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Amazon is sending customers refunds for some really, really old returns
- Amazon is issuing refunds to customers for some really old returns that were unresolved, dating back to as far as 2018.
- The company identified a small subset of returns that were not resolved due to the inability to verify the correct item was sent back, leading to customer refunds now.
- During its recent earnings call, Amazon hinted at refunds, and CFO Brian Olsavsky confirmed a one-time charge of $1.1 billion, including costs related to historical customer returns.
- Amazon customers have reported receiving belated refunds, with some getting money for products they never returned, prompting a potential class action lawsuit against the company.
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I left Big Tech years ago, but I still get cold reach-outs from recruiters at companies like Meta and OpenAI. Here's how.
- Daliana Liu, a former data scientist at Amazon and startups, left to start her own business as a coach for data scientists.
- Despite leaving Big Tech, Liu still receives cold messages from recruiters at companies like Meta and OpenAI due to her online presence.
- After earning her Master's degree in Statistics, Liu worked at a startup before joining Amazon as a business intelligence engineer.
- She started at Amazon in Seattle, where she worked on an A/B testing platform and created engaging statistical analyses.
- Liu gained popularity through writing on Medium and LinkedIn, attracting nearly 300,000 followers on the latter platform.
- She launched a podcast interviewing data scientists and later moved to a startup after being offered a job by a podcast guest.
- Liu was able to monetize her podcast through sponsorships and events and eventually left Big Tech to focus on her own business.
- Now running a career accelerator course, Liu teaches data scientists communication skills, promotion strategies, and personal branding.
- Her thought leadership and content creation have attracted job opportunities from top companies, even post-Big Tech departure.
- Liu values the freedom of entrepreneurship and aims to continue building her community and brand while pursuing personal passions.
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Mensjournal
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DeWalt's Adjustable Sawhorse Is Nearly 40% Off on Amazon, and Even the Pros Admit They're Absolutely 'Solid'
- DeWalt's Adjustable Metal Legs Sawhorse is currently on sale on Amazon for just $50, which is a 39% discount from its original price of $82.
- With 120 five-star ratings, the sawhorse is praised for being well-made, heavy-duty, and solid by satisfied shoppers.
- The sawhorse can withstand up to 2,500 pounds on a single pair of legs, is made of steel and rigid plastic, and features adjustable legs for taller users and uneven ground.
- Shoppers have noted the sawhorse's compact design, stability, and load-bearing capacity, making it a popular choice for various tasks, with many recommending it for its strength and durability.
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Amazon's No. 1 Bestselling Bug Control Spray With Over 40,000+ Sold Last Month Is 60% Off Right Now
- Amazon is offering a 60% discount on Cutter's popular Backyard Bug Control Spray, which has been purchased over 40,000 times in the past month.
- The Cutter Backyard Bug Control Spray is Amazon’s top-selling insect and pest repellent with nearly 26,000 five-star ratings.
- The spray is easy to use - no mixing required, simply attach the garden hose and spray. It can cover up to 5,000 square feet and provides protection against mosquitoes, fleas, ticks, ants, and more for up to 3 months.
- Customers have reported significant reduction in bugs after using the spray, with one reviewer mentioning it removed 95% of bugs immediately. It is safe for flowers, pollinators, pets, and kids.
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Amazon Is Selling a 'Lightweight' $130 Bluetooth Headset for $23, and Shoppers Say Its Audio Is 'Phenomenal'
- The Cotoe Wireless Bluetooth Headset is on sale for just $23 on Amazon, marked down from its original price of $130.
- This Bluetooth headset has received over 350 five-star ratings, with customers praising its comfort and sound quality.
- It offers 120 hours of standby time, noise cancellation mic that eliminates up to 99.98% of ambient noise, mute button, LED display for battery level, and a rotating mic.
- Customers have complimented the headset for its comfort, secure fit, crystal clear audio quality, and effective noise cancellation during calls.
