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After Layoffs, Some Workers Turn to Content Creation
People laid off from sectors like tech and finance aren't waiting for new jobs despite a booming labor market. Instead, they're striking out on their own on social media platforms like TikTok.Inc. - Business -
Amazon starts selling smart grocery carts to other retailers
The company has expanded Dash Carts in Fresh stores and Whole Foods locations as it has recently pulled back on its cashier-less checkout technology.CNBC - Business - Amazon -
Top Amazon exec says it's a 'myth' robots steal jobs
Stefano La Rovere, director of global robotics at Amazon, said that, rather than replacing jobs, robotics and other technologies are enhancing people's roles.CNBC - Business -
Mr. Robot Complete Series On Blu-Ray Is Super Cheap At Amazon
Mr. Robot pulled in solid reviews during its four-season run, winning a handful of Primetime Emmys and earning close to 100 award nominations. If you're interested in checking out the unsettling, anti-establishment show, you can pick up the Mr. ...GameSpot - Tech -
War Robots hits $900M and 270M players to date after 10 years
War Robots has hit its 10th anniversary and generated more than $900 million in revenues and 270 million registered players to date.VentureBeat - Tech -
The best robot vacuums on Amazon in 2024 will clean dirt without cleaning you out
Shop the best-rated robot vacuum cleaners on Amazon.CBS News - Top stories -
Crying in the Grocery Store
A surprising Senate race gives Maryland voters a chance to choose bipartisanship.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Workers at Philadelphia sports stadium hit picket lines for one-day strike
Hundreds of food service workers at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia are staging a one-day strike as contract negotiations continue with the firm that operates concessions at the stadiumABC News - Sports -
Schumer: Mayorkas impeachment 'awful precedent,' 'abuse of process'
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) on Tuesday accused House Republicans of impeaching Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over “policy disagreements,” warning that it sets an “awful precedent for Congress.” “Impeachment ...The Hill - Politics -
Amazon Hit With $535 Million Patent Suit Judgment, Seeks to Cut Fulfillment Costs
A jury tags tech giant with a big bill to Kove, which claimed it infringed on its data storage patents, and CEO Andy Jassy sees room to reduce costs, possibly through layoffs.Inc. - Business -
The Atlas Robot Is Dead. Long Live the Atlas Robot
Before the dear old model could even power down, Boston Dynamics unleashed a stronger new Atlas robot that can move in ways us puny humans never can.Wired - Tech -
Younger generations splurging more on groceries, report finds
Younger generations are showing a willingness to buy higher priced items when it comes to groceries, according to a report from McKinsey and Company. CBS News contributor Javier David, managing editor of business and markets at Axios, has more on ...CBS News - Top stories -
Gas, rent and grocery prices keeping inflation high
Inflation rose more than expected for the third straight month. Gas, rent and grocery prices are the major categories keeping inflation stubbornly high. Jo Ling Kent reports.CBS News - Top stories -
What to know when planning an awe-inspiring hike on the Inca Trail
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Layoffs in 2024: A List of Companies Cutting Jobs This Year
The layoffs are expected to be smaller and more targeted than those in 2023.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
Tesla's Layoffs Won't Solve Its Growing Pains
The car company popularized EVs. Now, facing intense competition from China, it has to figure out what to do next.Wired - Tech -
Watch out, Boston Dynamics! Mentee Robotics unveils ‘AI-first’ robot
While still a prototype, Menteebot has been designed to target household and warehouse applications with AI technologies.VentureBeat - Tech -
Australian grocery groups undergo Senate grilling on price-gouging allegations
Bosses of Woolworths and Coles defend profitability on first day of inquiryFinancial Times - World -
Iran's Attack Has Deepened Israel's Divisions
Israelis’ post-Oct. 7 unity has given way to sharp disagreements on how to respond to Iran and whether to negotiate with Hamas for the return of hostages.The Wall Street Journal - World - Iran -
IGDA: Studios must take action and ‘stop driving talent away’ with layoffs
