Koji Suzuki, the Japanese author who created the horror novel Ring, has died at 68. His stories fused Japanese folklore with technology, making Sadako Yamamura a worldwide horror icon. Ring evolved into a major multimedia franchise and helped ignite the J horror boom, with Suzuki’s storytelling influence continuing to shape writers and filmmakers globally.
Amazon is renaming roles at its Ring and Blink units, replacing traditional job titles with “builder” and “builder leader.” The company says the change is meant to build a more adaptable culture centered on customer value, with compensation and growth paths staying the same. Still, some employees worry the new wording could signal future promotion changes.
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