A naukri.com initiative
Amazon News
Massivelyop
7d
141
Massively OP Podcast Episode 498: Pantheon’s power play
- This week's episode of the Massively OP Podcast covers Pantheon's early access launch, Ship of Heroes' target date, Warframe 1999, World of Warcraft's Siren Isle, ESO's day-long outage, OSRS's sailing, and the 'midcore' player.
- Pantheon has launched into early access, while Ship of Heroes has set a launch window.
- The podcast discusses Warframe 1999 and upcoming features like World of Warcraft's Siren Isle and Old School RuneScape's sailing plans.
- The hosts also answer questions about the 'midcore' player and share what abilities they wish were in every MMO.
Read Full Article
8 Likes
Geek Wire
7d
74
This is (not) bananas: Amazon devices chief gives free Kindles to people stopping by HQ fruit stand
- Panos Panay, senior vice president of Devices and Services at Amazon, surprised employees and the public by giving away free Kindle Paperwhite devices at the banana stand located on Amazon's Seattle headquarters campus.
- In a video shared on Instagram, Panay can be seen engaging with recipients and discussing the features of the Kindle Paperwhite, including its speed and thinness.
- Amazon stated that this giveaway was a surprise event and there are no specific plans for future giveaways at this time.
- Panay, who heads the division that includes Kindle, Alexa, Echo, and other Amazon devices, made a surprise departure from Microsoft to join Amazon over a year ago.
Read Full Article
4 Likes
Mensjournal
7d
203
Over 10,000 Shoppers Bought This $30 Backpack That's 'Ideal as a Carry-on Bag' for Upcoming Holiday Travel
- The Shrradoo Extra Large 50L Travel Laptop Backpack is on sale for $30, a 25% discount.
- It has over 30,000 five-star reviews and is ideal as a carry-on bag.
- The backpack features 20 different pockets for easy organization and storage.
- It also includes a cord organizer, side elastic net pockets, USB port, and password lock device.
Read Full Article
12 Likes
Massivelyop
7d
178
Working As Intended: The hits and misses of our 2024 MMO predictions
- The predictions for the MMO genre in 2024 were summarized and evaluated in this article.
- Blizzard continued to lose player trust, but WoW had a comeback with the Season of Discovery and new expansion.
- Guild Wars 2 had smaller but more frequent releases and LOTRO continued to chug along.
- Blue Protocol, Tarisland, and Nightingale were expected to excite players but did not deliver.
- PSO2 had new content updates but Battle Protocol caused it to fall off.
- Tencent’s LOTR MMO was tone deaf and doubted, and RIFT and Champions Online did not close.
- PSO2 and Closers remained open but Wayfinder struggled with layoffs.
- Old titles were revived and there was a year of wins for game preservation.
- Harry Potter Magic Awakened was unable to sustain interest and was sunsetted.
- Stay tuned for the predictions of 2025.
Read Full Article
10 Likes
Discover more
Blackenterprise
7d
216
Image Credit: Blackenterprise
Senate Investigation Says Amazon Manipulates Injury Data in ItsWarehouses
- A Senate committee investigation has accused Amazon of manipulating workplace injury data in its warehouses.
- The investigation found that Amazon puts its workers at risk for injuries in the pursuit of speed and profit.
- Amazon's warehouses have significantly higher injury rates than the industry average.
- Amazon argues that its employees' safety is a top priority and that the investigation was an attempt to support a false narrative.
Read Full Article
13 Likes
Massivelyop
7d
187
Vitae Aeternum: Analyzing New World’s 2025 ‘living roadmap’
- New World has released their living roadmap for 2025, with three sections outlining near, current, and future updates.
- The next season on the roadmap will feature a seasonal world for PvP, and repeatable versions of old soul trials.
- Unfortunately, this update does nothing to address the lack of casual and solo endgame options, which have been problematic for players.
- In the 'in development' section, new endgame changes and long-awaited quality-of-life improvements will be added.
- The 'in exploration' section promises new zones, weapons, and features, but not until fall 2025 at the earliest.
- Reekwater is an odd choice for uplevelling, as it is already a level 60 zone and therefore still relevant for endgame play.
- The roadmap promises several features, such as matchmaking for all instanced content and new raid difficulty levels.
- There is no mention of new seasonal stories, which has provided casual-friendly content in the past.
- Overall, the roadmap has many things to be excited about, but as is typical of New World's roadmap releases, the timeline is disappointing.
- The next season and near future updates will not offer much to midcore and casual players.
Read Full Article
11 Likes
TechDigest
7d
358
Image Credit: TechDigest
Illegal online casinos using Roblox, Apple working on foldable laptop, phone?
- Illegal online casinos are using Roblox, a popular video game, to attract children as young as 12 into online gambling.
- Tech companies may be allowed to use copyrighted material for AI training, unless creatives opt out.
- Apple is reportedly working on a folding iPhone, a folding MacBook, and a redesigned iPhone called the iPhone 17 Air.
- Amazon is accused of pushing warehouse workers to fulfill orders at risky speeds, despite concerns about worker safety.
Read Full Article
21 Likes
Mensjournal
7d
66
Amazon Is Selling a $195 Fossil Handbag for Just $99, and It Makes a 'Perfect' Gift for a Stylish Woman
- Amazon is offering a huge discount on the Fossil Jolie Leather Crossbody Purse, originally priced at $195, now available for $99.
- The purse has received over 1,200 five-star reviews on Amazon and is praised for its good size and stylish appearance.
