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European startups
fromFortune
12 hours ago

Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot that can dance and pick up toys | Fortune

Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, enhancing its robotics portfolio with the humanoid robot Sprout designed for social interactions.
European startups
fromTNW | Robots
5 days ago

Amazon acquires Fauna Robotics

Amazon acquires Fauna Robotics, adding the humanoid robot Sprout to its portfolio, aimed at research and development rather than consumer markets.
European startups
fromFortune
12 hours ago

Amazon buys Fauna Robotics, maker of the Sprout humanoid robot that can dance and pick up toys | Fortune

Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, enhancing its robotics portfolio with the humanoid robot Sprout designed for social interactions.
European startups
fromTNW | Robots
5 days ago

Amazon acquires Fauna Robotics

Amazon acquires Fauna Robotics, adding the humanoid robot Sprout to its portfolio, aimed at research and development rather than consumer markets.
Media industry
fromMoney Digest
17 hours ago

The Popular Streaming Platform You Didn't Know Was Part Of Amazon's Portfolio - Money Digest

Amazon's acquisition of Twitch in 2014 has significantly impacted its growth and consumer offerings, enhancing its position in the live-streaming market.
Apple
fromThe Motley Fool
1 day ago

Prediction: These 2 Stocks Will Be Worth More Than Apple in a Decade | The Motley Fool

Apple may face competition from Amazon and Meta Platforms as they leverage generative AI for growth.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 day ago

Vanguard's VCR ETF Carries 40% Amazon and Tesla Exposure Dressed as Consumer Discretionary

Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF is heavily influenced by Amazon and Tesla, which dominate its performance despite being labeled as consumer discretionary.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Amazon Drops 3%: What Macro Pressure and AI Spending Concerns Mean for AMZN Stock Right Now

Amazon's stock is down 3% amid investor concerns over AI spending and macroeconomic pressures.
Business
fromThe Motley Fool
2 days ago

1 Underrated Reason to Invest in Amazon Stock | The Motley Fool

Amazon's stock is attractive due to its dominance in cloud computing and rapidly growing digital advertising revenue.
#spring-sales
fromThe Verge
2 days ago
E-Commerce

We picked the 24 best Big Spring Sale deals that are under $50

Amazon is hosting a spring sales event with discounts on gadgets priced at $50 or less.
fromZDNET
3 days ago
E-Commerce

Best Costco deals to compete with Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2026

Spring brings sales, including Amazon's Big Spring Sale and new Costco deals on tech, outdoor furniture, and groceries.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
2 days ago

We picked the 24 best Big Spring Sale deals that are under $50

Amazon is hosting a spring sales event with discounts on gadgets priced at $50 or less.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
3 days ago

Best Costco deals to compete with Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2026

Spring brings sales, including Amazon's Big Spring Sale and new Costco deals on tech, outdoor furniture, and groceries.
#spring-sale
E-Commerce
fromBon Appetit
5 days ago

Amazon's Spring Sale Is Like a Bonus Prime Day

Amazon's Spring Sale offers discounts on essentials for spring cleaning, outdoor dining, and convenient weeknight dinners.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2026: all of the latest deals

Amazon's Big Spring Sale runs from March 25 to April 1, featuring deals on consumer tech and outdoor gear.
E-Commerce
fromBon Appetit
5 days ago

Amazon's Spring Sale Is Like a Bonus Prime Day

Amazon's Spring Sale offers discounts on essentials for spring cleaning, outdoor dining, and convenient weeknight dinners.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Amazon's Big Spring Sale 2026: all of the latest deals

Amazon's Big Spring Sale runs from March 25 to April 1, featuring deals on consumer tech and outdoor gear.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
3 days ago

Inside Project Kobe: Amazon's plan to build Walmart-style supercenters powered by warehouse robots and AI

Amazon is developing large-format supercenters that integrate grocery, general merchandise, and robotics-powered fulfillment centers to compete with Walmart.
#walmart
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Amazon vs Walmart: Which is a Better Buy?

Amazon and Walmart reported contrasting fourth-quarter results, highlighting different business strategies and growth areas.
fromFortune
1 month ago
E-Commerce

Amazon surpasses Walmart as the largest company by revenue in the U.S. as retail's tech era takes hold | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

Amazon dethrones Walmart as No. 1 on the Fortune 500. There's a big upside to their rivalry | Fortune

Business
fromDigiday
1 month ago

Amazon surpasses Walmart in annual revenue for the first time

Amazon generated $716.9 billion in 2025, surpassing Walmart's $713.2 billion and overtaking Walmart in annual revenue.
E-Commerce
fromwww.cnbc.com
1 month ago

Amazon surpasses Walmart in annual revenue for first time, as both chase AI-fueled growth

Amazon surpassed Walmart in annual revenue, reaching $716.9 billion versus Walmart's $713.2 billion, driven by cloud, advertising and third-party seller services.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Amazon vs Walmart: Which is a Better Buy?

