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Alan Ritchson Takes No Prisoners in Explosive 'Reacher' Mid-Season Trailer
- The mid-season trailer of the Amazon Prime series 'Reacher' showcases lead star Alan Ritchson taking no prisoners.
- The trailer reveals key plot details, including Reacher investigating a gun trafficking operation instead of drugs.
- Reacher's quest for vengeance on a former military intelligence lieutenant colonel turned arms dealer becomes a central focus of the season.
- The third season premiered on February 20, with a fourth season already renewed by Amazon Prime.
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FTC Seeks Delay To Amazon Trial, Citing Staff, Cash Shortfalls
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has requested a delay in the Amazon trial, citing staff and cash shortages.
- The FTC had sued Amazon over allegations of tricking consumers into unknowingly enrolling in Amazon Prime.
- The regulatory agency is facing severe resource shortfalls, including a shortage of employees and a lack of funding.
- The FTC's situation may worsen, and they may have to move offices, further hampering their ability to prepare for the trial.
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Arstechnica
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FTC can’t afford to fight Amazon’s allegedly deceptive sign-ups after DOGE cuts
- The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is seeking to delay a trial determining if Amazon deceived customers into signing up for Prime subscriptions.
- The FTC needs an additional two months to prepare for the trial beyond the September 22 start date, citing staffing and budgetary shortfalls.
- Due to significant cuts, the agency is facing severe resource shortages and is constrained by a $1 cap on government credit card charges.
- The FTC may not be able to afford to purchase the transcript from a recent hearing due to the budget constraints.
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'Reacher' Season 3, Episode 6 Streaming Time For a Pivotal Episode
- The next episode of Reacher Season 3, Episode 6, titled 'Smoke on the Water,' will be released on Thursday, March 13, 2025.
- All episodes of Reacher Season 3 release on Thursdays at Midnight PST and 3:00 a.m. EST.
- In Episode 6, Reacher and Duffy team up to track down Duffy's missing DEA informant.
- This episode will provide a pivotal clue to stop the bad guys once and for all.
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Where to sell your used and unwanted gadgets
- Springtime is a time for new iterations of gadgets, leading to the need to sell old ones.
- Trade-in sites provide quick and easy ways to sell devices for cash, such as Decluttr and Back Market.
- Back Market offers good prices and easy shipping, while Decluttr accepts various devices for sale.
- uSell operates as a broker for selling various devices, with options for payment including PayPal and Venmo.
- ecoATM allows for immediate payout by placing devices in their automated machines for assessment.
- Amazon and Apple have trade-in programs for devices, offering credit or gift cards in exchange.
- Retail stores like Target and Best Buy offer trade-ins for electronics, with payment through electronic gift cards.
- Sites like It’sWorthMore and BuyBackWorld provide varying options for selling gadgets and getting paid.
- GameStop accepts electronics for store credit or cash, including phones, tablets, and gaming products.
- Marketplace sites like Swappa, Amazon, and eBay facilitate direct selling to other individuals with varying price ranges.
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Arstechnica
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iRobot says there is “substantial doubt” about it as a “going concern”
- Robotics firm iRobot, which is known for its robotic vacuum Roomba, has expressed doubt about its ability to continue as a 'going concern' in the near future due to intense competition and declining revenue.
- Investors reacted to this news by causing iRobot's stock price to fall by nearly 40% within a day.
- iRobot's annual report indicates significant challenges, including a 47% drop in revenue in the fourth quarter, efforts to renegotiate its largest loans, and the initiation of a 'formal strategic review' to explore options such as refinancing or a potential sale.
- Since Amazon's failed bid to acquire the company in 2022, iRobot's fortunes have taken a downturn.
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Roomba Maker iRobot Reports ‘Substantial Doubt’ About Ability to Continue
- Consumer robot company iRobot, maker of the Roomba robot vacuum, has expressed 'substantial doubt' about its ability to continue as a going concern.
- iRobot's board of directors has initiated a formal strategic review which includes considering a potential sale, refinancing the company's debt, and other alternatives.
- The company added Neal P. Goldman, an experienced CEO and board chairman, as an independent director to help with operational and financial transformations.
- iRobot has faced challenges due to uncertainty around consumer demand, competition, macroeconomic conditions, and tariff policies, which led to doubts about its future.
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Mensjournal
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DeWalt's Bestselling Tool Organizer That Shoppers Swear Is 'Indestructible' Is Now Under $40 on Amazon
- The DeWalt TSTAK III Tool Organizer is now 30% off on Amazon, priced at $36.
