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.
22 Jan 2025
AndroidSkip the typing! Use voice-to-text for Amazon feedback
Leaving product feedback on Amazon is crucial for both buyers and sellers.
21 Jan 2025
eBayMattel'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
AndroidAndroid 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
FacebookSkip 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
StartupsAmazon 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
SonyWarner 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 TrumpTrump 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
BusinessWhy 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.
11 Jan 2025
MetaAmazon joins Meta in discontinuing certain DEI programs
Amazon is scrapping some of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives just like Meta.
10 Jan 2025
Donald TrumpWhat's the estimated cost of Donald Trump's inauguration
The inauguration fund for United States President-elect Donald Trump has hit an eye-watering $170 million, exceeding his 2017 record of $107 million.
10 Jan 2025
BlinkitBlinkit challenges Amazon, Flipkart with rapid delivery of laptops, printers
Blinkit has expanded its service in order to deliver electronics like laptops, monitors, and printers, in 10 minutes.
08 Jan 2025
TechnologyKeep your cart neat with Amazon's 'Save for Later' trick
Ever spotted something amazing on Amazon but weren't quite ready to hit "Buy Now"?
06 Jan 2025
Competition Commission of IndiaKarnataka HC to hear all competition cases against Flipkart, Amazon
The Supreme Court of India has directed the Karnataka High Court to hear all competition-related cases against e-commerce companies Amazon and Flipkart.
04 Jan 2025
Indian GovernmentDPDP: Big Tech must not transfer personal data outside India
The draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) rules have proposed strict measures for Big Tech companies operating in India.
22 Dec 2024
Bill GatesJeff Bezos to marry Lauren Sanchez in $600M ceremony: Report
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée Lauren Sanchez are reportedly planning a lavish wedding in Aspen, Colorado.
20 Dec 2024
TechnologyHow to update your delivery address on Amazon
Updating your Amazon delivery address is a simple process that ensures your orders reach you without delay.
20 Dec 2024
Daniel Craig'F*ing idiots': James Bond's future uncertain amid Amazon-Barbara Broccoli feud
The future of the James Bond franchise hangs in the balance amid a reported standoff between long-time producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G Wilson, and Amazon.
20 Dec 2024
BusinessThousands of Amazon workers strike, disrupting pre-Christmas deliveries
Thousands of Amazon workers in the US have gone on a strike amid the crucial pre-Christmas season.
17 Dec 2024
United States of AmericaUS: Amazon workers are threatening strike amid peak holiday season
Thousands of Amazon employees are threatening to go on strike after a deadline for contract negotiations passed.
14 Dec 2024
Amazon Prime VideoHow to cancel your Amazon Prime Video add-on subscription
Amazon Prime Video makes it easy to cancel add-on subscriptions online.
14 Dec 2024
Amazon Prime VideoHow to manage Prime Video profiles on connected devices
Amazon Prime Video allows you to create and manage profiles on different connected devices.
13 Dec 2024
Donald TrumpAmazon, Meta donate $1 million each to Trump's inauguration fund
Amazon and Meta have both donated $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration fund.
13 Dec 2024
WalmartViral Stanley Cup scandal: 2.6M mugs recalled—what went wrong
Stanley, a popular maker of stainless steel travel mugs, has voluntarily recalled some 2.6 million of its Switchback and Trigger Action models.
10 Dec 2024
United States of AmericaYou can now buy a car on Amazon
Amazon has officially entered the online car sales industry with the launch of its new e-commerce platform, Amazon Autos.
10 Dec 2024
Nitin GadkariAmazon eyes exports worth $80 billion from India by 2030
Amazon has announced a major expansion of its export commitment from India, promising to enable $80 billion in cumulative exports by 2030.
10 Dec 2024
Amazon IndiaAmazon India is offering 15-minute delivery service in this city
Amazon has initiated a trial run of its quick commerce service, "Tez," in India, aiming to deliver groceries and other essentials within 15 minutes.
10 Dec 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAmazon sets up AI agent-focused R&D lab in San Francisco
Amazon has announced the opening of a new research and development facility, the Amazon AGI SF Lab, in San Francisco.
