Inside Amazon"s Worst Human Resources Problem
A knot of problems with Amazon's system for handling paid and unpaid leaves has led to devastating consequences for workers. From a report: A year ago, Tara Jones, an Amazon warehouse worker in Oklahoma, cradled her newborn, glanced over her pay stub.....»»
Early Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 details leaked
Thanks to a listing on Amazon Canada, it seems that some of the details of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 have been revealed. The post Early Samsung Galaxy Watch 7 details leaked appeared first on Phandroid. Samsung is expected to lau.....»»
Amazon Prime Day starts July 16, but you can grab Apple deals for as low as $24 today
Amazon officially announced Prime Day 2024 will run July 16-17 and Amazon's own devices are expected to be heavily discounted. But there are plenty of Apple deals going on now ahead of the big shopping event, delivering savings of up to $650 off.Amaz.....»»
Toys “R” Us riles critics with “first-ever” AI-generated commercial using Sora
AI-generated commercials are here, and critics are displeased—but human work is still key. Enlarge / A screen capture from the partially AI-generated Toys "R" Us brand film created using Sora. (credit: Toys R Us) On Mo.....»»
As GM"s self-driving subsidiary plots its future, how will it assess its readiness to remove human safety backups?
For now, human safety backups are again supervising Cruise's autonomous tech. How will the company assess its readiness to remove them?.....»»
How forest fires also have an impact on lakes
The forest fires in Canada during the summer of 2023 were particularly devastating. With the destructive impact on human infrastructure, plumes of smoke covering thousands of square kilometers and millions of tons of CO2 being emitted, 2023 is being.....»»
New drone imagery reveals 97% of coral dead at a Lizard Island reef after last summer"s mass bleaching
Last summer, the Great Barrier Reef suffered its worst mass coral bleaching event. Our new data show the devastating damage the bleaching caused to a reef at Lizard Island—a finding that does not bode well for the rest of the natural wonder......»»
The horrifying human cost of big sporting events
With the Copa América, the UEFA European Championship and the Olympic Games all taking place over a few months, summer 2024 is shaping up to be a celebration of sport......»»
San Diego"s plan to help beach neighborhoods survive, and thrive, as seas rise
Six projects proposed for San Diego's coastal areas are part of a comprehensive campaign to prepare every city neighborhood for the worst effects of climate change—wildfires, floods, extreme heat and sea-level rise......»»
National park wild boar contain five-times more toxic PFAS than humans allowed to eat, study finds
Wild boar in a European national park have been found to contain levels of toxic PFAS "forever chemicals" nearly five-times higher than is allowed to be sold in meat for human consumption under EU law, according to a new study......»»
The plants bees need to maintain a healthy diet have been revealed
As critical pollinators, bees keep our agricultural systems going—but human-caused changes to the planet heavily impact their foraging options. To help protect our food security, we need more information about bees' own dietary requirements. Scient.....»»
When is Prime Day 2024? Amazon announces the official dates
We've known that Prime Day would be in July for a while now, but Amazon has officially announced the dates for the 2024 shopping holiday......»»
Doctor Who season 14’s episodes, ranked
Here are all nine episodes of Doctor Who's latest season, ranked from worst to best......»»
Red One trailer: Dwayne Johnson, Chris Evans team up to save a kidnapped Santa
Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans are forced to team up and save Santa Claus in the first trailer for Red One, a new action comedy from Amazon MGM Studios......»»
Pauses in human activity benefit biodiversity
A study published in Global Ecology and Conservation shows that COVID-19 lockdowns had a positive impact on the quality of species' habitats......»»
Grab the TicWatch Pro 5 with this Awesome Deal from Amazon!
The TicWatch Pro 5 is on sale for 35% less. The post Grab the TicWatch Pro 5 with this Awesome Deal from Amazon! appeared first on Phandroid. When it comes to Wear OS smartwatches, the TicWatch Pro 5 is one of the more versatile wearables.....»»
Get 25% OFF when you buy Amazon’s Massive 50-inch Omni QLED 4K TV!
Get access to a ton of streaming platforms on a massive display. The post Get 25% OFF when you buy Amazon’s Massive 50-inch Omni QLED 4K TV! appeared first on Phandroid. While most folks usually get their Amazon Prime fix on their ta.....»»
Amazon has the Sabrent Thunderbolt 4 KVM Switch in stock for $299.97
The Sabrent Thunderbolt 4 KVM Switch allows you to switch between two machines with the push of a button, and it's now in stock and on sale at Amazon.Save $50 on the Sabrent Thunderbolt 4 KVM Switch at Amazon and enjoy the ability to seamlessly switc.....»»
Extreme wildfires doubled over past two decades: Study
The frequency and intensity of extreme wildfires has more than doubled worldwide over the past two decades as human activity has warmed the planet, said a new study published Monday......»»
Researchers develop RNA-targeting technology for precisely manipulating parts of human genes
Researchers at the University of Toronto have harnessed a bacterial immune defense system, known as CRISPR, to efficiently and precisely control the process of RNA splicing. The technology opens the door to new applications, including systematically.....»»
Hyundai, Amazon amp up pilot, ready its launch
Hyundai Motor America is opening its program to its whole dealer body ahead of its late-2024 launch, but stipulates that Amazon lacks capacity to onboard everyone right away......»»