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Europe cancels upgrades for Ariane 6, its main space rocket
The European Space Agency (ESA) has decided to cancel the "Block 3" upgrades for its Ariane 6 rocket.
Amazon fined ₹1L for selling sweets as Ram Mandir prasad
The Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) has slapped a fine of ₹1 lakh on Amazon Seller Services.
Amazon makes Alexa+ free for Fire TV users
Amazon has announced a major upgrade for its Fire TV device owners in the US.
Amazon fined ₹1L for selling fake Ram Mandir prasad
Amazon Seller Services Private Limited has been fined ₹1 lakh by the Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA), for allowing the sale of ordinary sweets as 'Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad' on its platform.
Is Amazon destroying rare books to train its AI models?
Amazon has been accused of purchasing and destroying rare books in order to train its artificial intelligence (AI) models.
Music publisher sues Anthropic, Suno over copyright violation
Independent music publisher Round Hill Music has filed a lawsuit against Anthropic and Suno in a California federal court.
India's quick commerce market crosses 9M daily orders
India's quick commerce industry has hit a major milestone, crossing nine million daily orders.
US: Customers can't file class-action lawsuits against Amazon anymore
Amazon has reintroduced binding arbitration for its US customers, effectively barring them from filing class-action lawsuits.
Anthony Mackie to headline sci-fi thriller audiobook 'Exoplanet'
Hollywood actor Anthony Mackie, known for his roles in Avengers: Doomsday and Twisted Metal, will star in a new sci-fi thriller audiobook titled Exoplanet.
OpenAI has secret email that lets staff reach Altman directly
OpenAI has an unconventional internal system, dubbed "friction," that allows employees to flag workplace issues directly to CEO Sam Altman and other top executives.
How Twitch users can stop Amazon from using their content
Twitch, the popular streaming platform owned by Amazon, has announced that it will use content from its creators to train generative AI models.
Why NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani and Amazon are at odds
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has endorsed the Delivery Protection Act, a controversial legislation that would require Amazon and other major delivery companies to directly employ thousands of drivers.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos nearing Liverpool stake purchase: Reports
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is close to finalizing a deal for a roughly one-third stake in Liverpool FC, according to Sky News.
Amazon's new data center could worsen climate change
Amazon is planning to build a new data center in Pecos County, Texas.
Why Indian electronics, automobile makers are turning to air freight
Indian electronics and automobile manufacturers are increasingly turning to air freight for transporting raw materials and components.
Zoox will now charge for robotaxi rides in Las Vegas
Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle technology company, is all set to launch its commercial operations by charging customers for rides in Las Vegas.
Microsoft caps AI spending, tells engineers to avoid 'tokenmaxxing'
Microsoft has introduced new restrictions on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools by its employees.
Jeff Bezos to sell $4B worth of Amazon shares
Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon, has filed plans to sell around 15 million shares in the tech giant.
Anthropic signs $10B AI cloud deal with Volta
Anthropic has signed a massive $10 billion deal with AI cloud start-up Volta.
Amazon loses court battle to block Perplexity's AI shopping tools
Amazon has lost a major legal battle against Perplexity, the artificial intelligence (AI) firm behind innovative shopping tools.
How UP's One District One Product scheme transformed local economy
The Yogi Adityanath-led Uttar Pradesh government's "One District One Product" (ODOP) scheme to boost local artisans and small-scale producers was started in 2018 and aims to promote one signature product from each district by providing skill training, free toolkits, financial assistance, branding support, and market access.
Amazon plans refunds for eligible customers after $600M tariff payout
Amazon has announced plans to refund a portion of its recent tariff refunds to some customers.
Amazon completes $50B investment in OpenAI
Amazon has finalized its $50 billion investment in OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT.
Why Amazon and Flipkart are slashing seller fees
Amazon and Flipkart are slashing or waiving commissions on a wide range of products. The move is aimed at expanding their footprint in India's smaller cities and towns, where online shopping is booming.
KOSPI rockets 17% as Samsung, SK Hynix lead rebound
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index staged a remarkable recovery on Friday, soaring 17% to recover most of the losses incurred earlier this week.
Trump grants Starlink exemption from FCC ban on foreign-made routers
The Donald Trump administration has exempted SpaceX's Starlink routers from a Federal Communications Commission (FCC) ban on foreign-made routers. The exemption is valid until February 1, 2028.
Amazon plans to launch over 5,100 satellites for mobile connectivity
Amazon has filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to operate a new network of 5,105 satellites.
Amazon Great Freedom Sale kicks off August 7
Amazon has announced the dates for its much-anticipated Great Freedom Sale 2026. The shopping extravaganza will kick off on August 7.
Major win for Amazon: India relaxes FDI-norms for e-commerce firms
In a major policy shift, the Indian government has relaxed its foreign direct investment (FDI) rules.
Warner Bros. Discovery sues Amazon over alleged poaching of employees
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, accusing the tech giant of illegally poaching its employees.
Amazon takes on Netflix with games inside Prime Video
Amazon has announced the integration of its Luna cloud gaming service into Prime Video, making games available on Fire TVs in the US and UK.
Amazon upgrades Alexa+ with new AI features for smart homes
Amazon is rolling out a major update for its Alexa+ assistant, making it smarter and more capable of handling complex instructions.
AMD bets big on AI with $5B investment in Anthropic
Chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has announced a major investment of up to $5 billion in artificial intelligence start-up Anthropic.
Amazon lays off employees in AGI unit
Amazon has announced another round of layoffs, this time targeting its Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) unit.
SpaceX in talks with Pentagon for AI computing deal
SpaceX is in talks with the US Department of Defense (DoD) to provide data center capacity worth billions of dollars, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Zepto may slash IPO valuation amid investor concerns
Indian fast-delivery company Zepto Ltd. is looking to lower its initial public offering (IPO) valuation, amid concerns over cash burn and profitability, according to Bloomberg.
Jeff Bezos's ex-wife donates $20M to mental health non-profit
MacKenzie Scott, the ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has made a historic donation of $20 million to Active Minds.
Sony launches open-ear wireless earbuds at ₹19,000
Sony has launched its latest wireless earbuds, the LinkBuds Clip, in India.
Microsoft, Amazon, Google's carbon emissions are equivalent to a country
Microsoft, Amazon, and Google have seen their carbon emissions rise by nearly 20% in the last year.
Amazon plans $25B bond sale to fund AI investments
Amazon is planning to raise at least $25 billion by selling US dollar bonds.