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.
Alexa+ gets new 'Sassy' personality, but it's only for adults
Amazon has introduced a new "Sassy" personality for its AI assistant, Alexa+. The company announced the update on Thursday, expanding its range of personality styles.
Amazon now lets users show products from external retailer sites
Amazon has announced an expansion of its "Shop Direct" program, allowing US customers to discover and purchase products not available on its own online store.
Amazon aims to raise €10B via bond sale
Amazon has made its debut in the euro bond market, launching a record-breaking eight-part sale.
Microsoft urges court to pause Pentagon ban on Anthropic AI
Microsoft has come out in support of Anthropic, the artificial intelligence (AI) company recently blacklisted by the US Department of Defense (DoD).
Amazon's new AI can answer health questions and manage prescriptions
Amazon has announced the expansion of its healthcare AI assistant, Health AI, to its main website and app.
Perplexity's AI agents can't shop on Amazon, US court rules
A US District Judge has prohibited Perplexity's web browser-based artificial intelligence (AI) agents from making purchases on Amazon.
Why 700,000 US tech workers are at odds with Pentagon
A coalition of tech worker organizations and unions in the US, representing some 700,000 employees, has called on major tech companies to reject Pentagon's demands over artificial intelligence (AI) safety guardrails.
Amazon wants FCC to reject SpaceX's plan for 1M satellites
Amazon has urged the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to reject SpaceX's ambitious plan for a constellation of one million satellites.
US agency to meet CEOs of Waymo, other robotaxi firms
The United States National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will host a national autonomous vehicle safety forum on Tuesday.
Amazon's revamped Fire TV app now available on Android, iOS
Amazon has announced the rollout of its revamped Fire TV mobile app, which is now available in the US, Brazil, Canada, France, Germany, India, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Spain and the UK.
Oracle to lay off thousands amid AI data center expansion
Oracle Corporation is planning to lay off thousands of employees as part of a strategy to cope with financial strain from its massive AI data center expansion, according to Bloomberg.
AWS launches new AI agent platform for healthcare
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched a new artificial intelligence (AI) platform, dubbed Amazon Connect Health.
Amazon cuts 100+ jobs in robotics division
Amazon has laid off more than 100 employees from its robotics division, as part of a major restructuring effort.
Paris Hilton to star in Amazon's holiday comedy
Entrepreneur Paris Hilton is set to star in the upcoming holiday comedy Clashing Through the Snow.
AI bubble doesn't concern me, says Microsoft CEO
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella has downplayed fears of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble.
Bizarre: Woman gets over 100 Amazon packages without ordering anything
A 79-year-old woman from Elgin, Illinois has been inundated with Amazon packages she never ordered.
Amazon data centers damaged by drone strikes amid US-Iran conflict
Amazon has confirmed that three of its data centers in the Middle East were damaged by drone strikes, amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
Amazon data center in UAE hit as Iran intensifies strikes
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division of e-commerce giant Amazon, has reported a power outage at its data center in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Pentagon designates Anthropic as 'supply chain risk,' terminates $200M contract
The Pentagon, through Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, designated AI start-up Anthropic as a "Supply Chain Risk" after President Donald Trump directed federal agencies to stop using Anthropic's products.
OpenAI raises record $110B from Amazon, NVIDIA, and SoftBank
OpenAI has raised a whopping $110 billion in one of the largest private funding rounds ever. The investment comes from tech giants Amazon, NVIDIA, and SoftBank.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 series, with head-gesture support, goes official
Samsung has officially launched its latest flagship true wireless stereo (TWS) headsets, the Galaxy Buds 4 series. The new lineup includes the standard Galaxy Buds 4 and a Pro version.
Amazon's AI lab head David Luan quits: Who is he?
David Luan, the Vice President of Agents and head of Amazon's San Francisco-based artificial intelligence lab, has announced his decision to leave the company.
Amazon's AGI lab head David Luan resigns
David Luan, the head of Amazon's artificial general intelligence (AGI) lab, has announced his decision to leave the company.
Amazon to invest $12B in new AI data centers
Amazon has announced plans to invest $12 billion in new data center campuses in Louisiana. The investment will be used to build infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud computing.
Amazon's new Bengaluru office is its 2nd-largest in Asia
Amazon has inaugurated its second-largest office in Asia, in Bengaluru.
AWS refutes claims that AI coding assistants caused recent outages
Amazon Web Services (AWS) suffered at least two outages in December stemming from errors involving its own AI tools, as per the Financial Times.
OpenAI on track for $100B funding, valuation may top $850B
OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is close to completing the first phase of a new funding round.
Are AWS and Cloudflare facing an outage?
Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Cloudflare have been hit by service disruptions, according to user reports.
Tech giants lose billions as markets reassess AI investments
The world's leading technology companies, including Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, and NVIDIA, have witnessed a significant drop in their stock prices this year.
Sridhar Vembu compares Big Tech to East India Company
Sridhar Vembu, the co-founder of Zoho Corporation, has sparked a debate by comparing Big Tech companies to the British East India Company.
Pinterest claims it outpaces ChatGPT in search volume
After a disappointing fourth-quarter performance, Pinterest's CEO Bill Ready has drawn a comparison between the platform and popular AI chatbot ChatGPT.
Amazon Ring drops police tech partnership over mass surveillance fears
Ring, the Amazon-owned home security company, has canceled its partnership with Flock Safety. The decision comes after widespread criticism of the collaboration.
