Amazon's Emphasis on Office Attendance Puts Managers in a Bind: Corporate leaders and rank-and-file employees still don’t agree on whether productivity ...
bloomberg.com/opinion/articles/2023-10-23/amazon-s-emphasis-on-office-attendance-puts-managers-in-a-bind
We Don’t Actually Know If AI Is Taking Over Everything: A test of AI transparency gave every major company an F.
theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/10/ai-technology-secrecy-transparency-index/675699/
The Untold Story Of Billionaire Ram Shriram Who Was One Of Google’s First Investors
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Young self-made billionaire shares the one piece of advice young people should follow
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Why "copycat" Layoffs Won't Help Tech Companies — Or Their Employees - Forbes India
forbesindia.com/article/stanford/why-quotcopycatquot-layoffs-wont-help-tech-companies-or-their-employees/85219/1
Zoox CTO Jesse Levinson: The C-Suite Interview: Levinson was the quintessential CTO when he cofounded the autonomous vehicle startup Zoox in 2014. Now ...
forbes.com/sites/dianebrady/2023/01/02/zoox-cto-jesse-levinson-the-c-suite-interview/
Millennial Billionaire Ryan Breslow Created Buzz, And Enemies, Attacking Stripe And Shopify. He’s Just Getting Started.
forbes.com/sites/stevenbertoni/2022/04/04/meet-the-gen-z-billionaire-whos-speaking-his-truth-to-silicon-valley/
Millennial Billionaire Ryan Breslow Created Buzz, And Enemies, Attacking Stripe And Shopify. He’s Just Getting Started.
forbes.com/sites/stevenbertoni/2022/04/04/meet-the-gen-z-billionaire-whos-speaking-his-truth-to-silicon-valley/
The $22 trillion longevity opportunity can be unlocked only if you rethink everything you think you know about people over sixty ... Show more
AI-generated fake LinkedIn faces probed by Stanford pair: Over 70 businesses found making a misguided attempt at closing a sale
theregister.com/2022/03/28/fake_linkedin_faces/
The hottest B-schools for FAANG jobs: The spectacular success of tech firms in both the marketplace and stock market have made this industry an attractive target ...
fortune.com/education/business/articles/2022/01/24/the-hottest-b-schools-for-faang-jobs/
Nvidia against Amazon and Co: The race for the super chips: Artificial intelligence requires special semiconductor components. They come from the stock market ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/nvidia-gegen-amazon-und-co-das-rennen-um-die-superchips-19615594.html
Amazon spends $2.75 billion on AI startup Anthropic in its largest venture investment yet
cnbc.com/2024/03/27/amazon-spends-2point7b-on-startup-anthropic-in-largest-venture-investment.html
Amazon said it is pouring an additional $2.75 billion into Anthropic, bringing its total investment in the artificial intelligence startup to $4 billion ... Show more
Amazon's senior employees may not get a cash pay raise this year: Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday its senior employees, whose compensation includes more ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/amazons-senior-employees-may-not-get-cash-pay-raise-this-year-2024-03-27/
Quick Glance: Amazon's Senior Employees May Not Receive Cash Pay Raise
- Amazon mentioned that senior employees, who are primarily compensated in stock, may not get a cash pay raise this year.
- The pay raise for some top employees, however, will significantly exceed last year's due to the strong growth in the e-commerce giant's stock price.
- Despite strong performance, Amazon initiated job cuts across divisions at the start of the year to reduce costs.
- The issue of pay raise was initially reported by Fortune.
Samsung One UI 6.1 achieves, among other things: the Galaxy S23: Samsung announced that it would begin distributing One UI 6.1 to additional devices this week ...
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Ryan Gosling & Apple Original Films Exec Jessie Henderson Launch General Admission Label, Ink Multi-Year First Look With Amazon MGM Studios
deadline.com/2024/03/ryan-gosling-jessie-henderson-general-admission-amazon-mgm-studios-1235869939/
Wisconsin Supreme Court dismisses Amazon challenge to ruling that drivers are employees
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Quick Glance: Wisconsin Supreme Court Upholds Ruling on Amazon Drivers
- Wisconsin Supreme Court affirms lower court ruling classifying some Amazon delivery drivers as employees, not independent contractors.
- The decision means an Amazon subsidiary faces a tax bill of over $200,000.
- Labor unions and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development advocated for Amazon Flex workers to be recognized as employees.
