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OpenAI launches research preview of Codex AI software engineering agent for developers — with parallel tasking
- OpenAI has launched Codex AI software engineering agent as a research preview to compete with other AI coding tools like Windsurf and Cursor.
- Unlike the previous Codex model, the new version is a cloud-based AI software engineering agent capable of executing multiple development tasks in parallel.
- The new Codex is available for ChatGPT Pro, Enterprise, and Team users, with support for Plus and Edu users expected in the future.
- It marks a significant advancement from the original Codex model, which focused on code generation and completion.
- The new Codex can write features, fix bugs, answer codebase-specific questions, run tests, and propose pull requests in a secure cloud sandbox.
- OpenAI envisions Codex as a tool that can operate autonomously to accomplish substantial work by interacting with the real world.
- The Codex-1 SWE agent outperforms OpenAI's latest reasoning models on internal SWE tasks.
- External use cases include Cisco, Temporal, Superhuman, and Kodiak utilizing Codex for various engineering tasks.
- Codex executes tasks in an air-gapped environment with human review to ensure secure operation, making it more than just a model API.
- OpenAI has launched Codex CLI for local development with updated pricing plans and a free rollout period.
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Noise cancelling Echo Buds cost 72% less than AirPods Pro, which is nuts
- Amazon is currently offering great deals on Echo Buds, with prices starting at just $34.99 for the entry-level model and $54.99 for the version with active noise cancellation.
- The discounted price of Echo Buds with noise cancelling is an impressive 72% less than Apple's AirPods Pro, which are on sale for $199.
- Echo Buds and Echo Buds with noise cancelling have been popular sellers, offering great sound quality, battery life, and the convenience of Alexa integration.
- At $54.99, Echo Buds with active noise cancellation are significantly cheaper than AirPods Pro 2, making them a highly attractive option in the market.
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Amazon Axes Jobs At Devices, Services Group – Again
- Amazon has cut 100 jobs from its Devices & Services unit which oversees the development of products like Kindle, Echo speakers, Alexa, and Zoox self-driving cars.
- The cuts come after Microsoft announced layoffs affecting 3 percent of its workforce, the largest since 2023.
- Amazon has been reducing jobs over the past years post-Covid, with layoffs in various divisions including Alexa, Twitch, Prime Video, and more.
- In February 2025, Amazon introduced Alexa+, an enhanced AI assistant with new capabilities available for free to Prime members.
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Boomi and AWS share a vision of multimodal agents
- Boomi LP and Amazon Web Services Inc. are collaborating on agentic AI technology for future multi-agent model systems.
- They are harnessing agentic AI for enterprise business, with Boomi at the forefront of integrating this technology.
- Boomi Agentstudio, supporting the design and governance of agent teams, was recently released.
- The collaboration aims to prevent the potential loss of control over AI agents and promote robust management systems.
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The Daily Grind: Is there an MMO developer you think is unfairly maligned?
- Former MMO developer John Smedley, known for his tenure at SOE and Daybreak, has faced criticism for past decisions and comments.
- Despite the controversies, Smedley's contributions to the MMO industry, such as keeping games online and navigating company transitions, are acknowledged.
- The author believes that the negative perception of Smedley is outdated and unjust, emphasizing his dedication to the genre.
- The article concludes by questioning if there are other MMO developers who are also unfairly criticized.
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‘Significant’ risk of Amazon forest dieback if global warming overshoots 1.5C
- A new study warns of a significant risk of Amazon forest dieback if global warming overshoots 1.5C, leading to a shift to a dry savannah.
- Overshooting 1.5C would trigger dieback in significant portions of the Amazon and Siberian forests, impacting their ecosystems.
- Climate model simulations show that 37% of scenarios exceed 1.5C in 2100, with a further risk increasing to 55% by 2300.
- Different mitigation pathways, including renewables and negative emissions, were assessed for their impact on forest health.
- Increased CO2 levels can boost forest growth, but other climate change impacts like heat stress can be detrimental.
- The study projects future Amazon dieback scenarios based on temperature and rainfall conditions, particularly in hot, dry environments.
- Uncertainties arise from varying climate sensitivities, indicating risks even under optimistic mitigation scenarios.
- Researchers emphasize the need to consider a wide range of possible futures and not solely rely on large-scale CO2 removal for forest stabilization.
- Challenges remain in vegetation models' representation of forest response to CO2 and the inclusion of crucial factors like fire and soil moisture stress.
- The study highlights the importance of field data collection to enhance model accuracy and informs upcoming IPCC assessments on tipping points.
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Jeff Bezos makes his most ghoulish deal yet
- Jeff Bezos' Amazon announced a deal with Mohammed bin Salman's AI company, Humain, to build an 'AI Zone' in Saudi Arabia, spending over $5 billion in the process.
- In 2018, Jamal Khashoggi, a writer for the Jeff Bezos-owned Washington Post, was killed by Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman with his body never being found.
- The deal with MBS's AI company comes over six years after the killing of Khashoggi, raising questions about the ethics of partnering with a ruler involved in a journalist's murder.
- Saudi investments in the tech industry have been common, including with startups through the Public Investment Fund, despite concerns over the morality of accepting such funding.
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Lost Ark reaffirms May and June’s upcoming new zone, raids, and events
- Lost Ark is gearing up for new content updates in May and June with the addition of a new continent, raids, and events.
- May update on May 21st will introduce the continent of Rimeria, launch the prologue quest for the Kazeros raid, and open instances for characters at item level 1700+.
