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<ul><li><keyword id="23134822" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazon-Great-Indian-Festival" source="keywords">Amazon Great Indian Festival</keyword> begins on September 27 for all</li><li>Prime users get early access to the sale</li><li>Apple's <keyword id="21240170" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="MacBook-Air-M1" source="keywords">MacBook Air M1</keyword> will be available at a special discount</li></ul> Amazon's Great Indian Festival begins this Friday and as we get closer to the shopping fiesta, people are eager to know about the deals that will be available. For Prime members, the sale begins a day early, on September 26. Several gadgets including smartphones, laptops, TWS earbuds etc will be available at attractive prices during the deal. If you are thinking of buying a laptop during the <keyword id="20586627" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazon-sale" source="keywords">Amazon sale</keyword>, here's some good news. The website recently teased a deal on the MacBook Air M1. <h2>MacBook Air 1 to get discounted during Amazon Great Indian Festival</h2>The MacBook Air M1 will be available at a huge discount during the Amazon sale. The laptop, which originally launched in India at a price of ₹92,990, is set to become much more affordable during the upcoming festive sales. Currently listed on Amazon at ₹62,990, the laptop will see a significant price drop to ₹55,990 during the sale period. Moreover, shoppers using select bank cards will benefit from an instant discount of ₹3,000, bringing the price further down. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113214171" title="iPhone 16 Pro with A18 Pro chip launched: Should you upgrade if you own an iPhone 15 Pro?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> For those who are Amazon Prime members, there's an additional perk. Prime members who act quickly during the first few hours of the sale can enjoy an extra ₹3,000 off as part of an early bird offer. This means the price of the MacBook Air M1 could drop as low as ₹49,990 for some customers, making it one of the most enticing offers in the market for a high-end <keyword id="23291511" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Apple-laptop" source="keywords">Apple laptop</keyword>. <h2>Reasons to buy the MacBook Air M1 in 2024</h2>The MacBook Air M1 may not be Apple's latest model, but it remains a popular choice for both students and professionals due to its solid performance and long-lasting support from Apple. Powered by Apple's M1 chipset, the laptop features an 8-core CPU, with four performance cores and four efficiency cores. This combination allows the device to handle daily tasks with ease, while using far less power than traditional laptops, making it energy-efficient as well. The MacBook Air M1 has a 13.3-inch Retina display, boasting a 2560x1600 resolution. This crisp display makes it ideal for watching videos, editing photos, or simply browsing the web. Despite being launched a few years ago, it still packs enough power to meet the demands of everyday tasks, whether that’s work, study, or entertainment. One of the standout features of this laptop is its battery life. Apple claims that the MacBook Air M1 can last up to 18 hours on a single charge, which is more than enough for a full day of use without needing to reach for the charger. This makes it an excellent choice for people on the go, as it offers portability alongside top-tier performance. In terms of its build, the MacBook Air M1 has a sleek, minimalistic design, in line with Apple’s aesthetic standards. It features an aluminium finish that gives it a premium look and feel, while remaining lightweight at just under 1.3kg. This makes it easy to carry, whether you’re heading to the office, travelling, or attending classes. Apple is known for offering long-term support for its devices, and the MacBook Air M1 is no exception. This means that buyers can expect software updates and security patches for several years, extending the usability and lifespan of the laptop. For anyone considering investing in a laptop, this is an important factor, as it ensures that the device will not become obsolete anytime soon. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/article/from-firewire-in-macs-to-type-c-in-iphones-the-apple-connect/articleshow/112734982.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">From FireWire in Macs to Type-C in iPhones - the Apple Connect</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/article/elon-musk-to-tim-cook-a-morning-in-the-lives-of-big-tech-ceos/articleshow/113599807.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Elon Musk to Tim Cook: A morning in the lives of big tech CEOs</a>

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<ul class="summary-list"><li><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-could-cut-managers-save-3-billion-analysts-2024-10">Amazon</a>'s October Prime Big Deal Days include some non-traditional holiday offers, such as chainsaws.</li><li>It shows how Amazon is expanding holiday sales — and trying to get Prime members to buy more.