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Meta's right-wing reinvention also includes an end to DEI programs and trans Messenger themes


Meta is ending its diversity, equity and inclusion programs internally, part of a larger shift at the company to seemingly appeal to conservatives.

The current Supreme Court is not exactly friendly towards systemic attempts to address issues of race, gender and sexuality, but in the context of Meta's other recent changes, it seems like there's more going on than the company being afraid of a possible lawsuit. This week's best tech deals include a four-pack of Apple AirTags for $70, three months of Audible Premium Plus for free and steep discounts on our favorite microSD card and portable SSD, among others. Our reporters and editors have scoured endless carpeted convention halls, braved lines of chain smokers and fielded thousands of emails a day to find the best and most credible products at the show.

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