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Exclusive: Amazon's AI chatbot Q is entering enemy turf by integrating with Microsoft's Office 365
- Amazon plans to integrate its AI chatbot Q with Microsoft's Office 365 service.
- The integration aims to expand Q's user base by leveraging the popularity of Office 365.
- Amazon Q, launched in April, faces competition from Microsoft's own Copilot AI assistant.
- The move is part of a broader set of new Q features that Amazon is working on, including a new browser extension.
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Everything on Amazon’s new ‘Haul’ store costs less than $20
- Amazon has launched a new store called 'Haul' that offers items costing $20 or less.
- The store provides affordable items in categories such as fashion, home, lifestyle, and electronics.
- Amazon ensures product safety and offers free returns on purchases over $3 within 15 days of delivery.
- The move is seen as a response to the growing popularity of Chinese retailers like Temu and Shein.
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Amazon scraps secret fertility-tracking project
- Amazon has shut down a secret fertility-tracking project known as 'Encore'.
- The project evolved from Amazon's acquisition of bluDiagnostics in 2020.
- The team faced technical challenges, leading to the project's cancellation.
- This is part of CEO Andy Jassy's cost-cutting initiatives, which involved shutting down various experimental projects.
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Amazon has made it more challenging for employees with disabilities to obtain permission to work from home Amazon Tightens Remote Work Accommodations for Disabled Employees Amid Return-to-Office Mandate
- Amazon has made it more challenging for employees with disabilities to obtain permission to work from home.
- Under the updated policy, disabled employees seeking remote work must undergo a rigorous vetting process.
- This includes a multilevel leader review and potential monthlong office trials to evaluate the effectiveness of accommodations.
- Amazon’s stricter vetting process for remote work accommodations comes as CEO Andy Jassy emphasizes the importance of an in-person office culture.
- The policy has stoked concerns among employees and advocates alike and raises questions about legal requirements surrounding remote work for people with disabilities.
- Advocacy groups view it as a setback for inclusive workplaces, while Amazon asserts that the policy is not aimed at reducing employee numbers.
- Amazon’s stance could influence other companies’ approaches to remote work and disability accommodations, and the outcome of any potential legal challenges or employee pushback will likely shape the future of workplace policies across industries.
- This underscores the importance for companies to maintain corporate culture while also recognizing the diverse needs of their workforce, especially those for whom remote work is not a preference but a necessity.
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Amazon launching discount storefront ‘Amazon Haul’ with items under $20, longer delivery times
- Amazon is launching a new storefront called 'Amazon Haul' that offers a wide range of products priced $20 and under.
- The mobile-only experience will be available on the Amazon Shopping app and mobile website.
- Delivery times for Amazon Haul items will be one to two weeks.
- The majority of items in Amazon Haul are priced $10 and under, with some as low as $1.
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Amazon takes on Temu directly with its own dedicated discount store
- Amazon has launched its own discount storefront to compete with the likes of Temu and Shein.
- The platform, known as "Haul", is currently in beta and accessible through Amazon's mobile app.
- Haul offers discounted items directly from China, similar to its competitors.
- Amazon aims to strengthen its position in the face of growing competition from discount marketplaces.
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Amazon takes on Temu and Shein with discount ‘Amazon Haul’ store
- Amazon has launched its discounted storefront called Amazon Haul to compete with Temu and Shein.
- The store offers mass-produced, discounted items that mostly ship from China.
- Amazon Haul's design resembles that of its competitors, with grid layouts and hidden shipping times.
- Despite controversies surrounding Temu and Shein, they remain popular among Gen Z.
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Secret Level game anthology series premiers December 10 on Prime Video
- The Secret Level game anthology series will premiere on Prime Video on December 10.
- The show features original stories set within beloved video game worlds.
- The cast includes Arnold Schwarzenegger, Kevin Hart, Keanu Reeves, and more.
- Secret Level is an adult-animated anthology series created by Tim Miller and executive produced by Dave Wilson.
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Google Takes the AI Accelerator Fast Lane
- Google recently announced the Emerging ISV Partner Springboard, a 12-week program to help AI startups accelerate their growth.
