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 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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Beware! Scammers targeting Amazon Prime users with fake price-hike emails
Scammers are now targeting Amazon Prime users with fake emails.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can now order from Amazon Now in Delhi
Amazon has expanded its quick commerce service, Amazon Now, to select areas of Delhi.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
You can now book a diagnostic test via Amazon
Amazon India has launched a new at-home diagnostics service called Amazon Diagnostics.
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.
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).
'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.