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In 2020, I caught Upwork red-handed for posting fake jobs to keep freelancers bidding. Upwork admitted that there were so-called “test jobs” and promised to refund freelancers for wasted “connects.” I’m doing it again in this story. This time is different, even more severe, and expensive.Ignorance isn’t always bliss, my dear fellow freelancers. You should’ve known better. I did my “call of duty” with this story: What happened?The Notorious Section 7.3 of Upwork ToS Got A “Silent” Update Do you know? Are you aware? Do you…

Travelers at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) in the Queens borough of New York, US, on Friday, July 2, 2022. As travel is ramping up for the July 4th holiday, staffing shortages are causing problems for some of the nations largest airlines.Angus Mordant | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesPresident Joe Biden plans to announce new rules on Monday that would require airlines and online travel agencies to disclose fees for seat selection, checked baggage and other add-ons along with fares, the administration's latest effort to bolster…

This custom Super73 makes me want to tongue-kiss an eagle.Super73’s tribute to mountain-biking pioneer Tom Ritchey has my inner American engorged with flag-waving desire. The “ZX Team” edition features a red, white, and blue colorway with custom components fitted throughout. Modern MTBers might scoff at the idea of doing any serious trail riding on a heavy Super73 e-bike, which is fine: this one-off is not for sale. You can, however, buy the Super73 ZX it’s based on (read my review here), which proved to be a very capable…

Amazon announced on Monday that it would reduce the fees for new sellers on the e-commerce website by 50 percent, ahead of the company's upcoming sales scheduled for the festival season. The announcement comes after the company revealed that the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2022 sale will begin on September 23. According to the e-commerce platform, new sellers who register before October 26 and launch within 90 days will be eligible for a 50 percent cut on selling fees, according to the company.The e-commerce platform…

A sign hangs outside a Sam's Club store on January 12, 2018 in Streamwood, Illinois.Scott Olson |Getty ImagesWalmart-owned Sam's Club said Wednesday it will raise its annual fees this fall, as the warehouse club's membership hovers at a record high and inflation-pinched shoppers seek deals on bulk items.Fees will increase to $50 from $45 for club members and to $110 from $100 for members of its higher-tier level, "Plus," which includes some additional perks. The changes take effect Oct. 17.It marks the first fee hike in…

The Game doesn’t seem too upset about the loss of his joint track with YoungBoy Never Broke Again, “O.P.P.”The record, co-produced by DJ Paul and Jason Goldberg, originally appeared on Game’s newly released album Drillmatic: Heart vs. Mind. However, the song was quickly removed from streaming services due to reasons that were unclear until Wack 100 weighed in.During a recent Clubhouse chat, Wack claimed “O.P.P.” was taken off because YoungBoy’s feature price was simply out of budget. Wack, who also serves as The Game’s…

Amazon is raising charges on third-party sellers again — this time adding a holiday fee for merchants who use the company's fulfillment services to pack and ship items to customers.From October 15 to January 14, sellers will be hit with an average fee of $0.35 (roughly Rs. 20) per item sold using Amazon's fulfillment services in the US and Canada, according to a notice the company sent to merchants Tuesday.It's the second fee hike imposed on merchants this year by the online retail behemoth. In April, the company added a…

The Walt Disney Company decides to raise the price of its flagship Disney streaming service by 38 percent, with an aim to generate more revenue for its money-losing online businesses. Since its launch in November 2019, Disney saw exponential growth in the number of subscribers, as its portfolio spans from the…

Apple was sued on Monday by French app developers that accused the iPhone maker of violating US antitrust law by overcharging them to use its app store.The plaintiffs in the proposed class action include Société du Figaro, which develops the Figaro news app; L'Équipe 24/24, which develops the L'Équipe sports news and streaming app, and Le Geste, an association of French content providers.According to the complaint filed in the federal court in Oakland, California, Apple has abused its monopoly power over app distribution…

The government is considering a cut in the licence fee applicable for fixed-line broadband services in India, according to a media report. The change could reduce the cost of household broadband services in the country, and help service providers widen their coverage at lower costs. As per the report, the new proposal will reduce the licence fee on the adjusted gross revenue (AGR) earned by broadband companies for providing Internet connectivity to households in the country — a direct benefit for the service providers.…