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Amazon CEO Andy Jassy again says AI could replace some workersThe company will continue to reduce headcount, but hire in some areasMany businesses are replacing human workers with AIAmazon CEO Andy Jassy has once again repeated that AI could soon replace some workers at Amazon.AI could soon have “fewer people doing some of the jobs”, Jassy said.Luckily, according to Jassy, “there’s going to be other jobs” and AI will help free people from “rote work” which will “make all our jobs more interesting.”AI will replace some workers“Like with every technical transformation, there will be fewer people doing some of the jobs that the technology actually starts to automate,” the Amazon CEO told CNBC’s Jim Cramer in an interview.Jassy added Amazon will continue to hire in areas such as AI and robotics, despite the company steadily reducing its headcount for the past few years, with just over 27,000 jobs cut since 2022. Jassy confirmed in June 2025 that this trend will likely continue for the next few years.Improving internet efficiency while cutting headcounts isn’t a unique trend, with many top companies following suit. Salesforce CEO Mark Benioff claimed that AI was now doing 30% to 50% of the work at the company.Many workers are still not wholly convinced of the benefits of AI, especially if those benefits can only be reaped if their job is replaced. The latest arrivals into the workforce are particularly concerned about how bosses are implementing AI into their jobs.A recent survey also found some workers are seeing the benefits of the technology, but are suffering from workplace stress over the fear that they could be replaced.There have also been calls for the work week to be cut from 5 days to 4 if the productivity increases that many companies are boasting are to be believed, but that will be a difficult one to swing with boards looking to cut costs, improve productivity, and boost efficiency.You might also likeThese are the best AI tools and best AI writersI've rounded up the best cloud storage offerings around todayAI usage for workers is skyrocketing – and its actually doing everything it promised

It's still one week until Prime Day 2025 officially kicks off, but the sales are already here. There's deals on some of our favorite products, like the TP-Link Deco AXE5400 WI-Fi mesh router system and the Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max. Now, another Amazon device is on sale: the Echo Spot.

Currently, you can get the Amazon Echo Spot for $45, down from $80. The 44 percent discount brings the smart alarm clock to a new all-time low. The deal is available on each of the color options, Black, Glacier White and Ocean Blue.

Amazon launched the new Echo Spot in 2024, five years after it canned an initial iteration. It's not too different than its predecessor, though its front is split between a screen and a speaker. Amazon also got rid of its camera, which made some people uncomfortable for a bedside table device. Of course, it offers Alexa integration so you can use the voice assistant for everything from getting the time to playing music. This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-amazon-echo-spot-drops-to-a-record-low-price-for-prime-day-133212751.html?src=rss

