A Bengaluru tech professional, Mahesh Suthar, exposed a taxi scam at the airport involving a fake Uber app called "Blumeter." The driver inflated the fare by Rs 1,000, attributing it to GST, and refused a physical bill. Suthar shared his experience online, warning others about the deceptive practice of manipulating fares through the app.
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Amazon appoints Alex Dunlap, a 17-year AWS veteran, as new shadow advisor to CEO Andy Jassy. This role, which previously groomed Jassy himself, indicates Dunlap's potential for future leadership. With a strong background in productivity apps, Dunlap’s position aligns with Amazon's push into AI and enterprise software. Previous shadows have secured prominent roles at Amazon.