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.
Amazon unveils world's fastest satellite internet antenna with 1Gbps download
Amazon has unveiled Leo Ultra as its first antenna for the satellite internet service known as Leo (earlier called Project Kuiper).
Why people aren't happy about Bezos-Sanchez sponsoring the Met Gala
Anna Wintour, the global editorial director of Vogue and chief content officer for Condé Nast, has defended the decision to have former journalist and Amazon founder Jeff Bezos's wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos, as a lead sponsor for the 2026 Met Gala.
Amazon invests $50B in AI infrastructure for US government
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a sweeping $50 billion investment to develop high-performance computing infrastructure for the US government.
Amazon's data center network surpasses 900 facilities worldwide
Amazon's cloud computing division, Amazon Web Services (AWS), has a much larger network of facilities than previously thought.
Government may take action as Amazon delays dark-pattern declaration
Amazon has not yet provided a self-declaration confirming compliance with India's dark-pattern rules.
Why Apple, Meta are opposing Jio's demand for 6GHz spectrum
Leading US tech giants Apple, Amazon, Cisco, Meta, HP, and Intel Corporation have opposed Reliance Jio and Vodafone Idea's demand for spectrum allocation in the 6 gigahertz (GHz) band for mobile services.
Global tech giants urge India to delay 6GHz spectrum auction
Major tech companies, including Apple, Amazon, Broadcom, Meta Platforms, and Intel, have cautioned against the rushed auction of the upper 6GHz band for mobile services in India.
Amazon Prime Video will now summarize shows using AI
Amazon is adding a new feature to its Prime Video streaming platform - AI-generated "Video Recaps." The tech giant announced the update on Wednesday.
Amazon's fight against EU tech label fails in court
The European Union's General Court has rejected Amazon's request to overturn its designation as a platform subject to stricter requirements under the Digital Services Act.
Amazon-backed More Retail taps banks for $300M IPO
More Retail, a food and grocery chain jointly owned by Amazon and Samara Capital Partners, is gearing up for an initial public offering (IPO) to raise around $300 million.
Amazon now lets you buy pre-owned Ford cars in US
Ford has partnered with e-commerce giant Amazon to sell its certified pre-owned vehicles on the latter's platform in the US.
Who is Lina Khan, co-chair of Zohran Mamdani's transition team?
Lina Khan, the former Chair of the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), has been appointed as co-chair of New York City mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani's transition team.
Starlink rival 'Project Kuiper' now calls itself Amazon Leo
Amazon has officially rebranded its satellite internet initiative, Project Kuiper, to Amazon Leo.
Microsoft, Amazon support bill limiting NVIDIA's chip exports to China
Amazon's cloud unit officials have privately expressed support, and Microsoft has publicly supported a proposed legislation that would further limit chipmaker NVIDIA's ability to export chips to China.
Amazon sued for withholding pay of disabled warehouse employees
Amazon, the largest private-sector employer in the US after Walmart, has been slapped with a proposed class action lawsuit.
Amazon Music now lets you chat with others in groups
Amazon Music has launched a new beta feature called "Fan Groups" in Canada.
AI will be in charge, not humans: Elon Musk
Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla, has made a bold prediction about the future of artificial intelligence (AI).
Amazon expands new shopping app 'Bazaar' to challenge Chinese platforms
Amazon is expanding the reach of its standalone shopping app, Bazaar, to customers in Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Amazon's AI could make every book readable in any language
Amazon has introduced a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool called Kindle Translate.
Amazon demands Perplexity stop its AI agent from making purchases
Amazon has issued a cease-and-desist letter to Perplexity, demanding the removal of its Comet browser agent from its platform.
Amazon CEO says 14,000 layoffs driven by culture, not AI
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has clarified that the company's recent decision to lay off 14,000 employees is not a cost-cutting measure or an AI-driven move.
Amazon's Q3 profit jumps 38% to $21B on consumer spending
Amazon has reported a massive 38% jump in its profit to $21.2 billion for the third quarter of 2025, beating analyst expectations.
Amazon to lay off over 1,000 employees in India
Amazon India is set to lay off between 900 and 1,100 employees as part of a global restructuring plan.
Amazon to lay off 30,000 employees in major cost-cutting move
Amazon is set to lay off as many as 30,000 corporate employees in a major cost-cutting move. The decision comes after the company overhired during the pandemic's peak demand period.
Amazon hits $20B India export milestone, eyes $80B by 2030
Amazon has achieved a major milestone in its global selling program by surpassing $20 billion in cumulative e-commerce exports from India.
Amazon's devices division faces 2nd high-profile exit this month
Amazon's devices division has witnessed its second high-profile exit this month.
Amazon revamps Luna, offers 50+ games free for Prime members
Amazon has officially launched the revamped version of its game streaming service, Amazon Luna.
Amazon launches AI-powered smart glasses to assist delivery drivers
Amazon has unveiled a new pair of AI-powered smart glasses for its delivery drivers.
Amazon plans to replace 600,000 US workers with robots
Amazon is planning to replace over 600,000 US workers with robots by 2027, internal documents reveal.
Amazon might replace 600,000 US employees with robots by 2033
Amazon is planning to automate a significant portion of its operations in the United States, as per The New York Times.
Is Amazon's brain drain to blame for AWS outage yesterday?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) faced a major outage yesterday, with its cloud services going down.
AWS outage: How much companies may have lost after disruption
A major outage in one of Amazon Web Services (AWS)'s core regions caused widespread failures at thousands of companies globally.
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.