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Jul 02 2025TECHNOLOGY

Top Picks: Amazon's Most Desired Gadgets

Amazon's "Most Wished For" list is a goldmine for finding trending electronics. It's a handy tool for gift ideas or just staying updated on what's hot. The list is divided into categories, making it easy to focus on specific items like dash cams or smart home devices. Topping the list are the Apple

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Jan 10 2025SCIENCE

Decoding the Complexity of Amazons

Ever played a game that's both thrilling and incredibly complex? Welcome to Amazons, a board game that merges elements of Chess and Go. Scientists have been using it to study game theory and artificial intelligence. A while back, a researcher named Buro discovered that even simple endgames in Amazon

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Dec 19 2024BUSINESS

Warehouse Workers Strike: A Push for Contract Talks with Amazon

It's a busy time of year, especially for Amazon. On Thursday, workers at seven of Amazon's facilities across the US decided to strike. The goal? To pressure the online retail giant into negotiating with their union, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters. These workers, from cities like New York

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Dec 08 2024ENTERTAINMENT

Amazon's Fourth Wing: A Fresh Start for Fantasy Fans

Ever since Amazon announced its Fourth Wing TV show, fantasy lovers have been buzzing with excitement. Based on The Empyrean Series' books, this adaptation seems like a sure hit. But not all fantasy book adaptations have been so lucky. Last year, Netflix canceled its popular Shadow & Bone show. This

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Nov 13 2024BUSINESS

Amazon's New Budget Store: A Challenge to Shein and Temu

Amazon has just opened a store where nothing costs more than $20. This new service, called "Amazon Haul, " is available in the US through Amazon's app or mobile website. It's a move aimed at competing with popular low-cost shopping apps like Shein and Temu. The store offers a variety of fashion, hom

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Nov 05 2024TECHNOLOGY

Amazon's Alexa Struggles to Keep Up in the AI Race

As the AI world evolves rapidly, Amazon's Alexa seems to be falling behind. Tech giants like Apple and Google are making big strides with their AI models, while purpose-built AI companies are growing stronger. However, Alexa, once a pioneer, is struggling to catch up. A recent report from Bloomberg

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Oct 18 2024ENVIRONMENT

Big Change: Amazon Swaps Plastic for Paper in Packaging

Amazon, the world's largest online retailer, has finally said goodbye to plastic air pillows in its packages. After years of pressure from environmental groups, the company announced last week that it's ditching plastic in favor of paper-based padding that's easier to recycle. This is a big deal bec

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Oct 18 2024BUSINESS

The New Face of Energy: Amazon Picks Nuclear

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the leading cloud computing provider, plans to invest $500 million in nuclear energy projects. This move follows similar announcements by Google and Microsoft. AWS is partnering with Virginia's Dominion Energy to develop small modular nuclear reactors (SMRs). Nuclear energ

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Sep 17 2024BUSINESS

The Office Revival: Amazon's Shift to Five Days a Week

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy recently announced that the company will be returning to a five-day-a-week in-office requirement starting in January 2025. This change comes as a surprise to many, especially considering the company's previous flexible work arrangements. But what's behind this sudden shift, a

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