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With release of Q chatbot, Amazon's enterprise AI strategy appears to mirror Microsoft's

Amazon introduces AI chatbot Q for AWS customers to enhance productivity and decision-making. [ more ]

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The Verge

Amazon Prime Video ads are about to get more intrusive

Amazon is introducing new ad formats within Prime Video, including pause-activated ads, to promote products and engage viewers with interactive features. [ more ]

www.gamespot.com

Prime Video's Ads Will Soon Be Harder To Avoid And More Intrusive

Amazon is introducing more intrusive ads on Prime Video to boost sales and revenue. [ more ]

AdExchanger

Prime Video Launches Shoppable Ad Units Ahead Of Amazon's First Upfront | AdExchanger

Amazon introduced new shoppable ad formats for Prime Video to increase revenue and use shopper data for targeted advertising. [ more ]

Deadline

Amazon Execs Paul Kotas & Mike Hopkins Kick Off Tech Giant's First Upfront, Touting Prime Video As A "One-Stop Shop" For Viewers And Advertisers

Amazon aims to be a 'one-stop shop' for viewers and advertisers through Prime Video content and advertising efforts. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

Is Amazon Stock a Buy? | The Motley Fool

Amazon's revenue for the first quarter rose by 13% and its diluted earnings tripled, beating estimates. Its core businesses are growing, including the North American, international segments, and AWS. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

Here's the Best "Magnificent Seven" Stock to Buy Right Now, According to Wall Street (Hint: Not Nvidia) | The Motley Fool

Amazon is seen as a red-hot artificial intelligence stock with substantial upside potential according to Wall Street analysts. [ more ]

Digiday

Amazon's upfront debut crowns its courtship of adland

Amazon is diversifying its pitch to include showbiz glamor in addition to data-based advertising strategies. [ more ]

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GameSpot

Get Fallout 76 And Explore The Appalachian Wasteland For Only $6

The success of Amazon's Fallout TV show has reignited interest in the series, prompting discounted deals on Fallout multiplayer games and complete editions of single-player Fallout games. [ more ]

Polygon

The Nintendo Switch OLED is $25 cheaper on Amazon right now

Amazon is offering a $25 discount on select gaming products with a minimum purchase of $250, including Nintendo Switch models. [ more ]

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Data science

This Lego Chewbacca Set Is 30% Off During Star Wars Day

Amazon offers a 30% discount on Lego Star Wars Chewbacca model kit during Star Wars Day sale. [ more ]

Polygon

Wearables

No really, Amazon's Gaming Week sale is actually quite good

Amazon's Gaming Week promotion offers significant discounts on gaming accessories until May 5, with a focus on monitors and keyboards. [ more ]

Theregister

AWS CEO calls it quits after three years

AWS CEO Adam Selipsky steps down to pursue new ventures. Matt Garman to lead AWS. [ more ]

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DevOps

Amazon to invest $9bn in Singapore to expand cloud services

Amazon plans $9bn investment in Singapore to expand cloud infrastructure. [ more ]

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DevOps

Amazon announces Tomb Raider show coming to Prime Video

Amazon announces Tomb Raider series with Phoebe Waller-Bridge as writer and producer. [ more ]

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GeekWire

Amazon keeping corporate headcount 'flat' but hiring in select areas including generative AI

Amazon is focusing on keeping corporate headcount growth flat while selectively hiring in areas like generative AI. [ more ]

New York Post

Amazon posts 13% jump in sales, sending shares higher - but fails to deliver dividend

Amazon forecasts lower Q2 revenue due to cautious business spending on cloud services. [ more ]

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Amazon's Prime Video ads rollout gains traction ahead of upfronts debut

Amazon's advertising revenue grew 24% to $11.82 billion in Q1, driven by sponsored product ads on its e-commerce platform and ads on Prime Video. [ more ]

NewsChain

Amazon reports strong Q1 results driven by cloud-computing unit and Prime Video

Amazon reported strong Q1 results with revenue at $143.31 billion and net income at $10.43 billion, driven by cloud computing and Prime Video advertising. [ more ]

NZ Herald

Amazon reports strong 1Q results driven by AI, cloud and Prime Video ad dollars

Amazon reported strong Q1 results driven by cloud and advertising growth. [ more ]

WPXI

Amazon reports strong 1Q results driven by its cloud-computing unit and Prime Video ad dollars

Amazon reported strong Q1 results with revenue of $143.31 billion, driven by cloud computing and Prime Video advertising, beating analysts' expectations. [ more ]

Newsday

Amazon reports strong 1Q results driven by its cloud-computing unit and Prime Video ad dollars

Amazon reported strong Q1 results with significant revenue growth driven by cloud computing and advertising from Prime Video.

