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New World revives Turkulon for Thanksgiving with a delicious new flail skin
- New World is hosting a Thanksgiving event called Turkulon from November 20 through December 3.
- Players can hunt down Turkulon and his 'fowl army' to earn unique event-specific items, including a new flail skin called Drumstick of Death.
- Other event rewards include the Grand Gobbler War Hammer, Turkulon’s Juicy Calves Boots Skin, and Massive Turkey Legs.
- Despite the event announcement, there is still no official roadmap for the game, a month into its relaunch.
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Comfort Meets Innovation: OpenRock S Headphones with $50 Off!
- OpenRock S headphones offer comfort and innovation with air conduction technology.
- The headphones feature adjustable memory silicone ear hooks and a waterproof IPX5 rating.
- With a $50 discount on Amazon, the final price for the OpenRock S headphones is $49.99.
- The offer is valid from November 21st till December 2nd on the Amazon US website.
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Amazon tightens remote work rules for disabled employees
- Amazon is introducing stricter requirements for disabled employees seeking to work remotely.
- The updated policy mandates a thorough review process for remote work approvals, involving input from accommodation consultants and multiple managerial sign-offs.
- The new rules have raised concerns among employees who feel the process creates unnecessary challenges, particularly for those who have successfully worked from home for years.
- As the January deadline approaches, affected employees are awaiting clarity on how the policy will impact their ability to manage health needs while maintaining job responsibilities.
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A product manager shares the résumé that got him a $300,000 job at Amazon — and 3 regrets about it, including writing that sounds 'very pompous'
- Siddharth Kashiramka joined Amazon in 2022 as a senior product manager for AI projects, earning $300,000 annually.
- Previously at Capital One and PwC, he prepared for the Amazon interview by networking and mock practice. Reflecting on his résumé, Kashiramka highlighted the importance of showcasing impact, summarizing uniquely, and using diverse keywords to optimize for ATS systems.
- However, he acknowledged areas for improvement: keeping it to one page, using a first-person voice for a personal touch, and avoiding grammatical errors. As a hiring manager, he emphasized that a polished résumé can be decisive in securing a role in competitive scenarios.
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Twitch Updates Hateful Content Policy to Address Use of “Zionist” as a Slur
- Twitch has updated its Hateful Content Policy to include the term 'Zionist' as a potential slur in response to concerns over the Israel-Gaza conflict.
- The policy aims to prevent the use of the word 'Zionist' to target individuals or groups based on their background or religious beliefs.
- The platform clarified that discussions about the political ideology of Zionism itself are not prohibited, but abusive use of the term is not allowed.
- This move by Twitch follows similar actions by other social media platforms to curb hate speech and harmful content.
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Think twice before ordering work-from-home employees to return to the office
- Despite large companies announcing that employees should return to offices, there is no longer a case for doing so.
- Working from home is an employee benefit that is difficult to take away and a considerable incentive for employees to stay at a company.
- Companies need to be able to offer flexible work policies because this is a top requested benefit to employees.
- The upsides of working from home can be quantified, however, the downsides are more difficult to measure. This presents a problem for mandating employees to work from the office.
- Working from home is an attractive option across all age groups.
- Employers are advised to provide their managers with control to decide when and where their respective teams should work.
- Large companies mandating a return-to-office policy amid COVID-19 is also an opportunity for small business owners to attract valuable staff.
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How a small group of Amazon workers took on big business and challenged traditional unions | Kenan Malik
- Union, a documentary, narrates the battle to unionise Amazon warehouse, Staten Island. Amazon is known for often using devious tactics to stifle the unionisation of workers aimed at crushing unions.
- The documentary follows a small group of Amazon workers and ex-workers as they try to establish the Amazon Labour Union (ALU). The central figure in the story is Chris Smalls, a former worker at the Staten Island warehouse.
- Despite the odds, the ALU triumphed, and Amazon was forced to recognise the union in April 2022; however, Amazon has refused to negotiate with the union using lawyers to drag the process.
- The experience of being working class is significantly different today than it would have been even half a century ago.
- As they have lost members and power, unions themselves have transformed, their leaders preferring to cultivate political influence than to organise industrial action.
- That sense of betrayal, combined with a lack of any alternatives, has pushed sections of the working class towards politicians and parties that are among the most hostile to working-class interests, from the far right in Europe to Donald Trump in America.
- Elon Musk, whom the president-elect has tasked with cutting government bureaucracy and spending, has refused to countenance unions, and sacked workers for union activity and criticising his policies.
- In such a world, an organisation such as the ALU, that shows the practical possibilities of building solidarity, becomes more important than ever.
- Union is a portrait of the difficulties and conflicts that attend attempts to forge solidarity; it is not simply a feel-good David and Goliath drama but an exploration of the messy reality of building solidarity.
- An organisation that challenges corporations and defends working-class interests without tumbling into bigotry becomes more crucial in today's world.
