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Assad’s Syria Was Brutal. Will What Comes Next Be Better?

It is hard not to worry that Syrians’ sense of deep relief today could be followed by a new set of horrors tomorrow.

The New York Times - Dec. 9

Amazon Kindle Scribe (2024) Review: Room for More

The Scribe remains a great digital notebook for Kindle loyalists, even if not much has changed over the original.

Wired - Dec. 8

Here Comes the Sun: Ina Garten and more

Author and culinary television host Ina Garten sits down with Rita Braver to discuss her cookbooks, her marriage, and how she got to where she is today. Then, Seth Doane travels to England to meet ...

CBS News - Dec. 8

Teamsters union calls for Amazon to set bargaining dates after Thanksgiving strike

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters urged Amazon to agree to set bargaining dates for a union contract by Dec. 15. “The Teamsters are done asking nicely for Amazon to stop breaking the law. ...

The Hill - Dec. 7

A Handheld History Is 50% Off At Amazon, And It's The Perfect Gift For Portable Gaming Enthusiasts

A Handheld History (Hardcover) $20 (was ...

GameSpot - Dec. 6

The Warriors' wins -- and losses -- come down to 'strength in numbers'

Golden State's 12-man rotation, injuries and late-game issues are hindering a team with playoff hopes.

ESPN - Dec. 6

Taylor Swift's "Eras Tour" officially coming to an end

It's the end of an era for Taylor Swift's record-breaking "Eras Tour" this weekend in Canada after 20 months and nearly 150 shows spanning five continents. Meanwhile, the upcoming Dolly Parton ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

When It Comes to Bill Belichick, Follow the History, Not the Money

Consider the N.F.L. coaching great’s interview at the University of North Carolina to be a Plan B, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

The New York Times - Dec. 6

Freedman Town's history comes to life in new documentary

Kathleen Sanders shares the story of her grandmother, Katie Johnson Warren, in a new documentary. The film explores the history of Freedman Town as a safe haven for African Americans during a time ...

CBS News - Dec. 6

Rugrats: Adventures In Gameland For Switch Is 25% Off At Amazon On Launch Day

The physical edition of Rugrats: Adventures in Gameland launches December 6, and Nintendo Switch users can save 10 bucks at Amazon. With the discount, the Switch edition of the new retro-style ...

GameSpot - Dec. 5

Apple's New AirPods 4 With ANC Gets First Big Discount At Amazon

Apple AirPods 4 with ANC $139 (was ...

GameSpot - Dec. 5

The NBA Courts That Come From Midwestern Roots and Woods

Connor Sports, in the tiny mill town of Amasa, Mich., is one of the leading makers of hardwood floors for top professional and college teams.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Some bargain gifts on Temu come at the cost of quality

When NBC News tried out six products from the low-cost retailer that resembled name-brand counterparts, only half performed as expected.

NBC News - Dec. 5

Official Fortnite Festival Controller With 5-Fret Attachment Is Up For Preorder At Amazon

The Nintendo Switch doesn't have an officially licensed guitar controller for Fortnite Festival, but it is getting a spiritual successor to a controller that was once bundled with Guitar Hero: On ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Women selling sex for gold in the Amazon's illegal mines

Life for women among the Amazon’s illegal gold miners is harsh, violent, and can be deadly.

BBC News - Dec. 5

Christmas Tree Lego Set Restocked At Amazon For Only $31

Lego Christmas Tree 2-in-1 (784 Pieces) $31 (was ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Amazon sued over slower deliveries to low-income neighborhoods

Amazon allegedly stopped its fastest delivery service to almost 50,000 Prime subscribers in two District of Columbia ZIP codes.

CBS News - Dec. 4

Amazon HyperPod Task Governance keeps GPUs running, cutting costs 40%

HyperPod Task Governance can increase GPU utilization, helping enterprises to optimize AI costs and producing potentially significant savings.

VentureBeat - Dec. 4

Bleach Rebirth Of Souls Preorders Are $40 At Amazon, But Likely Not For Long

Bleach Rebirth of Souls for PS5 $40 - We expect this to change to $60 ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

The Legend Of Zelda Metal Puzzles Restocked At Amazon - Still On Sale For Only $15

Zelda: Hyrule Crest Metal Puzzle $15 (was ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Amazon sued by D.C. AG for allegedly excluding neighborhoods from Prime delivery

Washington, D.C.’s attorney general sued Amazon on Wednesday, accusing the company of covertly depriving residents in certain ZIP codes in the nation’s capital from access to Prime’s high-speed ...

