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.
15 Jun 2025
GoogleAmazon to invest $13B in Australian data centers by 2029
Amazon has announced a massive investment of A$20 billion (approximately $13 billion) in Australia from 2025 to 2029.
13 Jun 2025
BlinkitSanya Malhotra turns entrepreneur with matcha brand, Bree
Sanya Malhotra, the Dangal actor, has launched her own matcha brand named Bree in collaboration with Essenzaa Nutrition. The brand aims to tap into the growing health drink market in India.
13 Jun 2025
TechnologyStop using Anker PowerCore now—1.1M units recalled over fire risk
Anker, a leading tech company, has announced the recall of its PowerCore 10000 power bank (model A1263) due to a potential fire hazard.
13 Jun 2025
ChatGPTMeta invests $14B in Scale AI to fuel AGI breakthrough
Meta has made a massive investment of $14.3 billion in Scale AI, acquring a 49% stake in the leading data labeling start-up.
12 Jun 2025
LawsuitsJudge says Amazon must face lawsuit by indie audiobook authors
Amazon must face a lawsuit from independent authors who accuse the e-commerce giant of monopolizing the audiobook retail market and driving up their distribution costs, a federal judge has ruled.
11 Jun 2025
United Kingdom'Kali Ma': Netizens call for boycotting Amazon over book cover
A controversy has erupted in India over the cover of a book by US author El T Fullah.
05 Jun 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAmazon's humanoid robots will soon deliver your packages
Amazon is gearing up to test humanoid robots for package deliveries, according to a report by The Information.
03 Jun 2025
BLACKPINKWhy Labubu dolls are the hottest collectible you need now
Labubu dolls, quirky and collectible plush toys with spiky teeth and mischievous smiles, have taken the world by storm.
30 May 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAmazon strikes its first AI-content deal with New York Times
The New York Times has inked a deal with Amazon, allowing the tech giant to use its editorial content for training artificial intelligence (AI) models.
27 May 2025
Harry Potter'James Bond' makers seek extension to defend 007 spy name
The owners of the iconic James Bond franchise have asked for more time to defend their trademark rights in Europe, reported The Guardian.
25 May 2025
Google120,000 H-1B applications selected for FY2026; 27% down from FY2025
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that 120,141 H-1B visa applications have been selected for the fiscal year 2026.
24 May 2025
San FranciscoWhy Amazon-owned Zoox has recalled its robotaxis in the US
Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle firm, Zoox, has announced its second voluntary recall in a month.
21 May 2025
iPhoneAmazon's drones will now deliver your iPhone in an hour
Amazon has expanded its drone delivery service in the US with a range of new products, including iPhones, AirPods, and thermometers.
17 May 2025
AndroidHow to optimize images on Amazon app and save data
Optimizing images on Amazon app for Android can save a lot of data. This way, you can keep your mobile plan in check.
17 May 2025
TechnologyHow to manage multiple Amazon accounts on a single device
Managing multiple Amazon accounts on a single Android device can be a tricky affair.
15 May 2025
Andy JassyAmazon cuts 100 jobs as it streamlines Alexa, hardware efforts
Amazon has laid off around 100 employees from its devices and services division.
14 May 2025
MicrosoftMicrosoft fires 6,000 employees in its second biggest layoff round
In a major development, Microsoft has announced a massive layoff round affecting around 6,000 employees.
13 May 2025
Amazon Prime VideoYour movies on Prime Video won't be ad-free from June
Amazon has announced plans to introduce limited advertisements during shows and movies on Prime Video in India, starting June 17.
12 May 2025
Initial Public Offering (IPO)Amazon-backed supermarket chain More Retail eyeing ₹2,000cr IPO in 2026
More Retail, the Amazon and Samara Capital-backed supermarket chain, plans to raise around ₹2,000 crore through an IPO in 2026.
11 May 2025
TechnologyLove shopping on Amazon? Try these tricks for better experience
Navigating through the Amazon app can feel overwhelming; it comes packed with an array of features and options.
