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Carrots and sticks: How Google, Microsoft, and Meta are reshaping performance management
- Silicon Valley tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are shifting towards stricter performance management strategies emphasizing rewards and consequences to improve efficiency and productivity.
- Companies like Google are offering more rewards for high performers without increasing the overall budget, while Microsoft is implementing a policy where underperforming employees must either leave voluntarily with a payout or face a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) with strict deadlines.
- Meta has also adopted performance-based culling, aiming to cut around 5% of its lowest-performing workforce annually, reinforcing the shift towards a more intense work environment with consequences for poor performance.
- The broader trend in the tech industry reflects a focus on driving success through intensity and ruthless execution, with performance ratings becoming crucial and the divide between rewards for high performers and consequences for low performers growing starker.
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Amazon to Invest $4 Billion to Speed Delivery in Rural Areas
- Amazon to invest over $4 billion to expand its rural delivery network and provide faster delivery to millions of customers in less densely populated areas.
- The investment will expand Amazon’s rural delivery network to over 200 delivery stations, create over 100,000 new jobs, and enable the retailer’s network to deliver over a billion packages each year to customers in more than 13,000 ZIP codes.
- By the end of 2026, Amazon plans to triple the size of its rural delivery network to provide Prime members in small towns and rural communities faster delivery, cutting average delivery times in half.
- UPS is accelerating its planned volume reduction from Amazon and expects to slash Amazon package volume in its network by more than 50% by June 2026 as it pivots towards more profitable business.
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Trump just put US retailers in an impossible situation
- President Donald Trump's criticism of Amazon could impact retailers nationwide.
- The White House's rebuke of Amazon on tariffs may have stopped retailers from mentioning price impacts.
- Consumers could attribute price hikes to tariffs even if retailers do not explicitly state the reason.
- Retailers are facing a challenging environment in managing tariff-related price changes amidst political scrutiny.
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Amazon's 'Outstanding' Basic T-Shirt Bundle With 31,000+ 5-Star Ratings Is Now Under $20
- Amazon is offering a deal on its Essentials lineup with a 25% discount on a six-pack of Crew Neck T-Shirts, now priced at $18 instead of $24.
- These T-Shirts have over 31,000 five-star ratings and are highly praised for their comfort and quality.
- The 100% cotton fabric is soft, comfortable, and durable. They come in black or white in sizes ranging from XS to 2XL.
- Customers have praised these T-Shirts as better than popular brand names like Hanes and Fruit of the Loom, and appreciate their quality at a lower price point.
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Amazon updates Q Business to let companies build public-facing chatbots
- Amazon has updated its Q Business assistant to allow companies to create public-facing chatbots.
- Q Business can now support anonymous user access, enabling the creation of chatbots for websites and support portals.
- Companies can use Q Business chatbots to help customers find product information, get technical answers, and troubleshoot issues.
- Q Business applications with anonymous access are billed on a consumption-based pricing model.
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Walmart Opens First New Supercenter in 4 Years
- Walmart has opened a new Texas Supercenter, the first in four years, in Cypress, Texas.
- The new Supercenter is part of Walmart's plan to build or convert over 150 stores in the coming years.
- The store features interactive technology blending virtual and in-person shopping experiences.
- Walmart plans to refurbish over 650 stores this year, with a focus on enhancing the in-store shopping experience and expanding online pickup and delivery services.
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Elizabeth Warren asks Jeff Bezos if he got any favors for his ‘subservience’ to Trump
- Senator Elizabeth Warren questions Amazon founder Jeff Bezos about potential favoritism from President Trump due to dropping plans to display tariff costs.
- Trump called Bezos to complain after a report about Amazon's plans to show tariffs next to product prices.
- Warren criticizes Amazon for not providing transparency on tariff costs and accuses Big Tech of aligning with Trump for special favors.
- Warren asks Bezos about the timeline of Amazon's decision on tariff display, if Trump threatened consequences, and if any promises were made in exchange for the change.
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Amazon Is Selling Monster's $150 Bluetooth Speaker for $30 and Shoppers Say the Sound Is 'Crystal Clear'
- Amazon is currently selling the Monster S150 Bluetooth Speaker for just $30, marked down from its usual price of $150.
- The speaker is highly portable with 20 hours of playback time, water-resistant at an IPX7 level, and has received positive reviews from shoppers for its crystal clear sound quality and deep bass.
- This outdoor Bluetooth speaker can be connected via Bluetooth, USB, or AUX and features built-in RGB lighting for setting the mood at night.
- The Monster S150 has garnered 20 five-star ratings and a 4.6 overall score on Amazon, making it a popular choice for those looking for a compact yet powerful speaker for outdoor use.
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Amazon Has an 'Excellent' Paint Sprayer for 50% Off, and Shoppers Say It Makes Them Feel Like 'a Professional'
- Amazon is offering a springtime deal on a Fuziiav Cordless Paint Sprayer for $40, which is 50% off its original price of $80.
