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AWS and SK Telecom Collaborate to Co-Develop Computer Vision AI Services

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Thursday, September 29, 2022

The new set of computer vision services will combine SK Telecoms artificial intelligence (AI) models, trained on more than 10 years of anonymized video data, and AWSs edge services, IoT, database, and storage capabilities.

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  • The new set of computer vision services will combine SK Telecoms artificial intelligence (AI) models, trained on more than 10 years of anonymized video data, and AWSs edge services, IoT, database, and storage capabilities.
  • We are delighted to collaborate with AWS to accelerate our pace toward becoming a global leader in AI, said Ha Min-yong, chief development officer at SK Telecom.
  • The combination of SK Telecoms extensive experience in AI, paired with the elasticity, scalability, and flexibility of AWS will help accelerate AI innovation for SK Telecom and their customers globally, said Adolfo Hernandez, vice president and general manager of telecom industry at AWS.
  • By placing AI at the core of its business, SK Telecom is rapidly transforming into an AI company.

Amazon Expands Pay and Benefits for Front-line Employees with New Investment of Nearly $1 Billion

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

This brings the companys total investment in benefits offered to its team to nearly $10 billion this year alone.

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  • This brings the companys total investment in benefits offered to its team to nearly $10 billion this year alone.
  • To prioritize flexibility and make access to pay as easy, instant, and convenient as possible for employees, Amazon expanded its pay access program, Anytime Pay, to all employees across its U.S. operations, corporate and technology networks.
  • Anytime Pay provides Amazon employees access to up to 70% of their eligible earned paywhenever they choose and without feeswith the goal of putting employees in control of their pay schedule.
  • Anytime Pay now offers employees access to their earned pay as often as they like.

NextEra Energy Resources and Portland General Electric celebrate first-in-the-nation combined clean energy facilities

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

LEXINGTON, Ore., Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, state and local leaders joined NextEra Energy Resources, LLC, and Portland General Electric (PGE) to celebrate the commissioning of the first utility-scale energy facilities in North America to co-locate wind, solar and battery storage, generating renewable power for customers. 

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  • NextEra Energy Resources, LLC (together with its affiliated entities, "NextEra Energy Resources") is a clean energy leader and is one of the largest wholesale generators of electric power in the U.S., with approximately 24,600 megawatts of total net generating capacity, primarily in 38 states and Canada as of year-end 2021.
  • The business operates clean, emissions-free nuclear power generation facilities in New Hampshire and Wisconsin as part of the NextEra Energy nuclear fleet.
  • NextEra Energy Resources, LLC is a subsidiary of Juno Beach, Florida-based NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE).
  • Portland General Electric (NYSE: POR) is a fully integrated energy company based in Portland, Oregon.

Introducing Amazon Kindle Scribe—the First Kindle for Reading and Writing

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced Kindle Scribethe next generation of Kindle that unites reading with writing.

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  • Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced Kindle Scribethe next generation of Kindle that unites reading with writing.
  • Kindle Scribe is the best Kindle weve ever built, creating a reading and writing experience that feels like real paper, said Kevin Keith, vice president of Amazon Devices.
  • Customers who read with assistive technology can use Amazons VoiceView screen reader to read English-language books on Kindle devicesincluding Kindle Scribe.
  • Customer reviews, 1-Click shopping, personalized recommendations, Prime, Fulfillment by Amazon, AWS, Kindle Direct Publishing, Kindle, Career Choice, Fire tablets, Fire TV, Amazon Echo, Alexa, Just Walk Out technology, Amazon Studios, and The Climate Pledge are some of the things pioneered by Amazon.

Amazon Introduces Halo Rise—A First-of-its-Kind Bedside Sleep Tracker

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced Halo Risea new, multi-purpose bedside tracker dedicated to helping improve your sleep.

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  • Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced Halo Risea new, multi-purpose bedside tracker dedicated to helping improve your sleep.
  • After you wake, youll receive a detailed sleep summary, including a graph showing time spent in each sleep phaseREM, light, and deep sleepalong with a sleep score and information about your sleep environment.
  • It integrates with the Amazon Halo app, which provides science-backed recommendations on how to optimize the rooms sleep environment.
  • Halo Rise works even better with Alexa, making it easier to check your sleep insights and personalize your sleep experience.

Amazon Launches Its Smartest TV Lineup Ever—Fire TV Omni QLED Series

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced the Fire TV Omni QLED Seriesa new addition to the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series and the first-ever TV lineup to feature the new Fire TV Ambient Experience.

