Esther Shein is a freelance writer and editor who specializes in writing about AI, cloud, cybersecurity, data, software, and IT leadership. In addition to TechRepublic and eWeek, her work has appeared in CIO.com, CSOOnline, ZDNet, TechTarget, Communications of the ACM, Consumer Goods Technology, Computerworld, The Boston Globe, and Inc. She has also written thought leadership whitepapers, ebooks, case studies, and marketing materials.
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Slate Auto, the EV startup backed by Jeff Bezos, secures $650 million in funding for an affordable pickup truck slated for delivery by the end of the year.
Amazon is reportedly negotiating to buy Globalstar, a $9 billion satellite company, as it looks to compete against Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starlink internet service.
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Meta faces layoffs, legal setbacks, and scrutiny as it doubles down on AI investments, raising questions about priorities, safety, and long-term strategy.