announced that he’ll be doing a special solo performance on July 23. And today (July 13), he dropped the trailer for Idiot Prayer: Nick Cave Alone at Alexandra Palace. In the video, Cave is seen penning some things in a notebook before walking into an empty Alexandra Palace where a piano is positioned in the center of the main hall. Along with the trailer, he talked a...
Yo La Tengo Release New Song, Launch New Bandcamp Page
It’s been a few years since Yo La Tengo have released new music. But in quarantine, the indie vets decided to drop a new song titled “James and Ira demonstrate mysticism and some confusion holds (Monday)” that they recently recorded at their practice facility in New Jersey while in quarantine. The group shared the song on their new Bandcamp page. Ira Kaplan explained the origins of the song in a s...
Juice WRLD Set for Big Splash on U.K. Singles Chart
A trio of tracks from Juice WRLD’s posthumous album release Legends Never Die (Polydor) are pushing for top 20 berths on the U.K. singles chart. Following the weekend’s sales and streaming activity, the hip-hop artist’s “Come & Go” with Marshmello flies in at No. 10 on the Official Chart: First Look. Also, “Life’s A Mess” vaults 66-12 on the sales blast, and “Conversations” is at No. 14, accor...