Looking for a different day?A new Quordle puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: Quordle hints and answers for Tuesday, July 1 (game #1254).Quordle was one of the original Wordle alternatives and is still going strong now more than 1,100 games later. It offers a genuine challenge, though, so read on if you need some Quordle hints today – or scroll down further for the answers.Enjoy playing word games? You can also check out my NYT Connections today and NYT Strands today pages for hints and answers for those puzzles, while Marc's Wordle today column covers the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about Quordle today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.Quordle today (game #1255) - hint #1 - VowelsHow many different vowels are in Quordle today?• The number of different vowels in Quordle today is 5*.* Note that by vowel we mean the five standard vowels (A, E, I, O, U), not Y (which is sometimes counted as a vowel too). Quordle today (game #1255) - hint #2 - repeated lettersDo any of today's Quordle answers contain repeated letters?• The number of Quordle answers containing a repeated letter today is 2.Quordle today (game #1255) - hint #3 - uncommon lettersDo the letters Q, Z, X or J appear in Quordle today?• No. None of Q, Z, X or J appear among today's Quordle answers.Quordle today (game #1255) - hint #4 - starting letters (1)Do any of today's Quordle puzzles start with the same letter?• The number of today's Quordle answers starting with the same letter is 0.If you just want to know the answers at this stage, simply scroll down. If you're not ready yet then here's one more clue to make things a lot easier:Quordle today (game #1255) - hint #5 - starting letters (2)What letters do today's Quordle answers start with?• I• S• E• URight, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.Quordle today (game #1255) - the answers(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)The answers to today's Quordle, game #1255, are…INANESCOURELITEULCERTwo rarities in today’s Quordle – all five vowels in play, plus we had three words beginning with vowels. I almost got caught out when my start words provided me with an anagram for ULCER and I first tapped out “cruel” before realizing that I already knew where the U could not be positioned. All those vowels were causing temporary word-blindness.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Daily Sequence today (game #1255) - the answers(Image credit: Merriam-Webster)The answers to today's Quordle Daily Sequence, game #1255, are…HEDGEPINCHLOOSEROUNDQuordle answers: The past 20Quordle #1254, Tuesday, 1 July: REBAR, YEARN, FORTH, CROWDQuordle #1253, Monday, 30 June: INGOT, INFER, TAPIR, CLUEDQuordle #1252, Sunday, 29 June: MIRTH, APTLY, SCRUB, SMACKQuordle #1251, Saturday, 28 June: AWOKE, SMOKY, DEVIL, SWINGQuordle #1250, Friday, 27 June: SPEAK, EAGLE, AVERT, SUINGQuordle #1249, Thursday, 26 June: SLUMP, REBUS, GUAVA, MONEYQuordle #1248, Wednesday, 25 June: SOGGY, CLASH, MODEM, SQUADQuordle #1247, Tuesday, 24 June: QUALM, SQUIB, AXIAL, FLACKQuordle #1246, Monday, 23 June: PIXEL, FJORD, STEAL, EXISTQuordle #1245, Sunday, 22 June: WREST, CRAZE, PAPAL, SCIONQuordle #1244, Saturday, 21 June: BUDDY, GROUT, BEGIN, MADAMQuordle #1243, Friday, 20 June: BRAID, DULLY, HASTE, LURIDQuordle #1242, Thursday, 19 June: BRUSH, ISLET, FRUIT, PRIVYQuordle #1241, Wednesday, 18 June: MEDIA, SHARK, GUPPY, MOURNQuordle #1240, Tuesday, 17 June: LEAPT, PRISM, ADMIN, WHINEQuordle #1239, Monday, 16 June: RETRY, SCALD, DINGO, FEIGNQuordle #1238, Sunday, 15 June: SHOCK, STEIN, BROIL, COVENQuordle #1237, Saturday, 14 June: STICK, FERRY, THESE, IONICQuordle #1236, Friday, 13 June: REPEL, LARGE, SNIDE, CARRYQuordle #1235, Thursday, 12 June: SCANT, BATCH, UNDER, PARSE

