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.
Meta to build $1.5B AI data center in Texas
Meta, the parent company of social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram, has announced plans to build a new gigawatt (GW)-sized data center in El Paso, Texas.
Bezos's ex-wife MacKenzie Scott sells 42% of her Amazon stake
MacKenzie Scott, a billionaire philanthropist and ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has sold off a massive chunk of her Amazon stake.
Amazon to lay off 15% of HR team: Report
Amazon is reportedly planning a major layoff, targeting up to 15% of its human resources division.
Google announces $15B investment to build AI hub in India
Google has announced plans to invest $15 billion in India over the next five years.
US pushes India for fair e-commerce rules for Amazon, Walmart
Ahead of trade talks, the United States has urged India to allow foreign-owned e-commerce companies like Amazon and Flipkart to hold and sell their own inventory.
You can now get prescription medicines from Amazon's vending machines
Amazon is expanding its healthcare services by introducing prescription vending machines at its One Medical clinics.
You can soon buy prescription drugs from Amazon's vending machines
Amazon is set to revolutionize the way people access their medications by introducing vending machines stocked with prescription drugs.
SC grants Amazon relief in ₹336cr trademark infringement case
Amazon Technologies, a subsidiary of the global e-commerce giant Amazon, has won a major relief from the Supreme Court in a trademark infringement case.
New Google smart displays are on the way
Google has confirmed its commitment to the smart display category, hinting at the possible launch of new versions of its Nest Hub and Nest Hub Max devices "soon."
You can now buy Jawa Yezdi bikes on Amazon
Jawa Yezdi Motorcycles has expanded its e-commerce footprint by launching sales on Amazon.
Amazon now lets Prime members add items to pending orders
Amazon has launched a new feature, Add to Delivery, for its Prime members in the US.
Amazon, Flipkart under probe for charging extra on cash-on-delivery orders
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is looking into complaints regarding additional charges for cash-on-delivery (CoD) orders by major e-commerce platforms like Amazon and Flipkart.
Amazon's new grocery brand offers essentials for under $5
Amazon has launched a new private-label brand, Amazon Grocery, to provide affordable grocery items.
Amazon unveils new Echo devices with Alexa+, its next-gen assistant
Amazon has unveiled its latest Echo device lineup, including the Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio, Echo Show 8, and Echo Show 11.
No more Android! Amazon adopts Vega OS for Fire TV
Amazon has officially unveiled Vega OS, a new operating system for its Fire TV devices.
US firms accelerate shift to India amid Trump's visa restrictions
US President Donald Trump's recent hike in H-1B visa application fees is pushing American companies to consider shifting more of their work to India, according to a Reuters report citing industry experts.
Amazon's hardware event on September 30: What to expect
Amazon has announced its fall hardware event for September 30.
GST reforms drive 25% rise in festive sales across India
The recent Goods and Services Tax (GST) reforms, which came into effect on September 22, have given a major boost to festive demand.
Amazon will pay $2.5B to settle Prime 'subscription trap' lawsuit
Amazon has agreed to a record settlement of $2.5 billion over a lawsuit regarding its Prime membership program.
Is canceling Amazon Prime too difficult? A jury will decide
Amazon is gearing up for a month-long trial against the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over its Prime program.
US clarifies $100,000 H-1B fee applies only to new applicants
The White House has clarified that the recently announced $100,000 (over ₹88 lakh) fee for H-1B visa applications will only apply to new applicants.
Trump H-1B order spurs fare surge, 4Chan blocks India-US bookings
After US President Donald Trump announced a $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications, which was later clarified not to apply to current holders abroad, flight prices from India to the United States skyrocketed.
Trump's new H-1B visa rule causes chaos at US airports
The United States has been thrown into a tizzy after President Donald Trump raised the H-1B visa fee to $100,000 (₹88 lakh).
This Indian company bagged the most H-1B visas this year
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has emerged as the second-largest beneficiary of H-1B visas in 2025, according to US government data.
US introduces $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications
United States President Donald Trump has signed a new proclamation introducing a $100,000 annual fee for H-1B visa applications.
Amazon's new AI chatbot can create ads for your products
Amazon is ramping up its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities by introducing a new chatbot for sellers.
Amazon's Project Kuiper to offer satellite internet services by 2026
Amazon's satellite internet project, Kuiper, is gearing up to provide services in the US, Canada, Germany, France, and the UK by Q1 2026.
