In a move designed to boost U.S. competitiveness and innovation in the tech sector, the White House on Monday designated 31 tech hubs located across the country. The Tech Hubs program was authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act, signed by President Biden last year, and is part of the president’s “Bidenomics” agenda aimed at …
Meta had a big headline-grabbing event on Wednesday, unveiling new gear and talking up its plans for the future. What it definitely didn’t mention was that it recently paid a large sum of money to end a lease on a major office development in London, despite it having another 18 years to run. Meta forked out …
Amazon Eyeing the upcoming holiday rush, Amazon announced on Tuesday that it’s seeking to hire 250,000 warehouse and delivery workers to work alongside its existing team. A bump in the hourly pay rate is also being offered in the hope of encouraging more people to sign up. The e-commerce giant usually runs hiring campaigns around …
Amazon Amazon will soon start adding a small fee for Prime members using its In-Garage Delivery option unless the delivery is made on the customer’s designated Amazon Day. In-Garage Delivery does what it says on the tin, with the delivery person placing the package in a more secure location that’s out of view of porch …
Amazon is constantly adjusting its delivery costs for its online shoppers, whether they’re Prime members or not. The latest change, which came this week, will see the free shipping minimum cost increased to $35 in a number of markets, according to notices on its website that were spotted by CNBC. Before the change, non-Prime customers …
A recent report by The Society of Chemical Industry estimated that the UK is at risk of missing out on substantial economic growth if it fails to enhance its support and commercialization of scientific endeavors. Getty Images The life sciences sector is a leading force in the UK economy, representing innovation and progress on the …
The decline in smartphone sales has had a negative impact on component vendors like Qualcomm. In Q3 of 2023, Qualcomm’s sales of mobile chips decreased by 25% compared to the previous year, totaling $5.26 billion. Additionally, the net income dropped by 52% year over year in the last quarter. Qualcomm anticipates a further decline in …
Amazon has made its Fresh grocery delivery service available to non-Prime members, removing the previous requirement of a $139-per-year Prime membership. Initially, the service will be available in select cities including Austin, Texas; Boston, Massachusetts; Charlotte, North Carolina; Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; Denver, Colorado; Nashville, Tennessee; Phoenix, Arizona; Portland, Oregon; Richmond, Virginia; Sacramento, California; San Diego, …
Amazon is on a quest to enhance its already massive delivery network, and its latest move involves recruiting small businesses in the United States to aid in last-mile delivery. The initiative, known as Amazon Hub Delivery, is being rolled out in 23 states, including major cities like New York, Los Angeles, and Seattle. This program …
Great news! Nvidia has reduced the price for their most reliable graphics card, RTX 4090, in Europe. However, only the Founders Edition GPU is affected by this price adjustment. After launch, the RTX 4090 had a starting price of $1,600 in the U.S. and 1,950 euros in Europe, which made it difficult for users to …