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Amazon’s RTO delays exemplify why workers get so mad about mandates
- Amazon announced that it will require workers to be in the office five days a week starting in January.
- The mandate has faced backlash from employees due to lack of office space for over 350,000 employees.
- RTO dates have been delayed in at least seven cities, including Phoenix, Austin, Dallas, and New York City.
- Atlanta, Houston, and Nashville are also experiencing delayed RTO dates.
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Mensjournal
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Amazon Is Selling Nespresso's Bestselling Machine for Less Than $100 That Shoppers Swear Is a ‘Coffee Game Changer’
- Nespresso's bestselling Vertuo machine is currently on sale for less than $100 at Amazon.
- With more than 800 positive reviews, this coffee maker can make frothy cups that rival your favorite coffee shops.
- The Nespresso Vertuo Pop+ makes a variety of different kinds of coffee from espresso to 12-ounce coffees in both hot and iced.
- Customers praise its convenience, taste, and recyclable pods.
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Kotaku
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Amazon's Secret Level Renewed For Second Season After Season 1 Breaks Record
- Amazon Prime Video has renewed its animated anthology series Secret Level for a second season.
- The first season of Secret Level has broken records as the most-watched animated series debut in Amazon Prime Video history.
- While no specific video games have been announced as inspirations for the second season, producers have expressed interest in episodes based on Pong and Fortnite.
- Despite mixed reviews, Secret Level's popularity suggests that the exploration of beloved video game worlds beyond consoles and PCs has captured viewers' attention.
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Lost Ark’s Winter Soloist update is live with a solo mode expansion and the new ‘destined protection’ system
- Lost Ark’s Winter Soloist update is live with a solo mode expansion and the new ‘destined protection’ system.
- The update introduces the Thaemine Legion Raid and Echidna Kazeros Raid to Solo Mode, along with new items and adjustments.
- For multiplayer-focused players, there is the Kazeros Raid: Act 2 Prologue and enhancements to Elixir and Transcendence systems.
- The update also offers seasonal cosmetics in the cash shop as part of the winter sales.
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Massivelyop
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End-of-Year Eleven: The biggest MMO stories of 2024
- Blizzard had a rough year with layoffs, canceled events and charging players for early-access leveling nerfed before launch.
- Blue Protocol was cancelled after looking gorgeous but lacking in juice. It was a sad end to a hyped MMO.
- Amazon fumbled the announcement for New World's console port, causing existing fans to lose interest.
- The US Copyright Office's decision against game preservation was a severe blow to long-term online game preservation.
- Stop Killing Games movement protested against game shutdowns, including Ubisoft's cancellation of its online games.
- Guild Wars 3 was accidentally alluded to in an investor meeting, but nobody knows anything about the genre of the title.
- AI and Blockchain continued to have mixed reviews in gaming, with scams still appearing often.
- Small titles like Wayfinder successfully pivoted while MMOs Zenith and Temtem failed. Path of Exile 2 was a big win for the genre.
- Fntastic continued to be a prolific maker of scams, running rackets from early-access slop to asset flips.
- The Elder Scrolls Online canceled a fan gathering and reduced its content pace with the switch to a seasonal format. This caused a fan freakout over the game's future.
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Geek Wire
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Amazon delays return-to-office in some cities due to lack of space
- Amazon is delaying the return-to-office mandate in some cities due to a lack of space.
- Offices in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Nashville, New York, and Phoenix are affected.
- Some return dates are pushed back as much as four months.
- Amazon's corporate headcount was down slightly year-over-year, as mentioned by CFO Brian Olsavsky.
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Teslarati
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Amazon announces major milestone in EV transition with Rivian
- Amazon has announced a major milestone in its electric vehicle transition.
- They have officially added 20,000 Rivian electric delivery vans to their fleet.
- This is part of Amazon's Climate Pledge to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2040.
- The vans are being used across the United States and in Europe to deliver packages in a sustainable manner.
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Massivelyop
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Vitae Aeternum: New World’s Secret Level episode and Amazon’s odd priorities
- Amazon's Prime Video launched a short animated episode based on New World as part of its Secret Level anthology series.
- The episode, named The Once and Future King, introduces Aelstrom, a minor character in the game, as the protagonist.
- The story is predictable and is full of quirky humour that fails to do justice to the game's unique features.
- Moreover, the story trivializes the spiritual struggle for existential horror that characters face through centuries of traumatic death and rebirth.
- The episode's treatment of the Corrupted also fails to deliver and is an opportunity for more laughs.
- The article states that this episode isn't an excellent advertisement for the game, and it's frustrating as there were many other fascinating stories to adapt.
- Amazon Games is willing to spend big on advertising and promotional activities for the game, despite its slow development and present glitches.
- The article suggests that Amazon Game's bosses don't know how to run a successful games studio, which can impact games like New World in the long run.
- The writer hopes that Amazon can learn to prioritize its resources better and keep the momentum alive for games like New World.
