Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning.
So sit back, grab a cup, and start your morning off right with a few “Quick Bytes” from Innovation & Tech Today.
Trade In Your Car for an E-Bike, Get $3,000 — If You Live in France
In a quirky new incentive to switch over to greener transportation, France has an interesting concept. French residents willing to trade their car in for an electric bike can receive $3,000. Lawmakers approved the program in a preliminary vote this week, so it still has to survive one more vote, but that doesn’t look to be an issue.
Facebook Panel to Review Harmful Content
Moving forward an independent Facebook panel will be reviewing any content flagged as harmful. The board will be reviewing tens of thousands of cases, including the decision to ban former president Donald Trump. If users are concerned about a post, photo video or anything else, they will simply be able to appeal to the board for a review.
The Boring Company Releases Vegas Loop Fare Prices
Wondering how much it will cost to take The Boring Company’s new Las Vegas Loop? Cheaper than an Uber or Lyft. To travel five miles to McCarran Airport is only $10. The chart also shows a 2.8 mile trip for $5. For a project that took $215 million, that’s a more reasonable rate than many had expected.
Are you the next Fight Camp Trainer?
Fight Camp, the interactive boxing app. that has taken the fitness world by storm, is looking for more on camera trainers to jump into the ring and join their team. As a FightCamp Trainer, you will be joining their team of world-class boxers, kickboxers, and mixed martial artists. This is a full-time position with a six-figure salary. If you think you have what it takes and some competitive boxing, kickboxing, or other mixed martial arts experience, an charismatic on-screen presence and the ability to lead an authentic boxing/kickboxing workout then click here to apply.