Amazon and Walmart reported contrasting fourth-quarter results, highlighting different business strategies and growth areas.
fromFortune
1 month ago
E-Commerce

Amazon surpasses Walmart as the largest company by revenue in the U.S. as retail's tech era takes hold | Fortune

fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

Amazon dethrones Walmart as No. 1 on the Fortune 500. There's a big upside to their rivalry | Fortune

fromModern Retail
3 days ago

Marketplace Briefing: Why Amazon is moving Prime Day to June from July, and what it means for sellers

Amazon currently doesn't have any major high velocity events in its first half. A late June Prime Day solves for that H1 gap, as well as pulls in demand ahead.
E-Commerce
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Had You Invested $1,000 in Amazon or Google 10 Years Ago, Here's What You'd Have Now

Alphabet has outperformed Amazon over the past decade in investment returns.
E-Commerce
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Amazon Brings Back Buy 2, Get 1 Free Sale on Vinyl, CDs, and 4K Blu-rays

Amazon's '3 for the price of 2' sale offers a buy two, get one free promotion on over 1,000 items.
E-Commerce
fromwww.businessinsider.com
4 days ago

Amazon starts to 'monetize' speed as it tests a radical new all-day, 10-window delivery service

Amazon is testing a new delivery system with 10 distinct windows to expand delivery hours and monetize faster shipping options.
#aws
fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

What Amazon's Fortune 500 rise teaches about building new growth engines | Fortune

Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Live Earnings: Will Amazon Shares Soar if AWS Blows Out Q4 Expectations?

Amazon reports Q4 2025 after the bell; investors focus on AWS growth, EPS/revenue, and operating income guidance amid rising cloud and AI expectations.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

As Demand for AWS' AI Surges, Citi and JPMorgan Raise Amazon Price Targets

Amazon's stock is projected to reach $285 by 2026, driven by accelerating AWS AI demand and strong revenue growth estimates.
Business
fromThe Motley Fool
1 week ago

Prediction: This Will Be Amazon's Stock Price in 5 Years | The Motley Fool

Amazon's AWS is projected to reach $600 billion in annual sales due to AI demand, significantly increasing its previous forecast.
fromFortune
1 month ago
Business

What Amazon's Fortune 500 rise teaches about building new growth engines | Fortune

E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Keychron's mechanical keyboards are up to 60 percent off

Keychron keyboards are discounted at Amazon, Walmart, and Woot, with prices reduced through March 31st and April 4th.
#zoox
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago
Toronto startup

Amazon's Zoox Is Expanding Its Robotaxi to San Francisco and Las Vegas - Tesla Should Be Worried

Toronto startup
frominsideevs.com
5 days ago

Zoox Is The Latest Robotaxi Company Targeting Austin, Texas

Zoox is expanding its robotaxi service to Austin and Miami, with plans for more areas in San Francisco and Las Vegas.
Toronto startup
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Amazon's Zoox Is Expanding Its Robotaxi to San Francisco and Las Vegas - Tesla Should Be Worried

Zoox is expanding its driverless robotaxi service to San Francisco and Las Vegas, challenging Tesla's autonomous vehicle ambitions in key markets.
#smartphone
Mobile UX
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Amazon Is Making Another Smartphone - More Than a Decade After Its Fire Phone Flopped

Amazon is developing a new AI-integrated smartphone called 'Transformer' to enhance user experience with its services.
Gadgets
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

Amazon Reportedly Building AI Smartphone to Revive Alexa Ecosystem

Amazon is reportedly developing a smartphone called 'Transformer' to integrate with Alexa and enhance user interaction with its services.
Mobile UX
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Amazon's smartphone would be ill-timed: IDC analyst

Amazon is developing a new smartphone, facing significant competition and a declining market.
Mobile UX
fromComputerworld
1 week ago

Amazon is aiming for a comeback in the smartphone market

Amazon is developing a new smartphone called the 'Transformer' focused on AI, personalization, and integration with Alexa.
Mobile UX
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Amazon working on new smartphone with Alexa at its core, report says | TechCrunch

Amazon is developing a new smartphone codenamed 'Transformer' with a focus on AI and integration with its services.
Mobile UX
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Amazon is reportedly working on a new phone built around Alexa