U.S. consumer spending remains strong despite increased prices and borrowing costs, benefiting Amazon's sales.

AWS continues to be a pivotal part of Amazon's strategy in the AI competition, with steady revenue growth. [ more ]

Boston 25 News

Amazon reports strong 1Q results driven by its cloud-computing unit and Prime Video ad dollars

Amazon reported strong Q1 results, driven by cloud computing and advertising revenue from Prime Video. [ more ]

WFTV

Amazon reports strong 1Q results driven by its cloud-computing unit and Prime Video ad dollars

Amazon reported strong Q1 results with revenue of $143.31 billion driven by cloud computing growth and increased advertising revenue from Prime Video. [ more ]

Polygon

Disney Lorcana starter decks are discounted to their lowest price ever

Great opportunity to start a Disney Lorcana collection with discounted starter decks and booster display boxes on Amazon. [ more ]

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Gadgets

Apple's 13-inch MacBook Air with the M3 chip has never been cheaper

The new MacBook Air with M3 chip is now at its lowest price on Amazon, offering a performance boost and sleek design. [ more ]

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Apple

Apple Products Are On Sale For Great Prices This Week - AirPods, iPads, And More

Apple devices on sale offer great value for quality hardware.

Target Circle Week and Amazon are offering discounts on various Apple products. [ more ]

Android Police

How to change your country on Amazon

Amazon allows users to change their country to receive relevant recommendations, switch currencies, and access Kindle books from different regions. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

History Says the Nasdaq Could Soar: 2 Top Growth Stocks to Buy Now and Hold for the Bull Market | The Motley Fool

The Nasdaq Composite has historically returned 215% on average in bull markets since 1990. [ more ]

Createsend

4 weeks ago

Business intelligence

Logistics Report: Inside Amazon's 'Project Curiosity'; China's Steel Floods Global Markets

Big River, an arm of Amazon, operates covertly to gather intelligence on rivals through e-commerce sales and participation in competitor events. [ more ]

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Theregister

Microsoft and Amazon's AI ambitions spark regulatory rumble

Regulators are investigating Microsoft and Amazon's AI startup investments for potential antitrust concerns in the UK. [ more ]

Business Insider

AI is helping Amazon send fewer small items in comically large boxes

AI model helps Amazon choose best shipping materials, cuts 2M tons of plastic/cardboard since 2015. [ more ]

Engadget

The Morning After: Amazon stops paying bonuses to Alexa developers

Amazon is shifting focus from paid perks for Alexa developers to generative AI, making Alexa more independent and versatile. [ more ]

Fortune

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Amazon adds AI heavyweight Andrew Ng to board of directors as Jassy says it may be biggest tech breakthrough 'perhaps since the internet'

Amazon appoints Andrew Ng to board of directors amid intense AI competition. [ more ]

Ars Technica

4 weeks ago

Fallout games continue seeing big player jumps after the TV series' success

Amazon's Fallout series on Prime sparked a resurgence in Fallout game playing, with a notable increase in player counts across various titles. [ more ]

VG247

Yes, you can call that Vault-Tec number from Amazon's Fallout, but you might not like what you hear

Phone numbers shown in media may lead to in-world messages, like Amazon's Fallout series number 213-25-VAULT with a terrifying scream. [ more ]

GameSpot

The Newest Splatoon 3 Manga Is Now Available

Splatoon manga series expands beyond video games with new Splatoon 3: Splatlands Volume 1 launch. [ more ]

Theregister

DevOps

Backblaze cloud storage adds Event Notifications

Cloud storage provider Backblaze introduced Event Notifications in its B2 Cloud Storage for automated triggers and alerts, providing more flexibility for users across various cloud platforms. [ more ]

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Observer

Amazon's New Video Ad Chief Is the Latest Former NBCUniversal Exec to Join Big Tech

Amazon expands advertising team with experienced media executives like Krishan Bhatia. [ more ]

TechCrunch

Amazon, eyeing up AI, adds Andrew Ng to its board; ex-MTV exec McGrath to step down | TechCrunch

Amazon adds Andrew Ng, AI expert, to the board & Judy McGrath steps down, signaling a strategic shift.