- It is a sturdy tool organizer that works as a standalone solution or as part of the DeWalt TSTAK storage system.
- With nearly 16,000 five-star ratings, reviewers praise its durability and functionality, considering it virtually 'indestructible'.
- The organizer features a single drawer with compartments for small items, removable if more space is needed.
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Blade & Soul NEO’s Moonwater Plains part 1 is live with a new region, level cap, and PvP content
- Blade & Soul NEO has launched its first major update, Moonwater Plains part one.
- The update introduces a new region called Moonwater Plains and raises the level cap to 50.
- PvP players can now enjoy the new 6v6 battleground, Beluga Lagoon, and the free-for-all PvP zone, Skyhaven Bastion.
- The update also includes new dungeons, rewards, outfits, and world bosses.
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The Verge
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All this bad AI is wrecking a whole generation of gadgets
- The new Siri was supposed to make the iPhone 16 a huge upgrade. It didn’t.
- The AI era was anticipated to bring boom times for great gadgets, but it hasn’t delivered.
- The promise of AI-infused gadgets hinged on improvements in virtual assistants like Siri and Alexa, but progress has been limited.
- Tech companies have been betting on virtual assistants, but the desired results have not been achieved.
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Silicon
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Amazon, Google, Meta Pledge Support To Triple Nuclear Capacity
- A group of countries and large energy users, including tech firms like Amazon, Google, and Meta Platforms, have pledged their support to triple global nuclear capacity by 2050.
- The pledge was announced by the World Nuclear Association (WNA) at the CERAWeek 2025 energy conference in Houston.
- The goal of the pledge is to emphasize nuclear energy's role in enhancing energy resiliency, providing clean energy, and meeting increasing global energy demand.
- The pledge is also supported by 14 major global banks, 140 nuclear industry companies, and 31 countries.
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eBrands raises €7.5 million to help consumer brands grow internationally with AI
- Finnish export platform eBrands has secured €7.5m ($8.9m) in funding to help consumer brands expand globally using AI.
- This latest funding round brings eBrands' total funding to €50m.
- eBrands' export platform, powered by its AI tool Apollo, simplifies international expansion for consumer brands, enabling them to scale across various sales channels without operational hurdles.
- The funding will support the development of Apollo, which helps brands expand into 60 markets without heavy investments or local infrastructure.
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Insider
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From Amazon to Pinterest: The 40 tech companies that file the most H-1B immigrant work visas
- Tech companies, especially giants like Amazon and Microsoft, file for thousands of H-1B visas annually for skilled foreign workers.
- President Trump's immigration policies have caused a stir around the future of H-1B visas, sparking debate within the tech industry.
- Key figures in Trump's base have expressed opposition to the H-1B program, while tech leaders like Elon Musk acknowledge the need for improvement.
- A public analysis revealed that tech companies like Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Apple are among the heaviest users of H-1B visas.
- These companies utilize the program to fill various roles such as software engineers, research positions, and data science roles.
- In the 2024 fiscal year, Amazon filed the most H-1B requests with a total of 14,783, followed by Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, and Apple.
- The top 40 tech companies sponsoring H-1B visas also include IBM, Intel, Oracle, Tesla, Salesforce, Nvidia, Cisco, and Qualcomm, among others.
- The future of the H-1B program remains uncertain, and any changes could significantly impact America's largest technology companies.
- While the number of filings does not directly translate to hires, these companies rely on H-1B visas to access global talent for critical positions.
- The analysis focused on tech product companies like Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, excluding IT consulting firms traditionally large users of H-1B visas.
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Insider
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A James Bond expert shares the 1 thing Amazon should focus on to get 007 right — and the 1 thing it should avoid
- The news that Jeff Bezos' Amazon has taken control of the Bond franchise from its longtime producers, Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, marks the end of an era and raises questions about the franchise's future.
- Bond expert John Cork says casting the right 007 is crucial to maintaining the franchise's legacy.
- Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson had deep ties to the legacy of 007, and their influence on the franchise will be missed.
- Casting the right James Bond should be Amazon's main focus and will be their biggest test.
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Massivelyop
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Massively OP Podcast Episode 509: Lord of the Transfers
- LOTRO's server migration causing major issues.
- APB and Fallen Earth experiencing month-long downtime.
- Throne and Liberty receives a substantial expansion.
- Guild Wars 2 introduces Repentance patch.
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