Engadget reports that Amazon chief
Andy Jassy revealed the news in a
memo to employees on March 20.
I’m writing to share that we intend to eliminate about 9,000 more positions in the next few weeks—mostly in AWS, PXT, Advertising, and Twitch.
, Andy Jassy, Amazon chief, via memo to employees.
I’m writing to share that we intend to eliminate about 9,000 more positions in the next few weeks—mostly in AWS, PXT, Advertising, and Twitch.
, Andy Jassy, Amazon chief, via memo to employees.
This was a difficult decision, but one that we think is best for the company long term, Andy Jassy, Amazon chief, via memo to employees.
... Given the uncertain economy in which we reside, and the uncertainty that exists in the near future, we have chosen to be more streamlined in our costs and headcount.
, Andy Jassy, Amazon chief, via memo to employees.
The layoffs won't likely be finalized
until the middle or end of April.
.
Workers won't know if they're
losing their jobs until then.
Amazon says it will provide severance pay,
temporary health insurance and job
placement assistance to affected workers.
To those ultimately impacted by these reductions, I want to thank you for the work you have done on behalf of customers and the company.
, Andy Jassy, Amazon chief, via memo to employees.
It’s never easy to say goodbye to our teammates, and you will be missed, Andy Jassy, Amazon chief, via memo to employees.
It’s never easy to say goodbye to our teammates, and you will be missed, Andy Jassy, Amazon chief, via memo to employees
Jeff Bezos Is Engaged , to Lauren Sánchez.
'Today' has confirmed that the
Amazon founder and Emmy-winning
journalist are engaged, NBC News reports.
They first started dating in 2019,
according to 'People.'.
Bezos was previously married to MacKenzie Scott, with whom he shares four children.
Bezos was previously married to MacKenzie Scott, with whom he shares four children.
The couple was together from 1993 to 2019.
Their divorce became the most expensive
in history, NBC News reports.
Sánchez was married to Hollywood agent Patrick Whitesell from 2005 to 2019.
She shares two children with Whitesell and has another son with retired NFL player Tony Gonzalez.
She shares two children with Whitesell and has another son with retired NFL player Tony Gonzalez.
Bezos and Sánchez regularly pen affectionate posts to each other on social media.
You have shown me that no great love is not bravely fought for. Thank you for always being by my side and for being the most loving and supportive partner. , Lauren Sánchez, via Instagram.
I am so grateful for the memories we have made and the adventures yet to come, Lauren Sánchez, via Instagram
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Bill Gates Says AI Could Mean , the End of Search Engines.
Gates recently spoke at a San Francisco tech event called AI Forward, Insider reports.
He said that artificial intelligence could become advanced enough to eliminate the need for search engines or online shopping.
That's because top AI firms would likely develop personal digital agents. .
Whoever wins the personal agent,
that's the big thing, because you will never go to a search site again, you will never go to a productivity site, you'll never go to Amazon again, Bill Gates, speaking at AI Forward.
For example, a personal digital agent could "read the stuff you don't have time to read.".
While Gates would like Microsoft to have a hand in developing such a technology.
he said there's a 50% chance that a startup will become a leader in AI in the future. .
The technology is still far from being
ready for widespread use, Gates said.
Gates published a letter called
'The Age of AI has Begun' in March.
In it, he states that developing AI is
"as fundamental as the creation of the microprocessor, the personal computer,
the internet and the mobile phone."
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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez are now engaged.The couple are currently in France for the Cannes Film Festival where they have been attending the star-studded party circuit.Rumours have been spreading for months that the couple is all set to tie the knot, mostly due to speculation about a massive heart-shaped ring Sanchez wore.Please watch the video to know the details.
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LinkedIn to Cut 716 Jobs , and End Its China App.
LinkedIn CEO Ryan Roslansky
made the announcement in a letter to employees on May 8, CNN reports.
As we guide LinkedIn through
this rapidly changing landscape, we are making changes to our Global Business Organization and our China strategy that will result in a reduction of roles for 716 employees, Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn CEO, via letter to employees.