10 May 2025
TechnologyA 4-step guide to using coupons for shopping on Amazon
Amazon's Android app comes with a dedicated coupon section that can save a lot of money on your purchase.
10 May 2025
AndroidWant to manage Amazon app notifications? These tips might help
Managing notifications on the Amazon app for Android can make your shopping experience a lot better by keeping you up-to-date without bombarding you with alerts.
07 May 2025
RobotsAmazon's latest robot can identify objects by touching them
Amazon has unveiled Vulcan, a robot with touch-sensing technology. The company calls it a "fundamental leap forward in robotics."
07 May 2025
TechnologyAmazon's AI tool will generate code in real-time
Amazon is said to be developing a revolutionary tool named Kiro, one that could change the way we write software.
07 May 2025
Las VegasAmazon's Zoox recalls hundreds of robotaxis to fix critical flaw
Amazon's self-driving arm Zoox has issued a recall for 270 of its robotaxi cars.
06 May 2025
BlinkitAre Indian companies ensuring safety of gig workers this summer?
As summer temperatures soar, India's gig economy is facing a major challenge.
05 May 2025
Technology5 advanced search filters that make shopping on Amazon easier
If you are an avid Amazon user, you surely love the company's advanced search filters on Android devices.
04 May 2025
TechnologyTackling notifications: A step-by-step guide on Amazon app
Managing notifications on the Amazon app can greatly improve your shopping experience by keeping distractions at bay and ensuring that you only get the most relevant updates.
04 May 2025
TechnologyWant to set product alerts on Amazon? Follow these steps
Setting up product alerts on the Amazon app can keep you updated about price drops and availability changes of items you are interested in.
03 May 2025
Google CalendarHow to sync your Amazon orders with Google Calendar
Managing online orders can be a pain, particularly when it comes to remembering delivery dates.
03 May 2025
Elon MuskJeff Bezos plans to sell Amazon stocks worth $4.75B
Amazon's Executive Chairman Jeff Bezos has revealed plans to sell up to $4.75 billion worth of the firm's shares in the coming year.
03 May 2025
Keanu ReevesKeanu Reeves-Sandra Bullock to reunite for Amazon's romantic thriller
Hollywood actors Keanu Reeves and Sandra Bullock, who memorably starred together in the 1994 action blockbuster Speed, are all set to reunite for a new venture, per The Hollywood Reporter.
01 May 2025
TechnologyHow to efficiently manage returns on Amazon app
Managing returns on Amazon app for Android can be pretty simple if you know the right steps.
01 May 2025
GoogleAmazon launches Nova Premier, its most advanced AI model yet
Amazon has unveiled its latest artificial intelligence (AI) model, the Nova Premier.
30 Apr 2025
Chuck Schumer'P*ssed' Trump called Bezos after Amazon considered displaying tariff costs
President Donald Trump reportedly vented his anger to Amazon founder Jeff Bezos over the company's proposed move to make tariff costs visible on some products.
29 Apr 2025
TechnologyAmazon launches 27 satellites to kickstart project rivaling Musk's Starlink
Amazon has made a major move toward its goal of global internet coverage with the launch of 27 satellites.
28 Apr 2025
SpaceXSpaceX completes 250th Starlink mission—as Amazon's rival project struggles
SpaceX has successfully completed its 250th Starlink satellite mission, while Amazon's first internet satellite fleet, under the Project Kuiper internet constellation, has yet to take off.
27 Apr 2025
AndroidHow to create custom notifications on the Amazon app
The Amazon app for Android packs a number of features to make the shopping experience better, including custom notifications.
27 Apr 2025
AndroidA step-by-step guide to enabling notifications on Amazon
Amazon's Android app packs a ton of features to enhance user experience, including those handy notifications.
27 Apr 2025
Amazon Prime MusicWant to create Amazon Prime Music playlists? Follow these steps
Creating playlists on Amazon Prime Music using an Android device is a simple process that adds more flavor to your experience.
