Today on Talk That Tech we discuss:

Jeff Bezos selling $5B worth of Amazon shares as company’s stock hits all-time high

• Jeff Bezos is selling 25 million Amazon shares worth $5 billion, according to a regulatory filing on the day the tech giant’s stock hit a record high.
• The proposed sale on Tuesday came as Amazon’s stock closed at $200 per share, its highest price since Amazon’s 1997 NASDAQ listing.

Seattle-area EV drivers left searching for fast chargers due to ‘epidemic’ of cable theft

• Thieves in Seattle have been stealing EV charging cables for their copper content, leaving drivers stranded without the ability to recharge their vehicles.
• This issue has become more prevalent in the last few years, with over 100 cables stolen across the city in the past year alone.

How to Get a Real ID License Before the Deadline

• A new type of driver’s license, called Real ID, will be required to board domestic flights in the United States starting from May 7, 2025.

Today on Talk That Tech the Morning Show:

• Amazon has reached a $2 trillion market cap for the first time, joining other tech giants like Nvidia, Apple, Alphabet, and Microsoft.
• Bugatti has unveiled its first plug-in hybrid car, the Tourbillon, with 1,800 horsepower, a V16 engine, and a $4 million price tag. Only 250 units will be produced.
• Borderless tech hiring is overtaking the conversation from remote work for technology roles.

Tech talent marketplaces and a digitized workforce are opening up global hiring opportunities beyond traditional boundaries.

The trend of borderless tech hiring has doubled in the last three years, with tech markets in cities like Beijing and Delhi surpassing those in U.S. hubs like San Francisco and New York.

Today on Talk That Tech the Morning Show:

• The race is on for Apple, Nvidia, and Microsoft to reach a market cap of US$4 trillion, with Microsoft and Nvidia predicted to lead.
• McDonald's is ending its partnership with IBM for AI-powered drive-thrus, which began in late 2021. The company plans to shut off the automated order technology in test locations by July 26, 2024
• 3 in-demand remote jobs hiring now that pay $100,000 in 2024

1. Product Manager = Average salary: $106,812

2. Account Director = Average salary: $103,820

3. Business Development Director = Average salary: $113,961

- Remote job opportunities offering salaries over $100,000 remain abundant, despite a slight decrease from peak levels.