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Amazon plans to hire 100,000 more US workers to handle coronavirus demand

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Amazon said Monday it plans to hire 100,000 more part-time and full-time warehouse workers and delivery drivers in the US to help it manage the huge increase in online shopping during the novel coronavirus outbreak. “We are seeing …

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The Ultimate Ears Blast portable speaker with charging dock is a steal at $43 (Update: Sold out)

I first spotted this yesterday, and honestly I’m surprised it’s still in stock — which is to say it probably won’t be for much longer. But right now, and while supplies last, Verizon is offering the Ultimate Ears Blast portable speaker and Power Up charging base for $42.99. That’s $157 below what Verizon usually charges. The Blast itself originally sold …

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Amazon stops selling of most editions of Hitler’s Mein Kampf, report says

Amazon is banning the sale of most editions of Adolph Hitler’s political manifesto and other Nazi-authored books on its site, according to a report from The Guardian on Monday. The change comes after decades of campaigning by Holocaust charities.  Recently, sellers of Nazi-authored books, including Mein Kampf, were informed they would be prohibited to do so, according to the report. …

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Apple, Google, Amazon block nonofficial coronavirus apps from app stores

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Earlier this month, Apple started cracking down on apps related to the coronavirus outbreak. It reportedly rejected apps from at least four developers whose apps would’ve displayed stats about which countries had confirmed cases of the disease, which has since been labeled a pandemic …

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Get this insanely cool Sharper Image Word Clock for $21

I love interesting clocks. Recently, for example, I repurposed an old Amazon Fire tablet as a full-time Literature Clock, and I couldn’t be happier with it. Needless to say, I’m all over this deal: For a limited time, and while supplies last, Amazon has the Sharper Image Light Up Electronic Word Clock for $20.99. That’s for the copper version; it’s …

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The 65

Stuck at home because of coronavirus? My guess is you’re consuming a good bit of TV right now. (Me, I just started on The Leftovers. Super-grim, but wow.) So maybe it’s the right time for an upgrade? Perfect timing: Walmart has the 65-inch TCL 65S421 4 Series Roku TV for $428. That’s the lowest I’ve seen it; the last time …

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Get a 55

Many spouses have what I have come to call “The $300 Rule.” In a nutshell, you can make any impulse purchase without consulting with your significant other as long as the price tag comes to less than three hundred bucks. Of course, you might adjust that number up or down based on finances, but almost everyone has a version of …

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Pi Day sale at Microsoft: Save up to $314 or 31.4% on laptops, tablets, headphones and more

Pi Day is traditionally known for inexpensive pizza and science-themed fruit pies. But tech vendors are starting to flex their sales muscles at this time of year now as well. What do gadgets have to do with Pi? Um, math, I suppose? Nonetheless, Microsoft is ringing in the numerical holiday with savings up to $314 or up to 31.4% off …

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How influencer

Butterflies or plaid? Leopard print or flames? Cherries or angels or tie-dye or puppies? These might not be questions you ask yourself most days, but for teen girls everywhere, they can be topics of real concern when you’re about to drop $35 on an iPhone case from Wildflower, a Los Angeles-based company born out of a chance encounter with singer …

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Apple Stores said to reduce Apple Watch and AirPod try

For the most up-to-date news and information about the coronavirus pandemic, visit the WHO and CDC websites. Apple Stores are taking steps to reduce exposure to the coronavirus. That, according to Business Insider, includes reducing try-ons of Apple Watches and AirPod headphones. The company isn’t eliminating its try-on process, Business Insider said, but rather no longer actively promoting it as …

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