- It is made with high-quality leather and comes with both a detachable crossbody strap and additional shoulder strap.
- Customers describe it as the perfect everyday bag, versatile, lightweight, and spacious.
Read Full Article
4 Likes
Silicon
7d
162
Image Credit: Silicon
US Senate Criticises Amazon Over Warehouse Safety
- A new US Senate report criticizes Amazon for not implementing recommended warehouse worker safety measures.
- The report refers to internal studies from 2020 and 2021 that were not acted upon by the company.
- Amazon decided against implementing safety measures due to concerns about potential impacts on productivity and customer experience.
- The report also alleges that Amazon manipulates worker injury data to present safer warehouse conditions.
Read Full Article
9 Likes
Pymnts
1w
819
Image Credit: Pymnts
AI Companies Receive 42% of US Venture Capital Investment
- Venture capital in the U.S. has moved to artificial intelligence (AI) companies at an “unprecedented” rate.
- 42% of U.S. venture capital was invested into AI companies in 2024, up from 36% in 2023 and 22% in 2022.
- As of 2024, 20 AI companies have each raised $2 billion or more.
- HSBC Innovation Banking expects new waves of growth and tailwinds for returns in the U.S. tech sector due to changes in the acquisition market, deregulation, and fiscal policies.
Read Full Article
10 Likes
Insider
1w
807
Image Credit: Insider
Amazon is delaying full RTO for some employees because it doesn't have enough workspace, internal notifications show
- Amazon is delaying full RTO for some employees due to office capacity issues.
- Impacted locations include Atlanta, Houston, Nashville, and New York.
- The majority of Amazon employees will have access to office space by January 2.
- This is not the first time office capacity constraints have delayed Amazon's RTO plans.
Read Full Article
14 Likes
Mensjournal
1w
259
Ninja's No. 1 Bestselling Air Fryer With 40,000+ Sold Last Month Is 25% Off on Amazon, but Only for a Limited Time
- The bestselling Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 is currently on sale for $90, a 25% discount from its normal price of $120.
- The 5-quart size is the No. 1 bestselling air fryer on Amazon, with over 40,000 units sold in the last month.
- It is a versatile kitchen appliance that can air fry, roast, reheat, and dehydrate, offering a healthier way to cook with up to 75% less fat.
- The Ninja Air Fryer Pro 4-in-1 is highly rated by customers and comes with a recipe book.
Read Full Article
15 Likes
Siliconangle
1w
209
Image Credit: Siliconangle
A bold plan to spin out and revive Intel’s foundry business
- Intel's foundry business has negative value and is therefore unsustainable despite its strategic significance for the U.S. national interests and competitiveness.
- Intel's foundry is an asset showing negative worth with unsustainable losses that are dragging cash and lack the scale to compete in advanced manufacturing.
- A spinning-out Intel's foundry operation can be funded via multi-stakeholder investment and strategic partnerships with industry leaders like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp.
- A possible solution to save U.S. advanced semiconductor manufacturing is for Intel to spin out Intel Foundry Services (IFS) as a joint venture and partner with TSMC or Samsung to leverage advanced manufacturing expertise.
- The new entity will reduce Intel's financial burden and create a competitive and independent entity capable of safeguarding U.S. semiconductor leadership and aligns with broader industry and geopolitical imperatives.
- Intel's wafer volumes for its x86 business is in long-term decline compared to the wafer demand for Arm processors dominated by TSMC that is at least tenfold greater.
- Intel's lower wafer volumes result in manufacturing costs that are at best 30% to 35% higher than TSMC's due to Wright's Law and cost challenges.
- IFS produces $19 billion in revenue and posted a 31% revenue decline year-over-year with a $7 billion operating loss in April 2021.
- There are stakeholders needed for the long-term success of a spun-out foundry entity that will take at least more than 10 years to become a viable competitor.
- The venture will require contributions from diverse stakeholders, including major US tech companies such as Amazon, Google, Apple, Microsoft, NVIDIA, private equity firms, and public funds.
- The US government should divest its position over time and give the proceeds back to taxpayers in the form of debt reduction.
Read Full Article
12 Likes
Insider
1w
413
Image Credit: Insider
The most downloaded iPhone app of the year reveals our obsession with deals
- The most downloaded iPhone app of the year was Temu, a Chinese e-commerce app known for offering big discounts on various products.
- Temu surpassed popular apps like TikTok and ChatGPT in popularity, particularly among Gen Z consumers in the US.
- Other apps in the top 20 most-downloaded list included Amazon, Shein, and McDonald's, indicating a preference for budget-friendly options and deals.
- Retailers like McDonald's have found success in using targeted in-app promotions to build customer loyalty.
Read Full Article
24 Likes
Guardian
1w
192
Image Credit: Guardian
Threat of Amazon workers’ strike spreads during peak holiday season
- Thousands of workers at Amazon are threatening to strike at the company after giving the company a deadline of 15 December to agree to begin negotiating a first contract with the union representing employees.
- The strike threats have spread to Chicago and Atlanta, coming during Amazon's peak holiday season and after the company experienced record sales during its 2024 Black Friday and Cyber Monday events.
- The workers at the company's JFK8 warehouse in Staten Island won a union election in March 2022 but the company has yet to negotiate a first contract with Amazon Labor Union (ALU-IBT Local 1). Workers are pushing for improvements to pay, safety, and job security.
- The strike comes after a US Senate report revealed high injury rates at Amazon and the company's rejection of internal recommendations to relax productivity quotas.
Read Full Article
11 Likes
For uninterrupted reading, download the app