26 Apr 2025
US Federal Trade CommissionWhy US FTC is paying employees to voluntarily resign
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has offered financial incentives to its employees to resign voluntarily.
25 Apr 2025
TechnologyHow to enable voice search on Amazon app for Android
Voice search makes life a lot easier as it lets you control your device with your voice.
23 Apr 2025
TechnologyHow to streamline Amazon auto-deliveries for hassle-free shopping experience
Managing auto-deliveries on Amazon is a convenient way to ensure that you never run out of essential items.
22 Apr 2025
AndroidHow to set expiration alerts for Amazon subscriptions on Android
Managing subscriptions can be a real pain, particularly when it comes to remembering expiration dates.
21 Apr 2025
TechnologyHow to use Amazon's barcode scanner for shopping
With its convenient barcode scanner, the Amazon app makes shopping so much easier.
18 Apr 2025
Richard MaddenPriyanka Chopra's 'Citadel' may end after Season 2
The future of the Citadel universe, starring Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden, is in question as Amazon has reportedly scrapped the Mexico spin-off, and the fate of the Spain and Japan spin-offs is uncertain.
17 Apr 2025
TechnologyHow to customize notifications on Amazon for smarter shopping experience
Customizing notifications on the Amazon app for Android can improve your shopping experience by ensuring you get only those alerts that matter to you.
17 Apr 2025
FlipkartAll Flipkart employees now have to work from office
Walmart-owned Flipkart has decided to scrap its work-from-home (WFH) policy, calling all employees back to office five days a week.
13 Apr 2025
TechnologyAmazon delivery drivers could save your life: Here's how
Global e-commerce leader Amazon is reportedly expanding its reach into the healthcare sector to save lives.
09 Apr 2025
GoogleGoogle unveils Ironwood, its most advanced AI chip yet
Google has unveiled Ironwood, the newest member of its Tensor Processing Unit (TPU) family of accelerator chips.
08 Apr 2025
Amazon AlexaAmazon's new AI voice model can talk like a human
Amazon has unveiled its latest generative AI model, Nova Sonic. The innovative tool is capable of taking voice inputs and generating natural-sounding speech.
08 Apr 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAmazon's AI can now create videos for Reels, YouTube Shorts
Amazon has upgraded its artificial intelligence (AI) video model, Nova Reel, allowing it to generate videos of up to two minutes long.
04 Apr 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAmazon's new AI agent can shop third-party websites for you
Amazon has started to test a new artificial intelligence (AI) shopping assistant called "Buy for Me."
03 Apr 2025
AppleApple's shares staring at worst drop in 5 years
Technology stocks took a major hit after US President Donald Trump announced global tariffs.
03 Apr 2025
AppleHow Trump's new tariffs could hurt Apple and Amazon
US President Donald Trump has announced tariffs that have sent ripples through Wall Street and Silicon Valley.
03 Apr 2025
Donald TrumpAmazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok amid US ban threat
In a last-minute bid, Amazon has reportedly offered to buy TikTok from its Chinese parent company ByteDance.
03 Apr 2025
SpaceXAmazon will launch its first internet satellites on this date
Amazon has announced the launch of its first batch of 27 satellites for Project Kuiper, its ambitious plan to establish a global high-speed internet network.
02 Apr 2025
ItalyJeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez's wedding might disrupt Venice? Mayor rubbishes claims
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is set to marry Emmy-winning journalist Lauren Sanchez in Italy this summer.
02 Apr 2025
Apple TV+Now, watch Apple TV+ shows on Prime Video India
Starting Wednesday (April 2), Apple TV+ became available as an add-on subscription on Amazon's Prime Video in India.
01 Apr 2025
OpenAIAmazon's new AI model can shop for you online
Amazon has unveiled a new artificial intelligence (AI) model, Nova Act, to help users with online shopping tasks.
28 Mar 2025
FlipkartBIS raids Amazon, Flipkart warehouses, seizes substandard goods worth ₹76L
In a nationwide drive to ensure compliance with quality standards, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has launched a series of raids on the warehouses of major e-commerce platforms, Amazon and Flipkart.
