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The video discusses recent tech news, focusing on Nextdoor discontinuing its 'forward to police' feature due to low usage and criticism. It also covers the boycott of Facebook by companies like North Face and REI, driven by civil rights groups protesting Facebook's handling of hate speech and misinformation.

What was the primary reason for Nextdoor discontinuing its 'forward to police' feature?

• It did not meet the needs of its members.

• It was replaced by a more advanced feature.

• It was used by too many law enforcement agencies.

• It was too expensive to maintain.

Which feature will Nextdoor retain for communication with police?

• Public announcements

• Direct messaging

• Video calls

• Emergency alerts

What issue has Nextdoor faced criticism for among its members?

• Privacy violations

• Data breaches

• Racism

• High subscription fees

Why did The North Face and REI decide to boycott Facebook?

• To support a new social media platform

• To demand better policies against misinformation and hate speech

• To protest Facebook's high advertising costs

• To reduce their advertising budgets

What action did The North Face take as part of the Facebook boycott?

• Increased their ad spending on Facebook

• Paused their ads on Facebook

• Partnered with Facebook for a new campaign

• Launched a new social media platform