Austin serves as one of Amazon’s 17 North American tech hubs, and it currently houses 6,600 Amazon employees.
Author: Ben Tobin, USA TODAY
Centene to buy smaller rival WellCare Health Plans in deal worth $17.3 billion
The companies also saidthey expect to havepro forma 2019 revenues of approximately$97 billion and will have about 22 million members nationwide.
Unproductive workers cost employers $4 billion during March Madness NCAA Tournament
Workers bet money in office pools, with the average bet on the NCAA Tournament $20 to $50. Restaurants see uptick in beer and chicken wing sales.
It’s not just you: 4 in 5 Americans stressed out from poor office communication
Poor company communication has not only led employees to feel more stressed, but also to resent their bosses.
Myspace loses 12 years’ worth of music uploaded to the site – up to 50 million songs
Formerly one of the world’s leading music sharing platforms, Myspace apologized for the accident, which it said was the result of a server migration.
Burger King launches coffee subscription service to customers for $5 per month
The subscription service will be offered across the United States except in Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico.
Facebook, Big Tech decline in reputation among public in 2018, according to poll
Privacy of data is extremely important to Americans — according to Harris Poll data, it is Americans’ top social issue, with 69% of survey respondents indicating such.
Volvo announces Polestar 2, an electric vehicle that aims to compete with Tesla Model 3
Polestar, Volvo’s standalone electric vehicle brand, is unveiling its Polestar 2 model, a five-door car that will contain two electric motors.
Kia, Hyundai recall over 500,000 cars over potential engine fire risk
Hyundai and Kia are recalling over 500,000 vehicles due to problems that may cause engine fires and other damage.
Martha Stewart partners with marijuana producer Canopy Growth to create hemp-derived goods
The businesswoman and television personality will be advising the company as it develops this new line, starting with animal health products.