Amazon: News

16 May 2024

Netflix

Netflix takes on industry giants with in-house advertising platform

Netflix is launching its own advertising technology platform, a move that will pit it against industry giants like Google and Amazon.

15 May 2024

Europe

AWS announces plans for European 'sovereign cloud' in Germany

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon's cloud computing division, has confirmed its plans to launch a European "sovereign cloud."

14 May 2024

Canada

Amazon warehouse workers in Quebec form first Canadian union

In a historic move, Amazon employees at the DXT4 warehouse in Laval, Quebec have successfully formed the first union at any of the firm's Canadian warehouses.

14 May 2024

GitHub

Amazon warehouse workers turn to bots for time off

Amazon warehouse employees are leveraging technology to secure voluntary time off (VTO), according to posts on Reddit and Github pages reviewed by 404 Media.

13 May 2024

Realme

Realme GT 6T to debut in India on May 22

Realme's new smartphone, the GT 6T, is slated to be launched in India on May 22 at 12:00pm.

13 May 2024

Emmanuel Macron

Microsoft commits €4B to develop AI data centers in France

Microsoft and Amazon, two leading US tech companies, have committed to investing billions in France's technology infrastructure.

12 May 2024

Drones

Amazon's drone delivery program faces heat hurdles in Arizona

Amazon's ambitious plan to launch a drone delivery fleet in Arizona, US is facing significant obstacles due to the state's extreme summer temperatures.

10 May 2024

Amazon Prime Video

'Red, White & Royal Blue' sequel greenlit by Amazon 

Following the enormous success of Red, White & Royal Blue, Amazon MGM Studios has officially approved the development of a sequel.

09 May 2024

Netflix

Amazon to show ads when Prime Video users pause streaming

Amazon is preparing to overhaul its advertising strategy with the introduction of three ad formats on its Prime Video platform.

02 May 2024

Hollywood

Amazon MGM, Mattel set 'Masters of the Universe' for 2026

Amazon MGM Studios, in partnership with Mattel Films, has announced the release date for the highly anticipated live-action reboot of Masters of the Universe.

01 May 2024

Brazil

Prepare the acai berry bowl in 3 simple steps

The acai berry bowl, a dish with roots in Brazil's Amazon region, is celebrated for its health benefits and vivid look.

01 May 2024

Amazon Web Services

Amazon reports $143.3B revenue in Q1, beats market expectations

Amazon's first quarter earnings and revenue have surpassed Wall Street's predictions, largely due to a surge in advertising and cloud computing.

01 May 2024

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video greenlights second season of 'Cross' pre-premiere

Amazon Prime Video has given the go-ahead for a second season of its upcoming drama series, Cross, even before its Season 1 premiere.

30 Apr 2024

Meta

Meta spent record $7.6 million on lobbying in Q1 2024

Meta has set a new record by spending $7.6 million, on lobbying the US government in the first quarter of 2024.

30 Apr 2024

The Lord of the Rings

Amazon's 'Fallout' breaks streaming records

Amazon's latest series, Fallout, has attracted an impressive 65M viewers since its premiere just over two weeks ago.

27 Apr 2024

Jeff Bezos

FTC accuses Amazon executives of using Signal to destroy evidence

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) in the US, has submitted a filing, accusing senior executives at Amazon of using the Signal app's disappearing messages facility to destroy evidence.

25 Apr 2024

JioCinema

JioCinema's new subscription plans offer ad-free content starting at ₹29/month

JioCinema is set to revolutionize the premium streaming sector with the launch of subscription plans starting at just ₹29 per month.

23 Apr 2024

Xiaomi

Xiaomi launches earphones, vacuum cleaner, and garment steamer in India

Xiaomi, the Chinese electronics giant, has launched its newest truly wireless stereo (TWS) earphones, the Redmi Buds 5A, in India.

23 Apr 2024

California

Amazon discontinues Prime Air drone delivery service in California

Amazon has announced the cessation of its Prime Air drone delivery service in Lockeford, California.

Why Amazon's cashier-less tech sees slow growth despite third-party push

Amazon's groundbreaking 'Just Walk Out' technology is now operational in over 140 third-party locations across the US, UK, Australia, and Canada.