Amazon plans to re-enter the smartphone market with a new device codenamed 'Transformer' focusing on AI and easier access to its services.
Marketing tech
fromVariety
5 days ago

Samsung TV Plus Will Introduce New Interactive Shopping Capabilities

Samsung and Amazon are integrating interactive shopping technology into Samsung TV Plus, allowing users to shop directly from their TV remote.
fromTheregister
6 days ago

SpaceX hits back at Amazon in orbital datacenter dispute

Blue Origin suggests its application is 'similarly situated' to SpaceX's pending orbital datacenter system application, and argues with impeccable logic that the FCC should apply the same treatment to both applications.
European startups
Independent films
fromFortune
1 week ago

'Project Hail Mary' becomes Amazon's highest-grossing film debut | Fortune

Project Hail Mary debuted as the highest-grossing film of the year, earning $80.5 million in its opening weekend at the US and Canadian box office.
#usps
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Amazon doesn't want the blame for the Post Office going under

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after contract expiration, citing the postal service's abrupt withdrawal from negotiations that could have generated billions in revenue.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Amazon doesn't want the blame for the Post Office going under

Amazon plans to reduce USPS shipments by two-thirds after contract expiration, citing the postal service's abrupt withdrawal from negotiations that could have generated billions in revenue.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

An exclusive tour of Amazon's Trainium lab, the chip that's won over Anthropic, OpenAI, even Apple | TechCrunch

Amazon's $50 billion investment in OpenAI and its Trainium chip aims to disrupt Nvidia's AI chip monopoly.
#e-commerce
fromAol
1 week ago
Marketing tech

History Says You'll Regret Not Buying Amazon Stock

Amazon remains a dominant force in e-commerce and is poised for significant growth in advertising and AWS sales.
fromAol
1 week ago
Marketing tech

History Says You'll Regret Not Buying Amazon Stock

Amazon dominates e-commerce and advertising, with AWS projected to reach $600 billion in annual sales in the next decade.
Marketing tech
fromAol
1 week ago

History Says You'll Regret Not Buying Amazon Stock

Amazon remains a dominant force in e-commerce and is poised for significant growth in advertising and AWS sales.
Marketing tech
fromAol
1 week ago

History Says You'll Regret Not Buying Amazon Stock

Amazon dominates e-commerce and advertising, with AWS projected to reach $600 billion in annual sales in the next decade.
Privacy technologies
fromWIRED
1 week ago

There Aren't a Lot of Reasons to Get Excited About a New Amazon Smartphone

Amazon's potential smartphone could significantly increase privacy risks while enhancing its advertising capabilities through data collection.
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
1 week ago

6 useful Bluetooth gadgets that feel like life hacks (and won't break the bank)

Spring savings events offer opportunities to purchase Bluetooth gadgets that enhance daily routines at affordable prices.
fromZDNET
1 week ago

For Amazon's Fire Phone to succeed, it'll need to fix its app store problem first

Amazon's previous smartphone effort, the Fire Phone, ended up as part of a fire sale about a year later due to its poor app store experience and lack of Google Play services.
Mobile UX
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Amazon is reportedly developing an AI-centric smartphone

Amazon's new smartphone, Transformer, is set to focus on AI integration, aiming to enhance the usage of its AI products and potentially replace traditional app stores with AI-driven solutions.
Mobile UX
Toronto startup
fromEntrepreneur
1 week ago

Amazon Just Bought a Company That Makes Four-Legged Robots. Here's What This Means for Your Next Delivery.

Amazon is integrating four-legged robots for package delivery, working alongside human drivers to enhance safety and efficiency.
Arts
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Amazonia's Indigenous peoples dismantle Western cliches

European depictions of the Amazon as a timeless wilderness ignore its cultural diversity and historical complexity.
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Amazon introduces three personality styles for Alexa+

Amazon introduces three customizable personality styles for Alexa+ users: Brief, Chill, and Sweet, allowing personalized communication preferences based on expressiveness, emotional openness, formality, directness, and humor.
UK news
fromTheregister
1 month ago

Former Amazon UK boss set to chair CMA

Doug Gurr, former Amazon UK chief, has been chosen as preferred chair of the Competition and Markets Authority despite CMA investigations into major cloud providers.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

Only Prime Members Can Unlock These 50 Spring Travel Deals From $8 at Amazon-Luggage, Matching Sets, and More