- Legal experts suggest the case could have implications for similar gig economy worker classification cases.
Microsoft Teams supports AV1 codec: Microsoft has announced that it has added the AV1 video codec to Microsoft Teams to improve screen sharing. The ...
stadt-bremerhaven.de/microsoft-teams-unterstuetzt-av1-codec/
Amazon fined $7.8 mln by Polish consumer watchdog: Amazon has been fined 31 million zlotys ($7.8 million) in Poland for misleading customers about product ...
reuters.com/business/retail-consumer/amazon-fined-78-mln-by-polish-consumer-watchdog-2024-03-27/
Quick Glance: Amazon Faces Heavy Fine in Poland and Scrutiny Over Delivery Practices
- Poland's consumer watchdog, UOKiK, imposed a $7.8 million (31 million zlotys) fine on Amazon for allegedly misleading customers about product availability and delivery dates.
- Since September 2021, Amazon's sales practices have been under scrutiny following complaints from shoppers. The authority found potential deception in sales contract conclusions and the use of deceptive design elements to create a false sense of urgency.
- It was highlighted that Amazon failed to provide clear information about the rules of its delivery service before orders, despite guaranteeing delivery.
- Amazon intends to appeal the fine, emphasizing its dedication to customer satisfaction and collaboration with authorities.
MacKenzie Scott Donates $640 Million to Non-Profits After Elon Musk's 'Ex-Wife' Comment on X
entrepreneur.com/business-news/mackenzie-scott-donates-640b-to-nonprofits-after-musk-post/471456
Baltimore Key Bridge Collapse: Latest Updates: The collapse of the span, triggered when a cargo ship struck a support structure of the Francis Scott Key Bridge ...
nytimes.com/live/2024/03/27/us/baltimore-key-bridge-collapse
Quick Glance: Tragedy in Baltimore: Fatal Bridge Collapse and Intensive Investigations
- A cargo ship that lost control and crashed into a bridge in Baltimore had previously undergone engine maintenance in the port, according to the US Coast Guard. Divers retrieved the bodies of two of the six workers who fell into the water, while the search for the others was deemed unsuccessful.
- Investigators commenced gathering evidence from the cargo ship involved in striking the Francis Scott Key Bridge. The victims were from Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador, with authorities suspecting that the other vehicles with victims were trapped.
Amazon loses court fight to suspend EU tech rules' ad clause: Amazon on Wednesday lost its fight to suspend a requirement regarding its online advertising under ...
reuters.com/technology/eus-top-court-rejects-amazons-request-suspend-eu-tech-rules-ad-clause-2024-03-27/
Supermarkets supersized their profits during the pandemic: Operating incomes at major grocery chains grew in 2021 — and are still climbing
qz.com/supermarket-prices-grocery-food-inflation-pandemic-1851369826
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Man buys entire house on Amazon for £20,500 but spots issue when he steps inside: If you're struggling to get on the housing ladder, Amazon may have a ...
mirror.co.uk/money/man-buys-entire-house-amazon-32451012
Amazon Pharmacy launches same-day prescription delivery in New York and LA: Amazon's pharmaceutical services are expanding.
mashable.com/article/amazon-drug-prescription-delivery-new-york-los-angeles
Amazon's advertising unit hit with another round of layoffs: Amazon extends job cuts in its advertising unit, according to an internal email obtained by Business ...
businessinsider.com/amazon-advertising-hit-with-another-round-layoffs-2024-3
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Product piracy: Amazon fights against fake goods: The US internet company identified, confiscated and disposed of more than seven million counterfeit products on ...
faz.net/aktuell/wirtschaft/unternehmen/amazon-kaempft-gegen-fake-ware-19613185.html
‘ALIENS’ is now available on 4K UHD for the first time ever.
Order here: www.amazon.com/Splatoon-3-Nintendo-Switch/dp/B09T5SJQGV #ad
France and Brazil announce $1.1 billion investment plan for the Amazon: The Brazilian and the French presidents announced on Tuesday a plan to invest 1 billion ...
apnews.com/article/lula-macron-brazil-amazon-investment-9c938a9164baa7b01dbd69002bb76798
Chinese TikTok sellers complain of under-fire platform tightening US rule enforcement
reuters.com/technology/chinese-tiktok-sellers-complain-under-fire-platform-tightening-us-rule-2024-03-27/
Amazon Adds Same Day Delivery for Prescriptions In NYC, Los Angeles
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Canada Goose is laying off 17% of its corporate staff: The outwear maker said the reduction will have “immediate cost savings” and will streamline its workforce
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NFL Awards Amazon Prime Video and Comcast’s Peacock With Streaming-Only Games: The NFL announced two big games that will be available exclusively on streaming ...
