- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor
In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!
- The new Kindle Colorsoft is available for pre-order at $279.99
- Compared to previous models, the latest Kindle Paperwhite is 25% faster
- Amazon introduced new updates to the latest version of its Kindle Scribe including AI-powered features
The new Kindle Colorsoft displays colors on the screen for the first time, allowing users to see book covers, comics, and images in their original colors. The waterproof device includes 32 gigabytes of storage, and up to 8 weeks of battery, and is available for pre-order at $279.99, and deliveries begin on October 30.
“Everything about Kindle Colorsoft was meticulously designed to deliver rich, paper-like color,” states the company in the press release. “Its custom Colorsoft display includes a new light-guide with nitride LEDs that, when combined with our custom algorithms, enhances color and increases brightness, all without washing out details.”
🆕 Reading on your @amazonkindle just got better. We just announced an all-new lineup of Kindle devices in the biggest portfolio relaunch since the first Kindle device was introduced in 2007. The lineup includes ⬇️ 📖 Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, the first-ever Kindle in… pic.twitter.com/fakQ2l5G9H — Amazon (@amazon) October 16, 2024
The new Kindle Paperwhite has 25% faster page turns compared to previous versions, higher contrast, a larger display screen of 7 inches, and around 4 months of battery life. Readers can choose from 16 to 32 GB, different colors—Jade, Raspberry, and Black—and charging alternatives, starting at $159.99.
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Meta Lays Off Employees Across Multiple Departments Including Instagram and WhatsApp
- Written by Andrea Miliani Former Tech News Expert
- Fact-Checked by Justyn Newman Former Lead Cybersecurity Editor
In a Rush? Here are the Quick Facts!
- Multiple workers from Reality Labs, Instagram, and WhatsApp have been laid off in small cuts, the exact number has not been disclosed
- A spokesperson from Meta said that the company is making changes to adjust to a long-term strategy
- Last year, Zuckerberg declared “the year of efficiency” for the company and fired 10,000 employees
Meta has been laying off workers from different departments in small cuts during team reorganization processes. According to The Verge , people familiar with the matter have reported multiple company-wide layoffs across Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reality Labs.
Yesterday, Jane Manchun Wong—who joined Threads’ team in 2023— posted on the social media platform that she had been laid off.
“I’m still trying to process this but I’m informed that my role at Meta has been impacted. Thank you to everyone, especially my Threads and Instagram teammates, for my wild journey at Meta,” wrote Wong on Threads.
Dave Arnold, a spokesperson from Meta, told The Verge yesterday that multiple teams had been impacted as part of an internal restructuring process. “Today, a few teams at Meta are making changes to ensure resources are aligned with their long-term strategic goals and location strategy,” declared Arnold. “This includes moving some teams to different locations, and moving some employees to different roles. In situations like this when a role is eliminated, we work hard to find other opportunities for impacted employees.”
Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s CEO, had declared 2023 the “year of efficiency” and laid off 10,000 employees that year, after cutting 11,000 jobs in 2022. The new layoffs have been related to the efficiency strategy announced last year.
According to Reuters , Meta’s shares have raised 60% this year, beating the market’s expectations in recent quarter results, “signaling that robust digital-ad spending on its social media platforms can cover the cost of its artificial intelligence investments.”
A few days ago, TikTok fired hundreds of employees in content moderation to replace them with AI.
