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How to help your Amazon delivery driver get a tip of up to $25,000 this holiday season
- Amazon has brought back its "Thank my driver" feature that allows customers to thank their delivery drivers during the holiday season.
- Customers can participate by typing "Thank my Driver" into the search bar of the Amazon app or asking Alexa to "thank my driver."
- Amazon initially offered $5 tips for the first 2 million thank-yous, which reached the limit within six days.
- In addition to the $5 tips, Amazon is offering daily rewards of $100 each for the top 1,000 most-thanked drivers and weekly rewards of $10,000 for the top seven drivers until the end of December. The top seven drivers from December 4 to December 31 will receive $25,000 plus an additional $25,000 for donation to a charity of their choice.
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Netflix and Amazon Oppose TRAI’s Regulation of Content Delivery Networks
- Netflix, Amazon, and other major firms reject TRAI's proposal to regulate content delivery networks (CDNs) in India.
- CDNs are crucial for online content delivery and caching, but streaming giants contend that they are not telecom carriers and should not be governed by TRAI's regulations.
- Opposition from international trade associations and concerns about hindering investment and innovation in India's digital economy support the resistance against regulatory frameworks on CDNs.
- The debate highlights the need for clarity in governing digital services and the balance between regulation and innovation for growth in India's tech ecosystem.
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Amazon Delays Return-to-Office Mandate Due to Insufficient Workspace
- Amazon has postponed its return-to-office mandate due to insufficient workspace in several crucial sites.
- The delay is a result of the constant reconfigurations needed to accommodate more employees.
- Employees have differing opinions on the decision, with concerns about the impact on morale and retention rates.
- Amazon's experience highlights the challenges in adjusting to post-pandemic labor dynamics and the importance of flexibility.
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Bose's Iconic Bluetooth Headphones Are $150 Off on Amazon and May Still Ship in Time for the Holidays
- Amazon is offering $150 off on Bose's QuietComfort Bluetooth Headphones, bringing the price down to $199 from the original $349.
- These headphones have received almost 6,000 five-star ratings on Amazon and are praised for their noise-canceling technology and sleek design.
- Users can switch between quiet and aware modes, and the headphones can be connected via Bluetooth or using the audio cable.
- They make for a great last-minute Christmas present for anyone in need of high-quality headphones.
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Amazon Is Selling a 'Classy' $295 Bulova Watch That's 'Stylish' and ‘Functional’ for Just $133
- Amazon is offering a Bulova Classic Collection Chronograph Watch for $133 with a $44.25 coupon clipped, a 55% discount from the retail price of $295.
- The watch is well-rated, with an average of 4.6 stars from almost 300 reviews. It is praised for its versatility and ability to go well with both casual and formal attire.
- The watch comes with two leather band options, black or brown, and is water-resistant up to 30 meters. It uses a made-in-Japan quartz movement with a date display.
- Customers have praised the watch for its attractive appearance, quality craftsmanship, and functionality.
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This Bestselling Meat Thermometer Has Over 100,000 5-Star Ratings, and It’s on Sale for Just $9 on Amazon Right Now
- The ThermoPro TP03B Digital Meat Thermometer is currently on sale for $9 on Amazon, a 41% discount from its normal price of $16.
- It is the No. 2 bestselling meat thermometer on Amazon and has received over 102,000 five-star ratings.
- The thermometer features a folding design for easy storage and built-in magnets for convenient placement.
- With an accurate temperature display, wide measuring range, and long-lasting battery, it's a highly recommended tool for home chefs.
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MrBeast's 'Beast Games' on Amazon has a strange message about money
- MrBeast's 'Beast Games' on Amazon Prime Video has a troubling message about money.
- The show, targeted at elementary-school-aged kids, portrays money as easy-come, easy-go object, which contradicts the value of hard work and financial responsibility.
- Contestants compete in psychological tests with large cash prizes at stake, depicting money as a funny and unreal object.
- The show raises concerns about the message it sends to young minds regarding financial literacy and the importance of earning a real paycheck.
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Amazon Workers Strike During Peak Season, Demand Better Wages and Conditions
- Amazon warehouse workers in key U.S. cities, including New York, San Francisco, and Atlanta, have initiated strikes demanding better wages and working conditions during the holiday season.
- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters, representing around 10,000 unionized employees across 10 Amazon facilities, is leading the protests.
- The Teamsters have organized picket lines to highlight Amazon's failure to address workers' concerns, while Amazon denies the union's claims and emphasizes its commitment to employee benefits and direct communication.
- This strike is part of a larger effort by Amazon workers to unionize, and it comes amid concerns over worker safety and a global labor movement challenging Amazon's labor practices.