As we plan for [the fiscal year of 2024], we’re expecting the macro environment to remain challenging. , Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn CEO, via letter to employees.
We will continue to
manage our expenses as we invest in strategic growth areas, Ryan Roslansky, LinkedIn CEO, via letter to employees.
InCareer, LinkedIn's mainland China app,
will be phased out by Aug. 9.
LinkedIn is currently the only major social media app from the West that is still functioning in mainland China, CNN reports.
Google pulled out of the country in 2010.
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
were banned over a decade ago.
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
were banned over a decade ago.
Twitter, Facebook and YouTube
were banned over a decade ago.
LinkedIn's job cuts come as other
U.S. tech companies, such as Meta,
Amazon and more, have laid off thousands.
LinkedIn's job cuts come as other
U.S. tech companies, such as Meta,
Amazon and more, have laid off thousands.
LinkedIn's job cuts come as other
U.S. tech companies, such as Meta,
Amazon and more, have laid off thousands
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Disney+ and Hulu , to Merge Into One App.
Disney CEO Bob Iger made the announcement in a recent earnings call, Engadget reports.
While we will continue to offer Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ as standalone options, , Bob Iger, Disney CEO, via earnings call.
... this is a logical progression of our [direct-to-consumer] offerings that will provide greater opportunities for advertisers while giving bundle subscribers access to more robust and streamlined content, , Bob Iger, Disney CEO, via earnings call.
... resulting in greater audience engagement and ultimately leading to a more unified streaming experience, Bob Iger, Disney CEO, via earnings call.
The "one-app experience" is
expected to launch by late 2023.
Iger also revealed that Disney+
will be raising its prices again.
Currently, the tier without ads costs $10.99 a month, and the ad-supported plan is $7.99 a month.
The changes come as Disney reported a $659 million loss for its streaming service in the first quarter.
It also lost 4 million subscribers in Q1 2023 after losing 2.4 million subscribers in Q4 2022
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Google Bard Can Now , Generate and Debug Code.
Engadget reports that Google made
the announcement on April 21.
Starting now, Bard can help with
programming and software development tasks, including code generation,
debugging and code explanation. , Google, via blog post.
We’re launching these capabilities in more
than 20 programming languages including C++, Go, Java, Javascript, Python and Typescript. , Google, via blog post.
And you can easily export Python code
to Google Colab — no copy and
paste required. Bard can also assist
with writing functions for Google Sheets, Google, via blog post.
However, Google suggests double-checking Bard's responses, as it may provide code that "doesn't produce the expected output.".
In that case, you can type, "this code didn't work, please fix it," and Bard will debug its own output.
Whether you're new to programming or just need a little help, Bard may prove to be of use.
Engadget reports that competitor ChatGPT also has the ability to write and improve code.
Many experts, such as Elon Musk, have called for a pause in AI development until more can be understood about its potential dangers.
Although, The Verge reports
that on March 9, Musk created his own artificial intelligence company, X.AI
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Google TV Adds , Over 800 Free Channels.
Engadget reports that Google TV is taking on Roku
with the addition of more Free Ad-Supported
Streaming Television (FAST) channels.
Google made the announcement on April 11.
Starting today, we’re integrating access to free channels from Tubi, Plex and Haystack News directly into the Live tab, alongside the existing lineup of channels from Pluto TV, Google, via blog.
We’re also launching free built-in channels from Google TV that you can watch without even downloading or launching an app, Google, via blog.
In total, you can now browse over
800 channels and premium programming, including news channels from
NBC, ABC, CBS and FOX, Google, via blog.
Users will also be able to access channels from around the globe, with programming in over 10 languages.
Additionally, if you subscribe to YouTube TV
or Sling TV, the Google TV Live tab will host
all of your live TV content in one place.
Google's new live TV offering will first be made available on Google TV devices and "TVs with Google TV
built-in from Sony, TCL, Hisense and Philips.".
Android TV devices will have access
to the feature later this year
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