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At Least A Few Stores Will Have Switch 2 In Stock The Day Of Launch For Fans Without Pre-Orders
- Some stores like GameStop, Best Buy, and Target will have limited quantities of Switch 2 available for in-person purchase on the launch day, June 5.
- Best Buy is offering limited Switch 2 inventory for day-one sales, including systems, games, accessories, and free Nintendo collectibles for customers showing up at 12:01 a.m. ET on June 5.
- Target stores are reported to have 30 to 100 Switch 2 consoles available for first-come customers without pre-orders, with details about pre-order pickups still unclear.
- GameStop will have additional Switch 2 units available in-store and online for its midnight launch party, with the event starting at 3:00 p.m. local time and pre-order pickups beginning at midnight.
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Amazon Can Now Deliver Your Next iPhone With a Drone
- Amazon has received approval from the U.S. FAA to offer drone delivery for Apple products like iPhones, AirPods, and AirTags.
- The Prime Air drone delivery service promises drop-offs in less than an hour but is currently limited to parts of Phoenix and College Station in the U.S.
- Deliveries are restricted to daylight hours, favorable weather, and single items weighing up to five pounds, with clear and reachable delivery locations.
- Amazon plans to expand drone delivery to more cities in the U.S. and launch the service in the UK and Italy pending regulatory approval.
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iPhones are on the menu for Amazon drone delivery
- Amazon's Prime Air drones have been approved by the FAA to deliver products like iPhones with lithium ion batteries in eligible areas in Arizona and Texas.
- Customers can now receive deliveries within 60 minutes with a streamlined process that provides a designated delivery spot and eliminates the need for QR codes on the ground.
- Deliveries are made by Amazon's new MK30 drones, capable of delivering packages up to 5 pounds and flying farther distances, even in light rain.
- Drone deliveries are currently available in College Station, Texas, and the West Valley part of Phoenix, Arizona, dependent on favorable weather conditions.
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New World’s Mahantaram boss is rampaging through the open world for the next week
- Amazon has launched New World's Season 8: Season of the Divide with specific open-world content, starting with the release of three dungeon bosses in the open world.
- The first boss, Mahantaram from the Savage Divide, is available for level 65+ players to fight until May 26th, followed by two other bosses in June and July.
- Players can trigger the encounters by attacking enemies at specific locations, and the bosses have been rebalanced with new mechanics and loot.
- The open-world bosses are meant to provide a PvE treat in a season mostly focused on PvP, allowing all players to participate and creating shared moments of emergent gameplay.
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Silicon Valley used to idolize youth. AI is changing that.
- AI is reshaping tech hiring, leading to reduced demand for entry-level roles and a preference for experienced talent, as evidenced by a 50% drop in entry-level Big Tech hiring since pre-pandemic times, according to SignalFire data.
- Silicon Valley's focus on youth in tech hiring is diminishing, with a higher value now placed on midsenior hires who bring experience over youthful potential.
- SignalFire's report attributes part of this shift to the increasing role of AI in automating tasks that were traditionally given to junior developers, emphasizing the need for qualities like discernment honed through experience.
- The 'experience paradox' has emerged, where companies seek pretrained junior hires, but young candidates struggle to gain experience without opportunities, leading to challenges for young professionals entering the tech industry.
- The cultural shift in tech hiring now prioritizes proven execution over long-term potential, with startups increasingly hiring mid- and senior-level engineers for roles related to machine learning and data science.
- While C-suite hiring has slowed, companies are turning to 'fractional' roles like part-time CTOs and CMOs to access senior talent without significantly increasing costs.
- As AI reduces the immediate demand for junior hires in the tech industry, young professionals need to exhibit more creativity and hustle through avenues like boot camps, freelancing, and AI skills to enter the field successfully.
- The tech industry faces risks of breaking its talent pipeline by not reinvesting in early-career talent, emphasizing the importance of building and training the next generation of technologists for future sustainability.
- In 2025, the paradigm of youthful dominance in tech hiring is being rewritten to prioritize experience, with a focus on qualities like proven execution and autonomy in new hires.
