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.

25 Jul 2024

Colombia

Colombian woman receives lizard instead of air fryer from Amazon

In a bizarre incident that has captivated the internet, Sofia Serrano, a woman from Colombia, found a giant lizard in her Amazon package. The package was supposed to contain an air fryer she had ordered.

24 Jul 2024

Andy Jassy

Will Alexa's paid tier make up for Amazon's $25B loss?

Amazon's business unit, responsible for Alexa-powered devices like Echo speakers, Kindle readers, and Fire TV sets, reported a loss of $25 billion between 2017 and 2021.

22 Jul 2024

Seattle

Amazon India is in talks to buy this Blinkit rival

Amazon is reportedly in talks with food delivery giant Swiggy for a potential deal involving its quick commerce business, Instamart.

21 Jul 2024

Sony

Amazon Prime Day 2024: Check deals on gaming earbuds

Gaming earbuds enhance the on-screen experience with high-quality audio, noise cancellation, and a built-in microphone.

20 Jul 2024

Donald Trump

Twitch lifts ban on Donald Trump's account ahead of elections

Twitch, the streaming platform owned by Amazon, has reinstated former US President Donald Trump's account.

17 Jul 2024

Andy Jassy

Why Amazon is tracking office hours of its corporate employees

Amazon has introduced a new policy to monitor the office hours of its corporate employees, aiming to discourage the practice known as 'coffee badging.'

16 Jul 2024

Business

How a resold dirty diaper on Amazon destroyed family business

Beau & Belle Littles, a family business owned by Paul and Rachelle Baron, has fallen into $600,000 (₹5 crore) of debt following a damaging one-star review on Amazon.

Should you always believe that verified Amazon review? Perhaps not

Amazon's customer review system, a key tool for shoppers, is under fire due to potential manipulation by unscrupulous sellers.

08 Jul 2024

Drones

What happens when you shoot down delivery drones

A recent incident in Clermont, Florida has brought the legal implications of shooting down delivery drones into sharp focus.

04 Jul 2024

Motorola

Motorola RAZR 50 Ultra, with Gemini AI, launched at ₹1L

Motorola has introduced the RAZR 50 Ultra, its flagship foldable smartphone, in India.

04 Jul 2024

Jeff Bezos

Bezos trims Amazon stake again, cashing out $5B this time

Jeff Bezos, the world's second-wealthiest individual, has revealed plans to sell an additional 25 million shares of Amazon, valued at approximately $5 billion.

04 Jul 2024

Bridgerton

'My Lady Jane' series outshines original book by altering plot

Amazon Prime Video's adaptation of the historical romance My Lady Jane has successfully averted a potential disaster by making a significant change to the original book's plot.

02 Jul 2024

Donald Trump

'The Boys': Antony Starr uncorks secrets of Homelander's milk obsession

Antony Starr, the lead actor in Amazon's series The Boys, recently discussed the origins of his character Homelander's unusual milk fetish.

02 Jul 2024

OnePlus

Amazon Prime Day 2024: Dates and deals for India announced

Amazon has officially declared the dates for its largest annual sale event, Amazon Prime Day 2024, in India.

30 Jun 2024

Grey's Anatomy

Eric Dane reveals true reason behind 'Grey's Anatomy' departure

Eric Dane, renowned for his portrayal of Dr. Mark Sloan in Grey's Anatomy, recently disclosed the real reason behind his exit from the popular ABC series.

28 Jun 2024

NVIDIA

Amazon investigates AI start-up Perplexity over scraping allegations

Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud division of Amazon, has launched an investigation into AI search start-up Perplexity, according to Wired.

28 Jun 2024

Microsoft

You can soon stream Xbox games on your Fire TV

Microsoft has revealed its intention to launch the Xbox TV app on Amazon's Fire TV Stick in July.

26 Jun 2024

Andy Jassy

Amazon aims for AI dominance with new chatbot 'Metis'

Amazon, the online retail giant, is making strides in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) with a new project named "Metis."

24 Jun 2024

Formula 1

Formula 1 collaborates with Amazon for AI-enhanced race viewing experience

Formula 1, in partnership with Amazon, is set to introduce an artificial intelligence "Statbot" at the Spanish Grand Prix.

20 Jun 2024

Air India

Unusual items found in recent food, online deliveries in India

In a series of unsettling incidents, customers across India have reported finding bizarre items in their food and online orders.

19 Jun 2024

Israel

Over 1,100 students boycott Google, Amazon amid Project Nimbus controversy

The No Tech for Apartheid (NOTA) coalition, a group of tech workers advocating for the termination of contracts between big tech firms and the Israeli government, is close to reaching its campaign goal.

