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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.

30 Jul 2025
OpenAI

Amazon to pay New York Times $25M/year: Here's why

Amazon has signed a major deal with The New York Times (NYT), paying between $20 million and $25 million annually for access to its content.

29 Jul 2025
Spotify

Amazon launches new Echo Show 5 in India at ₹11,000

Amazon has launched the third-generation Echo Show 5 in India. The smart display comes with a sleek design and improved audio quality.

29 Jul 2025
Google

Chrome's AI feature shows if an online shop is legit

Google has added a new feature to its Chrome browser, aimed at making online shopping "safer and more efficient."

27 Jul 2025
Jeff Bezos

Why Jeff Bezos has sold Amazon shares worth $1.5B

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold 6.6 million stocks of the firm, according to a Barrons report.

24 Jul 2025
GitHub

Hacker compromises Amazon's AI coding assistant to wipe computers

A hacker compromised Amazon's popular AI coding assistant, 'Q,' by injecting malicious code with commands intended to wipe users' computers.

23 Jul 2025
China

Why Amazon is shutting down its AI lab in China

Amazon is closing its artificial intelligence (AI) lab in Shanghai, The Financial Times has reported.

Amazon acquires Bee—AI wearable that listens and summarizes your day

Amazon has acquired Bee, an innovative start-up specializing in AI wearables. The news was confirmed by Maria de Lourdes Zollo, CEO of Bee, on LinkedIn.

22 Jul 2025
Amazon Web Services

Why Tata Communications and Amazon have joined hands in India

Tata Communications has teamed up with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to create an advanced AI-ready network in India.

20 Jul 2025
Andy Jassy

Amazon now requires employees to prove AI skills for promotions

Amazon has made it mandatory for employees in certain divisions to demonstrate their proficiency in artificial intelligence (AI) when applying for promotions.

17 Jul 2025
Amazon Prime Video

Amazon wins lawsuit over ads on Prime Video

Amazon has won a legal battle against its Prime Video subscribers over the introduction of advertisements on the streaming service.

16 Jul 2025
Elon Musk

Amazon taps rival SpaceX to launch more Kuiper internet satellites

Amazon has once again taken the help of Elon Musk's SpaceX to launch its next batch of Project Kuiper internet satellites.

16 Jul 2025
Anthropic

Trump announces $90B investment to make Pennsylvania global AI capital

US President Donald Trump has announced over $90 billion in investments from private companies, aimed at establishing Pennsylvania as a leading hub for artificial intelligence (AI), technology, and energy.

14 Jul 2025
James Bond

Is Sydney Sweeney the next Bond girl?

Hollywood actor Sydney Sweeney, known for her roles in The White Lotus and Euphoria, is being considered for the next Bond girl in the upcoming James Bond film.

13 Jul 2025
Technology

Beware! Scammers targeting Amazon Prime users with fake price-hike emails

Scammers are now targeting Amazon Prime users with fake emails.

12 Jul 2025
Samsung

Amazon Prime Day: Samsung S24 Ultra available at just ₹74,999

Amazon is offering a massive discount on Samsung's Galaxy S24 Ultra as part of its Prime Day sale.

10 Jul 2025
Technology

36,000 fake Amazon sites, 75,000 texts—AI-driven scams continue to surge

As Amazon's Prime Day 2025 nears, a new study by cybersecurity firm McAfee has revealed a worrying spike in fraud attempts related to the event.

10 Jul 2025
Anthropic

Amazon weighs another multibillion-dollar bet on AI firm Anthropic

Amazon is reportedly considering another multibillion-dollar investment in the artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic.

10 Jul 2025
Bengaluru

Amazon launches 10‑minute delivery service in Delhi

Amazon has launched its 10-minute delivery service, Amazon Now, in select areas of Delhi. The move comes after a successful debut in Bengaluru.

07 Jul 2025
Bengaluru

You can now order from Amazon Now in Delhi

Amazon has expanded its quick commerce service, Amazon Now, to select areas of Delhi.

03 Jul 2025
Technology

Freevee, Amazon's free streaming platform, is shutting down in August 

Amazon has announced plans to shut down its standalone Freevee app by August 2025.

02 Jul 2025
Jeff Bezos

Jeff Bezos just sold $737M worth of Amazon stock

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold over 3.3 million shares of his company in a deal worth nearly $737 million.

