3 h. ago Grab tickets now for Microsoft@50, a GeekWire event in Seattle marking milestone anniversary

Grab tickets now for Microsoft@50, a GeekWire event in Seattle marking milestone anniversary  GeekWire

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3 h. ago Nolte: WaPo Editor Quits After Bezos Orders Opinion Page to Defend Free Markets, Personal Liberty

Washington Post opinion editor David Shipley resigned Tuesday after the paper’s owner, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, announced that, going forward, on the opinion pages, “We are going to be writing every day in support and defense of two pillars: personal liberties and free markets.” The post Nolte: WaPo Editor Quits After Bezos Orders Opinion Page to Defend Free Markets, Personal Liberty appeared first on Breitbart.

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4 h. ago Amazon Alexa+ can read, summarize and recall lengthy documents

At Amazon’s annual Devices & Services event on Wednesday, the company introduced Alexa+, an enhanced version of its voice assistant, now powered by generative AI.  During the demonstration, Amazon showcased how users can share documents with Alexa+, allowing it to recall important details and answer questions about those documents. Mara Segal, director of Alexa, provided […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 h. ago Alexa+ can work with Prime Video and Fire TV to ‘jump to a scene’ in a movie

As part of the new Alexa+ experience Amazon introduced on Wednesday, the smart assistant will gain the ability to navigate through movies on Prime Video on your behalf. Thanks to integrations between Alexa, Prime Video, and Fire TV, Alexa+, as the upgraded assistant is called, will be able to “jump to a scene” in a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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4 h. ago Amazon Alexa+ can work with Prime Video and Fire TV to ‘jump to a scene’ in a movie

As part of the new Alexa+ experience Amazon introduced on Wednesday, the smart assistant will gain the ability to navigate through movies on Prime Video on your behalf. Thanks to integrations between Alexa, Prime Video, and Fire TV, Alexa+, as the upgraded assistant is called, will be able to “jump to a scene” in a […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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6 h. ago Grab these 15 essentials for new moms during Amazon's Baby Sale

Make sure mom is taken care of too with these 15 postpartum must-haves.

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7 h. ago Big Four accounting firms looking to grab a bigger slice of the legal services pie

Big Four accounting firms looking to grab a bigger slice of the legal services pie  Consulting.us

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10 h. ago WATCH: Toddler uses ASL to communicate with Buzz Lightyear at Disneyland

Once Buzz Lightyear realized the boy's mom was translating for him using American Sign Language, he jumped right in and started signing too.

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10 h. ago Organic additives with high dipole moments transform aqueous zinc

The advent of organic aqueous electrolytes represents an advancement in battery technology over the past decade. These additives have proven to be remarkably efficacious in modulating the solvation structure and establishing interfacial layers.

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11 h. ago Dementia risk could increase with low levels of essential vitamin

“Normal" levels of vitamin B12 may not be enough to ward off dementia, according to researchers at University of California San Francisco. A neurosurgeon comments on the findings.

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14 h. ago 2025 marks year of 'momentum and progress' for downtown Seattle, leaders say

2025 marks year of 'momentum and progress' for downtown Seattle, leaders say  KING5.com

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15 h. ago Nebraska Man Struggles to Change Daughter’s Name From ‘Unakite Thirteen Hotel’

The name, which appeared to be generated by a computer, was meant to be temporary after the mother surrendered the child. But two years later, the nonsensical name remains.

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15 h. ago As Poverty Rises in New York City, 1 in 4 Can’t Afford Essentials

The share of New Yorkers in poverty is nearly double the national average, according to a report from Columbia University and an anti-poverty group.

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15 h. ago Vote by University of Alaska board attempts to destroy essential commitments

Vote by University of Alaska board attempts to destroy essential commitments  Alaska Beacon

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17 h. ago Alex Marlow: It’s On! Ron DeSantis Takes a Swipe at Byron Donalds to Boost His Wife

On Tuesday’s “Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow discussed the 2026 Florida governor’s race. Marlow said, “[T]his is a very interesting moment from Ron DeSanctis, Ron DeSanctimonious from the other day that I wanted to play from The post Alex Marlow: It’s On! Ron DeSantis Takes a Swipe at Byron Donalds to Boost His Wife appeared first on Breitbart.

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20 h. ago Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who rushed to shield the Kennedys, dies at 93

Clint Hill, the Secret Service agent who rushed to shield the Kennedys moments after John F. Kennedy was shot in 1963, has died at 93.

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21 h. ago News | Iconic Birkenstock building in the San Francisco Bay Area is for sale

News | Iconic Birkenstock building in the San Francisco Bay Area is for sale  CoStar Group

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22 h. ago As Greenland prepares for tourism increase, a moment of stillness among the icebergs

As Greenland resists U.S. acquisition threats, it's also welcoming an increase in tourism. Industry leaders and residents are preparing to make the island more accessible to visitors.

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23 h. ago From waste to wonder: Green grout developed for sustainable construction practices

In modern construction projects, ground improvement through grouting is commonly used to ensure structural stability and safety. This technique, which involves injecting stabilizing materials into the soil, is essential for buildings in earthquake-prone regions and areas with adverse ground conditions. From securing foundations and preventing soil erosion to strengthening underground structures, grouting plays a vital role in creating a resilient infrastructure capable of withstanding environmental stresses and geological challenges.

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27 h. ago DOGE’s grab of personal data stokes privacy and security fears

DOGE’s grab of personal data stokes privacy and security fears  The Washington Post

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