Author: Zach_Wilson
Amazon’s hardware boss running Alexa and Echo plans to retire
Dave Limp, Amazon’s SVP of devices and services, plans to retire in the coming months, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. His retirement marks the end of a more than 13-year career at the company. Amazon published emails to staff from CEO Andy Jassy and Limp addressing the departure…
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Saudi group reportedly abandoned $2 billion deal with the Lord of the Rings game company
Embracer Group was forced to halt its breakneck pace of acquisitions after a mysterious partner left a $2 billion deal intended to drive its continued gaming ambitions. Now, we might know who the partner is: Axios reported today that Savvy Games Group is the party that backed out of the…
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Amazon’s new AI review summarizer could help you empty your pockets even faster
Have you ever been shopping on Amazon, but found yourself too lazy to read the user reviews at the bottom of a product listing? Well, you’re in luck because Amazon has recently implemented a generative AI to its platform that will summarize reviews. The company states the AI tool will…
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Controversial carbon removal technology just got $1.2 billion from the Biden administration
The Department of Energy chose the first two locations for “hubs” it envisions for industrial plants that suck planet-heating carbon dioxide out of the air. Projects in Texas and Louisiana will receive up to $1.2 billion from the Department of Energy (DOE) to develop direct air capture (DAC) facilities, backing…
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Telegram Stories are no longer limited to paid users
Telegram launched its Stories feature to everyone today, following its availability to Premium users starting last month. Like Facebook Messenger’s Stories, they appear as expandable bubbles above your conversation. However, Telegram’s take is more customizable, providing granular control of who sees uploaded posts and for how long. “Now when you…
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Young people who sued their state over climate change notch their first victory
A group of young people who sued the state of Montana for violating their right to a clean environment can claim a big victory today. A state court ruled in their favor, finding that the plaintiffs “have experienced past and ongoing injuries resulting from the State’s failure to consider [greenhouse…
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