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Mensjournal
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Amazon Is Selling a Popular Portable Sauna for Nearly 60% Off, and Shoppers Say It's Their 'New Bedtime Ritual'
- Saunas are gaining popularity for athletic recovery and mental wellness, with portable options like the Umixgene Portable Home Sauna Box available on Amazon for just $110, a 56% discount from its original price of $250.
- The portable sauna box is easy to set up and collapse, featuring a 1200-watt heater that can reach 140 degrees Fahrenheit in 12 minutes, with a 3-liter water tank allowing for up to 100 minutes per session.
- Shoppers praise the sauna for its quick heat buildup, adjustable temperature levels, and spacious design, with one calling it their 'new bedtime ritual' and another highlighting its soothing post-workout benefits.
- With its affordable price and positive reviews, the Umixgene Portable Home Sauna Box makes for a convenient and effective option for at-home sauna sessions.
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Are AI Agents Ready to Take Over Human Work? New Study Says Not Yet
- A new study evaluating AI agents revealed that even advanced systems struggle with basic tasks like closing a pop-up window or waiting 10 minutes before escalating an issue.
- Researchers from Carnegie Mellon University simulated a digital company where AI agents interacted with popular models but found they're not ready to replace human jobs.
- Top performers like Claude 3.5 Sonnet could only complete 24% of tasks, highlighting the gap in AI readiness to take over human work.
- Tasks' complexity and realism in a new benchmark called The Agent Company showed AI agents failing due to a lack of common sense, social skills, and incompetence in web browsing.
- The study found AI agents more competent in technical tasks like software engineering than administrative ones, challenging the assumption that simpler jobs are easier to automate.
- Researchers emphasized that current AI agents are not ready for business-critical tasks due to issues like hallucinations, lack of common sense, and potential for causing trouble with excessive power.
- Despite current limitations, the study suggests that AI agents could evolve to complete over 90% of tasks and become significantly more useful in the future.
- While AI models perform well in controlled benchmarks, real-world conditions expose their shortcomings in tasks beyond code generation.
- The research team's experiment demonstrated that AI agents often lack the ability to complete additional real-world tasks beyond what's tested in conventional benchmarks.
- The study's findings suggest that AI agents require significant advancement before becoming capable of replacing a substantial portion of human work tasks.
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Apple's Large-Sized Foldable Device Could Have an Amazon Rival
- Amazon is reportedly developing a large-sized foldable device similar to Huawei's MateBook Fold, according to industry analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.
- Kuo mentioned that the Amazon device is expected to enter mass production around 2026 or 2027.
- Apple is also rumored to be working on a foldable device that could be around 13 inches when folded and 18.8 inches when unfolded.
- Kuo predicts that Apple's large-sized foldable could enter mass production in late 2027 or 2028, along with a foldable iPhone expected by the end of 2026.
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Amazon: Independent Sellers Gain Sales and Adopt GenAI-Powered Tools
- Independent sellers account for 60% of sales in Amazon's store, with over $290,000 in average annual sales and employing more than 2 million people.
- Annual sales for Amazon Selling Partners increased by 16% and employment numbers were up by 11% compared to the previous year.
- More than 55,000 independent sellers generated sales exceeding $1 million, contributing to a total of over $2.5 trillion in sales on Amazon's platform.
- Independent sellers are adopting AI tools provided by Amazon, including generative AI-powered features for listing creation, customer loyalty, analytics, and supply chain optimization.
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From One Seller to Another: Here’s Why GigaBrands Is the Amazon Agency You Actually Need
- Jeremy from Ongrok praises GigaBrands for exceptional service and data-driven approach in Amazon agency space.
- Founder Hunter Harris emphasizes the importance of data over intuition in analyzing Amazon's first-party data.
- Real examples like ParentCo, BlueTex Insulations, and BuildASoil showcase significant sales growth and improvement after working with GigaBrands.
- GigaBrands offers proven strategies, client-centric plans, scalable growth models, and data optimization for Amazon success.
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