</li></ul>Many of the deals that Amazon is advertising for its <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/deals/amazon-prime-day">Prime Big Deal Days</a> this month aren't your typical holiday gifts.To be sure, the company describes the sales event as "epic deals ahead of the holiday season" (note the "ahead" here). But with other retailers also offering discounts at the same time, it's hard not to feel like holiday shopping is just starting earlier than usual.At Amazon, in addition to huge televisions and Apple Airpods, reduced-price items include <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.mensjournal.com/gear/best-early-camping-deals-amazon-prime-big-deal-days-2024">camping gear</a>, such as a tent and a pocket knife, chainsaws, and other seasonal tools that many people are storing in their garages as winter approaches.Many are "things that we desire, but we would not necessarily think about as holiday gifts," said Luc Wathieu, a professor of marketing at Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business. "Nobody will think about buying a chainsaw for Christmas, right?"But by holding a second annual Prime Day event on October 8 and 9 this year, Amazon can take those kinds of items, which might normally be sold at steep end-of-season discounts, and market them as early holiday deals. <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-prime-day-will-have-more-deals-than-black-friday-2015-7">Prime Day started</a> as a summertime sale, and Amazon held the event for the first time in July 2015. It added the fall version in 2022 (though Prime Day 2020 also took place in October that year due to delays from the pandemic)."Things that didn't do as well during the July Prime Day can be cleared out so that they can then start focusing on the other goods that they want to sell during the holidays," said Sky Canaves, a principal analyst who covers retail and e-commerce at Emarketer, a sister company to Business Insider.US consumer spending data and company earnings this summer suggested that <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/shoppers-spending-less-retailers-brands-cutting-prices-economy-explained-why-2024-7">shoppers are pulling back</a> on their purchases to varying degrees.While many <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/retailers-showing-squeezed-us-shoppers-have-two-very-different-realities-2024-8">low-income people</a> are focusing on food and other essentials, more affluent middle- and upper-income consumers still have money to spend on clothing, home decor, and other small luxuries. But they are being more thrifty than they were a few years ago.Amazon's Prime members tend to fit into the latter group, Wathieu said. They are willing to pay Amazon's monthly or annual fees for Prime, after all. "They're a little bit less price sensitive" than shoppers who have to delay their purchases until closer to the holidays, he said.Offering outdoor gear, yard tools, and other out-of-season products during October's event is likely one way that Amazon is trying to get Prime members to spend more, Wathieu said. "You have to see this more as a strategic move from Amazon to leverage what their capabilities are, including having swayed everyone into Prime membership that they need to leverage," he said.An Amazon spokesperson said, "Right now, we are focused on making this year's event special for our members and are excited to offer exclusive early savings this holiday season." The spokesperson did not comment directly on Amazon's strategy for sourcing the deals."We know saving is important to our Prime members, and we are excited to provide members deep discounts and millions of deals worldwide from top categories including electronics, home, toys, beauty, and apparel," and on brands like Dyson and Barbie, the spokesperson added.Other retailers are offering their own October sales this year, giving Amazon some competition. Walmart's <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?h=3ac90f89af3f3fa7efd3a07998b32efb276666171ebfe5ac5ff429f13efb1424&amp;postID=66feb0730c43543ec7a7009e&amp;postSlug=amazon-october-prime-day-sale-includes-unusual-holiday-items-2024-10&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.walmart.com%2Fshop%2Fdeals">Holiday Deals</a> sale starts on October 8, the first day of Prime Day, and runs through October 13. <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://corporate.target.com/press/release/2024/09/target-circle-week-returns-oct-6-12-with-seven-days-of-deals-up-to-50-off">Target Circle Week</a> kicks off on October 6 this year.Even retailers outside the big-box sphere are participating. <a target="_blank" href="https://affiliate.insider.com?h=1b82d37e789aa76c11561a3e821ff69ce2556b4bd24977585dde8332be9d90c3&amp;postID=66feb0730c43543ec7a7009e&amp;postSlug=amazon-october-prime-day-sale-includes-unusual-holiday-items-2024-10&amp;site=bi&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.homedepot.com%2Fb%2FDecor-Days%2FN-5yc1vZ1z1zl2q">Home Depot</a> started its Décor Days sale on Thursday, marking the second year for the sale. Rival <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://corporate.lowes.com/newsroom/press-releases/lowes-launches-first-ever-mylowes-rewards-week-40-biggest-member-deals-year-09-26-24">Lowe's</a>, meanwhile, will launch MyLowe's Rewards Week, the home improvement chain's first October sale, on Thursday.But all those sales at once might be too much for shoppers. Sixty-seven percent said that they expect to "feel overwhelmed with marketing messages" from retailers about holiday sales by November 1, according to research firm Optimove Insights. The survey, conducted in July, polled 280 US shoppers over the age of 21 from households with incomes of $75,000 or more.Even devout Amazon shoppers might feel burned out on sales, with the retailer's October sale coming less than three months after <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-prime-day-us-purchases-essentials-trash-bags-numerator-consumer-2024-7">July's Prime Day</a>, Canaves said."There is a risk of holiday marketing fatigue," she said.Do you work for Amazon and have a story idea to share? Reach out to this reporter at abitter@businessinsider.com