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From AI to humanoids: top robotics trends of 2024
- Agility deployed Digit humanoids at Spanx and signed a deal with Schaeffler.
- Boston Dynamics introduced the new electric Atlas humanoid robot.
- NVIDIA supported humanoids and highlighted Blackwell at GTC.
- Alphabet invested $5.6B in Waymo.
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Amazon delays mandatory office return due to space constraints
- Amazon has postponed its mandatory five-day return-to-office policy for corporate employees in several US cities.
- The delays are due to insufficient workspace in cities such as Austin, Dallas, Phoenix, Atlanta, Nashville, Houston, and New York.
- The return-to-office mandate has faced resistance from employees advocating for remote or hybrid work arrangements.
- Amazon has leased temporary offices and paused construction on some projects to address space constraints.
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Dive into the Epic World of New World: Aeternum Standard — Your Next Adventure Awaits!
- Aeternum is a visually stunning island where danger lurks in every shadow, with changing threats and opportunities as you explore.
- New World introduces a visceral, action-packed fighting experience with a variety of weapons and combat styles.
- Join one of three factions and fight for control of territories in the battle for dominance, leaving your mark on the map.
- New World offers options for crafting, trading, solo expeditions, cooperative missions, and dynamic player-driven economy.
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Massively Overthinking: Our MMO predictions for 2025
- Guild Wars 2 may come to proper consoles, Lost Ark should do it too. Tencent may go quiet on Tarisland and announce a western sunset. Final Fantasy XIV may grab attention by doing something unexpected at the beginning of summer. Elder Scrolls Online may shake up its cadence by delivering a new zone for its chapter that isn’t an obvious nostalgia pull. Albion Online may completely change its content rollout and do a full expansion and a NA fresh start server. Pearl Abyss may finally get Crimson Desert out the door. EVE Online may do nothing different and end 2025 in exactly the same playerbase and revenue spot.
- Diablo IV will have a problem with even bigger damage numbers and too much loot dropping. New World’s season 7 may not bring back players, as PvP people have moved on and there’s little promise for PvE players.The Riot MMO may show something. Marvel Heroes’ private server may have a comeback, but Disney may shut it down.
- Guild Wars 2 may forego a big new feature in its 2025 expansion and instead do something else, like customizable pets or powers. Black Desert Online may continue to release some good updates, but will mostly have a quiet year. Warframe may start talking up its ambitions post-1999 and more story and NPC interactions may be the order of operations.
- Palia may fully launch and break into the mainstream. Ashes of Creation may have its first beta test. WoW may launch Midnight and the housing will be acceptable. Albion Online may completely change its content rollout and do a full expansion and an NA fresh start server. EVE Frontier may collapse.
- Star Citizen may continue to rake in cash even as fanbase gets worse and the signs of weakness become ever more glaring. FFXIV may have a relatively quiet year with a new deep dungeon releasing. SMITE 2 may launch by the end of the year.
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Amazon and OSHA reach broad settlement over injury rates and warehouse working conditions
- Amazon and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) have reached a settlement over allegations of hazardous working conditions in Amazon warehouses.
- The settlement includes a dispute resolution process for ergonomics complaints, regular meetings to review injury data, and a penalty of $145,000.
- Amazon views the settlement as a recognition of its progress on safety issues, with OSHA vacating nine of its ten primary ergonomic citations against the company.
- The settlement requires Amazon to implement effective ergonomics requirements across all covered facilities, with potential enforcement by the Department of Labor.
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Amazon Workers And Teamsters Link In ‘Largest Strike’ With Accusations Of ‘Insatiable Greed’
- Strike efforts by union advocates The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and Amazon warehouse workers have begun, accusing the company of 'insatiable greed.'
- The strike, considered the largest against Amazon in U.S. history, started on Dec. 19 in several major cities including New York City and San Francisco.
- Teamsters claim that Amazon refused to bargain with workers, leading to the strike as a demand for respect and fair treatment.
- Amazon states that they have been accommodating and accuses Teamsters of illegally coercing workers, denying the narrative presented by the union.
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DeWalt's No. 1 Bestselling Screwdriver Bit Set That's 'Essential' for Any Project Is 50% Off for a Limited Time
- DeWalt's 40-Piece Impact-Ready Screwdriver Bit Set is now on sale for $20, which is 50% off of the regular price of $40.
- The set has almost 90,000 reviews with an overall rating of 4.8 stars, with customers praising its durability and design.
- The kit includes bits that are sturdy and durable, and it uses DeWalt’s ToughCase+ system for easy organization and storage.
- The set is perfect for DIYers who need extra bits for high-torque situations and works seamlessly with DeWalt impact drivers.
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