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Sellerengine
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PPC Campaigns That Work: Strategies to Reduce ACoS and Boost Sales
- Amazon pay-per-click advertising (PPC) is a paid advertising model. You bid on specific keywords to display products prominently across the website. Amazon PPC can help boost product visibility, increase sales, and outshine competitors. There are three types of Amazon PPC ads: Sponsored Products Ads, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display Ads. Amazon PPC management is an ongoing process that requires regular monitoring and optimization. Poorly targeted keywords, unoptimized listings, overbidding, disengaged viewers, wasted opportunities and narrow market are some common pitfalls to avoid. Amazon PPC is a powerful tool but needs a well-planned approach for a successful campaign.
- There are several ways to advertise on Amazon with Amazon Ads, whether you sell on its marketplaces or not. You can find the right option for your business via the Amazon Ads Academy, earn badges to prove your advertising skills via the Amazon Ads Certifications program, and eventually learn how to optimize Amazon ads to maximize your returns.
- You bid on specific keywords to display products prominently across the website. There are three types of Amazon PPC ads: Sponsored Products Ads, Sponsored Brands, and Sponsored Display Ads. Sponsored Products ads promote individual products and show up in search results and product detail pages. Sponsored Brands showcase a brand (logo, headline, product line) rather than a specific item at the top of search results.
- Sponsored Display ads can be displayed both on and off Amazon and are useful for re-engaging customers with a headline or side banner, but only if you’re a registered brand or vendor.
- Amazon PPC management is an ongoing process that requires regular monitoring. Find the right ad type and keywords, refine your targeting and budget, optimize your listings for maximum impact. Monitor ACoS, CTR, and Conversion Rate. Test different ad formats and creative elements that pertain to your products and business and plan your campaigns around peak shopping periods. Avoid common pitfalls such as poorly targeted keywords, unoptimized listings, overbidding, disengaged viewers, wasted opportunities, and narrow markets.
- It’s only with effective keyword research for Amazon, the right kinds of ads, optimized listings, data-driven insights, and well-run campaigns that you can maximize your ad investment and drive consistent growth.
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Engadget
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The best subscription gifts to send to your loved ones this Christmas, including the Disney+ bundle, MasterClass and more
- Subscription gifts are a great option for hard-to-shop-for loved ones during Christmas.
- Popular gaming subscriptions include Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Nintendo Switch Online, and PlayStation Plus.
- Xbox Game Pass Ultimate offers access to a wide range of Xbox games, including first-party titles.
- Nintendo Switch Online provides online play, access to classic games, and DLC options.
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Geek Wire
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Amazon unveils new packaging for its devices, reducing the use of plastic, ink and bleach
- Amazon has unveiled new packaging for its devices, aiming to reduce plastic, ink, and bleach usage.
- The packaging for Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV products features a brown kraft box design, with no plastic wrapping on the outside and inside.
- It introduces 30% more recycled fiber content, 60% less ink, and uses water-based coating instead of laminations.
- Amazon has also made shipping more compact and uses ocean shipping to lower emissions.
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Mensjournal
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Amazon's No. 1 Bestselling Miter Saw That Shoppers Say 'Blows DeWalt Out of the Water' Is Now Under $100
- The Metabo HPT 10-Inch Compound Miter Saw is now on sale for $99 on Amazon, a 38% discount from its normal price of $160.
- With 8,800 five-star ratings, shoppers have praised the saw for its performance, stating that it cuts through materials easily and outperforms the DeWalt brand.
- The saw is lightweight, compact, and features a powerful 15-amp motor with a no-load speed of up to 5,000 RPMs.
- It offers precise cuts with its single bevel and adjustable stops, while safety features like an electric brake and blade guard protection are included.
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Insider
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A chip company you probably never heard of is suddenly worth $1 trillion. Here's why, and what it means for Nvidia
- Broadcom's stock surged recently, pushing its market value over $1 trillion after a strong earnings report.
- The company’s custom AI chips, particularly ASICs (application-specific integrated circuits), saw a 220% revenue growth. Broadcom and competitors like Marvell are leading the rise in custom chips, which are gaining traction as tech companies seek alternatives to Nvidia’s dominance in AI chips.
- Custom chips offer better performance for specific workloads, increasing bargaining power for firms like AWS, Google, and Apple when negotiating with Nvidia. While ASICs won’t replace Nvidia’s GPUs, they are reshaping the chip market, with growth expected to reach $22 billion next year.
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Guardian
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Amazon to settle dispute with delivery drivers over claims worth potential £140m
- Amazon is set to settle a group claim from delivery drivers, ending a suit that could have cost the company £140m.
- Delivery drivers, classified as self-employed, argued they were deprived of benefits like holiday pay and minimum wage.
- Law firm Leigh Day brought the claim on behalf of at least 3,000 drivers, seeking an average compensation of £10,500 per year of work.
- Details of the settlement offer have not been disclosed, but some drivers are expected to receive payouts worth tens of thousands of pounds after Christmas.
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Mensjournal
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Callaway's 'Very Accurate' Rangefinder Is Now Amazon's No. 1 Bestseller, and It's Over 40% Off for a Limited Time
- The Callaway Golf 300 Pro Laser Rangefinder is now Amazon's bestselling rangefinder and is available at a 43% discount.
- Over 20,000 units of the rangefinder were sold in the last month and it has received over 9,200 five-star reviews.
- The rangefinder includes features like slope mode, Pin Acquisition Technology, and is rain and fog-resistant.
- Golfers highly recommend the Callaway Golf 300 Pro for its accuracy and functionality.
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