Amazon: News

Amazon is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Seattle, US. The company not only focuses on e-commerce but also offers digital streaming services (Prime Video), cloud computing, as well as artificial intelligence. It was founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos and later went public in 1997. It started off by selling music and videos in 1998 as well as started acquiring online booksellers in Germany and the UK. In 2002, the company launched Amazon Web Services. It later introduced the Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Music, and also acquired IMDb and the Whole Foods Market. Amazon also produces consumer electronic products like Kindle e-reader, Fire TV and tablets, and Echo and Alexa devices.

Amazon's new AI agent can shop third-party websites for you

Amazon has started to test a new artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant called "Buy for Me."

03 Apr 2025

Apple

Apple's shares staring at worst drop in 5 years

Technology stocks took a major hit after US President Donald Trump announced global tariffs.

03 Apr 2025

Apple

How Trump's new tariffs could hurt Apple and Amazon

US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs that have sent ripples through Wall Street and Silicon Valley.

03 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok amid US ban threat

In a last-minute bid, Amazon has reportedly offered to buy TikTok from its Chinese parent company ByteDance.

03 Apr 2025

SpaceX

Amazon will launch its first internet satellites on this date

Amazon has announced the launch of its first batch of 27 satellites for Project Kuiper, its ambitious plan to establish a global high-speed internet network.

02 Apr 2025

Italy

Jeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez's wedding might disrupt Venice? Mayor rubbishes claims

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is set to marry Emmy-winning journalist Lauren Sanchez in Italy this summer.

02 Apr 2025

Apple TV+

Now, watch Apple TV+ shows on Prime Video India

Starting Wednesday (April 2), Apple TV+ became available as an add-on subscription on Amazon's Prime Video in India.

01 Apr 2025

OpenAI

Amazon's new AI model can shop for you online

Amazon has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model, Nova Act, to help users with online shopping tasks.

28 Mar 2025

Flipkart

BIS raids Amazon, Flipkart warehouses, seizes substandard goods worth ₹76L

In a nationwide drive to ensure compliance with quality standards, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has launched a series of raids on the warehouses of major e-commerce platforms, Amazon and Flipkart.

28 Mar 2025

Columbia University

Interview-bypassing AI tool lands student developer in hot water

Chungin Lee, a second-year computer science student at Columbia University, has been suspended for creating an AI tool to cheat in tech job interviews.

26 Mar 2025

Amazon India

Amazon expands grocery delivery service to over 170 Indian cities

Amazon India has announced the expansion of its grocery service, Amazon Fresh, to over 170 cities and towns across the country.

26 Mar 2025

Harry Potter

Amy Pascal, David Heyman to produce next 'James Bond' film

The James Bond franchise is stepping into a new era with Amazon MGM announcing Amy Pascal and David Heyman as the producers of its next film.

25 Mar 2025

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson's 'Verity' to hit theaters in 2026

Amazon MGM Studios has announced the release date for its film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel, Verity.

22 Mar 2025

Flipkart

Amazon introduces processing fee on bank discounts—how it affects you

Amazon has introduced a non-refundable processing fee of ₹49 for customers availing instant bank discounts (IBD) of ₹500 or more.

21 Mar 2025

Walt Disney Studios

Before new 'Snow White' movie, Disney launches exclusive dolls 

Alongside the release of its live-action remake of Snow White, Disney has dropped a new line of merchandise.

18 Mar 2025

Business

Amazon to lay off 14,000 managers as cost-saving push intensifies

Amazon plans to cut 13% of its managerial workforce, amounting to around 14,000 job losses. The cuts are part of a larger plan to save between $2.1 billion and $3.6 billion per year.

17 Mar 2025

Flipkart

Why Amazon is eyeing an IPO in India

Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce company, is considering a spin-off of its Indian division, YourStory has reported.

Amazon Echo will soon start sending your recordings to cloud

Amazon is killing a privacy feature that let Echo device owners process Alexa requests locally and avoid sending voice recordings to the company's cloud.

07 Mar 2025

Sachin Bansal

'Haven't done justice to UPI': Sachin Bansal slams Amazon, WhatsApp

Navi founder Sachin Bansal has slammed WhatsApp Pay and Amazon Pay for their poor integration of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments.

07 Mar 2025

NVIDIA

Why US government is probing this NVIDIA, Amazon-backed start-up

The US Department of Labor has launched an investigation into Scale AI, a start-up backed by NVIDIA, Amazon, and Meta.

Amazon Prime Video to bring AI dubbing for movies, shows

Amazon-owned streaming service Prime Video has announced its entry into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) with a new initiative.