Right now, members can unlock dozens of spring-ready travel deals starting at just $8, with exclusive discounts on everything from luggage upgrades to polished matching sets that make for the perfect airport outfits. I combed through the retailer's top travel deals to find the pieces actually worth packing, including Travel + Leisure-tested carry-ons, practical travel tech, and effortless fashion staples that make getting dressed for a flight far less stressful.
Travel
#warren-buffett
#warehouse-automation
Venture
fromFortune
1 month ago

'I had to take 60 meetings': Jeff Bezos says 'the hardest thing I've ever done' was raising the first million dollars of seed capital for Amazon | Fortune

Jeff Bezos endured about 60 investor meetings, receiving roughly 40 rejections, to raise early seed capital for Amazon, securing around 20 investors.
Business
fromFortune
1 month ago

Jeff Bezos reveals his formula for perfect meetings to weed out those 'who pretend to have done the reading' | Fortune

Preparing and silently reading a detailed six-page memo instead of using PowerPoint produces deeper thinking and more productive, substantive meetings.
E-Commerce
fromEarth911
1 month ago

The Sustainable Consumer's Guide to Amazon Shopping

Amazon shopping's sustainability depends on consumer choices—shipping speed, returns, packaging, and consolidated orders determine whether online purchases reduce or increase carbon emissions.
Tech industry
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Ring's AI-powered Search Party won't stop at finding lost dogs, leaked email shows

Ring plans to expand its AI-powered Search Party beyond finding lost dogs toward broader neighborhood surveillance, aiming to reduce crime using camera network analysis.
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Amazon halts Blue Jay robotics project after less than six months | TechCrunch

Blue Jay, a multi-armed robot designed to sort and move packages, was unveiled in October for use in the company's same-day delivery facilities. At the time, the company was testing the robots at a facility in South Carolina and said it took Amazon significantly less time to develop Blue Jay - only about a year- than it did to develop its other warehouse robots, a speed the company credited to advancements in AI.
Gadgets
#berkshire-hathaway
Gadgets
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Amazon's Fire TV redesign is rolling out today

Amazon is rolling out a free Fire TV UI redesign in the US with rounded-corner visuals, faster interactions, expanded pinned apps, and Alexa+ AI integration.
#antitrust
#artificial-intelligence
fromThe Motley Fool
1 month ago
Business

Amazon Stock Just Did Something Last Seen in 2006. It Signals a Big Move in the Next Year if History Repeats Itself. | The Motley Fool

fromThe Motley Fool
1 month ago
Business

Amazon Stock Just Did Something Last Seen in 2006. It Signals a Big Move in the Next Year if History Repeats Itself. | The Motley Fool

US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Protesters Demand Amazon Cut Ties With ICE and Palantir

Protesters demanded Amazon end support for ICE and CBP, dumped ice on the headquarters lawn, and noted Ring cut ties with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Amazon's Epic Losing Streak: Why This Dip Could Be Your Ticket to Riches

Amazon's stock has fallen over 18% amid a nine-day losing streak driven by heavy AI-related 2026 capex guidance and cautious near-term sales and profit guidance.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Amazon and Microsoft Enter Bear Markets: What's Breaking the Magnificent 7?

The Damage Report Amazon closed at $199.60 on February 12th, down 13.5% year-to-date and 17.7% over the past month. The stock peaked at $258.60 within the last 52 weeks, meaning it has fallen roughly 23% from that high. The decline accelerated sharply in early February, with the stock's RSI dropping to 23.46, deep into oversold territory and the lowest reading since the 2022 bear market.
Business
Artificial intelligence
fromPetaPixel
1 month ago

Amazon May Launch Marketplace for Publishers to Sell Content to AI Firms

Amazon is exploring a content marketplace enabling publishers to license articles and data directly to AI companies to replace web scraping and monetize content.
fromEngadget
1 month ago

Amazon's Send to Alexa+ feature arrives on Kindle Scribe and Scribe Colorsoft

Amazon is launching a feature that will add a new artificial intelligence layer to its writing tablets. "Send to Alexa+" is rolling out to the current generation of Kindle Scribe and Kindle Scribe Colorsoft devices. This concept was announced when Amazon first debuted the Kindle Scribe Colorsoft last fall, but the company said that the feature wouldn't be available until this year. As the name implies, "Send to Alexa+" lets users share their notebooks and
Gadgets
#anthropic
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Amazon limits on Claude Code frustrate employees, including some who have to sell it to cloud customers

fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Amazon limits on Claude Code frustrate employees, including some who have to sell it to cloud customers

fromStreetsblog
1 month ago

Thursday's Headlines: Down With DSPs Edition - Streetsblog New York City

The bill had broad support last year from labor groups and 41 of the City Council's 51 members from across the political spectrum, including now-Speaker Julie Menin. Amazon currently uses third-party Delivery Service Partners, or DSPs, to make its deliveries - a model that allows the company to skirt responsibility for its massive delivery operations. DSPs pop up and close down constantly, repeatedly forcing delivery drivers out of work.
New York City
E-Commerce
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Amazon's Big Spring Sale: Dates and everything we know so far

