Amazon: News
18 Nov 2024
Amazon PayHow to transfer your Amazon Pay balance to bank account
As digital wallets become more popular, several users are looking to make the most out of them.
15 Nov 2024
Amazon Prime VideoForget rewinding! Get AI-powered recaps with this Prime Video feature
Amazon Prime Video unveiled a new feature powered by artificial intelligence (AI), called "X-Ray Recaps."
15 Nov 2024
TechnologyHow to use Inspire, Amazon's TikTok-style shopping feature
Amazon's Inspire feature revolutionizes online shopping by blending the entertainment of social media with the convenience of e-commerce.
14 Nov 2024
Andy JassyAmazon discontinues 4-year-long project to develop fertility tracker
Amazon has killed a secret project to build a home-based fertility tracker, according to CNBC.
13 Nov 2024
TechnologyAmazon shuts down Freevee, its free video streaming service
Amazon has announced the shutdown of Freevee, its free ad-supported video-on-demand service.
13 Nov 2024
NVIDIAAmazon making its own AI chip to take on NVIDIA
Amazon is working on its next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) chip, the Trainium 2.
12 Nov 2024
E-commerceSwiggy hiring top executives from Amazon, Flipkart for e-commerce expansion
With an eye on e-commerce expansion, Swiggy is strengthening its team with top executives from Amazon and Flipkart.
12 Nov 2024
Akshay KumarRohit Shetty confirms solo film on Deepika Padukone's Lady Singham
Acclaimed filmmaker Rohit Shetty has confirmed plans for a standalone film featuring Deepika Padukone's character, Lady Singham or Shakti Shetty.
12 Nov 2024
British AirwaysAmazon hit by data breach, contact details of employees exposed
Amazon has confirmed a data breach that exposed its employees' contact information.
11 Nov 2024
E-commerceED to summon Amazon, Flipkart executives over investment law violations
India's Enforcement Directorate (ED) will summon executives of e-commerce giants Amazon and Flipkart, as part of an ongoing probe into alleged foreign investment law violations, according to Reuters.
08 Nov 2024
AnthropicAmazon considers upping Anthropic investment but on one condition
Amazon is said to be considering a major expansion of its investment in OpenAI rival Anthropic.
07 Nov 2024
Enforcement Directorate (ED)ED raids Amazon and Flipkart sellers over money laundering allegations
The Enforcement Directorate (ED) on Thursday conducted nationwide raids on sellers associated with major e-commerce platforms, including Amazon and Flipkart.
06 Nov 2024
Amazon Web ServicesAmazon CEO says 5-day-office mandate not a disguise for layoffs
Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy has denied claims that the new 5-day office mandate is a "backdoor layoff."
05 Nov 2024
Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video now gives you AI summary of shows
Amazon has launched a new feature, "X-Ray Recaps," for its Prime Video streaming service.
03 Nov 2024
Columbia UniversityStudent suspended for 'fart spray' attack awarded $395,000 by Columbia
Columbia University has agreed to pay $395,000 to settle a case with an Israeli student who was suspended for spraying a foul-smelling spray during a pro-Palestine protest.
03 Nov 2024
Jeff BezosBezos sells more Amazon shares, cashing in $3B this time
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold more than $3 billion worth of shares of his company.
03 Nov 2024
Amazon KindleAmazon's first color Kindle plagued by display discoloration issue
Amazon's first-ever color e-reader, the Kindle Colorsoft Signature Edition, is being criticized by users for a yellow discoloration on its screen.
02 Nov 2024
Andy JassyTech giants set to invest $200B in AI this year
The world's top tech giants, including Amazon, Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet (Google's parent company), are expected to spend over $200 billion on artificial intelligence (AI) development this year.
01 Nov 2024
Amazon Web ServicesAmazon's Q3 profit surges by 55% to over $15 billion
Amazon has reported a whopping 55.2% increase in its third-quarter profit, largely due to the strong performance of its cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS).
01 Nov 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAmazon CEO reveals new Alexa will work as AI agent
Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy has hinted at the development of an advanced version of the company's virtual assistant, Alexa.
30 Oct 2024
CaliforniaWork from office thrice-a-week or leave: Starbucks warns corporate employees
Starbucks has warned its corporate employees that they could lose their jobs if they don't comply with the company's hybrid work policy.
