The article discusses innovative recruitment strategies by startups in India and the U.S. to address challenges in hiring. Abhijit Khasnis, the engineering director for Yahoo's India office, co-founded Hiree to tap into the pool of candidates serving notice periods. Hiree, along with other startups like Prehire, CodeEval, HackerRank, and Pymetrics, is offering creative solutions to improve the hiring process. GapJumpers promotes workplace diversity by conducting blind auditions, resulting in higher female employment in tech roles. HireVue Labs is developing machine learning programs to predict potential employees' future behaviors. However, there are concerns about the practicality and long-term feasibility of these methods, as well as the potential misuse of psychometric games in recruitment.

The pandemic has caused significant delays in wedding plans, including those for prison weddings. Jenny Smith, whose fiancé is incarcerated, faces challenges in rescheduling her wedding due to the high demand for wedding services post-pandemic. Wedding planners and officiants are experiencing a surge in bookings, with 2022 expected to see the most weddings since 1984. The Texas Department of Corrections had imposed a lockdown in March 2020, affecting many prison weddings, but as restrictions ease, the demand for prison weddings is rising again.

Silicon Valley investors are increasingly focusing on criminal justice reform, with many directing funds away from private prisons and towards social justice-oriented companies. The private prison industry, criticized for ethical issues and poor inmate care, is facing financial challenges as major banks and institutional investors divest. Activists and impact investors are pushing for systemic change, highlighting the economic and social costs of the current punitive system.

Aclima, an environmental sensor network startup, has deployed a fleet of sensor-equipped cars in Santa Clara County to map air quality on a block-by-block basis. This initiative aims to provide granular air quality data to help authorities address pollution at a micro-level. The project, in partnership with the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, is expected to cover 5,000 square miles and take one year. The data collected will aid in making informed decisions to improve air quality and public health, particularly in pollution hotspots. The World Health Organization has identified air pollution as a major global health issue, and Aclima's technology could set a precedent for regional air quality mapping worldwide.

Greyhound has a history of poor customer service, particularly in handling cancellations and overbookings. Passengers often face significant delays, lack of refunds, and inadequate support. The article highlights several cases where customers were left stranded or had to incur additional expenses due to Greyhound's policies. Despite having contact options like a help Twitter account and customer service numbers, many customers report unresolved issues. The company's financial performance has also been affected, with a decline in operating profit and earnings. Competitors like Megabus are gaining traction as a result.

SWORD Health, a Portugal-based startup, has developed an AI-driven physical therapy solution that uses wireless motion trackers to guide patients through exercises, providing real-time feedback. Studies have shown that patients using SWORD's program recover faster and maintain their results longer compared to traditional therapy. The company's CEO, Virgílio Bento, founded SWORD Health to democratize access to effective physical therapy after his brother's accident. Despite potential copay costs and insurance session caps, this technology offers a promising solution for those with limited access to quality physical therapy.

Samsung unveiled the Galaxy Fold, a two-in-one phone and tablet, aiming to outshine Apple's iPhone XS Max. The Galaxy Fold features a new hinge system to prevent bending, offers more color options, includes six cameras, and boasts app continuity for seamless screen transitions. However, its high price of $1960 may be a deterrent compared to Apple's devices. Samsung acknowledges the cost but positions the Fold as a luxury device, with more affordable options available in their other releases.

Hong Kong is implementing a high-tech trial project in four correctional facilities, introducing AI video surveillance, fitness trackers, and robotic arms to address issues such as overcrowding, violence, and drug use. The initiative aims to enhance law enforcement capabilities and improve inmate health monitoring. Concerns about privacy and data usage are acknowledged, but the technology is expected to offer more protection than harm within the prison environment.

With Thanksgiving approaching, the Oculus Go offers a portable virtual reality solution to ease family tensions. The article recommends several VR games suitable for different age groups and interests, including Catan VR, Anshar Online, Wands VR, Pet Lab, YouTube VR, Dead and Buried, and Wonderglade. These games range from paid to free options, providing entertainment and immersive experiences for the whole family.