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Amazon bolsters its workforce and low-income households get broadband assistance

In today's top stories, Amazon announces thousands of new hires across the world, Google's developer conference kicks off next week, and broadband assistance comes from the federal government.

Videoby Kara TsuboiMay 15, 2021 4:00 AM PDT

America's energy crisis: How the Colonial Pipeline was shut down by a cyberattack

The Colonial Pipeline cyberattack caused a major blow to the gasoline industry in the southern and eastern parts of the United States, but it also showed how vulnerable the US energy grid is to more attacks in the future.

Videoby Sophia Fox-SowellMay 14, 2021 4:03 PM PDT

<p>The RWDSU claims that Amazon used a USPS mailbox to make voters think the company was involved in a union election. </p>

Amazon employees accessed mailbox for union election ballots, worker says

Amazon denies the claim. The mailbox is key to a union's objections to the e-commerce giant's actions during a failed vote to organize warehouse workers.

Articleby Laura HautalaMay 14, 2021 3:19 PM PDT

<p>Starlink antenna dish sitting on top of Mount Diablo</p>

How good is Starlink satellite internet from SpaceX? I tested it out

I signed up to be a Starlink beta tester and put it through its paces to see if it could cope with playing games, streaming video and what the uptime was like.

Articleby John KimMay 14, 2021 9:30 AM PDT

<p>Inside Amazon's Prime Now warehouse within a Manhattan highrise.</p>

Amazon to add 10,000 more employees by the end of 2021

Amazon will bolster its workforce by more than 20% in the UK, as the US and Canada also get a boost of 75,000 new workers.

Articleby Ty PendleburyMay 14, 2021 7:17 AM PDT

Facebook teaches machines what to forget to improve AI

Tossing out irrelevant information makes room for new memories.

Articleby Queenie WongMay 14, 2021 6:00 AM PDT

Google in hot water in Italy, Roku resurrects Quibi

In today's top stories, the Italian antitrust authority has fined Google for abusing its market dominance. Meanwhile, Quibi's videos are coming to the Roku Channel for free.

Videoby iyaz akhtarMay 14, 2021 4:00 AM PDT

Apple's WWDC 2021: How to watch iOS 15, M1, MacOS 12 and everything else on June 7

Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference will be held virtually and for free this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here's how to watch, live.

Articleby Ian SherrMay 13, 2021 11:26 AM PDT

Amazon plans to hire 75,000 warehouse workers and delivery drivers

The retail giant says hiring across the US and Canada is already underway.

Articleby Carrie MihalcikMay 13, 2021 7:32 AM PDT

How the HeroWear Apex exosuit can help save your back

The HeroWear Apex is a $1,200 unpowered exosuit designed to take up to 50 pounds of weight off the wearer's back during physical labor.

Videoby CNETMay 13, 2021 5:00 AM PDT

Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin, Amazon updates a few Echo Show devices

In today's top stories, Tesla stops accepting Bitcoin, Amazon updates a handful of Echo Show smart displays and the FCC launches an emergency broadband benefit program.

Videoby Ashley EsquedaMay 13, 2021 4:00 AM PDT

Apple reportedly cuts ties with employee amid uproar over misogynistic writing

Antonio Garcia-Martinez, a recent hire, is apparently no longer working at Apple, after an uproar over his past writings slamming women as "soft and weak" and "generally full of shit."

Articleby Sareena DayaramMay 12, 2021 8:30 PM PDT

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