Screenshot: Amazon / Lulu Chiba Amazon Games’ New World launched in closed beta last week. When they aren’t having their expensive GPUs melted by the massively multiplayer online role-playing game, users may also be treated to some anti-Amazon truth-spitting courtesy of a player curiously named AmazonOfficial. When Lulu Chiba isn’t […]
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Activision Blizzard Hires Amazon Union Busting Firm Mid Lawsuit
None shall pass? Screenshot: Activision Blizzard In a public statement addressed to employees earlier this week, Activision Blizzard CEO Bobby Kotick said the company was reviewing policies and procedures to help promote a more respectful and inclusive workplace. To help accomplish that, the company has retained the services of prestigious […]
Amazon gives Alexa a new iOS widget and the ability to assign reminders
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Amazon has updated the Alexa app on iOS so that you can access the voice assistant right from your home screen via a new widget. Everyone can use the assistant to remind specific members of your household to do tasks through a new “assign reminders” skill. Due to the somewhat […]
The Amazon Personal Games Policy Is Ridiculous
The Amazon Personal Games policy was revealed by James Liu, a man who was getting ready to work at Amazon. This policy is so restrictive, in fact, that he turned down the job because of it. Amazon is best known for shipping a variety of products worldwide, but that’s not […]
This game-changing gadget on Amazon turns any air conditioner into a smart AC
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, we may receive an affiliate commission. I’ve been annoyed by a ductless AC and heating unit that’s installed in the back of my house ever since I first moved in. It’s a constant source of […]
Amazon Sidewalk: A new wireless network
CNN — This week, Amazon launched Sidewalk, a new wireless network that takes a portion of your home internet and allows other Amazon devices to jump on when they’re out of a home network. A majority of Amazon Device owners were automatically enrolled on June 8 — but you […]
Amazon Sidewalk: How to opt out on your Echo or Tile devices in your phone settings
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Whether you want it or not, Amazon’s new Sidewalk service is here. Starting today, Amazon’s internet-sharing network has been activated on millions of Amazon Echo and Tile devices. But if you don’t want it, there is a way to opt out. Here’s what you should know before you make your […]
Amazon will share your internet with neighbors: how to opt out
Amazon is launching Sidewalk, a new system which aims to create neighborhood Wi-Fi networks across the U.S. But, it’s not too late to opt out. WASHINGTON — After months of delays, Amazon Sidewalk will launch on June 8. All compatible Amazon Echo and Ring devices in the United States will […]
Early Prime Day gaming laptop deals at Amazon and elsewhere
Ready to upgrade your current rig with a new gaming laptop? New models are rolling out with Nvidia’s latest GeForce RTX 3000 series graphics, and there are bigger discounts to be found on older but still powerful gaming laptops. Amazon’s annual Prime Day sale is a couple weeks away — it […]
Your Amazon Echo Will Share Your Wireless Network With Neighbors, Unless You Opt Out : NPR
Amazon’s Echo Show devices are among those that will automatically be added to its shared wireless network scheme, called Amazon Sidewalk. Amazon hide caption toggle caption Amazon Amazon’s Echo Show devices are among those that will automatically be added to its shared wireless network scheme, called Amazon Sidewalk. Amazon Amazon […]