Amazon reevaluating its focus on entertainment empire, emphasizing investments in AI for future growth. [ more ]

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Boardroom

Big Tech, Big Money: Apple, Amazon, Microsoft, Alphabet, & Meta Post Earnings

Key revenue highlights and upcoming trends in Big Tech earnings including Apple, Amazon, and Microsoft. [ more ]

The Verge

Amazon's latest Echo Show 5 and Show 8 are nearly matching their all-time lows

Amazon's Mother's Day sale includes discounts on Echo devices and bundled smart bulbs, offering versatile and functional options for smart home control and entertainment. [ more ]

Futurism

6 days ago

Amazon's Delivery Drones Are Shutting Down on Hot Summer Days

Amazon is facing challenges in deploying delivery drones in Arizona due to high temperatures above 104 degrees Fahrenheit. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

2 Reasons to Buy Amazon Stock Like There's No Tomorrow | The Motley Fool

Amazon's strong quarterly results and growth in retail and AWS sectors have positioned it as a top tech stock. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

Best Stock to Buy Right Now: Amazon vs. Apple | The Motley Fool

These companies stand out in recent quarters with strong earnings reports, making them attractive long-term investments. [ more ]

time.com

2 days ago

Amazon Workers Say They Struggle to Afford Food and Rent

Warehouse workers struggle with food and housing insecurity despite Amazon's $15 minimum wage. [ more ]

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California

Amazon and Volvo team up on big rig electric trucks, rolling out of Southern California ports

Amazon is rolling out 50 all-electric big rigs in Southern California, part of California's mandate to replace diesel trucks with lower-carbon technologies by 2035. [ more ]

Fast Company

5 days ago

Cars

Amazon's self-driving Zoox robotaxis crash, leading to another NHTSA investigation

The U.S. government is investigating Amazon's self-driving robotaxi unit after two crashes by motorcyclists. [ more ]

EMARKETER

2 days ago

Almost all US TikTok shoppers are also using Amazon

97% of US TikTok shoppers also shopped at Amazon in the past 12 months. [ more ]

Digiday

Twitch is just another piece of the video content portfolio at Amazon's upfront debut

Twitch is being positioned as part of Amazon's overall content portfolio, rather than a major standalone streaming platform. [ more ]

Modern Retail

1 day ago

Research Briefing: Amazon promotes streaming ads to advertisers

Amazon is expanding its ad products on Prime Video to compete with traditional media companies, facing pressure from retail competitors. [ more ]

AdExchanger

Amazon's First Upfront Is All About Advertising And Sports | AdExchanger

Amazon focused on advertising and ad tech during its first upfront event, emphasizing its scale, data, and content. [ more ]

Adweek

Amazon's Ad Business Continues to Boom

Amazon's advertising unit revenue surged to $11.8 billion, growing to 8% of its total revenue in Q1 of 2024. [ more ]

The Hollywood Reporter

Amazon Advertising Revenue Surges in First Quarter Amid Prime Video Ad Expansion

Amazon's advertising business surged by 24% in Q1, driven by ads on Prime Video. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Writing

These 32 Things Are Less Than 10 Bucks And You'll Actually Use Them

Discover effective household products on Amazon that can solve common daily issues. [ more ]

WIRED

1 day ago

Writing

Amazon Is Hosting a Massive Book Sale

Now is a great time to stock up on books with Amazon's huge book sale through May 20. [ more ]

The Motley Fool

2 days ago

1 Extraordinary Stock Set to Join Microsoft, Apple, Nvidia, and Alphabet in the $2 Trillion Club | The Motley Fool

Amazon poised to join $2 trillion club due to tech investments and retail growth potential. [ more ]

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Amazon Web Services chief to step down, veteran named successor

AWS chief Adam Selipsky to step down after three-year term. [ more ]

Marketing Dive

Amazon's first upfront promises full-funnel advertising at scale for all

Amazon shifts to upfronts, showcases video ad offerings with A-listers, emphasizing scale. [ more ]

