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Anthropic Eyes Customers Who ‘Spend All Day in Meetings’
- Anthropic is developing new AI products targeted at business users for knowledge work in meetings and productivity tools like Excel and Google Docs.
- The company, backed by Google and Amazon, aims to build generalist foundation models for enterprise use cases and help people get work done in various industries.
- Anthropic recently closed a $3.5 billion funding round and tripled its valuation to over $60 billion.
- Competitors like Microsoft and OpenAI are also focusing on AI products for business users.
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Amazon Is Selling a Pair of $130 Bluetooth Earbuds for Just $24, and Some Say Even They're Better Than AirPods
- Qecnato Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds are currently on sale for $24 on Amazon, an 83% discount from its original price of $130.
- These earbuds have received over 1,000 five-star ratings from shoppers and over 10,000 pairs have been sold in the last 30 days.
- They offer 15 hours of run time on a single charge, come with an additional 75 hours stored in the charging case, and feature an LED screen to display battery life.
- Buyers have praised the sound quality, comfort, and battery life of the Qecnato Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds, comparing them favorably to more expensive options like Beats and Apple AirPods.
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Amazon is fighting the government’s efforts to get it to recall hazardous products
- Amazon is suing the US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) over its responsibility for recalling hazardous products sold on the company's marketplace.
- The CPSC sued Amazon for failing to properly recall dangerous items, while Amazon argues it is a logistics provider and not a distributor.
- Amazon claims the CPSC's structure is unconstitutional, allowing commissioners to have multiple roles in the same proceeding.
- Consumer Reports argues that Amazon should not be exempt from the requirements of recalling hazardous products from its marketplace.
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Your Amazon Echo is losing the ability to process Alexa commands on-device
- Amazon is removing Alexa’s on-device processing capabilities in preparation for its generative AI upgrade.
- The 'Do Not Send Voice Recordings' feature, which allowed compatible devices to process Alexa commands locally, will no longer be available starting March 28.
- The new and improved voice assistant, Alexa Plus, is scheduled to roll out in early access later this month.
- Alexa Plus will offer new capabilities like a more conversational experience, personal memory, smarter music and video controls, and visual understanding.
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AI Investments Expected to Shift to Inference While Growing Faster Than Forecast
- Investments in artificial intelligence (AI) are expected to shift towards reasoning models and inference.
- Hyperscale companies like Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are predicted to increase their AI investments faster than previously forecasted.
- By 2032, nearly half of all AI spending will be directed towards inference, while the share of investment in training is expected to decrease.
- DeepSeek and OpenAI's reasoning AI models have caused the shift in AI investing and are driving the increased focus on inference for AI systems.
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Grab a free code for Throne & Liberty weapon and armor set in celebration of Wilds of Talandre
- Amazon is offering free weapon and armor sets to celebrate the launch of Throne & Liberty's expansion, Wilds of Talandre.
- The codes unlock a weapon selection chest from the Resistance Vanguard Set and a choice of one chest from three different armor selection chests.
- The gear is +9 level with pre-selected traits, character-bound, and cannot be transferred, dissolved, or sold.
- The codes expire on June 1st and can be redeemed in all regions where the game is playable through Amazon.
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Amazon employees are warning customers about DeepSeek privacy concerns — and pushing Amazon's own AI instead
- Amazon swiftly added DeepSeek AI models to Bedrock in response to high demand, prompting employees to act swiftly following the spike in customer requests.
- The integration of DeepSeek led to strategic shifts within Amazon, affecting product updates, sales strategies, and development processes.
- Amazon emphasizes providing secure access to the latest AI models through AWS and highlights customer data control for generative AI applications.
- Concerns over DeepSeek's privacy policies have led Amazon to encourage employees to promote AWS's Nova AI models as faster and more secure alternatives.
- AWS's efforts to counter DeepSeek include leveraging Nova's speed and security features while developing its reasoning model to compete directly with DeepSeek's offerings.
- Introducing reasoning models and studying DeepSeek's technology are part of Amazon's response to the impact of DeepSeek on the tech industry.
- Internal discussions within Amazon show employees expressing surprise at DeepSeek's origins, security implications, and customer feedback.
- Amazon has taken steps to caution employees against using DeepSeek on work computers and sharing confidential information with the app.
- Some Amazon employees have already started shifting focus to other Chinese AI models, suggesting a move away from DeepSeek towards alternatives like Alibaba's Qwen.
- This dynamic landscape demonstrates the rapid pace at which technology companies like Amazon must adapt to evolving AI trends and customer demands.
