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Amazon decided to open a second headquarters in Northern Virginia ahead of what was expected to be the award of a massive $10 billion contract from the Pentagon. However, Friday’s announcement that the contract would go to Microsoft instead is prompting questions about the company’s future. “Losing the bid is also a hit to the reputation of Amazon, which decided last year to open a large outpost in Northern Virginia that will eventually employ at least 25,000 people,” the New York Times reported on Friday. People recently employed at the new Amazon HQ2 in Virginia must be having lots of questions this morning. https://t.co/uUzM3RQ4tv — gubatron (@gubatron) October 26, 2019 Amazon is in the middle of planning to build a massive 22-story, two-tower office building with about 67,000 square feet of ground-floor retail, 2.1 million square feet of office space at Metropolitan Park in Pentagon City, and a roughly 12,500-square-foot daycare center, according to … [Read more...] about Pentagon Cloud Decision Raises Questions Over Amazon’s Future Plans

Do you like scary movies? Well, you’ve come to the right place, because Amazon Prime Video has hundreds of horror titles among its archive of thousands of films and TV shows. You’ll find spine-chilling classics and modern masterpieces, heaps of enjoyable B-movie filler, and some movies so bad they’re…actually just godawful (Sharkenstein? Seriously?). To help you sort the good from the beastly, we trawled through the streaming platform’s nightmarish depths and returned to compile our list of the best horror movies and shows on Amazon Prime Video. It includes the movie that birthed the modern zombie, a bonkers British thriller, one vampire-slaying TV comedy-drama, and gripping tales about angry Japanese ghosts. So, get ready to stream some terrifically terrifying entertainment as we bring you the 10 best horror movies and shows on Amazon Prime Video ready to watch this Halloween. Need more screams? Discover Disney Plus's Halloween treats Editor's note: We advise … [Read more...] about 10 best horror movies and shows on Amazon Prime Video for Halloween

Looking into IoT? The company that built AWS' IoT architecture can help you Watch Now AWS wants developers to reduce technical debt by over $100 million so its tapping the community of Java and Python developers who attend its annual re:Invent conference, which will be an in-person event after going all virtual in 2019. Amazon Web Services (AWS) is running its first annual AWS BugBust re:Invent developer challenge at this year's re:Invent conference as part of a crowd-based effort to eliminate 'technical debt' hanging over its systems. Technical debt refers to various bug fixes lurking in systems that could, over time, become more costly than a bigger overhaul. AWS is calling for Python and Java developers to join the BugBust, starting on 29 November. SEE: CES 2022 preview: Crowds set to return to Las Vegas, but digital element remains The BugBust isn't offering big cash rewards like Microsoft's and Google's security bug bounties. But there is a … [Read more...] about Know Python or Java? You can join AWS’s big open-source bug busting mission

The best web development tools make it simple and easy for developers to develop and design a custom website platform. Web development has long since left the grounds of having to individually code pages in HTML/CSS , JavaScript , PHP or another internet language, using just Notepad or simply code-friendly text editor . These days, development development platforms are already available to help with every part of the process, from coding to web design itself. The result is the ability to build and host your own website the way you want it to look. Of course, you could always just use an off-the-shelf CMS or the best website builder to simplify the design process, but both of these offer a degree of limitation that may suit general consumers rather than the most creative web developers and designers. For standalone websites, freedom to code and build your own design can reap rewards not just in terms of aesthetics but also in terms of security , as you are not … [Read more...] about Best web development tools in 2021

We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more . Home / News / Software Meh Some changes are coming with a new Pixel Feature Drop. Derrek Lee 25 Oct 2021 5 Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central What you need to know Google tries to explain the thought process behind its new Internet tile in Quick Settings. Google says it was the result of studies showing that the new UI helps avoid excess mobile data use. Google plans to add additional changes with an upcoming Pixel Feature Drop. Android 12 introduced many UI changes, most notably to the Quick Settings menu. One change that users have not been too ecstatic about is the new Internet Panel, which combines and replaces the standalone Wi-Fi and Data toggles. Google has apparently noticed the complaints because now it's trying to defend the changes. In a community post on Monday, Google explained its thought process behind … [Read more...] about Google explains Android 12’s new Internet Panel, says it’s ‘more intuitive’

We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more . Home / Wearables Protect your display Courtney Lynch 22 Oct 2021 Best Google Pixel 6 Pro screen protectors Android Central 2021 If you're patiently waiting for your Google Pixel 6 Pro to arrive, you can keep busy by choosing some of the best accessories. You probably want to protect that beautiful display from damage, for starters. So we got you covered with plenty of reliable options. Check out our roundup of the best Google Pixel 6 Pro screen protectors. Endless coverage: ArmorSuit Google Pixel 6 Pro Full Body Skin Film + Screen Protector Stay flexible: IMBZBK Google Pixel 6 Pro Screen Protector + Camera Lens Protector (5-Pack) True to the touch: TAURI Google Pixel 6 Pro TPU Screen Protector + Camera Lens Protector (4-Pack) Protect your lens: Aeska Google Pixel 6 Pro Camera Lens Protector (2-Pack) Slow rebound technology: TOCOL Google … [Read more...] about Best Google Pixel 6 Pro screen protectors 2021

Tesla has opened its research and development innovation center, the first of its kind among the electric car company's overseas facilities and a Gigafactory data center in Shanghai. Tom Zhu , president of Tesla China , said Tesla has been practicing its commitment to deeply cultivating the Chinese market, adding that the R&D center will further promote Tesla's localisation process in China. According to the plan, the R&D innovation centre will carry out original development work for vehicles, charging equipment and energy products, reports Xinhua news agency . The data centre will be used to store Chinese operations data such as factory production information. Tesla on Monday reached the $1 trillion market cap for the first time. Tesla becomes the fifth US company to join the $1 trillion club, after Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, and Alphabet. Its stock soared to a new record-high after it crossed $950 during the trading -- up more than 9 per … [Read more...] about Tesla opens first overseas R&D center in Shanghai

Laptops have come a long way – from being clunky, heavy and under-powered devices to uber-cool, sleek, thin and light packed with features and powerful technology. Now, we have an abundance of choices in terms of form factors – thin and light, 2 in 1, gaming and media etc. And the infusion of the latest and innovative tech like AI-powered performance, desktop-level graphics, best-in-class Wi-Fi, super-fast connectivity is making it more enticing to go for new laptops with the latest technology. Making all this come to life is the 11 th Gen Intel® Core™ processors and Intel® Iris® Xe graphics that deliver boundary-breaking performance like accelerating tasks with AI and taking the Wi-Fi experience to the next level with Intel® Wi-Fi 6 (Gig+). Thanks to the latest technology, now there’s a plethora of laptops capable of doing just about anything. From being productive or being creative to streaming your favourite shows or reading an e-book on the go- you can enjoy just about … [Read more...] about Here’s how you can get the best of technology with the latest Intel-powered laptops