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Fallout’s second season premieres in December and will be followed by a third
- The second season of Fallout's hit Prime Video show is set to premiere in December and has been renewed for a third season.
- Season Two will continue from the epic finale of Season One and explore the wasteland of the Mojave to the post-apocalyptic city of New Vegas.
- Production for the second season has recently wrapped up, with the third season renewal indicating continued success for the show.
- The series has garnered over 100 million viewers globally, positioning it among Prime Video's top three most-watched titles to date.
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Greenworks' 80V Leaf Blower Is Nearly 50% Off on Amazon, and It's 'Powerful' Enough to Clear Any Debris and Water
- The bestselling Greenworks 80V 500 CFM Leaf Blower is currently on sale on Amazon for $135, which is a 46% discount from its original price of $250.
- This model has received over 1,400 five-star ratings and is praised for its powerful performance in clearing debris efficiently, cutting down on time to completion.
- The Greenworks leaf blower offers convenience with its lightweight design, three speed settings, up to 70 minutes runtime on low, and the ability to push air up to 500 cubic feet per minute at 125 MPH gusting speeds.
- Users have praised the blower for its power, effectiveness, and convenience, making it a highly recommended tool for yard maintenance at a discounted price.
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Amazon strikes a new partnership with FedEx after UPS pullback
- Amazon has partnered with FedEx to fill delivery gaps left by UPS, which announced reducing deliveries for Amazon earlier this year.
- Amazon and FedEx had cut ties in 2019 due to rising competition but are now renewing their partnership to improve package deliveries.
- The new partnership with FedEx gives Amazon cost favorability compared to UPS, potentially resulting in cost savings for Amazon.
- While Amazon regularly works with third-party delivery partners, the FedEx deal does not aim to replace UPS entirely, aiming to balance capacity to serve customers better.
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Former AWS engineer reveals 'wild' tricks employees used to avoid Amazon's return-to-office policy
- A former AWS engineer, John McBride, has shared creative tactics employees used to dodge Amazon’s strict return-to-office (RTO) policy.
- After Amazon mandated office attendance five days a week, employees found ways to appear compliant without being physically present. These included badging in during lunch breaks, spoofing home Wi-Fi to mimic the office network, and sharing security badges with coworkers to clock in.
- McBride, who resigned in 2023, highlighted these methods in a viral post, sparking debate on whether tech workers truly need to be in offices, given the success of remote work during the pandemic.
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Ex-Amazon assistant recalls how she 'almost killed Jeff Bezos' on her first assignment
- In 2002, Ann Hiatt, a newly hired assistant at Amazon, was tasked with arranging Jeff Bezos' visit to properties in Texas.
- Given only GPS coordinates and no modern mapping tools, she scrambled to organize a helicopter service. During Bezos' trip, an emergency beacon signaled a potential crash, leaving Hiatt fearing she might have killed the CEO, jeopardizing Amazon's future.
- Fortunately, Bezos survived the crash, even rescuing others. The land he visited later became the base for Blue Origin, his space company. Hiatt's quick thinking, including insisting Bezos take a satellite phone, played a crucial role in his safety.
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Man quits job as electrician to become full-time Jeff Bezos lookalike; pic goes viral
- German electrician Cagdas Halicilar quit his job to pursue a career as a Jeff Bezos lookalike, claiming to enjoy a luxurious lifestyle akin to the billionaire's.
- Embracing his resemblance, he now travels on extravagant cruises and garners massive popularity, with fans approaching him for selfies. Halicilar, likened to Bezos by friends, adopted the Amazon founder's bald look and signed up with a doppelgänger agency.
- He has landed gigs on German TV and even appeared on Netflix. Despite the attention, his girlfriend finds the public fascination irritating. Nevertheless, Halicilar feels he lives a life similar to Bezos, enjoying ship travels and indulging in whiskey, aspiring to share a drink with Bezos on his yacht.
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Don't use 'open to work' badge on LinkedIn: Ex-Google, Amazon recruiters tell job seekers; know why
- Former recruiters from tech giants Google and Amazon are advising job seekers against using the "open to work" badge on LinkedIn.
- Nolan Church, ex-Google recruiter and CEO of FairComp, highlights that this badge can be perceived as a red flag, signaling desperation to hiring managers. Lindsay Mustain, former Amazon recruiter, echoes this sentiment, emphasizing the importance of maintaining a power dynamic in recruitment.
- Zomato CEO Deepinder Goyal also shares similar views, stating that they prefer not to hire individuals actively seeking jobs. This advice underscores the significance of portraying exclusivity and confidence in the job market.
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Jeff Bezos: The Visionary Leader Who Built Amazon into a Global Empire
- Jeff Bezos, the mastermind behind Amazon, transformed the landscape of e-commerce, pioneering innovations that revolutionized retail.