- The paint sprayer has over 30 five-star ratings on Amazon, with users praising its efficiency and convenience.
- The cordless electric sprayer operates at 90,000 revolutions per minute, making painting faster and less tiring compared to traditional methods.
- Users have found the Fuziiav Cordless Paint Sprayer easy to assemble, efficient, and making them feel like professional painters.
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Amazon launches Kuiper satellites; Can it rival Starlink?
- Amazon's Project Kuiper launched its first 27 satellites, marking the start of a $10 billion effort in global broadband internet competition with SpaceX's Starlink.
- The Kuiper satellites were launched via a United Launch Alliance rocket from Cape Canaveral, with Amazon aiming to offer Kuiper services to customers later this year.
- Amazon has a deadline from the FCC to deploy 1,618 satellites by mid-2026; analysts believe they may need an extension due to project delays.
- Kuiper's launch puts Amazon against Starlink and major telecom companies, with Amazon Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos expressing confidence in both platforms' success.
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Gerber Gear's 10-in-1 Multi-Tool Is Now Nearly 50% Off, and It's 'Just as Functional' as a Swiss Army Knife
- Gerber Gear's Lockdown Pry 10-in-1 Multi-Tool is currently on sale for $32 on Amazon, nearly 50% off its original price of $60.
- The multi-tool is lightweight, compact, and versatile, offering 10 functions including prying, screw handling, nail pulling, bottle opening, cutting, chiseling, filing, and blade options.
- Made of durable stainless steel with a textured grip, the tool has received over 600 five-star ratings on Amazon for its design, weight, and sharpness.
- Customers have praised the Gerber Gear multi-tool for its functionality, portability, and long-lasting durability, with one user noting it is as functional as a Swiss Army Knife but less bulky.
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Why is M&S cyber attack taking so long to resolve? Katy Perry ‘battered and bruised’ by space backlash
- M&S has been facing a cyber attack for over a week, causing chaos and significant financial losses.
- LGA urges the government to mandate solar panels in new homes to reduce bills and combat climate change.
- Google Wallet expands digital ID features, allowing more Android users in the US and UK to use smartphones for verification purposes.
- Katy Perry expresses feeling 'battered and bruised' by backlash after her space trip, while Amazon launches satellites for Kuiper internet network and warnings issued about UK homes lacking hot water and heating.
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Amazon’s Project Kuiper Launches To Challenge Musk’s Starlink
- Amazon has launched its Project Kuiper to compete with Elon Musk's Starlink and Eutelsat's OneWeb by deploying the first batch of internet satellites into space.
- The Project Kuiper mission aims to provide fast and reliable internet to underserved communities globally using a constellation of over 3,200 low Earth orbit satellites.
- The inaugural launch used a United Launch Alliance Atlas V rocket to deliver the first 27 Project Kuiper satellites to an altitude of 280 miles above Earth, out of a planned total of 3,236 satellites.
- Amazon has upgraded the satellites for this mission to improve performance and make them less visible to ground-based astronomers, with plans to start delivering internet services to customers later this year.
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These Popular Noise Reduction Earmuffs Are 50% Off on Amazon, and They 'Completely' Stop Ambient Sound
- ProCase Noise Reduction Earmuffs are currently on sale for 50% off on Amazon, priced at $9 instead of $19.
- They are tested and certified for sound reduction, meeting the ANSI S3.19 standard for workplace hearing protection.
- The earmuffs have received over 17,500 five-star ratings on Amazon, with customers praising their effectiveness in blocking out background noise.
- The comfortable design and noise-dampening features make these earmuffs a popular choice for various loud environments, offering significant noise reduction.
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'Best to be cautious': Tariff jitters are high as analysts head toward Amazon's first-quarter earnings
- Analysts are feeling upbeat but cautious ahead of Amazon's first-quarter earnings report, as tariffs could impact the e-commerce firm directly.
- Investors are particularly interested in Amazon's second-quarter guidance, considering the potential challenges posed by tariffs.
- Deutsche Bank advises caution, expecting conservative first-quarter results and potential challenges ahead.
- Bank of America sees Amazon as a potential beneficiary in trade deals, expecting strong quarterly performance.
- CFRA expects Amazon to surpass estimates, with tariffs possibly driving increased market share for the company.
- JPMorgan remains bullish on Amazon, emphasizing positive factors like cloud growth and AI positioning.
- Goldman Sachs suggests reducing exposure to China to mitigate risks for Amazon amid global trade tensions.
- While uncertainties remain, analysts hold varied views on how Amazon may navigate challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
- Amazon's performance in the face of tariffs and trade negotiations will play a crucial role in shaping investor sentiment.
- The upcoming earnings report will shed light on Amazon's strategies in a potentially turbulent economic environment.
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