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PayPal chops hundreds of Bay Area jobs in fresh jolt to tech sector

SAN JOSE, California — PayPal has revealed plans for a fresh round of job cuts in San Jose, a staffing reduction that serves as a disquieting sign that the Bay Area’s tech layoffs have yet to run their course.

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023

Big Tech Layoffs Continue -- But Apple Looks the Strongest

All of Big Tech is rallying at the moment, and all have laid off employees. This article takes a look at why Apple might be the strongest player of the bunch.

StockNews.com · Feb 2, 2023

Mum-of-six transforms daughter's room with clever 'panelling' wallpaper costing just £20

A mum has transformed her daughter's room on a budget with some great wallpaper and a keen eye for detail after her friends were saying her room was too 'babyish'

Daily Mirror · Feb 2, 2023

Tech giants broke their spending records on lobbying last year

Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc. and Microsoft Corp. broke their lobbying spending records last year as they fended off heightened scrutiny of their business models and power over the U.S. economy.

Tribune News Service · Feb 2, 2023

Where your lost remote is as survey finds most common and unusual hiding places

The report also found out what we call our remotes, with Thingymajig and Zapper among the favourites

Wales Online · Feb 2, 2023

Best eco-friendly straws 2023: Reusable alternatives to single-use plastic and paper

Take that, plastic!

Evening Standard · Feb 2, 2023

MEPs launch site for EU officials to report ‘shady lobbying’ by big tech

Exclusive: Dutch MEP hopes site will give early warning of suspicious tactics such as use of front organisations

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2, 2023

Dad loses custody of daughter, 5, after leaving Alexa to 'babysit' as he went to pub

A father has lost custody of his five-year-old daughter after he was discovered by police to have used his Amazon Alexa app to babysit her while he went to the pub

Daily Mirror · Feb 2, 2023

35 best movies on Amazon Prime Video to stream right now

The best movies on Amazon Prime Video to please audiences of every type, plus new releases.

Tom’s Guide · Feb 1, 2023

Amazon Freevee announce select classic Neighbours episodes to launch on streaming service ahead of new series

The beloved Australian soap will return later this year after it was cancelled in 2022 following a 36-year run

Evening Standard · Feb 1, 2023