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Turn of the tide in online retail? Industry association expects end of free returns
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Turn of the tide in online retail? Industry association expects end of free returns
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MacKenzie Scott donates $640 million to nonprofits: The billionaire philanthropist and author MacKenzie Scott announced Tuesday she would give $640 million to ...
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Quick Glance: MacKenzie Scott doubles donations despite Elon Musk's accusations
- MacKenzie Scott is criticized by Elon Musk for her philanthropy, but that doesn't stop her from donating.
- Scott more than doubled her planned $250 million donation pledge, increasing it to $640 million.
- Musk previously accused Scott of being a 'super rich ex-wife' who's destroying Western civilization.
Amazon writes its largest venture cheque yet for AI start-up Anthropic: $2.75bn deal is the latest sign of Big Tech’s race to capitalise on the booming sector
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Nvidia could be primed to be the next AWS: The question is whether Nvidia can sustain that growth to become a long-term revenue powerhouse like AWS has become ...
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Amazon Invests $2.75 Billion in AI Startup Anthropic: The tech giant’s total stake has grown to $4 billion, its largest investment in another company.
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U.S. sues Apple, says it has illegal monopoly over smartphones: Apple says a Justice Department antitrust lawsuit accusing it of engineering an illegal monopoly ...
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Nvidia against Amazon and Co: The race for the super chips: Artificial intelligence requires special semiconductor components. They come from the stock market ...
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Amazon Rolls Out AI-Powered Same Day Prescription Delivery: Amazon Pharmacy is launching same-day prescription delivery in New York and Los Angeles with the help ...
forbes.com/sites/brucejapsen/2024/03/26/with-ais-help-amazon-rolls-out-speedy-same-day-prescription-delivery/
The US Claims Apple Has a Stranglehold on the Future: The Department of Justice antitrust lawsuit against Apple says the company’s grip on iPhone users and ...
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Microsoft Teams supports AV1 codec: Microsoft has announced that it has added the AV1 video codec to Microsoft Teams to improve screen sharing. The ...
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Wisconsin Supreme Court lets ruling stand that declared Amazon drivers to be 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.
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 ...
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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.
Amazon.de Visa Card: Redeem your last reward points today: Amazon and Landesbank Berlin (LBB) are ending their cooperation for the Amazon.de Visa Card ...
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How the Top Oil Trader’s Brazen Corruption Was Caught on Tape: The landmark trial of a former Vitol trader has shone an unprecedented light on wrongdoing in the ...
bloomberg.com/features/2024-vitol-oil-bribes/
Meet Nvidia's Blackwell, a GPU to Supercharge AI Training: The Blackwell GPUs promise to perform seven to 30 times better than the company's H100 GPUs ...
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Quick Glance: Nvidia Expands Partnerships with Chinese EV Makers
- Nvidia expands collaborations with Chinese automakers to advance self-driving vehicles and AI technology.
- BYD to utilize Nvidia's Drive Thor chips for autonomous driving and digital functions.
- Chinese auto brands intensify partnerships with Nvidia to enhance global presence.
- Nvidia announces partnerships with companies like Cerence and Lenovo for AI technology development.
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.
Amazon removes 7 million counterfeit products from circulation: The online retail giant Amazon has removed several million counterfeit products from its website ...
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Amazon Adds Same Day Delivery for Prescriptions In NYC, Los Angeles
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How Big Tech is winning the AI talent war: Microsoft’s agreement with two founders of Inflection is the latest sign that deep-pocketed companies are scooping up ...
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US accuses Apple of building smartphone market monopoly in antitrust case: Landmark lawsuit is Biden administration’s first major antitrust action against iPhone ...
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Trying on clothes from Zalando and Co virtually: Does it work?: About half of the clothing purchased online is returned. This harms companies and the environment ...
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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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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 ...
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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.
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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The 101 Best Amazon Big Spring Sale Deals to Shop on Day 2: The second day of Amazon's Big Spring Sale is rumbles on, and there are now thousands of deals on ...
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Quick Glance: Great Spring Deals on Amazon: Over 30 Offers Under $25
- Amazon's Big Spring Sale is presenting a range of limited-time deals that are accessible even with a constrained budget.
- A standout item includes a pair of ultra-bright mini camping flashlights currently priced at just $7.
- Additional bargains consist of affordable headphones, a streaming device, a smart speaker, and a smart jump rope, all below $25.
- Moreover, a variety of other products such as chargers, kitchen appliances, fitness gear, and more are available for under $25.