18 Jun 2024

Sony

JBL Live Beam 3 earbuds go on sale at ₹14,000

JBL has introduced its latest truly wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, the JBL Live Beam 3, in India.

17 Jun 2024

Google

Amazon, Google top offenders in smart home privacy concerns: Study

The global smart home market is tipped to reach 785.16 million users by 2028.

14 Jun 2024

Reliance Industries

Reliance's Jio Platforms gets nod for satellite internet in India

Reliance Industries's Jio Platforms has been granted permission by the Indian space regulator to operate satellites for high-speed internet.

13 Jun 2024

Vivo

Vivo X Fold3 Pro's sale starts in India: Check specs

Vivo X Fold3 Pro is now up for grabs in the Indian market. The device is available via Amazon, Flipkart, and Vivo's online store.

12 Jun 2024

Amazon Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video's 'The Boys' to conclude with Season 5

The Boys, the R-rated superhero series on Amazon Prime Video, is set to conclude with its fifth season.

12 Jun 2024

TikTok

TikTok challenges Google with new image search feature

TikTok, the Chinese social media giant, is testing a new feature that allows users to search for similar products by uploading or taking a photo within the TikTok Shop.

08 Jun 2024

Samsung

Samsung Galaxy Watch FE smartwatch's details leaked on Amazon

The Samsung Galaxy Watch FE, a budget-friendly smartwatch, was inadvertently listed on Amazon, revealing its price and key details.

06 Jun 2024

Children

These cool toys transform Disney characters into virtual pets

Spin Master, the company behind the popular Bitzee virtual pet line, is set to introduce two new versions of the device later this year: Bitzee Disney and Bitzee Magicals.

06 Jun 2024

MX Player

Amazon acquires Indian streaming service MX Player

Amazon has finalized an agreement to acquire assets of the Indian video streaming service, MX Player, from Times Internet.

06 Jun 2024

Waymo

Amazon's Zoox expands robotaxi testing to Austin and Miami

Amazon's self-driving unit, Zoox, has announced plans to test its robotaxis in Austin and Miami.

04 Jun 2024

Reddit

Amazon under fire for selling counterfeit copies of anticipated book

Amazon recently sold counterfeit copies of "Imminent: Inside the Pentagon's Hunt for UFOs" by Luis Elizondo.

Amazon's Project PI detects product defects prior to shipment

Amazon has launched an advanced system named Project PI, also known as "Private Investigator."

03 Jun 2024

Brazil

Embark on an Amazon River adventure in Brazil

The Amazon River in Brazil offers a unique journey through the rainforest's heart.

01 Jun 2024

Amazon Alexa

Alexa to end support for third-party shopping list apps

Amazon's voice assistant, Alexa, will discontinue supporting third-party list apps like Todoist and AnyList, starting July 1, 2024, as announced on Amazon's developer site.

31 May 2024

Social Media

Twitch's decision to disband Safety Advisory Council raises concerns 

Amazon-owned livestreaming platorm Twitch has decided to disband its Safety Advisory Council, as reported by CNBC.

30 May 2024

Hollywood

Nicholas Galitzine to play He-Man in 'Masters of the Universe'

Nicholas Galitzine, recognized for his performance in The Idea of You, has been confirmed to play He-Man in the forthcoming film adaptation, Masters of the Universe.

27 May 2024

Realme

Realme launches Narzo N65 5G smartphone in India: Check features

Realme has introduced the Narzo N65 5G smartphone in India, succeeding the previous model, the N55.

27 May 2024

Flipkart

Boat launches Airdopes 311 Pro earbuds in India at ₹1,000

Boat has broadened its audio product range in India, with the introduction of the Airdopes 311 Pro true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds.

24 May 2024

Google

Google announces $350 million investment in e-commerce platform Flipkart

Google has announced a significant investment of around $350 million in Flipkart, India's leading e-commerce platform.

23 May 2024

NVIDIA

NVIDIA outshines Amazon and Tesla with $2.5 trillion market cap

NVIDIA, a leading hardware manufacturer for 3D gaming, and AI-powered graphic processing units (GPUs), has experienced a significant increase in its market capitalization, reaching $2.5 trillion.

22 May 2024

Technology

Twitch introduces new filtering tools to block adult content

Amazon-owned Twitch, the popular live streaming platform, has enhanced its filtering tools to allow users to exclude streams featuring mature themes.

19 May 2024

Amazfit

Amazfit BIP 5 Unity smartwatch launched in India at ₹7,000

Amazfit has expanded its smartwatch portfolio in India with the launch of the BIP 5 Unity. This new model follows last year's release of the BIP 5.