Amazon reveals the questions we asked Alexa the most in 2023
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Google Fires More Staffers , Following Protests Over , $1.2 Billion Israel Deal.
Google Fires More Staffers , Following Protests Over , $1.2 Billion Israel Deal.
'The Independent' reports that Google has fired at least
20 more workers following protests over the company
supplying Israel with technology amid the Gaza war.
'The Independent' reports that Google has fired at least
20 more workers following protests over the company
supplying Israel with technology amid the Gaza war.
A group representing the fired
workers said the total number of staff
terminated for protesting is now over 50. .
Internal turmoil at the tech giant revolves around
'Project Nimbus,' a 2021 contract for both Google and
Amazon to provide the Israeli government with technology. .
Internal turmoil at the tech giant revolves around
'Project Nimbus,' a 2021 contract for both Google and
Amazon to provide the Israeli government with technology. .
The $1.2 billion contract includes
cloud computing and artificial
intelligence services. .
The $1.2 billion contract includes
cloud computing and artificial
intelligence services. .
Last week, workers held sit-in
protests at Google's offices in both
New York and Sunnyvale, California.
The protests were organized by the group
No Tech For Apartheid, who said that 30 workers
were fired following the initial sit-in. .
According to Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for
No Tech For Apartheid, Google has now fired
"over 20" more workers, “including non-participating
bystanders during last week’s protests.”.
Google’s aims are clear:
the corporation is attempting
to quash dissent, silence
its workers, and reassert
its power over them, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'.
In its attempts to do so,
Google has decided to
unceremoniously, and
without due process,
upend the livelihoods of
over 50 of its own workers, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'.
In its attempts to do so,
Google has decided to
unceremoniously, and
without due process,
upend the livelihoods of
over 50 of its own workers, Jane Chung, a spokeswoman for No Tech For Apartheid, via 'The Independent'.
Google has disputed the group's claims,
stressing that the company carefully found that, “every single one of those whose employment
was terminated was personally and definitively
involved in disruptive activity inside our buildings.”
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Travis Kelce just landed his first TV job. The Kansas City Chiefs tight end is set to host a spin-off of the Fox game show 'Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader?' for Amazon's Prime Video. The new show hosted by Kelce is titled 'Are You Smarter Than a Celebrity?' It will see adult contestants answer elementary curriculum questions with the help of a classroom full of famous faces.
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It looks like there's a new 'Legally Blonde' TV show in the works…what like it's hard? Reese Witherspoon and her Hello Sunshine banner is teaming up with Amazon to develop a 'Legally Blonde' TV series. 'Gossip Girl' and 'The O.C.' grads Josh Schwartz and Stephanie Savage are attached to write the TV offshoot.
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Amazon Is Getting Rid of , Just Walk Out Technology , at Its Fresh Grocery Stores.
The company's Just Walk Out
technology allows customers to
avoid standing in checkout lines.
It works by sending receipts to customers after they've left the store with their items.
While customers have said they enjoy the process, .
they wish they could view their receipts and savings while they are shopping, according
to Amazon spokesperson Carly Golden.
As a result, Amazon is revamping its
grocery chain to better serve customers.
The Just Walk Out technology will
be replaced by smart carts that provide spending data in real time, NPR reports. .
Most Fresh grocery stores are located in
Washington State, California, Illinois and Virginia. .
The retailer also operates Amazon Go
stores in addition to owning Whole Foods.
The retailer also operates Amazon Go
stores in addition to owning Whole Foods.
Amazon Go stores and smaller Fresh
stores in the U.K. will continue to use
Just Walk Out technology, NPR reports.
Last year, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy said that the company is still trying to figure out how to have
a greater impact on physical grocery stores.
This revamp, and "selectively" launching new Fresh locations, is part of that process, Golden said
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Robert Downey Jr. could make a return to the MCU as 'Iron Man!' Even though he recently won his first Oscar for 'Oppenheimer,' he's not looking to run from his Marvel past. In an interview with Esquire, the actor says he'd "happily" return as Tony Stark / Iron Man.
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Cillian Murphy is on a hot streak booking his next gig after winning the best actor Oscar for 'Oppenheimer.' The actor is attached to star in and produce 'Blood Runs Coal,' an adaptation of the non-fiction book that Universal has acquired.
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Newly minted Oscar-winner Cillian Murphy will indeed be returning to 'Peaky Blinders.' Series creator Steven Knight confirmed that Murphy will be going back to the mean streets of Birmingham in the feature-length movie of the BBC hit franchise when it films later this year. The 'Oppenheimer' star led the hit BBC period crime series as violent gang leader Tommy Shelby. During a red carpet interview on Tuesday Knight confirmed, "He definitely is returning for it. We're shooting it in September just down the road," referring to an area of central Birmingham.