The International Game Developers Association (IGDA) released a strong call to action for game studios.VentureBeat - Tech -
Jobless claims flat at 212,000 and still show no sign of rising layoffs
The number of Americans who applied for unemployment benefits last week was unchanged at 212,000, reflecting a surprisingly resilient labor market in which layoffs and unemployment are very low.MarketWatch - Business -
Meet the Robots Slicing Your Barbecue Ribs
The meatpacking industry is investing billions of dollars to automate notoriously difficult jobs.The Wall Street Journal - Business -
The 5 best robot vacuums for pet hair in 2024
Discover top-rated robot vacuums for pet hair in 2024, based on real pet-owner reviews.CBS News - Top stories -
Engineers in Oregon train dog robot to walk on Moon
The engineering team has a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa study the Moon's surface.BBC News - Top stories - Oregon -
How LLMs are ushering in a new era of robotics
Thanks to the power of LLMs and multi-modal models, researchers are creating robots that can process natural language commands and accomplish tasks that require complex reasoning.VentureBeat - Tech -
Boston Dynamics’ Atlas Robot Is Leaping Into Retirement
It has been replaced by a new model, which will be used in automotive manufacturing. A farewell video featured the old machine running outdoors, performing back flips and awkwardly shimmying.The New York Times - Business -
‘Narco-deforestation’ and the future of the Amazon
The fate of Colombia’s rainforest may lay in the hands of a rebel group linked to drugs and illegal mining.The New York Times - Top stories -
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
AstraZeneca, Alpine Immune Sciences and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Lunchables health concerns: What to know
Consumer Reports, a watchdog and advocacy group, is warning Lunchables, the popular snack option for kids across America that consists of prepackaged boxes of deli meat, cheese and crackers, contain troublesome levels of lead and sodium. CBS News' ...CBS News - Top stories -
Health Care Roundup: Market Talk
Find insight on Sartorius, Thonburi Healthcare Group and more in the latest Market Talks covering the Health Care sector.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Galactic Group launches Web3 game publishing division
Galactic Group has launched a new triple-A Web3 gaming publishing division, Galactic Entertainment Publishing.VentureBeat - Tech -
You’re paying a lot more for food these days. Here’s how to save money on groceries.
These expert-approved tips can help keep grocery bills within your budget.MarketWatch - Business -
Bye, robot: Atlas HD retires after 11 years of jumps, flips and falls
Boston Dynamics' human-like Atlas robot is "retired" after 11 years.BBC News - Top stories -
Meet Boston Dynamics’ new all-electric Atlas robot
The difference between hydraulics and electric motors is non-trivial, with tremendous implications in terms of cost, design, and performanceVentureBeat - Tech -
Boston Dynamics unveils new Atlas robot for commercial use
Boston Dynamics unveiled Wednesday a new version of its humanoid robot, “Atlas,” that the company says is “designed for real-world applications.”NBC News - Top stories -
Fight giant robots in the Mecha Break closed beta on April 26-29
Developer Amazing Seasun Games announced today that it’ll be hosting a PC closed beta test for Mecha Break.VentureBeat - Tech -
The New Boston Dynamics Robot Can Do Parkour, But Can It Run a Warehouse?
The next-gen Atlas robot is so good it's unsettling, and the company says it's ready to send it out to take on "the next commercial frontier," from complex automation tasks to possibly saving lives.Inc. - Business -
Making a TikTok layoff video 'is insanely risky for future job prospects' says ex-Google recruiter
People have been posting their layoffs on TikTok, some to great acclaim. But career experts worn this can be very risky for your future prospects.CNBC - Business - Tiktok -
Republican governors from six states condemn UAW campaigns, citing potential for layoffs
The joint statement was signed by governors in Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, Tennessee and Texas.CNBC - Business -
Tech layoffs still in spotlight after Apple and Take-Two cuts. But how does 2024 compare to 2023?
The tech sector layoffs that characterized 2023 have continued into 2024 with a number of big-name companies announcing cuts.MarketWatch - Business - Apple