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Amazon: The struggle for AI talent is intensifying - Amazon is pouring billions into Anthropic
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Facebook snooped on Snapchat, Amazon, and YouTube user data, documents reveal: "Project Ghostbusters" lies at the core of it all.
mashable.com/article/facebook-snapchat-data-project-ghostbusters-mark-zuckerberg
Quick Glance: Meta Accused of Intercepting Snapchat Data for Competitive Advantage
- Meta, formerly known as Facebook, is accused of intercepting Snapchat data to harm competitors.
- Project Ghostbusters, run by Onavo acquired by Facebook in 2013, involved intercepting data traffic from mobile apps.
- Facebook allegedly paid individuals to snoop on their phones to intercept and analyze data for commercial gain.
- Meta's actions could be considered criminal wiretapping and allegedly led to increased ad prices.
Seattle climate protesters blockade Amazon corporate HQ building: Protesters expressed dissatisfaction with Amazon's plan to use natural gas to power some of its ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/climate-lab/seattle-climate-protesters-blockade-amazon-corporate-hq-building/
Is the US media layoffs phenomenon the next housing crisis?: The media sector’s challenges amplify shadow banks’ toll on the US economy and mirror the 2008 ...
aljazeera.com/economy/2024/3/27/is-the-us-media-layoffs-phenomenon-the-next-housing-crisis
Fireworks.ai open source API puts generative AI in reach of any developer: Just about everyone is trying to get a piece of the generative AI action these days ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/26/fireworks-ai-open-source-api-puts-generative-ai-in-reach-of-any-developer/
Ex-oil and gas workers push geothermal power forward in Texas: Texas has become an early hot spot for geothermal energy exploration as scores of former oil ...
texastribune.org/2024/03/26/texas-geothermal-energy-oil-and-gas/
Forget Ulta and Target, Amazon makes a big beauty move: Large retailers are expanding into upscale beauty, and Amazon is helping to lead the charge.
miamiherald.com/news/business/article287137000.html
An Engineer Who Landed a $300,000 Job at Google Shares the Résumé that Got Him in the Door — and 3 Things He'd Change on It Today
entrepreneur.com/business-news/how-an-engineer-got-a-job-at-google-offers-from-meta-uber/471655
Amazon Expands Same-Day Prescription Drug Delivery to NYC, LA: Amazon.com Inc. is expanding same-day delivery of prescription medication to New York City and the ...
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Amazon's massive facility in Henrico could hold 46 football fields: Amazon bought open land outside Richmond Raceway in Henrico County and turned it into the ...
richmond.com/news/local/business/amazon-opens-henrico-fulfillment-center/article_e067f6fc-ead9-11ee-bb38-8378f523ab9f.html
Former Nextdoor exec raises $25 million for PipeDreams, a startup rolling up HVAC companies
techcrunch.com/2024/03/26/former-nextdoor-exec-raises-25-million-for-pipedreams-a-startup-rolling-up-hvac-companies/
The Art of ‘INSIDE OUT 2’ is releasing on May 7, one month before the film hits theaters.
Order here: www.amazon.com/Art-Inside-Out-Disney/dp/1797225057 #ad
The Best Toilet Paper: Using terrible toilet paper is a bummer. We meticulously compared 36 types to find sustainable and traditional options that are tops for ...
nytimes.com/wirecutter/reviews/the-best-toilet-paper/
Google adds ratings to go with its new AI tools for shoppers: Now available in the US, Google’s Shopping search results will allow users to rate items and search ...
theverge.com/2024/3/27/24113485/google-shopping-generative-ai-image-generation-rating-style
Big banks’ shock absorbers are still far too slim: podcast: Credit Suisse and a string of US regional banks failed last year. In this Exchange podcast ...
reuters.com/breakingviews/big-banks-shock-absorbers-are-still-far-too-slim-podcast-2024-03-26/
Project Ghostbusters: Facebook intercepted Snapchat app traffic - Golem.de: Between 2016 and 2019, Facebook accessed the traffic of competing apps through its ...
golem.de/news/project-ghostbusters-facebook-hat-datenverkehr-der-snapchat-app-abgehoert-2403-183610.html
The first ever ‘SUCCESSION’ Funko POPs have been revealed & are now available for pre-order.