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Dude Perfect and Mark Rober may be the next YouTubers to get big streaming deals
- Netflix and other streaming platforms are looking to sign popular YouTubers for big streaming deals.
- Dude Perfect and Mark Rober have been approached by Netflix.
- Netflix doesn't usually allow for sales promotions in shows that it pays to make, while that is more in line with Amazon's business.
- Streaming platforms are aiming to replicate the success of MrBeast's Beast Games on Amazon, which has garnered significant profit and is negotiating for more seasons.
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I’ve finally ditched my Kindle for this superior Amazon-free e-reader
- While Kindle has been a top e-reader, alternatives like the Kobo Clara Colour offer strong competition with advantages like fairer ebook practices, better pricing, and technology.
- Ownership issues arise with Kindle's strict control over e-books, lacking true ownership as books can be removed or altered, impacting consumer rights.
- Kindle no longer stands out as a must-have device, with newer e-readers like Kobo Clara Colour offering features and value at a lower price point.
- The Kobo Clara Colour, with a color display, dust and water resistance, and a competitive price compared to Kindle, provides a compelling alternative.
- Despite some drawbacks like a smaller display and less storage, the Clara Colour's affordability and features make it a strong contender in the e-reader market.
- The author advocates switching from Amazon Kindle to Kobo based on hardware, keep ownership, and better pricing, while acknowledging the adjustment may not be seamless.
- Making the switch to Kobo offers a fresh start and an opportunity to experience something new, highlighting the benefits of diversifying e-reader choices beyond Kindle.
- While the attachment to the Kindle Paperwhite is acknowledged, embracing new alternatives like the Kobo Clara Colour with its benefits and guarantees can lead to a fulfilling reading experience.
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Amazon’s Echo will send all voice recordings to the cloud, starting March 28
- Amazon Echo users will no longer have the option to process their Alexa requests locally.
- All voice recordings will be sent to Amazon's cloud.
- The change will begin on March 28 and affect users with 'Do Not Send Voice Recordings' enabled.
- Amazon's decision is driven by expanding Alexa's capabilities and generative AI features.
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Meet Alexa+ -The Next Generation Of AI Assistant
- Presenting Alexa+, the most recent iteration of Alexa driven by state-of-the-art generative AI.
- Alexa+ is a highly conversational and intelligent assistant that is tailored to meet individual needs.
- It is free with Prime and can help with tasks, chores, entertainment, and simplifying daily life.
- With developments in AI and large language models, Alexa+ has become a truly personal assistant capable of natural dialogues and smarter actions.
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You can no longer stop Alexa from sending voice recordings to Amazon
- Amazon is discontinuing the 'Do Not Send Voice Recordings' feature for some Echo devices.
- The feature will no longer be available starting on March 28, 2025.
- Voice recordings will be sent to the cloud and then deleted once processed by Alexa.
- The change is to support the expansion of Alexa's capabilities with generative AI features.
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MrBeast is casting for the next season of 'Beast Games'
- MrBeast has opened casting for the next season of 'Beast Games', a competition show hosted by Jimmy Donaldson (MrBeast) on Amazon Prime Video.
- Season one of 'Beast Games' recently concluded with a $10 million prize, making it Amazon's second-biggest series debut of 2024.
- Contestants interested in participating in season two must meet certain conditions, including being at least 18 years old and having a valid passport through January 2026.
- The application process for season two requires submitting a one-minute horizontal video with answers to specific questions provided.
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Everything you say to your Echo will be sent to Amazon starting on March 28
- Starting on March 28, recordings of everything spoken to the Alexa living in Echo speakers and smart displays will automatically be sent to Amazon and processed in the cloud.
- Amazon announced that Echo users will no longer be able to set their devices to process Alexa requests locally to avoid sending voice recordings to Amazon's cloud.
- The change comes as Amazon prepares to roll out Alexa+ on Echo devices, a generative AI version of Alexa.
- Amazon sent an email to users with 'Do Not Send Voice Recordings' enabled, discussing the change and attempting to rationalize it.
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Citizen's 'Exceptionally Waterproof' Dive Watch That's 'Reliable' and 'Well-Built' Is $175 Off Right Now
- The Citizen Promaster Dive Eco-Drive Watch is available on Amazon for $200, a 47% discount.
- The watch has received over 3,100 five-star ratings and is praised for its durability and performance.
- Featuring a 44mm stainless steel case, a blue dial, and a blue polyurethane strap, it has a bold and stylish design.
- With 200 meters of water resistance, it is suitable for diving and snorkeling.
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