NBC News - Dec. 4

Amazon Sued Over Slow Deliveries to Low-Income Areas

The District of Columbia’s attorney general said the company deliberately outsourced Prime member deliveries in certain ZIP codes.

The New York Times - Dec. 4

The biggest news from Amazon Web Services (AWS) re:Invent 2024

The most important news for business leaders and those looking to embrace and deploy the latest, most useful AWS technology.

VentureBeat - Dec. 4

Amazon Never Suggested Cutting Secret Level's Concord Episode

Sony's ill-fated multiplayer shooter Concord is the focus of an episode of Prime Video's video game anthology series Secret Level, and, because the game itself has been shuttered, it could be one ...

GameSpot - Dec. 4

Amorim warns Man United fans: 'Storm will come'

Ruben Amorim has warned Manchester United fans that "a storm will come" despite his positive start as head coach.

ESPN - Dec. 4

Ukraine ceasefire terms come into focus as Trump returns

Potential paths to a ceasefire in Ukraine are coming into focus as President-elect Trump approaches Inauguration Day, with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signaling his concessions to end ...

The Hill - Dec. 4

A turning point for the dollar is coming

The short- and long-term prospects of the currency are at odds

Financial Times - Dec. 4

Interstellar 10th Anniversary Collector's Edition Preorders Restocked And Discounted At Amazon

Interstellar 10th Anniversary Limited Edition Box Set (4K Blu-ray) $53 (was $68) | Releases December ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

Nvidia Rules A.I. Chips, but Amazon and AMD Emerge as Contenders

Amazon, Advanced Micro Devices and several start-ups are beginning to offer credible alternatives to Nvidia’s chips, especially for a phase of A.I. development known as “inferencing.”

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Protection deal for Amazon rainforest in peril as big business turns up heat

Exclusive: With Brazil’s politicians, agribusiness organisations and global traders piling on the pressure, the highly successful 2006 Soy Moratorium is under threat. One of the cornerstones of ...

The Guardian - Dec. 3

Apple says it uses Amazon's custom AI chips

Apple is currently using Amazon Web Services' custom AI chips for services like searching and will evaluate if its latest AI chip can be used to pre-train its AI models like Apple Intelligence.

CNBC - Dec. 3

How Amazon Delivers Packages Within A Day

Retailers like Amazon, Walmart and Target have figured out that if they get you your online order today, you will probably spend more tomorrow.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Amazon launches Nova AI model family for generating text, images and videos

Nova Reel outperformed Runway's Gen-3 Alpha in A/B testing, achieving winning rates of 61.4% for video quality.

VentureBeat - Dec. 3

Amazon Is Building a Mega AI Supercomputer With Anthropic

At its Re:Invent conference, Amazon also announced new tools to help customers build generative AI programs, including one that checks whether a chatbot’s outputs are accurate or not.

Wired - Dec. 3

How Amazon Aims to Feed Whole Foods’ Growth With Mini City Stores

Whole Foods is expanding its small format Daily Shop locations to offer fresh produce, groceries, and prepared meals for residents in metropolitan neighborhoods.

Inc. - Dec. 3

Amazon Prime Members Get These 18 Free Games In December

Amazon has revealed all the PC games that'll be available this month through its Prime Gaming service, and in total, you can look forward to 18 games in December. The first batch of games are now ...

GameSpot - Dec. 3

VAR coach challenges coming to new competitions

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) on Monday approved expanded trials of Football Video Support (FVS), an alternative VAR system which gives coaches the chance to challenge decisions.

ESPN - Dec. 3

Amazon's driver program faces criticism over safety issues

The holiday shopping season is now in full swing, with shoppers expected to spend more than $13 billion before Cyber Monday is over. Amazon expects to deliver millions of packages in the next few ...

CBS News - Dec. 2

Best Kindle Cyber Monday Deals and Amazon Device Sales (2024)

Cyber Monday is almost over—grab the brand-new Kindle lineup and many other Amazon products, from Eero routers to Ring cameras, before time runs out.

Wired - Dec. 2

Amazon Employees Doubt Leaders’ Carbon Reduction Commitments

An internal survey by the Amazon Employees for Climate Justice group challenged the company’s reporting and progress in reducing its carbon footprint.

Inc. - Dec. 2

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