[ad_1] Devindra HardawarSenior Editor Welcome to the hell of job hunting in a tough economic climate. It’s easier than ever to find and apply to new gigs, but it’s also just as easy to get overwhelmed with the wealth of options out there. The best advice I can give: Network early, often and keep those […]
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Amazon sent 20 order confirmations to the wrong people
[ad_1] In a statement to Engadget, an Amazon spokesperson said the company has addressed the issue and is in the process of contacting affected customers. While only a small number of individuals were affected, Amazon didn’t seem too concerned, at least according to one Twitter user. “Carmen GB,” a neuroscientist from Texas, shared a 24-tweet […]
Twitter is testing a filter for potentially offensive messages
[ad_1] The social media giant has made some efforts this year to use technology to flag abusive tweets without the need for human intervention. While such algorithm-assisted policing can work, they also flag plenty of false positives and miss a lot of filth. Twitter has also tested a “hide replies” feature and made it easier […]
Amazon is trying to make Alexa-enabled gadgets more fun
[ad_1] For example, Amazon envisions the manufacturer of a WiFi-enabled indoor basketball hoop using Custom Interfaces to create an experience in which Alexa chimes in anytime you score a basket. In another potential scenario, Amazon suggests Alexa could work in tandem with a smart mini keyboard to teach you how to play the piano. Of […]
Cops put a stop to Amazon’s 30-cent ‘Mrs. Maisel’ gas promo
[ad_1] The August 15th “Maisel Day” promo also offers 1959 prices for food, hotel stays, movie tickets and other common purchases, although it’s safe to say those didn’t create nearly as much trouble. Earlier campaigns, such a Carnegie Deli discount last winter, also went comparatively smoothly. We’ve asked Amazon for comment. With that said, it […]
Plex’s new desktop app packs a fresh look, streamlined downloads
[ad_1] The desktop app uses Plex’s revamped user interface, including the navigation sidebar. It also offers the same server and library management options as in the Plex web app. Meanwhile, Plex is making some other changes to its desktop support. For one thing, it’s killing the old Windows app by removing it from the store […]
iHeartRadio shares tunes as Stories in Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat
[ad_1] Do you really, really want to be sure everyone knows what you’re listening to? iHeartRadio thinks it can help spread your musical message. The company has introduced sharing to Stories in Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat through its mobile app — iHeartRadio claimed to Engadget that it’s the first streaming service to tie into all […]
Marvel’s next Stitcher podcast premieres fall 2019
[ad_1] The series will continue the pattern of attracting talent that you’ll recognize. Method Man is involved, for a start — yes, a Wu-Tang Clan member is involved in the Marvel universe. You can also expect Star Trek: Discovery‘s Ethan Peck, The Act‘s AnnaSophia Robb and Billions‘ Seth Barrish as the central character Phil Sheldon. […]
Microsoft says humans will still transcribe Cortana and Skype audio
[ad_1] The company amended its privacy policy and other pages to make it clear human workers are listening to recorded conversations and commands to improve the services. “We realized, based on questions raised recently, that we could do a better job specifying that humans sometimes review this content,” a Microsoft spokesperson told Motherboard, which spotted […]
British Airways is offering VR entertainment on flights
[ad_1] The headsets come from VR company SkyLights and are fully immersive regardless of how the wearer is sitting — they’ll even work if they’re lying fully flat (which is another first class luxury in itself). The line-up also includes a range of expertly-selected therapeutic VR experiences, such as guided meditation and sound therapy, specifically […]