02 Jul 2025
Robots

Amazon just deployed its one‑millionth robot

Amazon has announced a major milestone in its automation journey, with the deployment of its one millionth robot.

01 Jul 2025
Andy Jassy

Amazon CEO says AI will eliminate some human Jobs

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy has said that artificial intelligence (AI) will change how companies work and lead to fewer people being required for some jobs.

01 Jul 2025
Netflix

After 'You,' Penn Badgley books romcom with Meghann Fahy

Hollywood actors Penn Badgley and Meghann Fahy are set to star in the upcoming romantic comedy You Deserve Each Other.

30 Jun 2025
United States of America

Amazon accused of 'systemic discrimination' by disabled employees in US

A group of over 200 disabled corporate employees at Amazon has accused the company of "systemic discrimination."

Starlink and Amazon Kuiper sign first commercial deals in India

Elon Musk-led Starlink and Jeff Bezos-backed Amazon Kuiper have signed their first commercial agreements with Indian Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) players.

30 Jun 2025
Delhi

Behind-the-scene: You can now see how Amazon processes your orders

Amazon has announced plans to open its fulfillment centers (FCs) in India for public tours.

28 Jun 2025
COVID-19

Future Group case: Singapore arbitration body rules in Amazon's favor

The Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) has ruled in favor of Amazon in its ongoing legal dispute with Kishore Biyani-led Future Group.

26 Jun 2025
Business

Amazon's anti-counterfeit team helped company secure over $180M in penalties

Amazon's Counterfeit Crimes Unit (CCU) has helped the company secure over $180 million in court-ordered penalties and 65 criminal convictions worldwide.

25 Jun 2025
Bill Gates

Who is planning Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's lavish wedding?

After nearly seven years of dating and a two-year-long engagement, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez are finally getting married.

25 Jun 2025
Donald Trump

How activists forced Jeff Bezos to change wedding venue 

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his partner, former journalist Lauren Sanchez, have reportedly changed their wedding venue in Venice due to protests from local activists.

25 Jun 2025
Italy

Jeff-Lauren book entire Venice hotel; other guests kicked out

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his partner, Emmy-winning journalist Lauren Sanchez, are reportedly staying at the luxury Aman Venice hotel in Italy for their upcoming wedding.

25 Jun 2025
Anthropic

Anthropic's AI training deemed 'fair use' in landmark copyright ruling

Anthropic, a leading artificial intelligence (AI) company backed by Amazon and Alphabet, has won a major legal battle.

24 Jun 2025
George Clooney

Jeff Bezos, Lauren Sanchez's wedding: Venue, guests, dresses, and more

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos (61) and Emmy-winning journalist Lauren Sanchez (55) are gearing up for their much-anticipated nuptials. The couple got engaged in 2023 and have been planning a lavish wedding for quite some time.

24 Jun 2025
Bill Gates

Ahead of grand wedding, Jeff-Lauren's foam party pics go viral

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his fiancée, Lauren Sanchez, recently celebrated her son Evan's 19th birthday with a foam party on his $500 million mega yacht, Koru.

23 Jun 2025
Reliance Jio

Jio's latest Wi-Fi router for homes offers speeds of 6,000Mbps

Reliance Jio has expanded its JioHome product line with the launch of a new high-speed Wi-Fi 6 router for Indian consumers.

22 Jun 2025
Amazon India

You can now book a diagnostic test via Amazon

Amazon India has launched a new at-home diagnostics service called Amazon Diagnostics.

22 Jun 2025
United States of America

Fred Smith, founder of FedEx, passes away at 80

Fred Smith, the visionary who revolutionized the parcel delivery industry by founding FedEx Corp in 1971, has passed away at the age of 80.

21 Jun 2025
Amazon Kindle

Amazon Kindle's latest update makes it easier to read books

Amazon has released a major software update (version 5.18.3) for its latest Kindle models, including the Kindle Scribes, Colorsoft, and 11th and 12th generation basic Kindle and Paperwhite models.

Amazon CEO says AI will shrink workforce in coming years

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has hinted that the company's corporate workforce could be reduced in the coming years, owing to advancements in artificial intelligence (AI).

16 Jun 2025
Anurag Kashyap

'Nishaanchi': Anurag Kashyap returns with new gritty crime saga  

Amazon MGM Studios unveiled the release date for filmmaker Anurag Kashyap's upcoming film, Nishaanchi, on Monday. The gritty crime drama will hit theaters on September 19, 2025.