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Festive season is almost here and Amazon and Flipkart are set to kick off their largest sales of the year. Amazon is hosting the <keyword id="20331458" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Great-Indian-Festival" source="keywords">Great Indian Festival</keyword> while Flipkart's sale is called the <keyword id="20665582" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Big-Billion-Days" source="keywords">Big Billion Days</keyword> sale 2024. The sales start from September 27 for all. However, <keyword id="20392733" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Prime-members" source="keywords">Prime members</keyword> on Amazon and Plus members on Flipkart will get access to the sale a day early, from September 26. As excitement builds, both platforms have started teasing some of their best deals on electronics and gadgets, providing a glimpse of the massive discounts available to shoppers this festive season. Let us take a look at some deals to look forward to. <h2>Deals from Amazon Great Indian Festival </h2> The Amazon Great Indian Festival promises unbeatable offers on a range of electronics, from laptops and tablets to smart gadgets. Here are five deals you can look forward to: 1. MacBook Air M1 – Originally priced at ₹72,990, the MacBook Air with the M1 chip will be available at a massive discount, bringing the price down to ₹52,990. Its sleek design, Retina display, and long-lasting battery make it perfect for professionals and students alike. 2. Lenovo LOQ 2024– Gamers will rejoice with the Lenovo LOQ, featuring an Intel Core i5-13450HX and NVIDIA RTX 4050, available for ₹84,990 (down from ₹1,12,990). Its 144Hz FHD display promises smooth gameplay and stunning visuals. 3. Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 FE– This versatile tablet, equipped with a 10.9-inch display and the powerful Exynos 1380 chip, is set to be priced at ₹34,999, a considerable drop from ₹44,999. 4. boAt Airdopes Flex 454 – Music lovers can enjoy crystal-clear sound and active noise cancellation with the boAt Airdopes, available at just ₹1,399, a significant cut from the original price of ₹9,999. 5. GoPro Hero13– For adventurers, the GoPro Hero13 will be up for grabs at ₹49,990, down from ₹64,490. With 5.3K video capabilities and Slo-Mo functions, it's the perfect tool to capture every exciting moment. Shoppers with SBI credit or debit cards can also benefit from an additional 10% instant discount, further sweetening these already attractive deals. <h2>Deals during Flipkart’s Big Billion Days 2024 </h2> Meanwhile, Flipkart’s Big Billion Days sale is also teasing several exciting deals, particularly on premium smartphones and AI-powered PCs. Below are five offers that have already been revealed: 1. Apple iPhone 15 series – The iPhone 15 series, including the iPhone 15, 15 Plus, 15 Pro, and 15 Pro Max, will see significant discounts, making them available at their lowest prices yet. 2. Samsung Galaxy S23 – Samsung's flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S23, will be offered at a highly competitive price, giving users the chance to own the device at a discounted price. 3. Pixel 9 – The Google Pixel 9, lauded for its camera and AI-powered features, will also be part of the sale, with significant price cuts. 4. 9th Gen iPad – For the first time, the 9th Gen iPad will be available for under ₹18,999, making it a steal for those looking to enter Apple’s tablet ecosystem. 5. Intel Core Ultra-powered PCs – Flipkart is offering AI-powered PCs for under ₹60,000, promising cutting-edge performance at a surprisingly affordable price. In addition to these deals, HDFC Bank cardholders can enjoy up to 10% instant discounts, and there will be no-cost EMI options along with attractive exchange offers. With both Amazon and Flipkart rolling out jaw-dropping discounts on a wide range of electronics and gadgets, the upcoming sales promise to be the perfect opportunity for tech enthusiasts and savvy shoppers to upgrade their devices without burning a hole in their pocket.

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The festive season is here and like every year, various companies are offering a discount on their products, spreading some cheer in the air. <keyword id="19914172" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sony" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Sony" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Sony">Sony</keyword> has also joined the fray and is offering a special discount this Diwali on the <keyword id="21466714" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Playstation-5-Slim" source="keywords">PlayStation 5 Slim</keyword>. For a limited time, customers can enjoy a Rs 5,000 price cut on both the Disc (CFI-2008A01) and Digital (CFI-2008B01) versions of the popular console. This Diwali offer sees the starting price for the <keyword id="15461094" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="ps5-slim" source="Orion">PS5 Slim</keyword> drop to Rs 49,990, making it a great opportunity for gaming enthusiasts to grab the console at a reduced rate. <h2>Sony's Diwali offer on PS5 Slim </h2> The offer is valid till October 23 and customers can purchase the discounted PlayStation 5 Slim via Sony Centre, Flipkart, Amazon, and other major retailers. Along with the price cut, <keyword id="20111448" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Sony-India" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Sony India" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Sony India">Sony India</keyword> is sweetening the deal by offering a three-year comprehensive warranty on select models, along with the option for easy EMI plans. Apart from the PS5 Slim, Sony is also rolling out Diwali deals on its home entertainment products. Customers can avail discounts of up to Rs 64,990 on Bravia TV and soundbar combos, with EMI plans starting at Rs 2,995. Additionally, Sony’s premium Bravia Theatre soundbars are being offered at a starting price of Rs 79,990, while the high-end Bravia Theatre Quad, priced at Rs 1,99,990, comes with Rs 12,000 cashback and EMI options from Rs 5,995. <h2>About PS5 Slim </h2> The PlayStation 5 Slim retains all the powerful features of its standard counterpart, boasting an 8-core AMD Ryzen Zen 2 CPU and AMD RDNA 2 GPU, ensuring smooth performance even for the most demanding AAA games. It supports 4K Blu-ray discs, ensuring a high-definition gaming experience, and comes with 1TB of SSD storage and 16GB of GDDR6 RAM. Connectivity options include Ethernet, HDMI, and USB ports, making it a versatile addition to any home entertainment setup. The console is also compatible with PS VR2 headsets, allowing users to enjoy immersive virtual reality experiences.

