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1. YouTube to make original series available free Google-owned YouTube plans to produce seven original series that will be available for free in an effort to attract advertisers. The shows will feature the likes of Kevin Hart, Ellen DeGeneres and Demi Lovato. YouTube already has exclusive content on its platform from creators, as well as original new shows and movies on its YouTube Red subscription service. 2. Starbucks launches compatible capsules Starbucks announced the launch of a range of Starbucks espresso capsules compatible with Nespresso machines in SA. Starbucks espresso capsules are made from Arabica coffee and the range includes classic Espresso Roast, Colombia, Kenya, and Guatemala Antigua. The introduction of the range coincides with the start of a recycling programme for the capsules. 3. Bezos disposes of Amazon shares Amazon boss Jeff Bezos sold about US$940.74m in company stock as part of a planned divestiture. He unloaded 1m shares ranging in price from about $935 t...
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