Looking for a different day?A new NYT Connections puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Connections hints and answers for Tuesday, July 1 (game #751).Good morning! Let's play Connections, the NYT's clever word game that challenges you to group answers in various categories. It can be tough, so read on if you need Connections hints.What should you do once you've finished? Why, play some more word games of course. I've also got daily Strands hints and answers and Quordle hints and answers articles if you need help for those too, while Marc's Wordle today page covers the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Connections today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.NYT Connections today (game #752) - today's words(Image credit: New York Times)Today's NYT Connections words are…OEDIPUSREXFAKEIDFRESHWATERSOPHOCLESJUNIPERSENECACOPYSLIPBOOTLEGMOBILESHIRTPAINDREAMSREPLICANYT Connections today (game #752) - hint #1 - group hintsWhat are some clues for today's NYT Connections groups?YELLOW: CounterfeitBLUE: Precede with a letterGREEN: Sigmund PURPLE: School startersNeed more clues?We're firmly in spoiler territory now, but read on if you want to know what the four theme answers are for today's NYT Connections puzzles…NYT Connections today (game #752) - hint #2 - group answersWhat are the answers for today's NYT Connections groups?YELLOW: KNOCKOFF BLUE: WORDS AFTER "T-" GREEN: ASSOCIATED WITH FREUD PURPLE: STARTING WITH HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE ABBREVIATIONSRight, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.NYT Connections today (game #752) - the answers(Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Connections, game #752, are…YELLOW: KNOCKOFF BOOTLEG, COPY, FAKE, REPLICABLUE: WORDS AFTER "T-" MOBILE, PAIN, REX, SHIRTGREEN: ASSOCIATED WITH FREUD DREAMS, ID, OEDIPUS, SLIPPURPLE: STARTING WITH HIGH SCHOOL/COLLEGE ABBREVIATIONS FRESHWATER, JUNIPER, SENECA, SOPHOCLESMy rating: HardMy score: FailBack in the day when I was a music journalist, someone used my name to blag free gig tickets and they were going out having much more fun than I was. I only found out when I turned up at a concert once and was refused entry. I mention this because a KNOCKOFF is not always easy to spot – unlike today’s yellow group, which was a doddle.The rest of today’s Connections were really tough. I thought I’d cracked the code when I got WORDS AFTER “T-”, but the last two groups destroyed me.Thinking that there must be a group connected by philosophy, I tried OEDIPUS, SENECA, and SOPHOCLES and added JUNIPER out of ignorance.This gave me a “one away”, but I used up all my remaining guesses trying to complete a non-existent group. What Freud would have to say about that I don’t know, but I suspect it’d be something to do with my dreams of my mother doing crosswords.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Yesterday's NYT Connections answers (Tuesday, July 1, game #751)YELLOW: STEAL NICK, PALM, PINCH, POCKETGREEN: DAPPER NEAT, SHARP, SMART, TIDYBLUE: DO SOME GROOMING BRUSH, DRESS, SHAVE, SHOWERPURPLE: ___STONE BIRTH, KEY, MILE, TOUCHWhat is NYT Connections?NYT Connections is one of several increasingly popular word games made by the New York Times. It challenges you to find groups of four items that share something in common, and each group has a different difficulty level: green is easy, yellow a little harder, blue often quite tough and purple usually very difficult.On the plus side, you don't technically need to solve the final one, as you'll be able to answer that one by a process of elimination. What's more, you can make up to four mistakes, which gives you a little bit of breathing room.It's a little more involved than something like Wordle, however, and there are plenty of opportunities for the game to trip you up with tricks. For instance, watch out for homophones and other word games that could disguise the answers.It's playable for free via the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.

Looking for a different day?A new NYT Strands puzzle appears at midnight each day for your time zone – which means that some people are always playing 'today's game' while others are playing 'yesterday's'. If you're looking for Tuesday's puzzle instead then click here: NYT Strands hints and answers for Tuesday, July 1 (game #485).Strands is the NYT's latest word game after the likes of Wordle, Spelling Bee and Connections – and it's great fun. It can be difficult, though, so read on for my Strands hints.Want more word-based fun? Then check out my NYT Connections today and Quordle today pages for hints and answers for those games, and Marc's Wordle today page for the original viral word game.SPOILER WARNING: Information about NYT Strands today is below, so don't read on if you don't want to know the answers.NYT Strands today (game #486) - hint #1 - today's themeWhat is the theme of today's NYT Strands?• Today's NYT Strands theme is… ... This is for the birdsNYT Strands today (game #486) - hint #2 - clue wordsPlay any of these words to unlock the in-game hints system.WINGMEATSTARSFINALMASSGREATNYT Strands today (game #486) - hint #3 - spangram lettersHow many letters are in today's spangram?• Spangram has 15 lettersNYT Strands today (game #486) - hint #4 - spangram positionWhat are two sides of the board that today's spangram touches?First side: right, 3rd rowLast side: bottom, 3rd columnRight, the answers are below, so DO NOT SCROLL ANY FURTHER IF YOU DON'T WANT TO SEE THEM.NYT Strands today (game #486) - the answers(Image credit: New York Times)The answers to today's Strands, game #486, are…FEATHERTWIGWOOLGRASSLEAFFLUFFMOSSSPANGRAM: NESTING MATERIALMy rating: EasyMy score: PerfectAfter immediately seeing the word “wing” in the grid, I thought that we were searching for bird parts. And despite it being wrong the first word I found – FEATHER – still had me believing that was the case, not that I could think of anything beyond beak.After getting TWIG I realized what we were really looking for, but I didn’t get the spangram until the end, even though the word “nest” was hiding in plain sight.I didn’t realize that you could buy NESTING MATERIAL until I googled it, but some people put balls of wool in their bird feeders in the spring to give our feathered friends a helping hand. With bird population under threat from habitat loss, it seems like the least we can do.How did you do today? Let me know in the comments below.Yesterday's NYT Strands answers (Tuesday, July 1, game #485)SLIDECAROUSELTRAINFUNHOUSESCRAMBLERSPANGRAM: AMUSEMENT PARKWhat is NYT Strands?Strands is the NYT's not-so-new-any-more word game, following Wordle and Connections. It's now a fully fledged member of the NYT's games stable that has been running for a year and which can be played on the NYT Games site on desktop or mobile.I've got a full guide to how to play NYT Strands, complete with tips for solving it, so check that out if you're struggling to beat it each day.