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<ul><li><keyword id="19904608" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Amazon" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Amazon" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Amazon">Amazon</keyword> recently ended work from home</li><li>A former AWS employee shared tricks people use to not return to office</li><li>The post has gone viral </li></ul> A couple of days back, tech giant Amazon was under the limelight for ending <keyword id="20665553" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="remote-work" source="keywords">remote work</keyword> forever. The company, through a memo shared by <keyword id="21367545" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="CEO-Andy-Jassy" source="keywords">CEO Andy Jassy</keyword>, announced that employees will be required to be in office for all five days. Jassy had also noted that there are various benefits of working from office - something that he has mentioned in previous memos as well - and that everything will return to the way it was before the Covid 19 pandemic. <h2>Employees are not ready to return to office</h2>Amazon's RTO (return to office) mandate had sparked a lot of discussion online, and various employees were seen criticising the decision. Now, a former <keyword id="19974102" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazon-Web-Services" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Amazon Web Services" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Amazon Web Services">Amazon Web Services</keyword> (AWS) engineer, <keyword id="23292501" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="John-McBride" source="keywords">John McBride</keyword>, has revealed some clever methods employees have used to dodge the company's strict return-to-office policy. The Colorado-based software engineer, who left AWS in June 2023, shared his experiences in a viral post on X (formerly Twitter), which has now garnered over a million views. McBride called these tactics "true ingenuity and innovation," but not in the way one might expect from a tech giant like Amazon. In the post, McBride explained that many employees were going to great lengths to avoid physically returning to the office after Amazon implemented a strict return-to-office mandate. He himself chose to resign when asked to relocate to a different city and work from the office. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113585941" title="Unfortunate incident, compassion needs to be promoted: Experts react to EY employee’s death" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> McBride listed three "wild" tricks AWS employees have been using to avoid returning to the office while still appearing compliant with the company's attendance policies. <h2>The three "wild" tricks </h2> First, he highlighted a classic approach that employees used for weeks: badging into the office during lunch breaks, grabbing free snacks or coffee, and quickly leaving. “This worked for a few weeks until they started tracking how long employees actually stayed in the office,” McBride said. The second trick involved employees renaming their home Wi-Fi network to match that of the office's network. The company's reporting software would then mark the employee as being “in the office” based on the network name. McBride admitted this was his favourite tactic but mentioned that it didn’t last long. “Eventually, the IT department made the system more sophisticated, checking more than just network names.” Lastly, McBride spoke about certain "under-the-table arrangements," where employees left their security badges with colleagues who would clock them in and out of the office. “This was risky, but I knew someone who did this for months,” he remarked, amazed by how long it lasted. <div type="image" title="amazon" msid="113620212" hostid="261"></div> Although many companies, including Amazon, have been keen to bring employees back into physical office spaces following the pandemic, the rise of remote work has sparked ongoing debates about its long-term viability. McBride’s post has sparked conversations about the necessity of office attendance for tech professionals, especially given the increasing availability of virtual collaboration tools. It’s clear that employees are not only resourceful but also determined to maintain the flexibility that remote work offers. Whether these tricks will continue or be shut down entirely as companies tighten their policies remains to be seen. For now, McBride’s account sheds light on how some are navigating the changing landscape of post-pandemic work. 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Apple’s iPhone 16 series went for sale in India today and the excitement around the new phones is palpable. However, what if we tell you that you can order an iPhone within the comfort of your home? Blinkit is selling the iPhone 16 promising to deliver it to your doorstep in a few minutes. The phone is also being sold at BigBasket. However, it is to be noted that Blinkit and Big Basket are not selling the pro variants of the iPhone 16. If you are looking for the higher-end variants, you will have to either buy from a store or order it online. In India, the iPhone 16 is priced at ₹79,900, while the iPhone 16 Plus is available for ₹89,900. The <keyword id="20656465" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="iPhone-16-Pro" source="keywords">iPhone 16 Pro</keyword> starts at ₹1,19,900, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max is priced at ₹1,44,900. