Amazon workforce surges for holiday spree
Amazon said Thursday it added some 250,000 employees to handle operations for "record" holiday sales for the online giant.
Dec 26, 2019
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Consumer & Gadgets
Avoiding inflation: These high-tech must-have products have actually gotten cheaper
The government's monthly inflation report is generally a terrible place to go looking for bargains—until you delve into the details.
May 13, 2022
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Black Friday sees record online as US shoppers stay home
Black Friday online sales hit a new record this year as pandemic-wary Americans filled virtual carts instead of real ones.
Nov 28, 2020
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Amazon to raise seller fees for holidays amid rising costs
Amazon is raising charges on third-party sellers again—this time adding a holiday fee for merchants who use the company's fulfillment services to pack and ship items to customers.
Aug 17, 2022
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Consumer & Gadgets
Nintendo says no new Switch in 2020
Japanese gaming giant Nintendo said Friday there would be no fresh model of its hot-selling Switch console this year, dashing the hopes of fans eager for a new version.
Jan 31, 2020
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How to protect yourself from cyber-scammers over the festive period
The festive season is a time for joy, family and festive cheer. However, it's also a prime target for cybercriminals. As online shopping ramps up, so does the risk of falling prey to cyber-attacks. That's why it's crucial ...
Dec 11, 2023
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No, Microsoft won't necessarily be serving up new Xbox for Thanksgiving
For a few minutes on Tuesday, the impending arrival of the new Xbox video game console became clearer—then that update disappeared in the ether.
Mar 19, 2020
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Energy & Green Tech
New approach optimizes use of future wave electricity generators during disaster
When hurricanes strike, loss of electricity ranks as one of the top concerns for relief workers. Blackouts lasting a week or more can hamper recovery efforts, shutter hospitals, threaten public health and disrupt transportation. ...
Jun 4, 2019
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Machine learning & AI
Los Alamos AI model wins flu forecasting challenge
A probabilistic artificial intelligence computer model developed at Los Alamos National Laboratory provided the most accurate state, national, and regional forecasts of the flu in 2018, beating 23 other teams in the Centers ...
Oct 22, 2019
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Software
PlayStation VR roundup: 'Stardust Odyssey,' 'Audica' highlight holiday offerings
PlayStation VR is still going strong going in its fourth year. The peripheral has seen a fair amount of great games since then developers get a grasp of the maturing medium and create higher-quality experiences.
Nov 27, 2019
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