09 Dec 2024
Competition Commission of IndiaCCI moves SC to expedite antitrust probe against Flipkart, Amazon
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has moved the Supreme Court, seeking the consolidation of all cases against e-commerce behemoths Amazon and Flipkart.
09 Dec 2024
GoogleHow much tech giants spend on their CEOs' security
Leading tech giants like Apple, Google, Meta, Tesla, and others are spending huge amounts on security and private transportation for their top executives.
09 Dec 2024
Jeff BezosWorld's second richest man prefers 'messy' meetings that disrupt schedules
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has revealed his unique way of conducting business meetings.
08 Dec 2024
Amazon Prime Video'Reacher' S3 trailer: Jack battles foe 'twice his size'
The highly-anticipated third season of the beloved action series Reacher will premiere on February 20, 2025.
07 Dec 2024
Amazon Prime VideoHow to reset your Amazon Prime Video account PIN
Amazon has given a step-by-step guide for those who want to change/reset their Prime Video Profile or Account PIN.
07 Dec 2024
Amazon Prime VideoHow to prevent others from creating/removing Prime Video profiles
Amazon Prime Video lets account holders control the creation and removal of profiles on their accounts.
06 Dec 2024
BoeingFrom Google's gaffe to CrowdStrike outage: 2024's biggest business blunders
In 2024, business failures were widespread, with companies in various sectors grappling with blunders ranging from AI missteps to technological glitches and manufacturing errors.
06 Dec 2024
SmartphonesUS-based Backbone enters India, launches gaming controller starting at ₹7,500
Backbone, a US-based technology company that develops gaming accessories for smartphones, has officially made its entry into the Indian market with the launch of its Backbone One gaming controller.
05 Dec 2024
Blue OriginWhat happens when ISS retires? Bezos has $100B replacement plan
Blue Origin's founder Jeff Bezos is planning to launch a new space station, Orbital Reef.
05 Dec 2024
NetflixWhat to expect from 'Quicksilver,' Netflix's next big bet
Following a fiercely contested auction, Netflix successfully acquired the rights to Callie Hart's fantasy romance novel Quicksilver.
04 Dec 2024
TechnologyAmazon Music introduces 'Delivered': How to recap your 2024 favorites
Following Spotify Wrapped and Apple Music Replay, Amazon Music has introduced its own take on the yearly recap feature.
04 Dec 2024
MetaMeta plans to power AI data centers with nuclear energy
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, is on the lookout for developers to start nuclear reactors in the early 2030s. The aim is to power its data centers and the communities around them.
04 Dec 2024
Box OfficeWhy Mattel is sued for $5M over 'Wicked' dolls' packaging
Mattel, the iconic toy maker, is being sued over a packaging error on its special-edition Wicked dolls.
04 Dec 2024
FlipkartWhat is Flipkart Plus and how to become a member
In a bid to take on Amazon, Flipkart, India's leading e-commerce platform, has an interesting loyalty program called Flipkart Plus.
04 Dec 2024
MicrosoftMicrosoft sued for £1B in UK for 'punishing' cloud practices
Microsoft is being sued in the UK for more than £1 billion ($1.27 billion) in damages.
04 Dec 2024
AnthropicAmazon partners with Anthropic to build world's largest AI supercomputer
Amazon has partnered with OpenAI rival Anthropic to build one of the world's most powerful artificial intelligence (AI) supercomputers.
04 Dec 2024
AnthropicAmazon announces new Nova AI models with focus on affordability
Amazon has unveiled a new set of artificial intelligence (AI) foundation models, called "Nova." They will be added to the Amazon Bedrock model library on AWS.
03 Dec 2024
Jeff BezosBezos backing AI chipmaker that wants to take on NVIDIA
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has invested in Tenstorrent, an artificial intelligence (AI) chip start-up.
03 Dec 2024
Amazon Prime VideoHow to rent or buy movies on Amazon Prime Video
Amazon's Prime Video service comes with a feature to rent/purchase select titles.
03 Dec 2024
Amazon PayHow to register for Amazon Pay Later: A step-by-step guide
Amazon Pay Later, the digital credit service from Amazon, gives customers the flexibility to buy goods now and pay later.
02 Dec 2024
Amazon IndiaMissing Amazon package marked delivered? Here's how to find it
Online shopping on Amazon has become a phenomenon in India, with millions of packages being delivered every day.
