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Amazon Reportedly Accelerating Warehouse Automation, Potentially Affecting 600,000 Roles by 2033

Leaked documents indicate Amazon is planning a significant expansion of warehouse robotics, potentially replacing hundreds of thousands of human workers. The company maintains these materials reflect only one team’s perspective and don’t represent overall hiring strategy.

Automation Expansion Plans

Amazon is reportedly accelerating its deployment of warehouse robotics in a move that could potentially affect approximately 600,000 human workers by 2033, according to documents obtained by The New York Times. While the retail giant has utilized robots in its facilities for over a decade, sources indicate the company is now planning a substantial ramp-up of its automation initiatives.

by Aaron Blake
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Mozilla Tests Free Firefox VPN Feature in Browser Security Push

Mozilla is reportedly testing a free, integrated VPN service within its Firefox browser, according to recent reports. The feature would mark a significant expansion of the company’s privacy offerings beyond its existing paid VPN service. Browser-based VPNs have become increasingly common as users seek enhanced online security.

Firefox Users Testing New VPN Feature

Mozilla has begun testing a free, in-browser virtual private network service among select Firefox users, according to reports from multiple technology publications. Sources indicate that the feature appears as a toggle switch in the browser toolbar, allowing users to activate VPN protection with a single click.

by Aaron Blake
Assistive TechnologyComputer Hardware

iPhone 17 Demand Narrows Market Share Gap Between Apple and Samsung

Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup has driven the company to nearly match Samsung’s smartphone market share in Q3, according to IDC data. Apple captured 18.2% market share compared to Samsung’s 19% as premium phone demand defies economic challenges. The achievement highlights how innovative financing and hardware continue to reshape the smartphone landscape.

iPhone 17 demand has propelled Apple to nearly match Samsung’s global smartphone market share in the third quarter, according to new data from International Data Corporation. The latest figures show Apple capturing 18.2% market share compared to Samsung’s 19%, marking the closest the two tech giants have been in recent quarters despite challenging economic conditions.

Market Share Numbers Show Tightening Competition

by Aaron Blake