World News: Talking Tech: We're really thankful for Amazon drivers

Thursday, December 15

It's Thursday. Only 10 days until Christmas. I'm Brett Molina, back with a new round of tech headlines in case you need a break from the holiday shopping rush.

I think we need to take a moment to recognize the real MVPs of the holiday season: Amazon drivers.

If you're like me, your home might feel like a mini Amazon warehouse, with boxes upon boxes sitting on top of each other, likely filled with the gifts you bought for loved ones.

Recently, Amazon rolled out a program providing a way for us to give thanks to its drivers. Shoppers could tip their driver $5 by saying, "Alexa, thank my driver" on a compatible device or through Amazon Shopping mobile apps.

Amazon said the special tip would apply to the first million thank yous. The program ended after one day.

What else happened in tech?

@ElonJet grounded. The Twitter account tracking Elon Musk's private jet flights has been suspended.

The FTX cryptocurrency. Need to catch up? Here's how founder Sam Bankman-Fried's alleged crypto scheme unraveled.

Noticing a lot of AI-generated pictures on your social media feeds? They're from an app called Lensa. Here's how it works.

Thursday tech tip

You can find a subscription for anything nowadays, even your car. Several automakers are rolling out subscription models to access features like heated seats or parking assistance. When buying a new car, it's important to do your homework before getting behind the wheel.

One more thing

We started with holiday shopping. Let's wrap up with adventures in online shopping. The last thing you want is for a loved one to stumble on a package and recognize it might be a gift for them. Here's what to do to keep all those holiday purchases a secret.

Thanks for reading! Until next week.

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