Engadget

4 days ago

Apple

Apple's 10th-gen iPad hits a new low of $334

The 10th-gen iPad is now Apple's cheapest option, priced at $334 on Amazon, with improved features like USB-C charging and a 10.9-inch screen. [ more ]

Forbes

23 hours ago

Amazon Stock: Nearing $2 Trillion Club From AWS Growth & Ads Catalyst

Amazon's AWS and advertising segments are driving the company's growth and are expected to account for a significant portion of its revenue in the future. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

4 days ago

60 Insanely Cheap Things That Are So Hot On Amazon

Discover budget-friendly and trendy items on Amazon with over 12 million product options. [ more ]

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Data science

Metal Gear Solid Rex Model Kit Up For Grabs At Amazon For Unusually Low Price

Building a life-sized replica of Metal Gear Rex may not be feasible, but a smaller replica model is available for purchase at a discounted price on Amazon. [ more ]

Retail Dive

Amazon services outpace retail growth in Q1

Amazon's non-retail services are outpacing retail sales, with a significant increase in net income driven by AWS and advertising services. [ more ]

Quartz

Amazon stock is up as its AI platform stands to challenge Google and Microsoft's

Amazon's AWS is experiencing a surge in sales, positioning the company to compete with AI leaders like Microsoft and Alphabet. [ more ]

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Business intelligence

Amazon exceeds market expectations

Amazon's exceptional first-quarter results were driven by the robust performance of its cloud business, particularly due to the increasing demand related to artificial intelligence (AI). [ more ]

Android Central

Amazon earnings boosted by AI, ads, and cost-cutting

Amazon reported better-than-expected Q1 2024 earnings driven by cost-cutting measures and the success of AWS's AI capabilities. [ more ]

WRAL.com

Amazon reports strong 1Q results driven by its cloud-computing unit and Prime Video ad dollars

Amazon's strong first-quarter results are attributed to growth in cloud computing and advertising revenue from Prime Video. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

Amazon sales soar with boost from artificial intelligence

Amazon reports surge in Q1 2024 sales powered by AI-driven growth, primarily in AWS. [ more ]

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Amazon Reports $143.3 Billion in Revenue for First Quarter of 2024

Amazon reported highest Q1 profit, focusing on retail efficiencies and cloud computing growth. [ more ]

GeekWire

Amazon stock rises as Q1 earnings top estimates with $143.3B in revenue; AWS sales up 17%

Amazon exceeded Q1 revenue and earnings per share estimates, driven by Amazon Web Services and advertising growth. [ more ]

Investor's Business Daily

Amazon Stock Gains On Earnings Beat, Strong Cloud Growth

Amazon reported strong Q1 earnings, beating expectations but provided weaker guidance for the current quarter. [ more ]

Fast Company

Amazon.com might cave in to Big Tech peer pressure to pay a dividend

Amazon may face pressure to offer dividends to investors as one of the few big tech companies without payouts. [ more ]

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Business

Amazon Earnings Preview: A focus on AI-powered business growth

Amazon's upcoming earnings report will likely focus on AI-aided business, AWS, and the rapidly expanding advertising segment. [ more ]

GeekWire

Amazon earnings preview: Advertising and AWS expected to continue fueling profits

Amazon's key profit drivers are advertising and cloud computing. [ more ]

The Verge

Amazon says its Prime deliveries are getting even faster

Amazon's fast delivery is becoming an expectation, pushing other retailers to offer similar options. [ more ]

GameSpot

Hollow Knight: Silksong May Never Come Out, But At Least This Hornet Figure Is Available Again

Fans awaiting Hollow Knight: Silksong can enjoy a Nendoroid Hornet figure available on Amazon, offering a glimpse of the anticipated game. [ more ]

Scary Mommy

55 Chic, Flattering Outfits Under $35 That Don't Cling To Your Body

Loose, flowy outfits can be chic and polished without clinging to the body. Amazon offers stylish options under $35. [ more ]

Bustle

Stylists Swear By These Cheap, Trendy Clothes & Accessories On Amazon

Stylists recommend affordable, trendy clothes & accessories from Amazon. [ more ]

Bustle

The Weirdest, Most Clever Underwear & Bras Under $25 On Amazon

Find unique and practical underwear and bras under $25 on Amazon. [ more ]

