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Leaked Amazon data shows automated warehouses have higher injury rates
Since 2014, Amazon has touted the efficiency and safety benefits of its new automated fulfillment centers where robots assist human workers in processing packages. But it turns out automation may be doing far more harm to the company's employees than… Source
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Early Prime Day deal drops 3rd-gen Echo Dot to $20 (when you buy two)
Amazon announced that it’s annual Prime Day shopping event would be on October 13 and 14 this year, but we’re already starting to see Prime-exclusive deals available. One of them knocks the 3rd-generation Echo Dot to its lowest price ever — only $20… Source
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Amazon offers $100 off Fire TV Recast and certain TVs for Prime members
Amazon just announced that its 48-hour Prime Day event will happen on October 13th, but it has already kicked off the sale-a-palooza with some “early Prime Day” deals. Today for Prime members, it’s offering the Fire TV Recast over-the-air DVR startin… Source
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Amazon’s data request portal for police is visible on the web
You might not have to wonder just what data police can request from Amazon — some of those details just became public. TechCrunch has discovered that parts of Amazon’s law enforcement request portal are visible to anyone on the web without requiring… Source
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Watch Amazon’s entire new hardware event right here
If you have to see the Ring Always Home Cam in action to believe that Amazon made a flying security drone for your house, then check out the video of its hardware event. The live stream wasn’t available publicly yesterday, but now you can click throu… Source
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The next generation of wearables will be a privacy minefield
Facebook recently gave us our best glimpse yet into its augmented reality plans. The company will be piloting a new set of glasses that will lay the groundwork for an eventual consumer-ready product. The “research project,” called Project Aria, is st… Source
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