03 Mar 2025

Technology

How to manage Amazon shipping addresses 

Managing shipping addresses on the Amazon app for Android devices makes your shopping experience a breeze.

28 Feb 2025

Technology

Amazon Location Service: How to integrate maps into your app 

Interactive maps are a crucial feature in Android applications, facilitating dynamic navigation and exploration.

27 Feb 2025

Amazon Web Services

Amazon takes on Google, Microsoft with first quantum computing chip

Amazon's cloud-computing arm Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled its first-ever quantum computing chip called 'Ocelot.'

27 Feb 2025

Amazon Prime Video

YouTube sensation MrBeast seeks funding at $5B valuation

YouTube sensation MrBeast, known off-screen as Jimmy Donaldson, is looking to raise a few hundred million dollars to grow his business empire.

27 Feb 2025

Delhi High Court

Amazon India fined ₹340cr in trademark infringement case

The Delhi High Court has slapped a fine of ₹340 crore on Amazon India, for violating the trademark of 'Beverly Hills Polo Club.'

Amazon announces AI-powered assistant Alexa+ to take on Google Gemini

Amazon has unveiled its latest innovation, Alexa+, at a recent event in New York City.

25 Feb 2025

Technology

Amazon users: You can filter search results by customer rating 

Finding the perfect item on Amazon can feel like searching for a needle in a haystack.

21 Feb 2025

Technology

For Kindle app users: How to follow favorite authors 

The Amazon Kindle app for Android ensures you never miss a book from your favorite authors.

21 Feb 2025

Daniel Craig

Amazon officially takes over 'James Bond' franchise 

In a major change for the legendary James Bond franchise, producers and siblings Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson are exiting.

21 Feb 2025

Android

Amazon pulls the plug on its Android app store

Amazon has announced that it will shut down its 'Appstore' for Android devices on August 20, 2025.

19 Feb 2025

Technology

How Amazon's 'Pet Profile' can save you time and money 

Amazon's "Pet Profile" feature makes shopping for your pet a breeze on Android devices.

19 Feb 2025

Technology

For Amazon Music users: How to manage data usage 

In the modern world, streaming your favorite tunes is a given. But, it can quickly eat up your mobile data, leaving you with a hefty bill.

19 Feb 2025

Instagram

Amazon discontinues its TikTok-like feed for discovering new products

Amazon has officially killed 'Inspire,' a TikTok-like feature for finding new products in its mobile app.

18 Feb 2025

Technology

How to use 'Subscribe & Save' on Amazon app

Amazon's Subscribe and Save feature provides a hassle-free solution for customers to get regular deliveries of their favorite and frequently used items, all while benefiting from discounts and free shipping.

18 Feb 2025

Fraud Cases

Thousands of Indian investors lose almost $100M in Ponzi scheme

Thousands of Indian investors are struggling to recover nearly $100 million lost in a Ponzi scheme operated by Falcon Invoice Discounting.

16 Feb 2025

Walmart

Amazon workers in North Carolina say no to forming union

Amazon employees at a warehouse in Garner, North Carolina, have voted against unionization.

15 Feb 2025

Technology

Downloading, backing up Kindle books on PCs not allowed anymore

Amazon has announced plans to kill a feature that lets users download purchased books on their computers, and then transfer them to their Kindle devices manually via USB.

14 Feb 2025

Technology

If you still fancy MP3 versions, go try Amazon's AutoRip 

Amazon's AutoRip feature provides customers with the added benefit of easily accessing digital copies of their purchased CDs and vinyl.

13 Feb 2025

Technology

For Android users: Here's how you can use Kindle's text-to-speech 

Listening to books provides a handy way to consume literature while going about your day.

12 Feb 2025

Flipkart

Investing in e-commerce stocks v/s PPF: You have to choose

In India's fast-paced financial world, investors are always seeking the next big opportunity, the next secure investment.

12 Feb 2025

Android

Amazon is redirecting users to brands' websites for unavailable products

Amazon has announced a trial run of a new feature that redirects customers to the brands' websites for products not available in its inventory.

12 Feb 2025

Hollywood

Mandy Moore slams Amazon for delivering package to wildfire-ravaged home 

Renowned actor-singer Mandy Moore has slammed Amazon for delivering a package to her in-laws' house, ravaged by the recent Los Angeles wildfires.

07 Feb 2025

Technology

Here's Amazon's 'Send as Gift' feature you need this Valentines 

The Amazon app on Android, particularly for Amazon Prime members, has a secret weapon for gifting.

07 Feb 2025

Microsoft

Amazon to invest over $100B in AI this year

Amazon has announced plans to invest more than $100 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) this year.