- His relentless vision and audacious strategies propelled Amazon from a humble online bookstore to a titan of industry, reshaping consumer behavior worldwide. Bezos's emphasis on customer obsession, technological advancement, and long-term thinking propelled Amazon's meteoric rise.
- Under his stewardship, Amazon diversified into diverse sectors, from cloud computing to entertainment, cementing its status as a global powerhouse.
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The hardest interview question this Amazon VP asks and how to answer it
- Navigating Amazon's rigorous interview process can be daunting, but understanding their core leadership principles is key to success.
- According to Jay Shankar, VP of global talent acquisition at Amazon Web Services, one question stands out: "What is the most innovative thing you have ever done?" This inquiry aims to assess alignment with Amazon's value of "Invent and Simplify."
- Candidates need not have invented groundbreaking technology; rather, demonstrating creativity and problem-solving skills is crucial. Emphasize examples of making processes more efficient or leading projects beyond your usual scope.
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The No. 1 reason people ‘fail’ job interviews, says ex-Amazon recruiter
- The number one reason people often fail job interviews, according to former Amazon recruiter Holly Lee, is the failure to provide specific examples in their answers. Lee, who has also worked at Meta and Google, emphasizes that being overconfident or giving vague, short responses can hinder success in interviews
- For instance, when asked about career impact, responding with a generic statement like "I saved my company $1 million" without providing context or details may create a lack of trust.
- Lee suggests coming prepared with 3-5 specific examples, relevant to the job, using the STAR method (situation, task, action, result) to showcase strengths and achievements.
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Amazon asked to pay fine of around Rs 290 crore for tracking employee activity and performance
- French data protection watchdog, CNIL, has fined Amazon around Rs 290 crore (€32 million) for employing an "excessively intrusive" employee monitoring system, particularly focusing on tracking scanners.
- CNIL expressed concerns about the scale and intensity of Amazon's monitoring, emphasizing privacy issues. Amazon disputes CNIL's findings, claiming factual inaccuracies and defending its industry-standard warehouse management systems.
- The fine highlights the ongoing debate on balancing operational efficiency and employee privacy.
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Jeff Bezos reveals why he always speaks last in meetings
- Amazon and Blue Origin CEO Jeff Bezos, in a recent interview with Lex Fridman, shared a valuable leadership insight—always speak last in meetings.
- Bezos believes speaking first can influence team opinions. By going last, he ensures unfiltered input and values diverse perspectives. Executive coach Hortense Le Gentil supports this, emphasizing improved listening for stronger connections.
- Blogger Brian Walsh notes the approach fosters accountability and inclusive collaboration. Bezos's lesson extends beyond speaking—emphasizing the importance of listening for personal growth and effective communication.
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‘Amazon, Apple, Meta, Uber, Salesforce have campuses’: Telangana minister KTR on ‘Happening Hyderabad’
- Anand Mahindra heaped praises on India’s rapid growth, quoting a tweet on Google building its second-largest office outside of the US in Hyderabad.
- Responding to Anand Mahindra, the minister said that Amazon too has the world’s largest campus in Hyderabad. Not only that, Hyderabad houses the second-largest campuses of “Apple, Meta, Qualcomm, Micron, Novartis, Medtronic, Uber, Salesforce”. “That’s why I call it ‘Happening Hyderabad’,” he said.
- Social media users express pride in Hyderabad's rapid growth, crediting stable governance and government policies.
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Jeff Bezos offered ₹4 lakh to Amazon employees to resign: Report
- In 2014, Jeff Bezos introduced the "Pay to Quit" program at Amazon, offering employees up to $5,000 (about Rs 4.1 lakh) to voluntarily leave the company, according to a report published by MoneyControl.
- The goal of this program was to encourage employees to think about their true career aspirations and retain a dedicated and enthusiastic workforce.
- The offer started at $2,000 and increased by $1,000 each year, with the headline, "Please Don't Take This Offer," to encourage employees to stay.
- However, it was later suspended during labor shortages caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and is now offered to graduates of Amazon's Career Choice upskilling program.
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Amazon employee loses stocks worth Rs 1.6 cr after opting not to work from office
- An Amazon employee who had been working remotely resigned, forfeiting $203,000 (Rs 1.6 crore approx) in unvested stock, due to a requirement to return to the office three days a week, which they felt was a betrayal of the company's promise to allow remote work.
- The employee had tried to negotiate with Amazon to continue working remotely and inquired about a relocation package, but was unable to get a satisfactory response.
- Amazon defended its return-to-office policy, stating that it was in the best long-term interest of customers, business, and culture. The company acknowledged varying timelines and relocation support for those affected.
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