Robot vacuums can be a big help around the house by automating a regular chore, but they can be pretty expensive. That’s why it’s a wise decision to wait for a shopping event like Amazon Prime Day to buy one, when you can usually save hundreds off the sticker price.Amazon Prime Day 2025 is nearly here, and it’s already brought excellent deals to many of our top picks for the best robot vacuums available today. The devices range from entry-level to midrange to high-end dirt suckers, and iRobot, Shark, Eufy and others are represented among the deals. There are even some solid cordless vacuums on sale as well as part of the Prime Day deals. Here are the best Prime Day vacuum deals we could find.

Best Prime Day robot vacuum deals

Eufy 11S Max robot vacuum for $150 (46 percent off): A favorite budget robot vacuum of ours, the 11S Max has a slim profile that allows it to easily get other some furniture that other robovacs can't reach. It does a good job of sucking up dirt and debris, and even though it doesn't have Wi-Fi connectivity, it comes with a remote control that gives you most of the functions an app would have.

iRobot Roomba 104 Combo robot vacuum and mop for $250 (44 percent off): This combo machine will vacuum and mop on its own, plus it comes with an auto-empty base as well. That means it will automatically empty the dry debris it collects into the base after every cleaning job.

Shark AV2501S AI Ultra robot vacuum for $280 (49 percent off): A version of our favorite robot vacuum, this Shark machine has strong suction power and won't choke at the first sight of pet hair or big dust bunnies. Its self-emptying base is bagless as well, which means you won't have to buy propriety bags to refill it with over time. This auto-empty base has a 30-day capacity, but you can spend a bit more if you want a model with a 60-day capacity.

Best Prime Day vacuum deals

Levoit LVAC-300 cordless vacuum for $250 ($100 off): One of Levoit's newest cordless stick vacuums, the LVAC-300 has HEPA filtration, strong suction and an easily maneuverable design. Its single-button start makes it super easy to use, and you can choose from three power modes: Eco, Mid and Turbo. You'll get a maximum of 60 minutes of battery life, and it comes with a few attachments for cleaning furniture, car interiors and more.

Tineco Pure One Station Furfree cordless vacuum for $299 (63 percent off): This cordless vacuum has its own self-emptying base, and it comes with attachments to groom your pets. It has solid suction power and the built-in iLoop smart sensor automatically adjust suction power depending on the messes in its path.

Dyson V8 Plus cordless vacuum for $350 (26 percent off): This Dyson stick vacuum has 40 minutes of runtime, a lightweight design and two power modes to choose from. It comes with four attachments, including the Motorbar cleaner head that works on all floor types, and it can easily convert to a more compact handheld vacuum to take out to your car when it needs a cleaning.

Shark PowerDetect Clean & Empty cordless vacuum for $430 (28 percent off): Shark's cordless vacuums are just as good as their robot vacuums, and you can usually find them on sale for less than other major brands. This one has great suction power and a relatively lightweight design, but the fact that it comes with a self-emptying base makes it an ultra-convenient choice.This article originally appeared on Engadget at https://www.engadget.com/deals/the-best-prime-day-robot-vacuum-deals-for-2025-140049036.html?src=rss