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/
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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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
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 ...
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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
4 Internal Apple Emails That Helped the DOJ Build Its Case: The Department of Justice alleges in its antitrust lawsuit that internal Apple emails show the ...
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The most overpriced stocks right now: A lot of tech, a member of the "Magnificent Seven" — and a big surprise
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Apple's MM1 AI Model Shows a Sleeping Giant Is Waking Up: A research paper quietly released by Apple describes an AI model called MM1 that can answer questions ...
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Quick Glance: Alphabet Benefits from Gemini Deal
- A significant artificial intelligence partnership from Silicon Valley led to a positive development in stocks at the beginning of the week, preceding a crucial week for the markets.
- Reports suggest that iPhones may soon receive a refresh with Google AI.
- Shares of Google parent Alphabet shot up 7% after Bloomberg reported that the search engine giant and Apple are in discussions for a deal to bring Google’s generative artificial intelligence services to Apple’s iPhones.
- The Federal Reserve will decide on interest rate cuts this week, which could potentially impact the positive sentiments on Wall Street.
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/
Amazon Appeals Fine by French Watchdog Over Staff Surveillance: Amazon.com Inc. is appealing a January decision by the French data protection watchdog CNIL ...
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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 ...
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Chinese TikTok sellers complain of under-fire platform tightening US rule enforcement
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MacKenzie Scott Donates $640 Million to Non-Profits After Elon Musk's 'Ex-Wife' Comment on X
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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 ...
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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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Solar Eclipse Glasses and Viewers: What You Need to Know: Almost all of North America will experience at least a partial solar eclipse on April 8 ...
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Quick Glance: Officials caution public to prepare for solar eclipse
- US officials have warned locals to stock up on food and supplies ahead of a spectacular astronomical event.
- The solar eclipse on April 8 is expected to attract a large number of tourists to the continent, potentially straining local resources and causing traffic disruptions.
- Schools in Texas districts are closing due to concerns about traffic and emergency response times.
- The total solar eclipse will darken the sky, providing a spectacular show visible from Canada to Mexico.
How to Find Film for Your Old Polaroid Camera (2024): Instant cameras are on the rise once again, but what about the camera you found in your dad's garage?
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Amazon Prime Membership: What Is Included and How Much Does it Cost?: Thinking about joining Amazon Prime for free shipping or want to make sure you're getting ...
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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
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Amazon Assessing Damage of Baltimore Bridge Collapse: The e-commerce giant said it was looking into how the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse will affect its ...
newsweek.com/amazon-assessing-damage-baltimore-bridge-collapse-1883817
Dashlane Review: While pricey, Dashlane is easy to use and offers a multitude of helpful features you don't get with many other password managers.
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Maju Kuruvilla is out as CEO of one-click checkout company Bolt: Maju Kuruvilla is no longer CEO of one-click checkout company Bolt. He is replaced by Justin ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/25/maju-kuruvilla-is-out-as-ceo-of-one-click-checkout-company-bolt/
Supermarkets supersized their profits during the pandemic: Operating incomes at major grocery chains grew in 2021 — and are still climbing
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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 ...
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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/
Twitch Will End Watch Parties on April 2: First introduced as a closed beta in 2019, Twitch Watch Parties rolled out to everyone during the pandemic ...
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Steam reworks family function: Valve started the beta phase for “Steam Families” today. It replaces the previous options for family sharing and ...
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Astera Labs IPO will reveal how much investors want in on AI: While the technology world breathlessly awaits Reddit's public debut, another company you ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/19/will-astera-labs-ipo-attract-ai-investors/
Another autonomous vehicle startup shutters, Zoox expands driverless testing and investor fervor for AI escalates
techcrunch.com/2024/03/17/another-autonomous-vehicle-startup-shutters-zoox-expands-driverless-testing-and-investor-fervor-for-ai-escalates/
Uber CEO at SXSW: 'Our Competition Is Car Ownership': Eight years after a Texas showdown that saw Uber abandon Austin, current CEO Dara Khosrowshahi makes nice ...
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Cowboy Cross: First all-road model introduced: The Belgian e-bike manufacturer Cowboy has made a name for itself in the past with smart functions on its bikes...
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Redis switches licenses, acquires Speedb to go beyond its core in-memory database
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Amazon now lets sellers create listings through a URL by using AI: Amazon launched generative AI-powered features last year to help sellers quickly create ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/13/amazon-now-lets-sellers-create-listings-through-a-url-by-using-ai/
Quick Glance: EU AI Act Approved by European Parliament
- The European Parliament overwhelmingly voted in favor of the AI Act, positioning the EU as a global leader in regulating AI software.