Amazon's third annual Big Spring Sale appears set for March 25–31, 2026, based on Seller Central leaks and seller reports, though Amazon hasn't confirmed.
fromDigital Trends
1 month ago

Amazon could soon launch a marketplace for publishers to sell content to AI firms

According to recent reports, the company is talking to publishers about launching a marketplace where media sites can sell their content directly to companies building AI tools. The idea is to create a central hub where media outlets can license articles, data, and other content to AI companies. At the moment, many AI models use information scraped from the web without clear agreements or compensation. This has sparked legal disputes and raised questions about ownership and how publishers should be fairly compensated.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
1 month ago

Amazon may launch a marketplace where media sites can sell their content to AI companies | TechCrunch

Amazon is reportedly planning a marketplace to let publishers license content directly to AI companies to provide legally safe training data.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 month ago

Down 20%, Here's Why Amazon Can Surge 40% -- or More!

Amazon's diversified businesses and heavy AI/data-center investments could justify a valuation materially above the current share price despite near-term capex and competitive pressures.
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Pricey Brand Is Having Its First Amazon Sale Up to 64% Off-Here's What I'm Grabbing Before It Sells Out

Everlane just landed on Amazon, and as a shopping writer who already relies on the brand for everyday staples, I immediately started scrolling. The retailer makes some of the best elevated basics out there-think great-fitting T-shirts, comfortable pants, and chic accessories that don't feel trendy or disposable. Even better, many of its most popular styles are already marked down, with discounts up to 64 percent. For anyone who loves high-quality pieces without the luxury markup, this drop feels like a big win.
Fashion & style
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I was laid off by Amazon and am still jobless. What once felt like a paid vacation now feels like a ticking time bomb.

Joanelle Cobos used savings from prior layoffs to take time after her Amazon layoff but now feels pressure to find a new job.
fromFast Company
1 month ago

MacKenzie Scott says everyone should heed this book-if not read it

MacKenzie Scott helped build one of the most recognizable companies in modern history-all while writing her first novel. As Amazon scaled from a fledging startup to a global force, Scott was simultaneously cultivating a literary life. Long before Amazon, Scott launched her literary career. While studying creative writing at Princeton University, Scott landed herself a highly coveted spot as one of Toni Morrison's advisees, a relationship that would shape her literary pursuits.
Books
E-Commerce
fromFast Company
1 month ago

Amazon's shares fall after announcing plan to increase capital spending by 60%

Amazon's Q4 sales rose 14% while plans to boost capital spending nearly 60% to $200B for AI and hardware triggered an 11% after-hours stock drop.
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Amazon blocks local theater from playing Melania after 'disparaging' marquee jokes

Amazon has reportedly demanded that a local Oregon movie theater pull screenings of its documentary Melaniaafter the establishment made a series of jokes about its controversial subject, the First Lady. Ahead of the movie's recent global release, the Lake Theater & Café in Lake Oswego, a suburb of Portland, lightheartedly promoted the title on its marquee, saying: "Does Melania wear Prada? Find out Friday!" and "To defeat your enemy. You must know them. Melania."
Film
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Amazon's blowout $200 billion AI spending plan stuns Wall Street

Amazon said Thursday it plans a staggering $200 billion in capital expenditures this year, sparking concern that the AI spending boom has entered an even more bubbly stage. The company's capex forecast was more than $50 billion above Wall Street expectations. That left some analysts uneasy about whether these huge investments will pay off. "The strong long-term return on investing capital - I think that's the debate in the market today," Mark Mahaney, a tech analyst at Evercore ISI, said during a conference call with Amazon executives following the results.
Business
E-Commerce
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Amazon misses 4Q profit estimates despite better-than expected growth in cloud computing business

Amazon's Q4 sales rose 14% and AWS grew 24%, but profit miss, massive layoffs and a planned $200B capex increase triggered a near-10% stock decline.
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Amazon pulls Melania from cinema after owner's criticism as rumours mount over fake ticket sales'

Amazon cancelled future screenings of Brett Ratner's Melania Trump documentary at an Oregon independent cinema after objecting to the theatre's provocative marketing.
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