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113214171" title="iPhone 16 Pro with A18 Pro chip launched: Should you upgrade if you own an iPhone 15 Pro?" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> Let us take a look at where you can buy all variants of the iPhone 16 and what are the bank offers available. <h2>iPhone 16 available in under 10 minutes</h2>Blinkit is currently selling the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus models, though only the 128GB variant is available for purchase. The higher storage options are currently unavailable on Blinkit, and BigBasket. It's still unclear if the Pro models will be added to their listings in the coming week. In addition to Blinkit and Big Basket, the iPhone 16 is also available at Zepto. Blinkit and BigBasket, meanwhile, promise to deliver the phone in under 10 minutes. On the other hand, Zepto is promising to deliver the device in about 30 minutes. <h2>Customer orders iPhone 16 via BigBasket</h2> In a press release, BigBasket shared that a customer from Koramangala, Bengaluru had ordered an iPhone 16 at 8:00 AM and received the product in just seven minutes, at 8:07 am. The customer, upon receiving the product, said as per the press release, “I’ve always trusted bigbasket for my daily needs and groceries. However, I was pleasantly surprised to see that they are also delivering the new iPhone 16. What topped the excitement was getting the iPhone 16 within minutes of ordering! It’s a game-changer in quick delivery.” <h2>Bank offers on the iPhone 16</h2>Shoppers can enjoy savings of up to ₹5000 when purchasing an iPhone 16 using eligible credit cards from Kotak Mahindra, SBI, and ICICI Bank credit cards on Amazon. To make the purchase even more convenient, no-cost EMI options are available for 3 to 6 months through most major banks. Meanwhile, Vijay Sales is offering various deals to select card holders of ICICI bank, SBI, HDFC bank, Kotak Mahindra bank, YES Bank, IDFC FIRST Bank and Federal Bank. EMI options are also available on the website. <div type="Article" hostid="261" msid="113448967" title="You can get free Apple Airpods 4 and Apple Pencil with this limited-time deal in India, details here" mstype="2" mssubtype="0"></div> In addition to this, Apple is also offering its popular Trade-In program, which allows buyers to exchange their old devices for a discount. Depending on the condition and model of the device being traded in, customers can receive anywhere from ₹4000 to ₹67,500 off their new iPhone. In addition to these savings, those purchasing an iPhone 16 will receive a complimentary three-month subscription to Apple Music, Apple TV+, and Apple Arcade, adding even more value to their purchase. <h2>About the iPhone 16 lineup </h2> Apple has introduced some new features in the new iPhone 16 series, aiming to make both the standard and Pro models more advanced and user-friendly. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus now boast a new Camera Control button, giving users quicker access to key functions. Both phones are powered by the upgraded Apple A18 chip and come with an improved dual-camera system that includes a new spatial capture feature for enhanced photography. Running on iOS 18 right out of the box, these models are set to receive further smart updates with upcoming software enhancements. The vanilla iPhone 16 features a 6.1-inch display, while the iPhone 16 Plus offers a larger 6.7-inch screen. Both displays are protected by Ceramic Shield technology and reach a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, though they continue to use 60Hz OLED panels. On the camera front, these models come with a 48MP main sensor capable of 2x zoom and a 12MP ultrawide camera that can now take macro shots. For selfies, a 12MP TrueDepth camera is included on both models. The iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max take things a step further, with bigger screens and narrower bezels. The Pro comes with a 6.3-inch display, while the Pro Max offers a 6.9-inch one. Both feature Retina XDR OLED screens with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2,000 nits of brightness. Both phones are powered by the advanced A18 Pro chip and run on iOS 18. For photography enthusiasts, the Pro models pack a triple-lens setup, including a 48MP main camera, a new 48MP ultrawide lens, and a 12MP periscope camera offering 5x optical zoom. The front-facing camera remains a 12MP TrueDepth unit, and both Pro models now support 4K video recording at 120fps. Like the standard versions, they also come equipped with the new Camera Control button, making it easier than ever to snap photos and capture moments.

