Bobby Allyn

Bobby Allyn appears in the following:

Zoom To Crack Down on Zoombombing, In Deal With NY Attorney General

Thursday, May 07, 2020

The company has agreed to launch a new internal data security program and will take other steps to combat hacker disruptions.

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Airbnb Cuts 1,900 Jobs, 25% Of Its Workforce, As Pandemic Freezes Travel

Tuesday, May 05, 2020

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky described the global pandemic as the "most harrowing crisis of our lifetime" and said the coronavirus has cut the company's anticipated revenue in more than half.

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After Being Fired Over Zoom, He Changed His Twitter Handle To 'Dan Is Interviewing'

Friday, May 01, 2020

Dan Munro found out he lost his job via a Zoom call. The tech startup where he worked announced that a third of its Austin-based office would be cut in a "resizing."

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For Airbnb, 2020 Was Supposed To Be A Banner Year. Then The Pandemic Hit

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky tells NPR that he expects his company to survive the coronavirus pandemic by emphasizing cleanliness, and acknowledging that travel is likely changed forever.

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Airbnb Rental Model Becomes A Victim Of The Coronavirus

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

This year was supposed to be Airbnb's big year. The company planned to go public, but COVID-19 has all but destroyed their business model. Airbnb's CEO explains how they hope to survive the pandemic.

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'COBOL Cowboys' Aim To Rescue Sluggish State Unemployment Systems

Wednesday, April 22, 2020

State officials say aging computers systems that rely on a pre-Internet programming language may be causing delays in processing jobless benefits. The Texas-based group COBOL Cowboys wants to help.

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The 'Undertaker Of Silicon Valley' Stays Busy As Startups Lay Off Thousands

Monday, April 20, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic has gutted many tech startups. Tens of thousands of workers are now unemployed, and companies are shutting down.

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Apple Unveils 'Bargain' iPhone Amid Economic Downturn

Wednesday, April 15, 2020

With a smaller size, screen and price tag, the new iPhone SE looks and feels like the models of yore that actually fit in a pocket.

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Instagram Rival Cuts A Third Of Staff As Market Changes 'Overnight'

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

VSCO is one of more than 200 technology startups that have laid off employees in the economic tumult caused by the coronavirus.

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Trump Again Speaks In Favor Of Anti-Malaria Drug As Unproven Coronavirus Treatment

Sunday, April 05, 2020

The drug has not yet been proven to be an effective treatment for the coronavirus.

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Biden: The Democratic Convention May Need To Be A Virtual Event This Year

Sunday, April 05, 2020

The party's nominating convention had already been delayed a month, with a possible format change.

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FDA Loosens Restrictions On Gay Blood Donors Amid 'Urgent Need' Caused By Coronavirus

Thursday, April 02, 2020

Federal rules had made such donors wait 12 months before donating. That wait is now three months. The coronavirus outbreak has caused donor centers to be closed and blood drives canceled.

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FACT CHECK: Defense Chief Claims Some Are Calling For Military Shutdown Due To Virus

Wednesday, April 01, 2020

In describing steps the military is taking to confront the pandemic within its ranks, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said a shutdown is "not feasible." He did not say who is recommending such a move.

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FACT CHECK: Trump Praises Florida Governor Despite Criticism Of Coronavirus Response

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

President Trump claimed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has taken "decisive steps" against the virus, but public health experts and a pending lawsuit say his leadership has been inadequate.

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After Surge In Cases, Michigan Now 3rd In Country For Coronavirus Deaths

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

More than 80% of total cases are in the three populous Detroit metro-area counties of Oakland, Macomb and Wayne, according to state officials.

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Cuomo Makes Plea To Medical Workers Nationwide: 'Please Come Help Us In New York'

Monday, March 30, 2020

Cuomo said more than 66,000 people have tested positive in the state for coronavirus, accounting for nearly half of all cases in the U.S. About 36,000 of those cases are in New York City.

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To Fight Virus, Trump Extends Social Distancing Guidelines For 30 More Days

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Trump had initially announced 15-day guidelines and said they would be reevaluated. The 15-day period was set to end Monday.

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Fauci Estimates That 100,000 To 200,000 Americans Could Die From The Coronavirus

Sunday, March 29, 2020

Fauci's comments underscore just how far away we might be from the projected peak of the outbreak. As of early Sunday afternoon, there were 125,000 cases in America and nearly 2,200 deaths.

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Players And MLB Agree To Terms In Case Coronavirus Cancels Entire Baseball Season

Friday, March 27, 2020

On Friday, players and the Major League Baseball owners ratified a deal fairly quickly and with both sides taking concessions on economic issues in the face of the pandemic complicating the season.

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FACT CHECK: N.Y. Governor Slams Trump Ventilator Claim As 'Ignorant' And 'Uninformed'

Friday, March 27, 2020

The president said New York ignored ventilators sent by the federal government. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo fired back, saying the president's view was "incorrect and grossly uninformed."

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