Bustle

Cheap Ways To Make Yourself Look So Much Nicer With Almost No Effort

Amazon offers affordable products for easy beauty and fashion upgrades. [ more ]

Bustle

Cheap, Flattering Clothes On Amazon You'll Regret Not Getting Sooner

Amazon offers stylish and affordable clothing options that can easily elevate your wardrobe without breaking the bank. [ more ]

Digiday

Amazon, Apple, Oracle rumored to be potential TikTok buyers if ByteDance is forced to sell

The U.S. legislation requires ByteDance to sell TikTok shares to a U.S. business within 270 days or face an outright ban. Ad execs anticipate a sale due to TikTok's revenue and reach. [ more ]

Bustle

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Podiatrists Say These Are The Best, Most Comfortable Shoes Under $35 On Amazon

Podiatrists recommend affordable and comfortable shoes on Amazon under $35. [ more ]

Bustle

50 Flattering Swimsuits That Are So Cute & So Freaking Cheap On Amazon

Find budget-friendly swimsuits on Amazon without the hassle of in-store shopping. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

Privacy professionals

FTC Is Paying Ring Customers Millions in Amazon Settlement | Entrepreneur

If personal footage from a Ring camera was accessed without consent, customers might receive a significant payout. [ more ]

Bustle

65 Of The Most Genius Gifts For Moms Most Added To Amazon Wish Lists

Women's Amazon Wish List items are practical, clever, and trending. [ more ]

Entrepreneur

FTC Alleges Jeff Bezos and Other Amazon Execs Deleted Texts | Entrepreneur

Amazon executives, including Jeff Bezos, deleted sensitive messages during an antitrust investigation, impacting evidence preservation. [ more ]

Brit + Co

Make Your Zoom Background Enviable With These Stylish Home Office Picks

Upgrade your home office background with Amazon home decor essentials for a more appealing Zoom conference setting. [ more ]

Theregister

Amazon to ditch WorkDocs sharing service

Amazon is discontinuing its WorkDocs service, prompting users to migrate their data by April 25, 2025. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

29 "Most Wished For" Products From Amazon You'll Soon Be Wishing For, Too

One key takeaway is to explore the 'Most Wished For' section on Amazon for trending products like pillows and cleaning items. [ more ]

Exchangewire

Google Delays Cookie Deprecation; Revolut Explores Advertising Opportunity

Cookie deprecation plans by Google in 2024 postponed due to regulator review; Revolut plans revenue from sharing customer data with advertising partners; Amazon launches new grocery delivery subscription. [ more ]

Shopify

4 weeks ago

How To Promote Your Amazon Store? 7 Ways Explained - Shopify

Amazon is a critical platform for product searches, and proper promotion can complement Shopify sales. [ more ]

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LA real estate

Amazon.com Leases Two 1M sf Warehouses in the Inland Empire

Amazon leases two 1 million square feet warehouses in the Inland Empire amid a weakening industrial market. [ more ]

Adweek

Amazon Snags Former NBCU Exec Krishan Bhatia as VP of Global Video Advertising

Krishan Bhatia hired as Amazon VP of Global Video Advertising. [ more ]

Theregister

Amazon CEO: GenAI bigger than the cloud - No, the web!

Generative AI may be the largest technology transformation since the cloud, opening opportunities for Amazon to enhance customer experience and drive profits. [ more ]

Aol

Amazon Taps NBC Veteran Krishan Bhatia to Lead Streaming-Video Ad-Sales Team

Amazon is hiring ad executives from traditional TV networks to lead their video advertising efforts, reflecting the shift of ad dollars from TV to digital platforms. [ more ]

Axios

Amazon CEO: "We're deeply investing" in generative AI

Amazon is heavily investing in generative AI across three layers: model training, data customization, and consumer AI applications.

Managing costs in AI development, from infrastructure to salaries, is crucial for companies seeking to drive growth and innovation. [ more ]

Variety

Amazon Taps NBC Veteran Krishan Bhatia to Lead Steaming-Video Ad-Sales Team

Amazon is actively hiring ad executives from traditional TV networks to boost its video advertising business.

Krishan Bhatia from NBCUniversal is joining Amazon as vice president of global video advertising to lead the monetization of Amazon's video operations. [ more ]

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