- June's content will be released in two parts, with the first patch on June 4th starting the Kazeros Act 3 raid and introducing quality-of-life tweaks like the frontier system and advanced honing levels.
- Fans can expect more updates as the year progresses, with the devs planning to discuss community feedback and reveal future content updates in an upcoming video on May 17th.
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Amazon Is Selling an 'Awesome' Meat Thermometer for Nearly 50% Off, and Shoppers Say It Cooks Proteins 'Perfectly'
- Amazon is selling the Chef iQ Meat Thermometer Single Probe Set for $69, which is nearly 50% off its original price of $130.
- The meat thermometer has almost 1,000 five-star ratings on Amazon and is praised for its accuracy and features like real-time temperature updates, flip reminders, and rest indicators.
- Shoppers have described the thermometer as 'absolutely awesome' and noted that it consistently delivers perfectly cooked meat.
- The Chef iQ Meat Thermometer Single Probe Set has earned the 'Amazon's Choice' label, indicating its high quality and popularity among customers.
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Throne and Liberty adds a spectator mode to war games in this week’s patch
- Throne and Liberty's latest update introduces a spectator mode for war games matches, allowing players to spectate public matches with control over camera angles.
- The update also includes a new guild raid event, fishing bait event, equipment drop rate buffs, map UI upgrades, PS5 controller vibration support, and reduced camera shake on AOE attacks.
- Players can now spectate war games matches with Free Camera for aerial views or Target Follow Camera to focus on specific players' movements.
- Additionally, annoying notifications like the red dot notification from the Upcoming Schedule widget have been removed from the HUD in this update.
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Amazon eliminates 100 jobs from Devices and Services division
- Amazon has laid off 100 employees from its Devices and Services division, which oversees products like Kindle, Echo, Alexa, and Zoox.
- The job cuts are part of a broader initiative by Amazon to streamline operations and align workforce efforts with its evolving product roadmap.
- These layoffs follow previous job reductions in teams working on Alexa, podcast platform Wondery, retail stores, and more to boost efficiency.
- Despite the cuts, Amazon has been selectively hiring, adding about 4,000 new employees between late 2023 and early 2024.
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Amazon Is Selling a Popular Portable Power Bank for 85% Off, and Shoppers Say It's 'a Beast'
- Amazon is offering over 80% off a Moihosso Portable Power Bank, priced at $35 instead of the original $240.
- The power bank boasts over 56,800 milliamp hours of battery capacity, providing up to 11 charges for various devices with fast charging capabilities.
- Shoppers have praised the power bank for being compact, lightweight, and featuring a digital percentage display for easy monitoring of battery level.
- With more than 1,000 purchases in the past month, this limited-time deal on Amazon is highly popular due to its functionality and 85% discount.
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How tech's biggest powerhouses from Amazon to Nvidia are betting on healthcare AI
- Tech giants like Nvidia, Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Alphabet are investing heavily in healthcare AI, aiming to revolutionize various aspects of the industry.
- Microsoft is leveraging AI in its cloud solutions, with its acquisition of Nuance and partnerships with Nvidia for advanced healthcare research and medical imaging.
- Apple is focusing on AI-powered consumer health tracking through devices like the Apple Watch and developing an AI-powered health coach for personalized recommendations.
- Nvidia is expanding into healthcare specialties like radiology and drug discovery through partnerships and investments in startups like Abridge and Hippocratic AI.
- Amazon is incorporating AI into consumer care with features like Health AI chatbot, HealthScribe for medical transcription, and AWS AI tools for life sciences research.
- Alphabet's Google is enhancing health research with tools like MedLM, Vertex AI Search for Healthcare, and personal health AI models for personalized wellness suggestions.
- Oracle aims to revolutionize electronic medical records with AI-powered features, following its acquisition of Cerner and partnership in the Stargate joint venture.
- Salesforce is offering pre-built AI agents like Agentforce for Health and powering AI platforms for healthcare organizations like Blue Shield of California.
- Palantir is partnering with health systems to automate hospital functions and improve operations using AI and analytics, including a collaboration with the Joint Commission.
- These tech giants' investments reflect a growing trend towards integrating AI into healthcare to enhance patient care, streamline operations, and drive innovation in the industry.
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Amazon Cuts 100 Jobs in Devices Unit Amid Ongoing Efficiency Drive
- Amazon has reportedly cut about 100 jobs in its devices and services unit as part of a regular business review.
- The layoffs amount to a small portion of the unit’s total workforce, and were made to make teams operate more efficiently and align better with the product roadmap.
- Amazon's devices and services unit includes Kindle eReader, Echo smart home devices, Alexa voice assistant, and Zoox robotaxi.
- The job cuts are part of Amazon's ongoing efforts to streamline operations and make the business more customer-centric and agile.
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Stuhrling's $495 Take on the Pepsi GMT Watch Is Only $63 Right Now, and Shoppers Say It Feels 'Just Like' a Rolex
- The Stuhrling Meridian GMT Diver Watch is currently priced at $63 on Amazon, marked down from $495, and is popular for its resemblance to the luxury Rolex GMT Pepsi watch.
- The watch features a red and blue bezel with even-numbered hour markers, a stainless steel band, and is waterproof up to 330 feet. It has received over 300 five-star ratings on Amazon.
- Customers who purchased the Stuhrling GMT Diver Watch praised its authentic heavy-weight feel, high-quality construction, and resemblance to the Rolex GMT Pepsi at a fraction of the price.
- At the discounted price of $63, the Stuhrling Pepsi watch is considered a great deal by buyers, with comments highlighting its accuracy, craftsmanship, and overall attractive appearance.
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