Anthropic hits $380B valuation after massive $30B funding round
Anthropic has raised a whopping $30 billion in its latest funding round, bringing the company's valuation to $380 billion.
SoftBank posts $1.6B quarterly profit as OpenAI bet pays off
Japan's SoftBank Group has reported a net profit of 248.6 billion yen ($1.62 billion) for the October-December quarter, its fourth consecutive quarterly profit.
Amazon gets FCC nod to launch 4,500 more internet satellites
Amazon has received the green light from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to deploy an additional 4,500 satellites.
TikTok parent in talks with Samsung to manufacture AI chips
ByteDance, the Chinese tech giant that owns TikTok, is developing its own artificial intelligence (AI) chip.
Amazon's AI pet-tracking ad draws backlash over surveillance fears
Amazon-owned Ring is facing major backlash over its new Search Party feature.
After Microsoft, Amazon plans content marketplace for AI training
Amazon is reportedly planning to launch a content marketplace, The Information reported.
Amazon delivery drone crashes into apartment building, no injuries reported
Amazon's latest delivery drone, the MK30, crashed into an apartment building in Richardson, Texas, last week.
Amazon plans $200B AI push as Washington Post trims workforce
Amazon has announced plans to invest a whopping $200 billion in artificial intelligence (AI) and robotics in 2026.
Big Tech to pour $650B into AI infrastructure in 2026
Four of the biggest US tech companies, Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft, are projected to spend a whopping $650 billion on capital expenditures in 2026, Bloomberg reports.
More people are watching Michelle Obama's 'Becoming' as 'Melania' bombs
Former US First Lady Michelle Obama's 2020 documentary, Becoming, has seen a dramatic surge in viewership over the weekend of Melania's release.
AI boom: Why US tech giants are betting on India
India is fast becoming a major hub for American tech giants looking to expand their artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.
Amazon to test in-house AI tools for film and TV
Amazon MGM Studios is gearing up to put its artificial intelligence (AI) tools for film and television production to the test.
NVIDIA nearing $20B investment in OpenAI
NVIDIA is close to finalizing a $20 billion investment in OpenAI, according to Reuters.
Oracle may cut 30,000 jobs to fund AI data centers
Oracle is reportedly planning to lay off up to 30,000 employees.
NVIDIA's plan to invest $100B in OpenAI stalls
NVIDIA's plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI has hit a snag, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Saks terminates e-commerce alliance with Amazon after bankruptcy filing
Saks Global is terminating its "Saks on Amazon" partnership with the e-commerce giant Amazon. The decision comes after the company filed for bankruptcy earlier this month.
Microsoft inks $750M deal with Perplexity to boost AI efforts
Microsoft has signed a three-year, $750 million deal with artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Perplexity.
Amazon in talks to invest $50B in OpenAI
OpenAI, a company currently worth $500 billion, is looking for another $100 billion in funding.
OpenAI in talks with NVIDIA, Microsoft, Amazon for $60B fundraise
OpenAI is in advanced discussions with tech giants NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Amazon to raise as much as $60 billion, according to The Information.
Amazon to lay off 16,000 employees amid restructuring efforts
Amazon has announced plans to cut around 16,000 jobs in a major restructuring effort.
Amazon is about to layoff AWS employees worldwide soon
Amazon inadvertently suggested a new round of global layoffs through an email.
Why Amazon is closing its Go and Fresh physical stores
Amazon has announced plans to close all of its physical Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh stores.
Amazon paying customers $309M to settle return policy lawsuit
Amazon has agreed to a settlement valued at more than $1 billion, which includes both monetary and non-monetary components, to resolve allegations of improper refunds for returned items.
Amazon prepares for another round of layoffs
Amazon is gearing up for another round of layoffs, with plans to start as soon as next week, according to Bloomberg.
Ryanair CEO dismisses Musk takeover talk amid Starlink spat
Ryanair's CEO Michael O'Leary has dismissed Elon Musk's interest in acquiring the budget airline.
'TeraWave': Blue Origin's 6Tbps satellite internet network to rival Starlink
Jeff Bezos's space company, Blue Origin, has announced a new satellite internet network called TeraWave.
Amazon CEO says Trump's tariffs are raising product prices
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has said that the tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump are beginning to affect consumer prices.
Amazon Echo Show 11 launched at ₹27,000: Check features
Amazon has launched its latest smart home device, the Echo Show 11, in India. The device was first unveiled globally three months ago.
Tech companies cut 245,000 jobs in 2025 amid AI push
The global technology sector witnessed a staggering loss of nearly 245,000 jobs in 2025.
Amazon Republic Day sale 2026: Check dates, deals, and offers
Amazon has announced the dates for its upcoming Republic Day sale in India.
Gemini AI can now shop on Walmart and Shopify
Google has announced a major expansion of shopping capabilities within its AI chatbot, Gemini.
Amazon building Walmart-like 'supercenter' in Chicago: What is it?
Amazon is expanding its physical store footprint with a new 'supercenter' in Illinois.
Will AI operating systems make traditional apps obsolete?
Tech giants like Meta and OpenAI are racing to create "operating systems" for AI-powered devices. The trend is expected to gain momentum in 2026.
Why Amazon is facing a price gouging lawsuit in US
A US judge has denied Amazon's request to dismiss a proposed class-action lawsuit, accusing the online retail giant of price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.