- Google is partnering with famous accelerators like Y Combinator to provide startups with dedicated access to GPUs and TPUs, cloud credits, support, and mentorship.
- Google's ecosystem of products and services simplifies operations for new founders and reduces barriers to entry.
- By partnering with other AI accelerators and offering various programs, Google aims to support emerging AI startups and stay competitive in the cloud services market.
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Amazon is shutting down its free video streaming service, but there’s good news
- Amazon is retiring its Freevee branding and shifting resources to Prime Video.
- Viewers in supported countries can still watch Freevee content for free via Prime Video.
- No layoffs expected as Freevee-related employees have been integrated into other teams.
- Amazon will continue offering original Freevee shows on Prime Video, marked with a 'Watch for Free' label.
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Amazon to phase out Freevee, but there’s still a way to watch for free
- Amazon is phasing out its ad-supported video streaming service, Freevee.
- Freevee's content will be integrated into Amazon Prime Video.
- Non-Prime members will still have access to free streaming content on Prime Video.
- The change will affect viewers in the U.S., UK, Germany, and Austria.
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AWS is negotiating a huge deal to supply IBM with Nvidia GPUs via the cloud
- AWS is in negotiations for a potential $475 million cloud deal with IBM to provide Nvidia GPUs.
- The deal would involve IBM using AWS's EC2 servers equipped with Nvidia's AI chips for AI training.
- This potential agreement would expand the partnership between AWS and IBM in the AI space.
- AWS's AI business is growing rapidly and expected to generate multi-billion dollars in revenue this year.
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ThredUp Picks Amazon Veteran Danielle Vermeer to Head Social Commerce
- Clothing reseller ThredUp has chosen Amazon’s ex-luxury resale head as its new social commerce director.
- Danielle Vermeer will take on the newly-created role of head of social commerce beginning in January of next year, ThredUp said Tuesday.
- Vermeer has over 13 years' experience in eCommerce, fashion tech, and resale. She was previously the co-founder and CEO of Teleport, a social commerce app, and oversaw the launch of Amazon Fashion's luxury resale product and business.
- ThredUp aims to enhance the online thrifting experience and make secondhand the first choice for consumers.
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Amazon Data Breach Exposes Employee Contact Information Details and Implications of the MOVEit Vulnerability
- Amazon employees’ contact details, including work email addresses and phone numbers, were exposed in a significant data breach impacting over 25 major companies.
- This breach traces back to a vulnerability in the widely used file transfer software MOVEit.
- The compromised data, dating back to May 2023, includes names, work email addresses, phone numbers, and, in some cases, details about company hierarchies.
- Fortunately, social security numbers, financial data, and more sensitive personal information were not part of this leak.
- The vulnerability enabled the hacker, who operates under the alias “Nam3L3ss,” to gather and leak data, causing a ripple effect across affected companies.
- Amazon’s systems themselves were not directly compromised, but this incident has raised concerns over third-party software security and data protection protocols.
- The breach is a reminder of the ever-present risks to corporate data security, and companies must prioritize not only their own security infrastructure but also that of any vendors they rely on.
- This incident serves as a wake-up call for businesses to adopt more rigorous cybersecurity measures and ensure that their third-party vendors adhere to strict security standards.
- Moving forward, companies need to prioritize third-party risk management, performing routine security audits on external vendors and ensuring that any software they depend on is frequently updated and secure.
- This breach serves as a critical reminder for organizations across all sectors to adopt robust cybersecurity protocols, especially when relying on third-party software solutions.
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I have Meta Quest 3S and this is the best VR accessory yet — it’s on sale
- The Meta Quest 3S's best VR accessory is a custom strap called Kiwi Design Quest 3-Quest 3S headstrap.
- The headstrap is currently on sale for 20% off, priced at $24 with a coupon code.
- The Kiwi Design headstrap improves comfort and is easy to adjust, making it suitable for kids.
- It provides a quick, easy, and reliable fit, ensuring the headset stays in place during gameplay.
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