If you think you do not need to worry about the EU's new Data Act and rules around data sovereignty - think again. It is easy to assume that because this legislation applies to EU countries, UK organizations can continue to process and store data in the same way as before. But by ignoring changes in the rules surrounding geographical data location, organizations could find themselves in hot water.And now, with global politics in flux, data sovereignty is under more scrutiny than ever. This new legislation aims to ensure EU organizations and governments have control over critical data, regulating its collection, processing, and storage. It will reduce reliance on non-EU cloud providers and enable secure data sharing between organizations while maintaining EU oversight.Crucially, the regulation applies to organizations wherever they are based; and UK companies that process EU citizens’ data must also follow these rules. This is not the first time that EU data regulations have impacted the UK. Perhaps the biggest data privacy law in history, the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), came into force in 2018 and applies to every organization that processes data on the 448 million citizens of the EU.To date, several established brands, including British Airways, Marriott International, and TikTok for example, have fallen foul of GDPR fines, and have been ordered to pay penalties as high as £183 million.But although UK organizations will be impacted by the new EU legislation, and complying will both carry a financial burden and require investing additional time from staff, it is less difficult than it may seem.You can stay one step ahead of this legislation by properly governing the data you are generating and processing.You need to account for whose data is being collected, choose a storage vendor that will allow you to move your data easily, and ensure this data is stored in geographical locations that follow relevant legislation.We will take a look at this in more detail.1. Changes to data transfer and storage rulesThe EU's new data sovereignty legislation includes stricter rules on where data can be transferred and stored. This means you will need to know where you are storing data you hold on your customers and users, and therefore what national laws apply in that jurisdiction.You’ll also need to clearly communicate this information, with more granular policies controlling the migration of data, especially if that data involves sensitive or personal information.2. Increased compliance requirementsEU citizens and organizations must be able to access and view data concerning them, free of charge. They can also authorize a third party to access this data.Additionally, EU departments and public sector bodies will also have authority to access the data but only if there is an “exceptional need”, for example during a public emergency on the scale of Covid-19, or a natural disaster. Organizations must offer a way to share that data if requested.3. Cloud and hosting restrictionsData stored in the cloud must be easy to transfer to and from its location in a way that complies with the Data Act. If your cloud provider does not offer the ability to choose a jurisdiction for your data and is not completely transparent about where it is held at all times, then it may be wise to opt for alternatives that do offer this.Additionally, for cloud providers, the legislation states they must not make it difficult for their clients to switch company and transfer their data across to a different cloud service.4. Dual regulatory frameworksIn addition to the EU legislation, the UK has its own laws governing data use, and UK organisations will need to consider both. The Data (Use and Access) Bill was introduced to UK Parliament in October 2024, regulating “the way consumers, businesses and asset owners can safely share data”.This means UK organizations must navigate a dual regulatory framework: complying with both EU and UK-specific data regulations.The good news is that UK regulations often align with EU laws, making it easier to meet both sets of requirements. This was evident when the UK adopted its own version of GDPR after Brexit, ensuring regulatory continuity and avoiding major disruptions for cross-border trade.5. Sanctions for non-complianceThe EU Data Act will be enforced from 12 September 2025, so from this date penalties are expected to be issued for non-compliance. Fines are likely to be dissuasive - aiming to encourage compliance - so they are likely to be hefty.The legislation says that fines will be set by the nominated data protection authority in the EU member state that raises a claim, so it will vary depending on the member state. Additionally, fines of up to 4% of the organization's worldwide turnover could be imposed, matching the maximum penalty for a breach of GDPR.Conclusion: meet data governance head on to strengthen your businessSolid data governance has always been a business strength that gives a competitive edge. Now, however, it is no longer optional but mandatory for UK organizations who do business with the EU.Ultimately, it’s important to remember that, rather than being a new source of regulatory burden, these rules are intended to open up new markets, and organizations may well be able to capitalize on this. The new laws may well encourage controlled, safe data sharing and processing, as well as more competitive cloud hosting.Organizations with a firm grip on their data will find complying with the new legislation less of an issue than those who leave their data governance to chance. So now is a great time to assess your data storage policies, review your cloud providers, update any relevant agreements, and ensure compliance - before the rules are enforced.We've featured the best data loss prevention service.This article was produced as part of TechRadarPro's Expert Insights channel where we feature the best and brightest minds in the technology industry today. The views expressed here are those of the author and are not necessarily those of TechRadarPro or Future plc. If you are interested in contributing find out more here: https://www.techradar.com/news/submit-your-story-to-techradar-pro