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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.
OnePlus Community Sale begins: Top deals on phones, tablets, earbuds
OnePlus launched its Community Sale 2026 on June 4. The sale will go on until June 10 and is available on the company's official website, Amazon, and select retail stores.
Amazon's next-generation Proteus robot takes on more heavy lifting
Amazon has unveiled its next-generation autonomous warehouse robot, Proteus, at the 'Delivering the Future' event in London.
Amazon tops Fortune 500, ending Walmart's 13-year reign
Amazon has dethroned Walmart to become the number one company on the Fortune 500 list, ending a 13-year reign for the retail giant.
Zomato, Swiggy, Amazon, Meesho and Zepto form new industry body
India's leading e-commerce companies have formed a new industry-led platform called the Digital Commerce Coalition.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin faces major setback after rocket explosion
Blue Origin, the space company founded by Jeff Bezos, is facing a major setback after a rocket explosion damaged its launchpad.
Amazon scraps AI leaderboard to prevent unhealthy competition among employees
Amazon has decided to retire its internal artificial intelligence (AI) leaderboard, a system that rated employees based on their use of AI tools, according to Financial Times.
Anthropic nears $1 trillion valuation ahead of IPO
Artificial intelligence (AI) company Anthropic has raised a whopping $65 billion in its latest funding round.
Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin rocket explodes during test
Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, suffered a major setback when its New Glenn mega-rocket exploded during a static fire test at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Indian competition watchdog's ₹202cr fine on Amazon quashed by SC
The Supreme Court has overturned the Competition Commission of India's ₹202 crore fine on Amazon.
Amazon Echo Dot Max, Echo Studio speakers launched in India
Amazon has launched its latest Alexa-powered smart speakers, the Echo Dot Max and Echo Studio, in India.
Dropbox CEO Drew Houston steps down after 18 years
Drew Houston, the co-founder and long-serving CEO of cloud storage pioneer Dropbox, has announced his decision to step down.
Is Motorola hijacking the Amazon app on your phone?
Motorola is facing a major controversy as users have accused the company of hijacking the Amazon app to inject affiliate codes.
Microsoft, Uber find AI tools more expensive than expected
Microsoft has decided to discontinue most of its direct Claude Code licenses and shift its engineering team toward GitHub Copilot CLI.
US companies chase billions in refunds from now-invalid Trump tariffs
After a landmark Supreme Court ruling, US businesses are racing to claim billions in refunds from now-invalid tariffs.
Claude Mythos found 10,000+ bugs in just a month
Anthropic, the AI start-up that developed Claude Mythos, has revealed that its advanced artificial intelligence (AI) system has detected over 10,000 critical cybersecurity flaws in just a month.
Bezos thinks Melania Trump documentary was a 'good business decision'
Jeff Bezos, the founder and executive chairman of Amazon, has defended the company's controversial documentary on US First Lady Melania Trump.
Intuit to lay off 3,000 employees
Intuit, the financial software giant behind popular products like TurboTax and QuickBooks, is laying off nearly 3,000 employees or about 17% of its global workforce.
Alexa Plus can now generate podcasts
Amazon has announced a major update for its AI assistant, Alexa Plus.
Why Amazon plans to deploy 1,000 electric trucks in India
Amazon India has announced plans to deploy roughly 1,000 electric trucks in partnership with VE Commercial Vehicles (VECV).
Anthropic to brief global financial regulators over Mythos AI risks
Anthropic, a leading Silicon Valley AI lab, has agreed to present its findings from the Mythos AI model to global financial regulators, according to Financial Times.
Iran is now looking beneath Hormuz to make money
Iran is planning to impose fees on major technology companies for using subsea internet cables under the Strait of Hormuz, emboldened by its successful blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, reports said.
Rose Leslie joins Russell Crowe in 'The Last Druid'
Game of Thrones actor Rose Leslie has been roped in for a pivotal role in the upcoming action-drama, The Last Druid, reported Deadline.
Users jailbreak older Kindle devices as Amazon ends software support
In light of Amazon's decision to end technical support for older Kindle models, many users are opting to jailbreak their devices.
Walmart, Amazon race to dominate rural America's online delivery market
Walmart and Amazon are racing to improve online order deliveries in rural America.
AI-induced layoffs cross 1.3L mark! These jobs are still safe
The year 2026 has witnessed a staggering number of layoffs in the tech industry, with over 1.28 lakh workers losing their jobs across 286 separate events.
Amazon begins hunt for new James Bond
The search for the next James Bond has officially begun, with Amazon MGM Studios reportedly starting auditions for the iconic role in recent weeks.
AI chipmaker Cerebras soars 68% in NASDAQ debut
Cerebras Systems, a leading player in the artificial intelligence (AI) chip market, made a stellar debut on the NASDAQ.
Amazon announces fresh layoffs amid ongoing restructuring
Amazon has announced another round of layoffs, this time in its Selling Partner Services division.
Amazon's new AI shopping assistant automates purchases and personalizes recommendations
Amazon has unveiled "Alexa for Shopping," a new AI shopping assistant powered by Alexa+.
How AI tools can help you with shopping
Artificial intelligence is transforming the retail space with tailored and frictionless shopping experiences that improve customer satisfaction and boost sales.
Amazon launches 30-minute delivery service in US
Amazon has launched a new ultra-fast delivery service called "Amazon Now," which promises to deliver orders within 30 minutes.
Amazon Prime Video adds TikTok-style 'Clips' to boost content discovery
Amazon is adding a new feature called "Clips" to its Prime Video app. The update comes as part of the company's strategy to improve content discovery and user engagement.
NVIDIA's market cap surpasses India's entire equity market
NVIDIA, a company once known for its gaming chips, has now surpassed the entire Indian equity market in terms of market capitalization.
Dark web marketplace leaks 345,000 credit card records using AI
A dark web marketplace, dubbed "Jerry's Store," has inadvertently leaked over 345,000 credit card records.
Meet investor who helped Skyroot become India's first space-tech unicorn
Skyroot Aerospace has become India's first space-tech unicorn after raising $60 million (approximately ₹570 crore) in a funding round.
Amazon merges Prime Video and MX Player
Amazon is merging its MX Player service with Prime Video, creating a single platform that combines free and paid content.
Jio launches wireless Android Auto, Apple CarPlay adapter at ₹2,400
JioThings, the Internet of Things (IoT) division of Jio Platforms, has unveiled a new in-car device called the JioCarSync.
Microsoft may drop its renewable energy target due to AI
Microsoft is considering postponing or even scrapping its ambitious 2030 target of matching 100% of its hourly energy consumption with renewable energy purchases, according to Bloomberg.
Why were hundreds of 'urine' bottles placed inside Met museum?
The Metropolitan Museum of Art staff was caught off guard when they found hundreds of bottles filled with what seemed to be urine.