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Oppenheimer's Christopher Nolan , Looking at Huge Bonus , Following Oscars Success.
'The Independent' reports that Christopher Nolan is poised
to recieve a massive bonus from the overwhelming
success of his Oscar-winning film 'Oppenheimer.' .
'The Independent' reports that Christopher Nolan is poised
to recieve a massive bonus from the overwhelming
success of his Oscar-winning film 'Oppenheimer.' .
The film took home seven awards from
the 96th Academy Awards ceremony.
The film took home seven awards from
the 96th Academy Awards ceremony.
Among those seven awards were Best Picture,
Directing, Actor in a Leading Role (Cillian Murphy)
and Actor in a Supporting Role (Robert Downey Jr). .
Among those seven awards were Best Picture,
Directing, Actor in a Leading Role (Cillian Murphy)
and Actor in a Supporting Role (Robert Downey Jr). .
'Oppenheimer' also won awards
for Best Cinematography,
Film Editing and Original Score.
After releasing on July 19
last year, the film raked in , $958 million worldwide.
An upcoming rerelease at 1,000 cinemas
following the movie's Oscars success is projected
to drive the film beyond the $1 billion threshold. .
An upcoming rerelease at 1,000 cinemas
following the movie's Oscars success is projected
to drive the film beyond the $1 billion threshold. .
According to a report by 'Variety,' Nolan is rumored to
take home over $100 million, based on a combination of , “salary, backend compensation, box-office escalators
and a bonus for this twin Academy Awards.”.
According to a report by 'Variety,' Nolan is rumored to
take home over $100 million, based on a combination of , “salary, backend compensation, box-office escalators
and a bonus for this twin Academy Awards.”.
Despite garnering critical success
throughout his career, this was
Nolan's first career Oscar win. .
Previously, Nolan had earned
nominations for 'Dunkirk' in 2017,
'Inception' in 2010 and 'Memento' in 2001. .
Previously, Nolan had earned
nominations for 'Dunkirk' in 2017,
'Inception' in 2010 and 'Memento' in 2001. .
Previously, Nolan had earned
nominations for 'Dunkirk' in 2017,
'Inception' in 2010 and 'Memento' in 2001. .
'The Independent' reports that 'Oppenheimer' has already
become the highest-grossing Best Picture winner since
'The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King' in 2003
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'Oppenheimer' wins big, Billie Eilish makes history and Christopher Nolan, Emma Stone, Cillian Murphy, Robert Downey Jr., Da'Vine Joy Randolph take home the gold.
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Elon Musk , Loses Appeal of , 'Twitter Sitter' Provision .
On April 29, the Supreme Court denied billionaire
Elon Musk's challenge to the terms of a Securities
and Exchange Commission agreement. .
On April 29, the Supreme Court denied billionaire
Elon Musk's challenge to the terms of a Securities
and Exchange Commission agreement. .
NBC reports that the SEC requirement
would require a lawyer to review
the Tesla CEO's social media posts. .
In his appeal, Musk argued that the SEC's requirement,
which has been dubbed the 'Twitter sitter' provision,
unlawfully imposed conditions on his freedom to comment. .
In his appeal, Musk argued that the SEC's requirement,
which has been dubbed the 'Twitter sitter' provision,
unlawfully imposed conditions on his freedom to comment. .
The SEC requirement stems from Musk's tweets in 2018 that
claimed he was taking Tesla private, which shocked the
market and caused shares in the company to surge.
The SEC requirement stems from Musk's tweets in 2018 that
claimed he was taking Tesla private, which shocked the
market and caused shares in the company to surge.
The SEC deemed the tweets
"materially false and misleading,"
and in clear violation of securities laws.
At the time, Musk agreed to settle the issue
with the SEC, which included his signing off
on the so-called "Twitter sitter" provision.
NBC reports that Musk has since said
the restrictions are unconstitutional and that
he was coerced into signing the SEC agreement.
According to court papers, lawyers
representing Musk have accused the SEC
of waging an "ongoing campaign" against Musk.
Musk's legal team claim the provision , "restricts Mr. Musk’s speech even
when truthful and accurate.".
It extends to speech not
covered by the securities laws
and with no relation to the conduct
underlying the SEC’s civil action, Elon Musk legal team, via NBC.
In response, the SEC said in court papers
that Musk waived his right to appeal
when he signed off on the settlement.
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Musk is viewed in China as a favourable contrast to the stern statements from US officials, particularly during the recent visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
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Elon Musk found himself in the crosshairs of controversy once again as he clashed with Australian authorities over content censorship on his platform, X. The dispute stemmed from a court order instructing X to remove video posts depicting a violent incident involving an Assyrian bishop. Musk, known for his outspoken nature, accused Australian leaders of attempting to stifle internet freedom, drawing condemnation from lawmakers.
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