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The Covid-19 pandemic drastically changed the way we work, with <keyword id="20665553" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="remote-work" source="keywords">remote work</keyword> quickly becoming the new normal. Employees across the globe adapted to working from home, enjoying newfound flexibility and a better <keyword id="19901232" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="work-life-balance" source="keywords">work-life balance</keyword>. And for a long time, we all thought that this was the new world and going to the office every day would be a thing of the past. However, as pandemic restrictions eased, many companies began rolling back these remote policies, pushing employees to return to the office. Tech giant <keyword id="19904608" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Amazon" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Amazon" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Amazon">Amazon</keyword> recently ended remote work for its employees and told them to come to office five days a week, just like how it used to be before the pandemic. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, in a blog post, said that working from offices has its benefits and therefore all employees will have to start coming to work the entire week. He added that even though they will permit work from home in case of emergencies (taking care of your sick kid, running emergency errands etc), remote work will no longer be the norm. <h2>Companies are calling employees back to offices</h2>Amazon isn’t the only company that has implemented the <keyword id="20007258" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="rto" source="keywords">RTO</keyword> (<keyword id="20408795" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="return-to-office" source="keywords">return to office</keyword>) mandate. Companies like <keyword id="19945574" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Wipro" source="keywords" meta.keywordsubtype="org" meta.entityname="Wipro" meta.hostid="261" meta.entityid="Wipro">Wipro</keyword>, TCS, X (earlier called Twitter) and Infosys also require employees to be there in office for at least three days a week. While X boss <keyword id="19903807" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Elon-Musk" source="keywords">Elon Musk</keyword> had once asked those seeking work from home to “get off of their moral high horse,” Infosys CEO N. R. Narayana Murthy had made headlines for saying that workers in India should work 70 hours per week. In wake of Amazon’s recent RTO mandate, many young professionals are reacting strongly on the internet. While some feel that the RTO mandate will hamper their productivity, others feel that it is simply unnecessary. And then there are also some people who think that this is a good decision. Let us take a look at how people are reacting on being called back to offices. <h2>How are people reacting?</h2>Social media sites like Reddit, X, and LinkedIn are full of reactions on the RTO mandate. Many employees feel that this will increase their cost and time spent on commute. Amazon’s recent decision to bring its employees back to offices has not sat well with many, especially those accustomed to the <keyword id="20445439" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="hybrid-work-model" source="keywords">hybrid work model</keyword>. On LinkedIn, Samrat Bhardwaj, who has previously interned with Amazon India, questioned the rationale behind the shift, asking whether the company truly considered employee well-being or was more focused on its own benefits. He also voiced concerns over the increased cost in case employees think of moving closer to tech hubs. He also added that if people start living at a distance from tech parks, rent will be lower, but you'll be wasting a lot of time to and fro from the office every day. On the other hand, Erin Mantz, a former Meta and Amazon employee, pointed out the stark difference between previous work norms and the flexibility of today's workforce in a LinkedIn post. “Gen Xers, for decades, used to have to go in every day... no working from home, no midday walks or being home for the dishwasher repairman,” she said, reflecting on how work-life balance has evolved. She concluded that the shift back to in-office work might not align with modern expectations, suggesting that today’s workforce has experienced a better way of working. <h2>“Working in the parking lot isn’t a bad idea”</h2>People aren’t just concerned about the increased cost and wastage of time in commute. Some also pointed out the irony of commuting to the office only to continue working in their cars due to a lack of proper space and resources. One Reddit user said, “Genuinely had no idea how bad RTO would be until it hit. I'm as unproductive as ever and half my work is done in the parking lot at this point for these exact reasons. Going back to the office isn't the end of the world, but when there's zero space or even disability accommodation for the employees? Unacceptable, especially considering the ones who usually enforce the arrangements all have their own private offices with the best gear their department offers.” Another user, Oracle-2050, quipped that working from their car was a makeshift solution, noting, "At least I can attend Teams meetings and make phone calls." The absurdity of the situation was highlighted by yet another commenter who sarcastically remarked, “Only in clown world would a worker drive to the office in order to do work in their car.” Another user pointed out that the decision-makers pushing these mandates “all have their own private offices with the best gear their department offers,” leaving regular employees to struggle in far less conducive work environments. <h2>The “Fake work” problem </h2> Annie Dean, who earlier used to work as Director of Remote Work at Facebook, took a critical stance on LinkedIn, highlighting that return-to-office mandates don’t address the core problem which is “Fake work.” This term, popularised by Airbnb’s Brian Chesky, refers to tasks that feel like work but don’t actually create value for the business. Dean explained in her post that employees are drowning in endless meetings and messages, which detract from productivity. She argued that instead of mandating office attendance, companies like Amazon should focus on “pioneering new, more efficient modes of work.” This argument has resonated with many on X as well, where employees have expressed frustration over the return-to-office mandates being viewed as a quick fix. One Twitter/X user remarked that "commuting to do the same virtual meetings in person isn’t solving anything," while others echoed that the core problem lies in work structures, not location. Here are some other reactions on X: <div type="image" title="negative reactions" msid="113528739" hostid="261" sizebytes="64721"></div> <h2>A quiet layoff strategy? </h2> Yet another take on the RTO mandate comes from Jennifer DeLorenzo, a former senior recruiter at Pinterest. She suggested that the move feels like a “quiet layoff strategy.” According to her, by mandating full-time office attendance, companies may be hoping for a wave of resignations without having to deal with the negative press of formal layoffs. “This tactic allows them to reduce headcount while avoiding the negative optics of layoffs,” DeLorenzo wrote on LinkedIn, adding that it may backfire as hiring becomes challenging again when the economy shifts. Many others seemed to agree with her view. On Reddit too, there are many people talking about how companies might be carrying out soft layoffs by implementing an RTO mandate. Her comments tapped into a broader conversation on how companies may be using return-to-office mandates to indirectly reduce their workforce. Other social media users pointed out similar trends across industries, where companies tighten office attendance policies to nudge employees toward leaving voluntarily. <h2>Some mixed reactions too </h2> While the return-to-office mandates are frustrating for many, not all reactions are negative. Some employees, particularly newer hires, see value in the traditional office setting. Bhardwaj, for example, also noted that going to the office is beneficial for freshers who want to learn. “I do believe that going to the office makes you learn a lot as freshers,” he wrote in his post, suggesting that for those early in their careers, the in-person experience might be crucial for growth and networking. Some users on X too seemed to be in support of this mandate. Here’s a look: <div type="image" title="mixed-reactions" msid="113528718" hostid="261" sizebytes="77770"></div> This duality reflects the ongoing debate around the future of work. On one hand, companies like Amazon, Google, and Meta are focusing on building stronger in-office teams, believing that physical presence fosters better collaboration, innovation, and mentoring. On the other hand, employees, especially those who experienced the benefits of remote work during the pandemic, are pushing back against these mandates, valuing the flexibility and improved work-life balance that working from home provides. As companies continue to adjust their RTO policies, the tension between employee expectations and corporate strategies is likely to persist. However, one thing is clear — the future of work is still being negotiated, and both sides are making their voices heard across the internet.