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How Amazon is adapting to the TikTok generation, and what it says about the state of Prime
- Amazon has launched 'Haul', a discount storefront to compete with rivals like Temu, Shein, and TikTok Shop.
- CIRP's research shows that Amazon Prime membership has expanded to a broader set of consumers, now totaling nearly 200 million individual U.S. members.
- Amazon's launch of 'Haul' is driven by competitive pressures, the desire to retain younger customers, and the company's strategy of experimentation and diversification within e-commerce.
- The typical U.S. consumer has a positive relationship with Amazon, with Prime members engaging in more frequent, smaller transactions and showing loyalty to the platform.
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AI App Race Intensifies as Tech Giants Vie for Consumer Attention
- Google's Gemini iPhone app, a consumer AI app, has been rolled out globally, highlighting the intensified competition among tech giants to capture mainstream users seeking AI tools for everyday tasks on their phones.
- AI-powered mobile apps are reshaping user experiences with advanced features, such as Apple's iOS update introducing 'Apple Intelligence' and TikTok launching Symphony Creative Studios, an AI platform for video creation.
- These AI-powered apps are impacting commerce by automating processes, enabling personalized customer interactions, and providing businesses with targeted marketing tools and streamlined operations.
- The healthcare, media and entertainment, supply chain, legal tech, and finance sectors are benefiting from AI-powered mobile apps, offering personalized experiences, mental health support, inventory tracking, document management, fraud detection, and virtual consultations.
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Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus Promises Immersive Sound
- Amazon has unveiled its latest addition to the Fire TV lineup: the Fire TV Soundbar Plus.
- The Fire TV Soundbar Plus aims to deliver an enhanced audio experience with its built-in subwoofer and advanced features like Dolby Atmos, DTS, and DTS TruVolume.
- While it doesn't include Alexa or Fire TV capabilities, it integrates seamlessly with compatible Fire TV devices, allowing control via the Fire TV remote.
- The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus is available now, starting at $249.99, with additional bundles available for a more immersive home theater experience.
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From Scooters to Skateboards: isinwheel’s Epic Black Friday Discounts
- isinwheel is offering epic Black Friday discounts on electric bikes, scooters, and skateboards.
- Highlights include the S9 Pro Electric Scooter with a 350W motor and a price of $246.99.
- The M10 Electric Bike features a 500W motor, a 43-mile range, and a price of $389.99.
- The GT2 Off-road Electric Scooter offers an 800W motor, 28-mile range, and a price of $664.99.
- The V8 Electric Skateboard has dual 600W motors, a 12-mile range, and a price of $398.99.
- The S2 Electric Scooter for kids is also available for $139.99.
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Amazon launches cut-price outlet Haul, Shakespeare ‘not as good as AI’
- Amazon has launched a new outlet called Haul which offers products priced at $20 or less.
- AI-generated poetry is preferred over Shakespearean works due to its beauty and ease of understanding.
- O2 has developed an AI granny to engage with scammers and waste their time.
- Spotify is expanding its services to include video podcasts and presentations to compete with YouTube and TikTok.
- A hacker involved in the Bitfinex cryptocurrency theft has been sentenced to five years in prison.
- New electric car owners in the UK may face a luxury vehicle tax of £2,125 from next year.
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Review: Amazon’s 2024 Kindle Paperwhite makes the best e-reader a little better
- Amazon has released its 2024 Kindle Paperwhite, which provides minor improvements to the e-reader experience.
- The Kindle Paperwhite is popular for distraction-free reading, highlighting, and note-taking.
- Despite the inclusion of lockscreen ads and 'special offers,' they can be removed with a fee and do not impact performance or reading experience.
- The 12th-generation Kindle Paperwhite, priced at $160, is recommended for most readers.
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Amazon takes on Temu and Shein with Haul, Spotify guns for TikTok and YouTube
- Amazon has launched a new outlet called Haul to compete with low-cost retailers Temu and Shein by offering products priced at $20 or less.
- O2 has developed an AI system named Daisy to combat fraud by engaging with scammers during phone calls, wasting their time.
- Spotify is expanding into video podcasts and presentations to compete with platforms like YouTube and TikTok.
- A hacker has been sentenced to five years in prison for laundering the proceeds of a major cryptocurrency theft from the Bitfinex exchange.
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Amazon Innovates on Alexa and ‘Hauls’ in a New Shopping Experience
- Levi’s has launched the Levi’s Jeans Fit Guide in Germany, using Amazon Alexa to help shoppers find the right style and size without trying on jeans.
- Walmart's early Black Friday deals are underway, offering discounts on various electronics until Nov. 17.
- Amazon has launched a new beta experience called 'Amazon Haul' within the Amazon Shopping app, offering a curated selection of fashion, home, lifestyle, and electronics products priced at $20 or less.
- Walmart is testing a mobile unlocking technology in several hundred stores to allow employees to unlock security cases for high-theft products using their smartphones.
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