- The legislation establishes a risk-based framework for AI, applying rules and requirements based on the level of risk associated with the use case.
- Penalties for non-compliance under the Act can reach up to 7% of global annual turnover or €35M.
- The AI Act, shaped through extensive negotiations, is expected to be fully implemented by mid-2027.
Reddit prices IPO at $34 per share. r/wallstreetbets predicts it will tank.: The infamous stock trading subreddit has little faith in Reddit's stock market debut ...
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How Reddit stacks up against social media peers: Social media platform Reddit's market debut on Thursday ended a more than two year-long wait but shifts the ...
reuters.com/technology/how-reddit-stacks-up-against-social-media-peers-2024-03-21/
Quick Glance: Reddit Shares Surge 48% in Market Debut
- Reddit shares ended their first day of trading in New York up 48 per cent, signaling that investor appetite for initial public offerings of promising yet loss-making companies could be returning.
- While Reddit still relies on advertising for the vast majority of its revenue, it positioned its content in its IPO marketing as training grounds for AI programs and disclosed an investigation by the US Federal Trade Commission into its AI data licensing deals.
- Shares of Reddit opened on the New York Stock Exchange at $47 and surged to $50.44 after pricing at $34 in the IPO.
- Reddit's entry into public markets was long overdue, and although the allocation of shares to users and retailers poses risks, the extremely bullish sentiment from retail traders on platforms like Stocktwits indicates that the cult brand Reddit continues to hold a significant cultural presence in the social media world.
How to Free Up Space in Gmail, Google Photos, and Google Drive: Google offers 15 GB of free storage with every account, but many users are hitting the limit ...
wired.com/story/how-to-free-up-storage-space-in-gmail/
Amazon workers at UK warehouse strike again over pay, union recognition: Around 1,400 workers at an Amazon warehouse in Coventry, central England ...
reuters.com/world/uk/amazon-workers-uk-warehouse-strike-again-over-pay-union-recognition-2024-03-19/
Amazon Offers: Automatic Difference Refund: You probably know it from pre-orders on Amazon: If something is cheaper, Amazon will automatically refund the ...
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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
Project Theia: Amazon's secret AI for shopping inspiration: Amazon is develong a new AI tool, internally called Project Theia, to generate synthetic images based ...
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Microsoft Office 2024 announced: Microsoft Office is once available in the subscription form of Microsoft 365, but there are still people and companies who ...
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MacKenzie Scott donates $640m to US non-profits: She has given $16.5bn in donations since divorcing Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019.
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Amazon HR document shows spike in employees put on PIPs during layoffs: The document shows Amazon put more staff into its Focus and Pivot programs from spring ...
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Apple researchers explore dropping “Siri” phrase & listening with AI instead: Tests aim to see if AI models can determine when you’re speaking to your phone ...
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America's retailers are dealing with a tangled mess: A slew of quarterly earnings reports have highlighted too many stores, too much product ...
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Amazon Music Unlimited: 3 months free: Amazon will start its Easter offers on March 20th. A campaign around Amazon Music Unlimited has also recently started ...
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Amazon appeals $34.6 mln fine by French regulator over staff monitoring: E-commerce giant Amazon.com said on Friday it has appealed French regulator CNIL's ...
reuters.com/technology/amazon-appeals-346-mln-fine-by-french-regulator-over-staff-monitoring-2024-03-22/
Parler’s New Owners Swear This Time Will Be Different: The “free speech” social media alternative is back on Apple’s App Store ahead of its official relaunch.
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US takes on Apple as efforts to curtail Big Tech gather momentum: Apple was on Thursday sued by the U.S. Department of Justice, the latest antitrust action ...
reuters.com/technology/us-takes-apple-efforts-curtail-big-tech-gather-momentum-2024-03-21/
The lawmakers who voted to ban TikTok own a ton of tech stocks: Members of Congress holds millions worth of stock in Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft ...
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Ring: Cameras, video doorbells and more heavily discounted: You've probably noticed: Amazon will be holding its Easter promotion from March 20th to 25th ...
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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 ...
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Anthropic weighs slate of sovereign wealth funds to acquire FTX's $1 bln stake, CNBC reports
reuters.com/technology/anthropic-weighs-slate-sovereign-wealth-funds-acquire-ftxs-1-bln-stake-cnbc-2024-03-22/
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