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<ul class="summary-list"><li>AWS is negotiating a potential $475 million AI cloud deal with IBM.</li><li>IBM already uses AWS services for AI, including training models on EC2 servers with Nvidia chips.</li></ul><a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/ibm-exec-companies-focus-training-employees-ai-skills-tech-impact-2024-9">IBM</a> needs more Nvidia GPUs. <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-data-centers-delays-costs-power-labor-shortages-aws-ai-2024-10">Amazon</a> Web Services wants to provide them via the cloud.AWS is in talks for a potential deal worth roughly $475 million over 5 years to give IBM access to Nvidia <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/gpu-rich-vs-gpu-poor-tech-companies-in-each-group-2023-8">GPUs</a> through its cloud service, according to an internal <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-ceo-explains-why-he-wants-fewer-managers-hate-bureaucracy-2024-11">Amazon</a> document obtained by Business Insider.Under such a deal, IBM would use AWS's EC2 servers that come equipped with Nvidia's AI chips, the document stated. IBM Research has already started training some of its AI models on EC2 servers using AWS's machine learning platform SageMaker, the document also explained.One person familiar with the document and the negotiations said the IBM deal is for AI training and the talks are ongoing. This person asked not to be identified discussing private matters. Further details could not be learned. As with any deal talks, such negotiations could end without a final agreement being signed. Spokespeople for AWS and IBM didn't respond to requests for comment.The potential deal could expand the partnership between AWS and IBM in the AI space. In May, IBM <a target="_blank" href="https://newsroom.ibm.com/2024-05-21-IBM-Expands-watsonx-Portfolio-on-AWS,-Adds-watsonx-governance-to-Help-Clients-Scale-Responsible-AI">announced</a> it was increasing its use of AWS across its Watson AI platform.The negotiations also highlight continued demand for Nvidia GPUs. AWS has developed its own AI chips, <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-nvidia-aws-ai-chip-dominance-gpu-trainium-inferentia-2024-5">Trainium </a>and Inferentia, and has been pitching cloud customers on using these. Amazon CEO <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-ceo-andy-jassy-even-more-bullish-ai-cloud-opportunity-2024-10">Andy Jassy</a> said recently that AWS's AI chips are more appealing because of their price and energy efficiency compared to other offerings. Efforts here have been mixed so far, and it's unclear if an IBM deal would include access to these <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/aws-ai-chips-wider-regional-availability-microsoft-google-2024-9">homegrown Amazon components</a>.Still, an AI cloud deal like this would be a further boost for AWS. During a call with analysts last month, Jassy said the company's AI business is on pace to generate "multi-billion dollars" in revenue this year, growing at "triple digit percentages year over year." Amazon's AI business is "growing three times faster at its stage of evolution than AWS did itself," he added.In the most recent quarter, AWS <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-stock-earnings-report-call-live-updates-2024-10">reported</a> $27.5 billion in revenue, up 19% from the year-ago period. Amazon is on pace to invest more than $75 billion in <a target="_blank" class="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/amazon-microsoft-google-meta-wild-spending-ai-infrastructure-cloud-2024-11">capex</a> this year, and even more next year, mostly on cloud infrastructure such as GPUs, networking, and data centers.Do you work at Amazon? Got a tip?Contact the reporter, Eugene Kim, via the encrypted-messaging apps Signal or Telegram (<a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" class="c-link">+1-650-942-3061</a><a target="_blank" rel=" nofollow">) or email (</a><a target="_blank" href="mailto:ekim@businessinsider.com">ekim@businessinsider.com</a><a target="_blank" rel=" nofollow" href="mailto:ekim@businessinsider.com">). Reach out using a non</a>work device. Check out Business Insider's <a target="_blank" rel="" href="https://www.businessinsider.com/insider-guide-to-securely-sharing-whistleblower-information-about-powerful-institutions-2021-10">source guide for other t</a>ips on sharing information securely.

