Reportedly, Amazon will use Anthropic’s Claude artificial intelligence models for its upgraded version of Alexa. With an expected release date in October, Amazon’s enhanced Alexa, purportedly called “Remarkable,” may cost users $5 to $10 a month. However, the “Classic” voice assistant will remain free.

Amazon Will Reportedly Charge a Monthly Fee for Claude AI-Powered Alexa

We may receive a portion of sales if you purchase a product through a link in this article. It always feels good when you buy something you think will be useful that turns out to be so useful, you use it regularly. This list of clever and effective Amazon products is filled with helpful items that customers can’t get enough of on a daily basis, and it’s probably safe to say you’ll want to buy more than one.

Clever-as-hell things on Amazon that you'll get so much freakin' use out of

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Selkirk Sentinel

It’s all over the news, people are receiving unexpected packages from businesses like Amazon and other similar businesses. Is it a gift? Is it a reward? We all like receiving gifts and free things in the mail!

Unexpected Package from Amazon? Here’s What You Should Know

Labor Day weekend is finally here, but there are already plenty of savings to be had on everything from tablets to laptops to TVs to Apple products and more. Major retailers like Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon are squeezing what's left of the summer season with deals and discounts, and now is a great time to pick up products for back-to-school season or shop early for the upcoming holiday season.

The 75+ best Labor Day 2024 deals: Shop Amazon, Walmart, Best Buy, and more

It’s officially Labor Day—but even if you’ve waited until the final day of the long weekend to shop, there are still plenty of deals to go around. One of our favorite internet secrets is Amazon’s hidden outlet, where tons of brands add overstocked products with big discounts.

We Scoured Amazon’s Hidden Outlet for Labor Day Deals—Prices Start at Just $4

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Imagine trading in stuff you don't want anymore to get groceries. Talk about a budget-friendly swap. That's what Costco offers through its Trade-In program -- and you don't even have to be a Costco...

Costco Will Give You Free Groceries for Your Old Electronics — Here’s What To Do

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If you’ve ever been on the receiving end of a gentle nudge from your cat’s head, you might have thought it was just a quirky, cute behavior. But those little head bumps, or “head bunts” as they’re technically called, are packed with meaning and affection.

Why Your Cat’s Head Bumps Are More Than Just Cute Gestures

As time goes by, you may find yourself wanting to clean up your online presence by deleting old or irrelevant Facebook posts. While Facebook doesn't offer a native tool to bulk delete posts directly through its standard interface, there are efficient ways to manage and remove multiple posts at once using various methods.

How to Delete All Facebook Posts at Once

Dania Beach, FL

Akeena

If you’ve recently shopped at the Walmart Neighborhood Market on East Sheridan Street in Dania Beach, you might want to double-check your purchases. A recent inspection by the Florida Department of Agriculture revealed some alarming issues, including moldy meat and improperly stored chicken.

Moldy Meat and Warm Chicken: Walmart Neighborhood Market  Faces Inspection Troubles in Florida

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We independently select these products—if you buy from one of our links, we may earn a commission. All prices were accurate at the time of publishing. It’s been a summer of big changes for Costco. Just a month after the wholesaler announced that it would be hiking the prices of both its basic (Gold Star) and Executive membership, Costco just shared that it will scan membership cards and check IDs at every single location across the country. This news comes after the company launched a pilot program of the scanners at select Costco locations earlier in 2024.

Costco Just Announced Another Major Shopping Change, and It Has Shoppers Divided

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A WALMART customer has complained that the store is using its staff in an unproductive manner. The shopper said she counted around 10 Walmart employees, but only two conventional registers open. She shared her story on X. It got a response from Walmart, and she called the issue a “nationwide” problem. CHECKOUT TROUBLE The shopper […]

Walmart shoppers ditch carts after three checkout hurdles and vow to boycott – customers say it’s a ‘nationwide issue’

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Dianna Carney

Sandy Paws Rescue Inc., a foster-based rescue in Massachusetts, has recently introduced a tiny six-pound dog named Alistair who is looking for his forever home. At only one year old, this little boy is a sweet dog who is thought to be a Maltese, "but we can’t make any guarantees that he would be suitable for those with allergies," explains the nonprofit animal rescue.

Meet The Tiny 6lb Dog Looking For Love

Crystal River, FL

One steak dinner that might have left a bad taste recently is Cody's Roadhouse in Crystal River. The restaurant, located at 305 SE US Hwy 19, was temporarily shut down following a state inspection that uncovered a series of violations.

Florida steakhouse closed again due to dead roaches, bad odors, live insects and roaches

When you create a new account online, you’ll have the option to sign up with Google, Facebook, or another service. As tempting as that is, you should probably avoid it and create an account based on your own email address or username instead. To explain why, let’s take a look at something called SSO.

Why You Shouldn't Sign In With Google or Facebook

My Facebook news feed was a chaotic mix of irrelevant content a few years ago. When I finally took the step to clean it up, I was amazed at how simple it was to customize. Today, I’ll show how you can use Facebook’s built-in tools and features to remove irrelevant content from your news feed.

How to Clean Up Your Facebook Feed

A WALMART shopper has ditched their cart in outrage after witnessing shocking employee behavior. The customer's groceries were overtaken by a Walmart worker, pushing them to abandon their hundreds of dollars in items. Many Walmart shoppers have felt compelled to abandon their groceries and leave the store in frustration. From...

‘Left about $200 worth of food,’ claims Walmart shopper after trying to checkout led to chaotic moment with worker

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Camilo Díaz

(MA) Meet Angel August, a small Yorkie and Chihuahua mix pup who could really use your help moving...into your house! Angel recently came into Great Dog Rescue New England's care after an unexpected tragedy. Although she has been an owned pup her whole life, sadly Angel's owner passed away. Now safely in rescue care, Angel is patiently waiting for the next chapter of her life to begin. Will you help her write it?

Little Yorkshire Terrier Who Lost Her Owner Now Looking For Love

Wyze is making it easier to find out which of your cats knocked over your planter while you were gone. It’s testing a new AI search feature for Cam Unlimited subscribers that lets you search through footage using keywords, rather than scrolling through all recorded events, as spotted by GeekWire.

Wyze’s AI can now search your camera footage so you don’t have to

Los Angeles County, CA

Herbie J Pilato

It's been over twenty-five years since actor/photographer Roddy McDowall died of lung cancer in 1998. McDowall, despite some career challenges, was one of that breed of rare former child actors who successfully transitioned into Hollywood adulthood. He was also, however, one of the industry's "openly closeted" actors, which came with its own sense of issues. This is his story.

The Not-So-Secret Gay Life of Actor Roddy McDowell: 25 Years After His Tragic Death From Lung Cancer

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Walmart’s Labor Day Sale Has Up to 79% Off KitchenAid, Ninja, and More Top Kitchen Brands

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Amazon.com checkout goes down in extended outage for many users

Users reported a widespread outage of the checkout system on Amazon.com starting Friday afternoon. “There’s a technical issue which is preventing orders from being placed at...

Amazon.com checkout goes down in extended outage for many users

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