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  • Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced the Fire TV Omni QLED Seriesa new addition to the Amazon Fire TV Omni Series and the first-ever TV lineup to feature the new Fire TV Ambient Experience.
  • Reimagining what you can expect from a smart television, the Omni QLED Series combines the Omni Series trademark performance, value, and hands-free Alexa controls with new ambient features that turn the TV into an always-smart device when not streaming.
  • The Omni QLED Series delivers stunning artwork, glanceable information, hands-free controls, and so much moreit reimagines what customers can expect from a smart TV.
  • The Omni QLED Series is the first Fire TV to feature the all-new Ambient Experience, which completely transforms the largest screen in your home.

Amazon Upgrades Fire TV with Third Generation Fire TV Cube and New Alexa Voice Remote Pro

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

With Alexa Voice Remote Pro, were making it easy to find a misplaced remote and get to the apps and content you love.

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  • With Alexa Voice Remote Pro, were making it easy to find a misplaced remote and get to the apps and content you love.
  • With Fire TV Cube, customers can easily control live TV, cable boxes, and on-demand streaming via Fire TVs Alexa Voice Remote or hands-free with Alexa.
  • Alexa Voice Remote ProRemote Finder Feature, Customizable Buttons, and Backlighting
    Alexa Voice Remote Pro is a new premium remote built to help customers spend more time streaming and less time searching for the remote.
  • Alexa Voice Remote Pro is compatible with most Fire TV streaming media players, Amazon Fire TV smart TVs, and Smart TVs with Fire TV built-in.

eero Announces New Power-Over-Ethernet Devices and Services for Pro Installers and Businesses

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

The eero PoE 6 and eero PoE Gateway are Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) devices that can be easily installed and use wired infrastructure to deliver fast, reliable wifi throughout homes and businesses.

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  • The eero PoE 6 and eero PoE Gateway are Power-over-Ethernet (PoE) devices that can be easily installed and use wired infrastructure to deliver fast, reliable wifi throughout homes and businesses.
  • Additionally, eero for Pro Installers and eero for Business, two new services, simplify wifi installation, set up, and management for professional installers and small businesses.
  • eero PoE 6 and eero PoE Gateway: A New Class of eero Devices for Pro Installers and Businesses
    For professional installers who set up home wifi networks and businesses building a PoE-enabled network, eero PoE 6 and eero PoE Gateway are simple to set up using wired infrastructure, easy to manage via the eero mobile app, and, like all eero products, will continue to get better over time with automatic software updates for the latest security patches, bug fixes, and feature upgrades.
  • It also includes the ability to easily transfer networks from installers to customersand it is included with eero PoE 6 or eero PoE Gateway when purchased through authorized professional installers.

Amazon Introduces Four New Echo Devices Plus Upgrades to Echo Studio Audio

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

In addition, Amazon announced a new generation of Echo Dot Kids with new designs, significant audio improvements to Echo Studio, and a host of new features for Alexaincluding a new Fire TV experience on Echo Show 15.

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  • In addition, Amazon announced a new generation of Echo Dot Kids with new designs, significant audio improvements to Echo Studio, and a host of new features for Alexaincluding a new Fire TV experience on Echo Show 15.
  • This generation of Echo devices are designed with this vision in mind, said Nedim Fresko, vice president of Amazon Alexa Devices.
  • New Echo Dot and Echo Dot with ClockEven Better Audio, New Temperature Sensor, Tap Gesture Controls, eero Built-in, and Upgraded Display
    The all-new Echo Dot and Echo Dot with Clock are the most powerful yet.
  • Along with Echo Studio, this spatial audio processing technology is available on Echo Show 15 and will roll out to other compatible Echo devices in the future.

Amazon Introduces the New Blink Wired Floodlight Camera and Blink Mini Pan Tilt—Offering Customers Even More Flexibility in Security Coverage and Peace of Mind

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Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced two new additions to the Blink family of devicesthe new Blink Wired Floodlight Camera and the new Blink Mini Pan Tilt.

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  • Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) today introduced two new additions to the Blink family of devicesthe new Blink Wired Floodlight Camera and the new Blink Mini Pan Tilt.
  • The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is our first wired floodlight device, and it adds to the existing lineup of easy-to-use, reliable, and affordable security devices that help customers keep an eye on their homes, said Mike Harris, chief operating officer at Blink.
  • The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera is designed to offer high performance for those looking for a hardwired security solution in an affordable package.
  • The Blink Wired Floodlight Camera provides 2600 lumens of LED lighting, 1080p HD live view, and crisp two-way audio.