Kendall Roy: www.amazon.com/Funko-Pop-Collectible-Toy-Figure/dp/B0CDK8NY76 Logan Roy: www.amazon.com/Funko-Pop-Collectible-Toy-Figure/dp/B0CDK8NY76 Roman Roy: www.amazon.com/Funko-Pop-Collectible-Toy-Figure/dp/B0CDK8NY76 Shiv ... Show more
Why Amazon should be afraid of Temu: Our podcast on markets, the economy and business. This week, the Chinese e-commerce giant seems intent on disrupting one of ...
economist.com/podcasts/2024/03/21/why-amazon-should-be-afraid-of-temu
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34-year-old making $49,000 a month in passive income: What I always tell people who want to build successful side hustles
cnbc.com/2024/03/25/ryan-hogue-top-passive-income-side-hustle-myths.html
EXCLUSIVE: 'AI For Good' Essential To Advancing Society, Says Veritone CEO — 'We Deserve To Use These Tec
benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/03/37947639/exclusive-ai-for-good-essential-to-advancing-society-says-veritone-ceo-we-deserve-to-use-these-t
The War at Stanford: I didn’t know that college would be a factory of unreason.
theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2024/03/stanford-israel-gaza-hamas/677864/
For misleading customers: Amazon has to pay a fine of 7.2 million euros: The online retailer Amazon was fined 7.2 million euros in Poland. The ordering process ...
heise.de/news/Amazon-wegen-Irrefuehrung-zu-7-8-Millionen-US-Dollar-Strafe-verurteilt-9668857.html
Logitech’s original G Pro X Superlight is on sale for nearly 40 percent off: Logitech’s first-gen Superlight gaming mouse is on sale for up to $60 in various ...
theverge.com/2024/3/27/24112576/logitech-g-pro-x-superlight-gaming-mouse-backbone-one-controller-deal-sale
Super cream for 7 euros wins "Stiftung Warentest" test: This super cream costs just 7 euros and even impressed Stiftung Warentest. We buy the 2024 beauty trend ...
elle.de/beauty/beauty-trends-stiftung-warentest-beste-gesichtscreme-2024-super-creme
Luck of the draw: The Belgian shop that resells lost Amazon parcels: "Among some of the most unwrapped items were electronic products such as wireless ...
brusselstimes.com/belgium/970770/luck-of-the-draw-the-belgian-shop-that-resells-lost-amazon-parcels
‘THE IRON CLAW’ is now available on Blu-ray.
Order here: www.amazon.com/Iron-Claw-Bluray-DVD-Digital/dp/B0CS6YYG6T #ad
The new MacBook Air M3 is $100 off for the first time: Apple’s M3-powered MacBook is down to $999.99 in black, which is a $100 discount we’re seeing for the ...
theverge.com/2024/3/27/24113809/apple-macbook-air-m3-deal-sale
Stopped 700,000 attempts to sell counterfeits: Amazon: Muscat: The e-commerce giant, Amazon, has reported that in 2023, it stopped more than 700 ...
omanobserver.om/article/1151506/business/economy/stopped-700000-attempts-to-sell-counterfeits-amazon
Google's AI-powered search feature recommends malicious sites, including scams and malware
techspot.com/news/102394-google-ai-powered-search-feature-recommends-malicious-sites.html
Amazon Expands Same-Day Pharmacy Delivery to New York, Los Angeles: The online shopping giant wants to make prescription delivery as convenient as its ...
wsj.com/business/amazon-expands-same-day-pharmacy-delivery-to-new-york-los-angeles-e4796f73
Kyle Smith relishes opportunity at Stanford, acknowledges difficulties: New Stanford men’s basketball coach Kyle Smith spoke openly of the issues the Cardinal ...
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This year’s most innovative companies in North America: Why Amazon, Oshkosh, Oak & Eden, and Kind Designs are among Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies in ...
fastcompany.com/91041293/north-america-most-innovative-companies-2024
EU probes Apple, Google, Meta under new digital law: Commission can impose fines of up to 10 percent of a company's total global turnover
gulfnews.com/technology/companies/eu-probes-apple-google-meta-under-new-digital-law-1.1711363547787
Quick Glance: EU DMA: First Probes on Big Tech
- The EU has announced formal investigations against Alphabet/Google, Apple, and Meta under the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
- The three gatekeepers are under scrutiny to determine compliance violations and potential fines.
