Author: Annelyn Russ

Alexa
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Amazon Reveals New Features To Update Its Alexa

The updates come as Amazon attempts to keep pace with a new wave of conversational AI tools that have accelerated the artificial intelligence arms race in the tech industry.
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Amazon Alexa is set to bring AI inside your home as the company introduces changes to how its voice assistant sounds and functions. Amazon announced the generative AI update for Alexa, which will allow the device to resume conversations without a wake word. It will also be able to respond quicker, learn user preferences, field follow-up questions and change its…

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Spicy Chicken McNuggets Have Returned To The McDonalds Menu

Though the Spicy Nuggets are back, the Mighty Hot Sauce they were initially released with, is not making a come-back at this time.
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Just when the weather is starting to cool off, McDonald’s is turning up the heat! The fast food chain announced the return of their Spicy Chicken McNuggets. However, the item will only be available for a limited time and not all locations are participating. Though the Spicy Nuggets are back, the Mighty Hot Sauce they were initially released with, is…

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Uber Is Set To Roll Out Updates To Its Food Delivery Platform

The updates come at a time when Uber is battling for a permanent stance in the grocery e-commerce space against competitors such as DoorDash and Instacart.
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Uber Eats will soon accept more payment options on its food delivery platform and roll out an Artificial Intelligence powered assistant. The company will get a dedicated section to showcase promotional offers called ‘Sales Aisle’. The section includes the option for users to search for deals by store as well as find deals on ‘top items’. Meanwhile, the AI assistant…

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Family Of Deceased Man Files Lawsuit Against Google Maps

The app allegedly directed a driver to cross a bridge that had collapsed nine years prior and was never repaired.
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The family of a North Carolina man is suing Google Maps for negligence. Phillip Paxson, a medical device salesman and father of two, drowned on September 30th of 2022 after his vehicle plunged into a creek. He was following Google Maps after leaving his daughter’s ninth birthday party when the app allegedly directed him to cross a bridge that had…

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GM And Stellantis Announce Layoff Plans Amid UAW Strikes

Union President Shawn Fain vows to announce new strike targets on Friday unless there is 'serious progress' toward agreements.
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General Motors and Stellantis announced plans to conduct layoffs amid the ongoing United Auto Workers strike. The auto manufacturers blamed the layoffs on the strike as the labor standoff has grown more tense and brought damage to the companies. Stellantis however, has delivered a contract proposal to the UAW union which is the first sign of light at the end…

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Teal Nation Set To Open Second Location In Downtown Conway

The first Teal Nation store was opened at Broadway at the Beach in Myrtle Beach on March 1st and its boost in traffic and sales prompted the opening of this second location.
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Coastal Carolina University is set to open its second Teal Nation store location. The store will be located at 324 North Main Street in downtown Conway. A ribbon-cutting ceremony is set to take place on October 9th at 10am. The store will offer CCU branded home goods and tailgating items as well as merchandise including apparel, accessories, and gift items….

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Amazon Is Hiring 1,700 South Carolina Residents For Busy Holiday Season

The retail giant said it is hiring full-time, seasonal and part-time workers across its operations.
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Amazon is set to hire 250 thousand employees including 1,700 from South Carolina to assist in managing the holiday season demands. The retail giant said it is hiring full-time, seasonal and part-time workers across its operations. Job options include stowing, picking, packing, sorting, shipping, customer orders, and more. Employees can earn between $17 and $28 per hour depending on position….

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Police Remind People Of School Zone Traffic Laws After Spike In Violations

Officers said they are now evaluating traffic patterns in different school zones to determine how to best address the issue.
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Myrtle Beach Police want to remind people of traffic laws in school zone areas after a spike in violations. The department shared the majority of recent violations have been at the intersection of Robert Grissom Parkway and 29th Avenue North, which prompted an increase in patrol presence. The department warned that a speeding ticket in Myrtle Beach could cost drivers…

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Pringles Collaborates With The Caviar Co. To Create Combined Collection

Prices for the collections range rom $49 to $140 and they can be purchased online for a limited time.
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Pringles revealed an all new snack kit inspired by a TikTok trend. The company has collaborated with ‘The Caviar Co.’ to launch the ‘Crisps and Caviar Collection’, which pairs different Pringles and caviar flavors together. Prices for the collections range rom $49 to $140 and they can be purchased online for a limited time. The snack originated from TikTok videos…

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Kraft Recalls Over 83,000 Cases Of Processed American Cheese Slices

Several customers reported finding the plastic stuck to a slice and six customers reported choking and gagging on the products.
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Kraft Heinz has issued a recall on over 83 thousand cases of individually wrapped Kraft Singles American processed cheese slices. The company discovered that one of its wrapping machines allowed thin strips of film to remain on the cheese slices after the wrapper is removed. If the film is not completely removed, it could potentially cause a gagging or choking…

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