How Modi government plans to boost exports for India's SMEs
The Indian government is set to revamp its e-commerce export policy, a move aimed at helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) enter global markets.
Mumbai: Amazon now delivers your groceries in just 10 minutes
Amazon has expanded its quick commerce service, Amazon Now, to Mumbai. The move comes after successful launches in Bengaluru and Delhi.
Amazon's Zoox is offering free robotaxi rides in Las Vegas
Amazon's autonomous vehicle division, Zoox, has officially launched its robotaxi service in Las Vegas.
Amazon Music now creates personalized playlists for you every Monday
Amazon Music has launched a new feature, "Weekly Vibe," to enhance user experience.
Amazon's Great Indian Festival sale starts September 23: Check deals
Amazon has officially announced the dates for its much-awaited 'Great Indian Festival' sale.
JetBlue partners with Amazon to bring gigabit Wi-Fi in flight
Amazon's Project Kuiper has signed a deal with JetBlue to improve its in-flight internet service. This is the first time Amazon has partnered with an airline company.
Sophie Turner to headline Amazon's 'Tomb Raider' series
Sophie Turner, known for her role in Game of Thrones, has been officially announced as the lead Lara Croft for Amazon MGM Studios's upcoming Tomb Raider series.
Amazon now lets you shop by scanning real-world items
Amazon has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature, Lens Live, to enhance the shopping experience of its customers.
Why Amazon's $1.3B antitrust fine has been reduced by Italy
An Italian court has lowered a massive €1.13 billion ($1.32 billion) antitrust fine on Amazon, originally imposed in 2021 for allegedly abusing its dominant position in the country's e-commerce logistics sector.
Why Amazon's request to ease foreign-investment rules is being opposed
Indian retailers and farmer groups have urged the government to reject Amazon's request for easing foreign investment rules related to exports.
Big Tech added 30,000 jobs in India despite trade tensions
Major US tech firms, including Meta, Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google, have hired over 30,000 employees in India in the last one year.
Australian bank orders staff: Work in-office or face pay cuts
ANZ Group, one of Australia's largest banks, has clarified its policy regarding office attendance.
Amazon, Flipkart await GST clarity before finalizing festive sale plans
India's top e-commerce players, including Amazon and Flipkart, are facing a tough choice ahead of their major festive sales.
'Stop buying KFC, Pepsi, Apple': Ramdev's counter to Trump's tariffs
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev has called for a boycott of American products in response to the recent tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
NVIDIA's new 'robot brain' brings real-time AI reasoning
NVIDIA has unveiled its latest innovation in robotics, the Jetson Thor. This supercomputer is designed for real-time AI computation on humanoid robots and smart machines.
Trump threatens tariffs, chip restrictions on countries imposing digital taxes
US President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose "substantial" new tariffs and restrict exports of US chips to countries that do not remove their digital taxes and related regulations.
India to use Amazon and Flipkart prices for inflation measurement
India is planning to revamp its inflation measurement system by directly sourcing price data from e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart.
Tata Digital to appoint Jio's Sajith Sivanandan as new CEO
Tata Digital is all set to appoint Sajith Sivanandan as its new chief executive officer (CEO), according to The Economic Times.
Why Helen Mirren believes 'Bond has to be a guy'
Dame Helen Mirren, the Oscar-winning actor, recently voiced her opinion on the ongoing debate about the next James Bond.
IBM, Google aim to launch operational quantum computers by 2030
The long-awaited dream of practical quantum computing is getting closer to reality, thanks to major tech players like IBM and Google.
Walmart, Amazon stop orders from India after Trump's 50% tariff
Leading US retailers such as Walmart, Target, Amazon, and Gap have suspended orders from India.
For the first time, OpenAI's models are available on AWS
In a major development, OpenAI's advanced models have been made available on Amazon Web Services (AWS) for the first time.
Amazon lays off hundreds of employees in this division
Amazon is laying off around 110 employees from its Wondery podcast studio as part of a major restructuring of its audio business.
FAAMNG firms ramp up hiring in India amid global layoffs
Despite the global trend of layoffs, tech giants under the FAAMNG umbrella—Facebook (now Meta), Amazon, Apple, Microsoft, Netflix, and Google—are expanding their workforce in India.