- Criticism of Google, Apple, and Meta's DMA compliance plans; concerns regarding self-preferencing, user choice, and data privacy.
- The EU has also announced 'investigatory steps' concerning Amazon and instructed five gatekeepers to retain documents for assessment of their compliance.
The United States vs. the iPhone: Washington’s crackdown on Big Tech is coming for Apple.
nytimes.com/2024/03/26/podcasts/the-daily/apple-lawsuit.html
Plans submitted for Amazon robotic sorting site in central Pasco: Conceptual plans for a new Amazon facility were delivered to the county this week.
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Pac-12 women’s basketball: Stanford survives, USC star shines and 5 teams advance to Sweet 16
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Airtable brings AI summarization to paying users: Airtable is making AI features available for an additional $6 that lets users summarize and reformat their data ...
theverge.com/2024/3/26/24112632/airtable-generative-ai-productivity-summarization
Sponsored Content: Discover the latest and upcoming trends in blockchain, big data analytics, AI, and machine learning. Also ... Show more
Horizon before 9: Eight things you should know this morning: Pfizer is completely consolidating its creative budget at Publicis, Martin Sorrell's agency holding ...
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Eid gift guide: Find perfumes, gift sets, tech and lots more, right here: Select unique Eid gifts for friends and family via our selection of bestselling ...
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Your smart TV is snooping on you. Here's how to limit the personal data it gathers
zdnet.com/home-and-office/home-entertainment/your-smart-tv-is-snooping-on-you-heres-how-to-limit-the-personal-data-it-gathers/
LOL Season 5 is now on Amazon Prime - and fans of the Bully hit can look forward to even more
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Get the 27-inch LG UltraGear 1440p G-Sync monitor for just $210: Amazon has discounted the 27-inch LG UltraGear gaming monitor to just $210 ...
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How Rachel Heck got beloved teammate Rose Zhang ‘out of her shell’: The Stanford teammates and ANWA competitors became close in their early teens.
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Amazon expects to save $1.3 billion by slashing office vacancies: This will be another blow to the commercial real-estate market, which is already reeling from ...
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Saying her golf dreams changed, former NCAA champ Rachel Heck isn't turning pro: Highly decorated amateur star and past NCAA champion Rachel Heck has decided not ...
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After a budget, mid-range, or premium gaming headset? JBL currently has big discounts on all three
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Law changes in April - What consumers need to know: Anyone who wants to gain further professional qualifications should check whether funding with the so-called ...
morgenpost.de/politik/article241961982/Gesetzesaenderungen-im-April-Was-Verbraucher-wissen-muessen.html
Databricks launches DBRX, challenging Big Tech in the open source AI race: Databricks launches DBRX, a powerful open source AI model that outperforms rivals ...
venturebeat.com/ai/databricks-launches-dbrx-challenging-big-tech-in-open-source-ai-race/
You don't have to go to Disney World to explore Pandora: The Collector's Edition of Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora is a sci-fi fan's dream
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Chinese TikTok sellers complain of under-fire platform tightening US rule enforcement
rappler.com/technology/chinese-tiktok-sellers-complain-tightening-us-rule-enforcement/
France's Macron visits Brazil to launch €1bn Amazon protection plan: French President Emmanuel Macron, who has criticized Brazil for not doing enough to protect ...
rfi.fr/en/france/20240327-france-s-macron-visits-brazil-to-spearhead-efforts-on-rainforest-protection
Elon Musk has competition on a little street in Hyde : Before he became Greater Manchester's answer to Elon Musk, Steve Bennett started his space travel ...
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5 best Chromebooks in UAE, for 2024: These web-centric laptops are easy to use, competent, and affordably priced
gulfnews.com/best-buys/electronics/5-best-chromebooks-in-uae-for-2024-1.1711045499939
Amazon Pours $2.75B Into Anthropic In Push to “Accelerate” Generative AI Tech: Amazon invests $2.75 billion in Anthropic AI company.
hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/amazon-invests-anthropic-generative-ai-1235861317/
How Capitalism Became a Threat to Democracy | by Mordecai Kurz - Project Syndicate
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