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<ul><li>The <keyword id="17264270" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Amazon-Great-Summer-Sale-2023" source="Orion">Amazon Great Summer Sale 2023</keyword> is now live for all users.</li><li>The sale offers discounts across a wide range of products, including smartphones, laptops and more.</li><li>Here’s everything you need to know about the <keyword id="13776981" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="Amazon-Great-Summer-Sale" source="Orion">Amazon Great Summer Sale</keyword> 2023.</li></ul> E-commerce giant <keyword id="18635" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="amazon" source="Orion">Amazon</keyword> India is back with its Summer Sale, offering discounts across a wide range of products, including smartphones, laptops, home appliances, apparel and more. The Amazon Summer Sale is now live for Amazon all users, giving access to great deals across categories. 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These deals will begin on May 4 and will be the sale’s highlight. We recommend you keep an eye on products with the “Blockbuster deal” tag. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="8 PM Deals" comment="subhead" text="8 PM Deals">8 PM Deals</cmsannotation> The e-commerce giant is also back with its limited time “8 PM Deals”. These deals will offer a good discount and will be available for just 4 hours, starting from 8 PM daily. We recommend you keep checking Amazon for these deals at 8 PM each day. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Great Sticker Hunt" comment="subhead" text="Great Sticker Hunt">Great Sticker Hunt</cmsannotation> Amazon has also announced the “Great Sticker Hunt”, wherein users can participate by finding stickers ahead of the sale. Users who find the stickers will be eligible for a cashback on orders during the sale. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Pre-book your favourite products" comment="subhead" text="Pre-book your favourite products">Pre-book your favourite products</cmsannotation> Ahead of the sale, Amazon has announced that users will be able to pre-book products that will be available at a discounted price. <ul><li>To pre-book devices, all you have to do is go<a href="https://www.amazon.in/l/41404449031/ref=s9_acss_bw_cg_May23ART_4b1_w?pf_rd_m=A1K21FY43GMZF8&amp;pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-6&amp;pf_rd_r=B4SNW67BRF816VC42CFY&amp;pf_rd_t=101&amp;pf_rd_p=64c3ce32-4acc-4d9a-8b47-78f84e7a41df&amp;pf_rd_i=23037349031"> here</a>.</li><li>Then, select the product that you want to pre-book.</li><li>Now, pay ₹1 to pre-book the device.</li><li>You can then purchase the pre-booked product during the redemption window.</li></ul><cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Smartphones" comment="subhead" text="Smartphones">Smartphones</cmsannotation> Amazon has revealed some of the deals ahead of the sale and has announced that smartphones and accessories will be available at a discounted price and customers will be able to avail exchange offers and no-cost EMI options. The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite, Samsung Galaxy M04, and Redmi 12C are among the devices that are expected to be available at a discounted price. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="TVs and appliances" comment="subhead" text="TVs and appliances">TVs and appliances</cmsannotation> TVs and appliances will be available with up to 60% off during the sale. If you have been waiting to upgrade your TV or other appliances like refrigerator or ACs, now is the time. Appliances from Samsung, OnePlus, LG, Redmi and other companies will be available with discounts, exchange offers and no cost EMI options. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Amazon smart devices" comment="subhead" text="Amazon smart devices">Amazon smart devices</cmsannotation> Like each Amazon sale, smart devices from the e-commerce giant such as Fire TV Stick, Echo Dot, Echo Show 5 and other devices will be available at a discounted price. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Fashion" comment="subhead" text="Fashion">Fashion</cmsannotation> Amazon has announced that fashion apparels will also be discounted during the sale. Clothes will be starting under ₹599 and footwear will be available starting from ₹299. In addition to this, beauty products, jewellery and watches will also be available with a discount. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/pixel-7a-with-tensor-g2-chipset-and-dual-camera-setup-to-launch-in-india-on-may-11/articleshow/99952642.cms">Pixel 7a with Tensor G2 chipset and dual camera setup to launch in India on May 11</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/news/google-i/o-pixel-fold-pixel-7a-android-14-ai-and-more-expected-in-event/articleshow/99927614.cms">Pixel Fold, Pixel 7a and focus on AI – here’s what to expect from Google I/O 2023</a> <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/indian-smartphone-shipments-decline-by-19-in-q1-2023-5g-smartphones-share-increases/articleshow/99815120.cms">Three out of five smartphones sold above ₹45,000 in India were iPhones between Jan-March: Counterpoint</a>

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