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Shocking report finds dumpster divers selling trash on Amazon

With more than 100 million Amazon Prime members in the U.S., it's a good bet most of us have purchased at least one item from the retail giant. Expecting quality goods from such a hugely successful company shouldn't be too much to ask, right? It turns out that might not always be the case. A shocking report describes actual garbage being sold on Amazon by dumpster divers.

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Big tech wants to make all your smart home devices work together

Tech companies don't often join forces for the sake of consumers, but these aren't ordinary times. Apple, Google, Amazon and the Zigbee Alliance are collaborating on a new communication standard for smart home technology. By working together, the smart home ecosystem will become less confusing and more cross-compatible. Here's what they're planning, and why it matters for your smart home devices.

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Facebook admits to tracking user location despite permission settings

Despite opposition from users and world governments, Facebook is still having privacy issues. While it appeared to give users the option to opt out of location tracking, Facebook revealed it tracks you anyway and there's no way to stop it. Is the social media giant flexing its power or has it just helped users decide it's finally time to ditch Facebook for real?

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Why Costco is cheaper than Amazon

The last decade has seen the death of many retail stores. We have seen the likes of JC Penny and Sears nosedive, while Toys R Us went bankrupt. Why, you might ask? Well, the simple answer is Amazon. But one retail giant has thrived despite Amazonâs success. Costco has become more than just that place you go to get 40 lbs of taco shells. Itâs a retail powerhouse, but how is it so successful? Their secret is pretty incredible.

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Watch the throne: British company leaks details of new toilet

For many workers, a bathroom break is a much-needed reprieve from the stresses of the job. Unfortunately, some employees have been caught abusing bathroom privileges, and use their toilet time to relax and browse the web on their phones. Well, businesses have complained and one British company has stepped forward to answer their prayers â to the horror of workers everywhere. The StandardToilet is designed to keep employees from spending too long on the pot, and is designed with a seat thatâs angled to strain your thigh muscles after more than five minutes of sitting. Eventually, sitting becomes so painful that you have no choice but to get up. The inventor of this product believes itâll increase worker productivity, but had no comment about workers who suffer from bowel issues or those who may have contracted a stomach bug. Working for a boss who installs these must be a pain in the rear, huh ?

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