07 Feb 2025

Jim Sarbh

'Made in India': What to expect from Naseeruddin-Jim's new show 

The new web series, Made in India - A Titan Story, will premiere on the OTT platform Amazon MX Player. The six-part series tells the story of Titan Company from its inception in 1984 to becoming one of India's most popular consumer brands.

06 Feb 2025

India

You can now shop while watching shows on MX Player

Amazon MX Player, a popular video streaming service in India, is all set to transform the market with its innovative shoppable videos.

06 Feb 2025

Google

After Amazon and Meta, Google scraps its diversity hiring goals

Google, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc, has opted to scrap its goal of increasing hiring from historically underrepresented groups.

05 Feb 2025

Beijing

US Postal Service suspends incoming parcels from China, Hong Kong

The United States Postal Service (USPS) has indefinitely stopped accepting incoming parcels from China and Hong Kong.

05 Feb 2025

Business

Ironical! Online retail giant Amazon can't figure out physical stores

Despite dominating the online retail space, Amazon is struggling to make a mark in the physical store arena.

04 Feb 2025

BigBasket

Ultimate credit cards for aromatherapy enthusiasts

The right credit card can transform shopping into a rewarding experience for aromatherapy enthusiasts in India.

04 Feb 2025

Technology

A guide on how to use 'Clip Coupon' on Amazon

Saving money while shopping online is now a breeze with the Clip Coupon feature on the Amazon app for Android devices.

03 Feb 2025

Amazon Alexa

How to activate Alexa's whisper mode? Try these steps

Whisper Mode on Alexa-enabled Amazon devices enables users to simply whisper to their devices, and Alexa will respond in kind with a softer tone.

02 Feb 2025

Flipkart

Flipkart rebrands grocery service as 'Kilos,' promises wholesale prices

India's leading e-commerce platform Flipkart has rebranded its grocery business to 'Kilos.' The company's new strategy is to offer everyday essentials at wholesale prices.

01 Feb 2025

Dell

Work from office 5 days a week: Dell to employees

Dell, the multinational technology giant, has announced a major overhaul of its work policy.

31 Jan 2025

Android

Here's how to send gifts on Flipkart like a pro

Gifting is an expression of love, and online shopping has made it easier to send gifts to your loved ones.

31 Jan 2025

Android

Why you should enable the color filter on Amazon now 

The sheer volume of products displayed on the Amazon app can make browsing a bit of an eyesore at times.

30 Jan 2025

California

Amazon sued for tracking users through their smartphones

Amazon is being sued by consumers who claim that the company has been secretly tracking their movements through their smartphones.

30 Jan 2025

Dubai

How this ex-Microsoft techie retired at 39 with ₹30 crore

Former techie Jamal Robinson has set an inspiring example of financial discipline.

27 Jan 2025

Android

Here's how to use Amazon's 'Package X-Ray' on Android

Amazon's Android app has a cool feature called "Package X-Ray" that lets you see what's inside your unopened packages without actually opening them.

22 Jan 2025

Android

Skip the typing! Use voice-to-text for Amazon feedback 

Leaving product feedback on Amazon is crucial for both buyers and sellers.

21 Jan 2025

eBay

Mattel's stunning Lunar New Year Barbie Doll is here!

Mattel has unveiled a special Lunar New Year Barbie doll for 2025, following the brand's massive surge in popularity since 2023.

21 Jan 2025

Android

Android users rejoice! How to easily set up Amazon Sidewalk

Amazon Sidewalk is a shared network that helps your devices work better at home and in your community.

20 Jan 2025

Facebook

Skip copy-paste! Share Amazon links instantly from Android 

Imagine effortlessly sharing your latest Amazon finds with friends, be it a quirky gadget or the trendiest outfit, all from the comfort of your Android device.

16 Jan 2025

Startups

Amazon acquires Indian fintech firm Axio to expand credit services

Amazon has announced its acquisition of Axio, an Indian 'buy now pay later' start-up.

14 Jan 2025

Sony

Warner Bros. donates $15M to LA wildfire relief

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced a $15 million donation to help Los Angeles combat the raging wildfires and rebuild.

13 Jan 2025

Donald Trump

Trump as Buddha: Chinese artist's statue back in demand

A porcelain statue of United States President-elect Donald Trump, designed by Chinese artist Hong Jinshi, has been making waves. The statue shows Trump in a Buddha-like pose—cross-legged with eyes half-closed.

12 Jan 2025

Business

Why Amazon wants to discontinue 'Try Before You Buy' service

Amazon will discontinue its 'Try Before You Buy' service for Prime members in the US starting January 31.