18 Apr 2024

Deepinder Goyal

Ex-Google, Amazon recruiters advise against LinkedIn's 'Open to Work' badge

Two former recruitment professionals from Google and Amazon have advised job seekers against using LinkedIn's "Open to Work" badge.

17 Apr 2024

Android

Amazon Music introduces AI-driven playlist feature, Maestro

Amazon Music has launched an innovative AI-driven playlist feature called Maestro.

17 Apr 2024

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video battles catalog errors, affecting viewer engagement

Amazon Prime Video is experiencing a significant drop in viewership numbers due to persistent catalog errors, as per internal documents obtained by Business Insider.

16 Apr 2024

Reddit

Meet Wayne: The bad boss of US-based Amazon delivery drivers

Amazon delivery drivers in the US have turned to humor, as a means of expressing their dissatisfaction with demanding workloads.

12 Apr 2024

Google

Google parent Alphabet nears $2T mcap, driven by AI advancements

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, is nearing a market capitalization of $2 trillion.

11 Apr 2024

Amazon Web Services

Amazon ends bonus payments for Alexa developers

Amazon has announced the discontinuation of its paid incentives for Alexa developers, marking the end of the Alexa Developer Rewards Program.

08 Apr 2024

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M55 5G, M15 5G go official in India

South Korean tech giant Samsung has officially launched its latest smartphones, the Galaxy M55 5G and Galaxy M15 5G, in the Indian market.

06 Apr 2024

Andy Jassy

Amazon launches 'Bazaar,' a budget-friendly fashion store in India

Amazon has discreetly launched a new store named "Bazaar" in India, aiming to cater to the demand for affordable yet stylish fashion and lifestyle products.

04 Apr 2024

Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services lays off hundreds of employees

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the global leader in cloud services, has confirmed the termination of several employees from its sales, marketing, and physical stores technology departments.

03 Apr 2024

Android

 iQOO 12 Desert Red Anniversary Edition debuts at ₹53,000 

iQOO, marking its fourth anniversary in India, has introduced the iQOO 12 Desert Red Anniversary Edition.

Amazon discontinues 'Just Walk Out' technology in US: Here's why

Amazon is discontinuing its innovative "Just Walk Out" technology in its Fresh grocery stores across the US, according to a report by The Information.

31 Mar 2024

Honor

HONOR launches MagicBook X14, X16 Pro laptops: Check specs, prices

HONOR has broadened its product range in India by launching two new laptops, the MagicBook X14 Pro 2024 and X16 Pro 2024.

29 Mar 2024

Android

Amazon's new app lets you register for palm-recognition service remotely

Amazon has launched a new application, Amazon One, that allows users to register for its palm recognition service remotely. Until now, customers needed to physically visit a location to register.

Why Amazon has pumped $2.75 billion into AI start-up Anthropic

In a significant development, Amazon has invested an additional $2.75 billion in San Francisco-based start-up Anthropic, known for its work in generative artificial intelligence.

27 Mar 2024

Poland

Polish watchdog fines Amazon $8 million for allegedly misleading customers

E-commerce giant, Amazon, has been handed a hefty fine of nearly $8 million by Poland's consumer protection agency, the UOKiK.

27 Mar 2024

Amazon India

Most Indian shoppers favor less packaging, Amazon survey finds

A recent study commissioned by e-commerce behemoth Amazon, reveals that a significant 69% of Indian shoppers prefer receiving their online purchases with less packaging.

26 Mar 2024

Business

Amazon poured $1.2 billion into anti-fraud measures in 2023

In a proactive move to shield its brand, sellers, and customers from fraudulent activities and counterfeit goods, e-commerce giant Amazon has invested over $1.2 billion in 2023.

23 Mar 2024

HP Laptops

HP OMEN Transcend 14 gaming laptop's pre-orders begin in India

HP's gaming-focused laptop, the OMEN Transcend 14, is now up for pre-order in India.

22 Mar 2024

Honor

HONOR Pad 9, with eight built-in speakers, launched in India

HONOR has launched its Pad 9, as its latest tablet in India, three months after its initial announcement in China.

19 Mar 2024

NVIDIA

NVIDIA unveils quantum-computing cloud service to take on Microsoft, AWS

NVIDIA has stepped into the quantum-computing cloud services arena with the debut of its new platform, NVIDIA Quantum Cloud.