28 Mar 2025
Columbia UniversityInterview-bypassing AI tool lands student developer in hot water
Chungin Lee, a second-year computer science student at Columbia University, has been suspended for creating an AI tool to cheat in tech job interviews.
26 Mar 2025
Amazon IndiaAmazon expands grocery delivery service to over 170 Indian cities
Amazon India has announced the expansion of its grocery service, Amazon Fresh, to over 170 cities and towns across the country.
26 Mar 2025
Harry PotterAmy Pascal, David Heyman to produce next 'James Bond' film
The James Bond franchise is stepping into a new era with Amazon MGM announcing Amy Pascal and David Heyman as the producers of its next film.
25 Mar 2025
Anne HathawayAnne Hathaway, Dakota Johnson's 'Verity' to hit theaters in 2026
Amazon MGM Studios has announced the release date for its film adaptation of Colleen Hoover's novel, Verity.
22 Mar 2025
FlipkartAmazon introduces processing fee on bank discounts—how it affects you
Amazon has introduced a non-refundable processing fee of ₹49 for customers availing instant bank discounts (IBD) of ₹500 or more.
21 Mar 2025
Walt Disney StudiosBefore new 'Snow White' movie, Disney launches exclusive dolls
Alongside the release of its live-action remake of Snow White, Disney has dropped a new line of merchandise.
18 Mar 2025
BusinessAmazon to lay off 14,000 managers as cost-saving push intensifies
Amazon plans to cut 13% of its managerial workforce, amounting to around 14,000 job losses. The cuts are part of a larger plan to save between $2.1 billion and $3.6 billion per year.
17 Mar 2025
FlipkartWhy Amazon is eyeing an IPO in India
Amazon, the world's largest e-commerce company, is considering a spin-off of its Indian division, YourStory has reported.
16 Mar 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAmazon Echo will soon start sending your recordings to cloud
Amazon is killing a privacy feature that let Echo device owners process Alexa requests locally and avoid sending voice recordings to the company's cloud.
07 Mar 2025
Sachin Bansal'Haven't done justice to UPI': Sachin Bansal slams Amazon, WhatsApp
Navi founder Sachin Bansal has slammed WhatsApp Pay and Amazon Pay for their poor integration of Unified Payments Interface (UPI) payments.
07 Mar 2025
NVIDIAWhy US government is probing this NVIDIA, Amazon-backed start-up
The US Department of Labor has launched an investigation into Scale AI, a start-up backed by NVIDIA, Amazon, and Meta.
06 Mar 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAmazon Prime Video to bring AI dubbing for movies, shows
Amazon-owned streaming service Prime Video has announced its entry into the world of artificial intelligence (AI) with a new initiative.
03 Mar 2025
TechnologyHow to manage Amazon shipping addresses
Managing shipping addresses on the Amazon app for Android devices makes your shopping experience a breeze.
28 Feb 2025
TechnologyAmazon Location Service: How to integrate maps into your app
Interactive maps are a crucial feature in Android applications, facilitating dynamic navigation and exploration.
27 Feb 2025
Amazon Web ServicesAmazon takes on Google, Microsoft with first quantum computing chip
Amazon's cloud-computing arm Amazon Web Services (AWS) has unveiled its first-ever quantum computing chip called 'Ocelot.'
27 Feb 2025
Amazon Prime VideoYouTube sensation MrBeast seeks funding at $5B valuation
YouTube sensation MrBeast, known off-screen as Jimmy Donaldson, is looking to raise a few hundred million dollars to grow his business empire.
27 Feb 2025
Delhi High CourtAmazon India fined ₹340cr in trademark infringement case
The Delhi High Court has slapped a fine of ₹340 crore on Amazon India, for violating the trademark of 'Beverly Hills Polo Club.'
26 Feb 2025
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAmazon announces AI-powered assistant Alexa+ to take on Google Gemini
Amazon has unveiled its latest innovation, Alexa+, at a recent event in New York City.
