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Amy Laurent, founder of a high-end matchmaking firm, says clients increasingly hesitate to date men who work in tech, citing broader public anger at companies like Meta, Amazon and Elon Musk-linked ventures over issues from social media addiction to labor practices and AI's societal effects. Laurent says she now preemptively addresses women's reservations when introducing tech-employed male clients as matches.
Amazon's chief sustainability officer Kara Hurst said at an Axios event that the company does not yet know exactly how it will reach its target of net-zero carbon emissions by 2040. She said Amazon remains committed to the goal, citing its position as one of the largest corporate buyers of clean energy with 42 gigawatts in its portfolio, while acknowledging emissions reduction requires cooperation from suppliers and governments across many sectors.
Amazon has barred Meta's new Muse AI assistant from completing purchases on its e-commerce site, saying the practice would violate its terms of service. Muse, launched to strong consumer and investor response, is designed to shop across retailers, book travel, fill out forms and monitor home security cameras, and links to Shopify and Stripe for payment. Meta's stock has risen over 20% since Muse's debut, and the app briefly topped Apple's App Store above ChatGPT.
A first trailer has been released for 'Beware Boiúna,' a horror film set in the Amazon that stars Kiana Madeira and Jessica Rothe. The story centers on a giant snake threatening characters in the jungle setting.
Amazon has discounted the unlocked Motorola Moto G Stylus (2025) to $279.99, down $120 from its $399.99 list price and below its Prime Day price. The 8GB/256GB model features a 6.7-inch 120Hz pOLED display, Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 chip, built-in stylus, 5000mAh battery, and IP68 rating.
Amazon has reduced the price of the Apple Watch Ultra 3 in its black titanium case with Milanese Loop band from $899 to $699.97, a 22% cut. The device carries a 4.7-star rating on the retailer's site. The listing is reported to mark the lowest price seen for the watch, undercutting even its Prime Day pricing.
Amazon is selling the Nothing Phone 3 for $599, a 25% cut from its $799 list price. The phone features a 6.67-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset, up to 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, a triple 50MP rear camera system with periscope telephoto, and a roughly 5,000mAh battery with wireless and reverse wireless charging.
CNET's People's Picks survey found LG is the favorite TV brand among readers, winning categories for picture quality, fast-moving content, and OLED/QD-OLED performance. Over 61% of LG TV owners rated their sets 'Excellent' for bright-room viewing, while 65% praised the dark-scene performance, with Sony as the runner-up for picture quality.
Amazon is selling Ring's newly released Battery Doorbell 2K (2nd Gen) for $39.99, down 60% from its $99.99 list price. The device records 2K video with up to 6x Enhanced Zoom and a 140°x140° field of view, and includes Live View, Two-Way Talk, motion alerts, and a rechargeable battery for wireless installation. It's available in Speckled Gray, Speckled White, and Matte Mocha finishes.
Meta launched an AI shopping agent called Muse designed to handle tasks like online purchases. When users tried to have Muse buy items on Amazon, they received an error message stating that access by an unauthorized AI agent violates Amazon's Conditions of Use.
Amazon has organized a group of more than 60 fashion brands, including Stella McCartney and Brooks Running, to combine their purchasing power for low-carbon materials. The goal of pooling demand is to lower the cost of these sustainable inputs for participating companies.
Amazon has discounted its latest Fire HD 10 tablet to $72.99, a 53% cut from its $154.99 list price, as part of an early Prime Big Deal Days promotion. The tablet features a 10.1-inch Full HD display, a MediaTek MT8186A octa-core processor, 3GB of RAM, 32GB or 64GB storage with microSD expansion up to 1TB, and up to 13 hours of battery life. The discount is only available to Amazon Prime members, though new users can access it via a free 30-day trial.