Woah, it's Wednesday. I'm Diamond Naga Siu, and I have nothing to look forward to today now that Abbott Elementary finished its second season.
It was renewed for a third. But I wonder how the ABC show will be impacted by its parent company Disney's layoffs (here's a leaked memo from its CFO, by the way). The job cuts impacted theme parks, entertainment, and more.
Before I find something new to watch, let's dive into today's tech.
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1. Amazon needs to watch out for Charlie Bell. A founder of Amazon Web Services and the firm's "best person in the room," Bell shook the industry last September when he joined Microsoft. But he's since been bound by a controversial noncompete with Amazon. That's just ended.
- Jumping to Microsoft was possibly the 65-year-old's last career move. Bell will be overseeing a new cybersecurity division at Microsoft — but insiders at both Amazon and Microsoft wonder if he'll go more directly up against his former employer.
- Multiple people told Insider that Bell is well-placed to help Microsoft take a greater share of Amazon's lead in cloud computing, perhaps bringing over a culture of ruthless efficiency.
- My colleague Ashley Stewart examines the growing threat of Microsoft now that Bell is free from his noncompete purgatory.
Look into the future here for Bell — and Microsoft — without Amazon's restrictions.
In other news:
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2. ChatGPT + coding = no job security. Software engineering was once synonymous with a high paying, safe job. But my colleague Aki Ito writes that the rise of AI marks the end of coding as we know it. More on the coder conundrum here. Bonus: Here's how "learn to code" backfired.
3. Ultra-realistic masks of Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, Mark Zuckerberg, and others. Each original mask costs around $20,000 and took at least one month to make. Check out the highly detailed disguises here.
4. Apple TV+ could be on the brink of losing a lot of subscribers. The "Ted Lasso" creator has a smaller library than many of its rivals. Instead, it's invested in original films and series featuring A-list talent. But ahead of a potential writers' strike, that strategy could leave the streamer facing two key vulnerabilities.
5. Teaching ChatGPT is pretty lucrative. Self-taught ChatGPT users have made anywhere from $10,000 to $52,000 within months. They believe it's the skill of the future. More on their profitable side hustle here.
6. Inside Amazon's messy return-to-office plan. Not enough seats in the offices. Employee anxiety over the company tracking their badge taps. People who thought they were hired as remote workers. Dive into the fear and confusion of Amazon employees here.
7. Top tips for top tips. This Philly food delivery driver shares his favorite tricks to secure larger tips for his services. This includes hanging in wealthier areas and rejecting most orders. Get all his tip tips here.
8. RIP to the most affordable EV. The Chevy Bolt is the cheapest electric vehicle on the market. It clocks in at $26,500 — or $19,000 after the $7,500 federal tax credit. But General Motors announced that it's axing the model. Hop in for last ride details here.
Odds and ends:
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9. This 3D-printed tiny house in Maine is made entirely out of recyclable materials. The 600-square-foot home has a bathroom, bedroom, joint living room, and kitchen. Welcome in for the full house tour here.
10. Big Tech employees are now easier to poach. That's according to the CEO of software giant Intuit, who said layoffs in the sector have caused uncertainty that's "getting people to raise their heads who wouldn't." Read more.
What we're watching today:
- The AI Accelerator Summit kicks off in San Jose, California. Leaders from Amazon, Google, and other major tech companies will speak at the conference.
- The Time100 Gala happens in New York City tonight, hosted by Jennifer Coolidge. Other high-profile attendees include Doja Cat, Ali Wong, Michael B. Jordan, and Nancy Pelosi.
- Quarterly earnings for eBay, Meta, Roku, Samsung, and other companies. Keep up with earnings here.
- The Mutua Madrid Open is in full swing. Emma Raducanu, Leylah Fernandez, and Sloane Stephens are all competing in the WTA 1000 event on Wednesday.
Curated by Diamond Naga Siu in San Diego. (Feedback or tips? Email dsiu@insider.com or tweet @diamondnagasiu) Edited by Hallam Bullock (tweet @hallam_bullock) and Shona Ghosh (@shonaghosh) in London.