25 Oct 2024
IraqCoD: Black Ops 6 released globally for PC, PS, Xbox
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, the latest installment in the popular video game franchise, has been released worldwide by Activision Blizzard.
21 Oct 2024
MicrosoftGenerative AI start-ups attracted $3.9B investments in Q3 2024
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) start-ups have witnessed a massive rise in venture capital (VC) funding.
17 Oct 2024
Amazon Web ServicesAmazon to invest $500M in nuclear power projects: Here's why
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing arm of Amazon, has announced plans to invest over $500 million in nuclear power.
16 Oct 2024
Amazon Prime VideoIndia: You will see ads on Prime Video from 2025
Amazon's Prime Video, one of the top streaming platforms in India, has announced plans to add advertisements into its content from next year.
16 Oct 2024
Amazon KindleAmazon launches new Kindle lineup, including first-ever color e-reader
Amazon has expanded its Kindle lineup with the launch of four new e-readers. The latest additions include the Colorsoft Signature Edition, Amazon's first-ever color Kindle.
16 Oct 2024
Amazon KindleAspiring writer? Here's how to self-publish a book on Amazon
Publishing a book on Amazon has become an increasingly popular choice for authors across the globe. The process, though simple, can be intimidating for those who are not familiar with it.
15 Oct 2024
Aditya ChopraWhen Aditya Chopra refused to invest in Varun's action film
Bollywood actor Varun Dhawan recently shared an interesting anecdote about his meeting with Yash Raj Films's head, Aditya Chopra.
14 Oct 2024
AndroidCan AI help you shop smartly? Check Amazon's new feature
Amazon recently launched a new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tool, dubbed "Shopping Guides," to make the online shopping experience even better for its customers.
15 Oct 2024
GoogleGoogle partners with nuclear start-up to power AI data centers
In a major shift toward nuclear energy for its artificial intelligence (AI) operations, Google has announced a groundbreaking partnership with nuclear start-up Kairos Power.
14 Oct 2024
Amazon IndiaAmazon India penalized for selling hacked phone to customer
The District Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission has ordered Amazon Retail India to refund a woman ₹40,325, for selling her a compromised smartphone.
11 Oct 2024
NykaaGood Glamm Group puts companies on sale to stay afloat
Backed by Warburg Pincus, beauty and personal care brand conglomerate The Good Glamm Group (GGG) is reportedly looking to sell three of its companies.
11 Oct 2024
Henry CavillHenry Cavill to lead Amazon MGM's live-action 'Voltron' movie
Henry Cavill, famous for his Superman films and Netflix's The Witcher, will star in Amazon MGM Studios's upcoming live-action film Voltron.
10 Oct 2024
AppleApple TV+ to be available on Amazon Prime Video
In a major move, Apple and Amazon have announced a strategic partnership under which Prime Video subscribers will be able to access Apple TV+ content directly through Amazon's platform.
09 Oct 2024
WorkplaceWant promotion at work? You have to come to office
A recent study has found that a whopping 91% of Indian CEOs, are willing to reward employees who show up to office regularly with promotions, salary hikes, and preferred assignments.
08 Oct 2024
GoogleGoogle wants to use nuclear energy to power data centers
In a bid to meet the rising demand for electricity driven by the AI boom, Google is actively looking at nuclear power as a potential energy source for its data centers.
07 Oct 2024
MX PlayerAmazon acquires OTT platform MX Player, merges it with miniTV
In a major move, Amazon has acquired MX Player, one of India's most popular free streaming OTT platforms.
05 Oct 2024
Amazon Prime VideoWill Amazon renew 'The Rings of Power' for Season 3
Good news for LOTR fans!
03 Oct 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAmazon's new Fire HD 8 tablet debuts with AI tools
Amazon has unveiled its latest Fire HD 8 tablet, which comes equipped with innovative generative AI-powered tools.
01 Oct 2024
Competition Commission of IndiaOnePlus, iQOO, POCO accused of anti-competitive practices in India
The All India Mobile Retailers Association (AIMRA) is making a bold move by asking the central government to revoke the operating licenses of Chinese smartphone brands like iQOO, POCO, and OnePlus.
