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fromArs Technica
1 day ago

Amazon won't release Fire Sticks that support sideloading anymore

Amazon's Fire streaming devices previously ran on Fire OS, an Android fork that often used outdated software. The transition to Vega OS aims to modernize the software experience and enhance control over device usage.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
2 days ago

Bath & Body Works says it can't compete without Amazon

"It's actually difficult for us to take share without being on Amazon, because they are so large in our category," Heaf said.
E-Commerce
Mobile UX
fromGSMArena.com
2 days ago

Tecno Pop X 5G's key features, design, and launch date revealed

Tecno will launch the Pop X 5G smartphone on April 20, featuring a 6,500 mAh battery and available on Amazon.in.
Marketing tech
fromAdExchanger
2 days ago

The OpenAI Pixel Has Landed; Amazon's Credit Card Ban Triggers An Ad Boycott | AdExchanger

OpenAI is developing ad infrastructure, but the effectiveness of AI search for advertisers remains uncertain due to varying commercial intent in queries.
Film
fromVulture
2 days ago

At This Point, the Next James Bond Is Probably a Baby

The search for the new James Bond is delayed, with no updates on casting despite significant production developments.
#warehouse
Boston
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Amazon Reportedly Told Employees to Keep Working as Warehouse Worker Lay Dying

Amazon warehouse employees reported being instructed to continue working despite a colleague collapsing and later dying on the job.
Portland
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oregon facility | TechCrunch

An Amazon employee died at the Troutdale warehouse, raising concerns about working conditions and heat-related issues among employees.
Boston
fromJezebel
2 days ago

Amazon Reportedly Told Employees to Keep Working as Warehouse Worker Lay Dying

Amazon warehouse employees reported being instructed to continue working despite a colleague collapsing and later dying on the job.
Portland
fromTechCrunch
5 days ago

An Amazon warehouse worker died on the job at Oregon facility | TechCrunch

An Amazon employee died at the Troutdale warehouse, raising concerns about working conditions and heat-related issues among employees.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

Newly unsealed records reveal Amazon's price-fixing tactics, California attorney general claims

California authorities allege that Amazon has put pressure on independent sellers using its platform into raising their prices on the sites of competitors such as Walmart and Target, so that Amazon can appear to have lower prices.
E-Commerce
#aws
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Why I Can't Stop Buying Amazon Stock

Amazon's AWS and advertising segments are experiencing significant growth, indicating a strong future for the company.
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago
Business

Amazon Gains 5% on Shareholder Letter, Globalstar Deal, $15 Billion AWS AI Revenue

Amazon shares rose 5% due to CEO Andy Jassy's shareholder letter and acquisition talks with Globalstar.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Amazon's $200 Billion AI Spending Spree Is Lighting the Fuse for Explosive Growth

Amazon's $200 billion capital expenditure plan is a strategic investment fueling AWS growth and positioning the company for future expansion.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 days ago

Why I Can't Stop Buying Amazon Stock

Amazon's AWS and advertising segments are experiencing significant growth, indicating a strong future for the company.
Tech industry
fromTheregister
1 week ago

AWS ponders selling its home-grown chips by the rack-load

Amazon's chip business could generate ~$50 billion annually if sold independently, highlighting significant demand and growth potential.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Amazon Gains 5% on Shareholder Letter, Globalstar Deal, $15 Billion AWS AI Revenue

Amazon shares rose 5% due to CEO Andy Jassy's shareholder letter and acquisition talks with Globalstar.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
2 weeks ago

Amazon's $200 Billion AI Spending Spree Is Lighting the Fuse for Explosive Growth

Amazon's $200 billion capital expenditure plan is a strategic investment fueling AWS growth and positioning the company for future expansion.
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Video Shows Amazon Delivery Drone Dropping Package Directly Onto Concrete, Smashing Its Delicate Contents

Tamara Hancock tested the delivery of a fragile item by ordering blue raspberry syrup, which was dropped from 10 feet. The result was a broken bottle, highlighting concerns about fragile deliveries.
Silicon Valley food
#x-energy
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
3 days ago

Amazon-backed nuclear startup X-energy files for an IPO

X-energy targets an IPO share price of $16-$19, potentially valuing the company at $814M, backed by Amazon's commitment to nuclear power.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Amazon-backed X-energy files to raise up to $800M in IPO | TechCrunch

X-energy targets an IPO price of $16-$19 per share, potentially raising $814.3 million amid growing interest in nuclear power.
Venture
fromTNW | Startups-Technology
3 days ago

Amazon-backed nuclear startup X-energy files for an IPO

X-energy targets an IPO share price of $16-$19, potentially valuing the company at $814M, backed by Amazon's commitment to nuclear power.
Venture
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Amazon-backed X-energy files to raise up to $800M in IPO | TechCrunch

X-energy targets an IPO price of $16-$19 per share, potentially raising $814.3 million amid growing interest in nuclear power.
#advertising
Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Amazon hits pause on controversial change to its advertising payment system that had caused a seller revolt

Amazon pauses a controversial advertising payment system change after seller backlash, deferring implementation until August 1, 2026.
fromModern Retail
4 days ago
Marketing tech

Amazon hits pause on controversial change to its advertising payment system that had caused a seller revolt

Marketing tech
fromDigiday
3 days ago

Amazon hits pause on controversial change to its advertising payment system that had caused a seller revolt

Amazon pauses a controversial advertising payment system change after seller backlash, deferring implementation until August 1, 2026.
fromModern Retail
4 days ago
Marketing tech

Amazon hits pause on controversial change to its advertising payment system that had caused a seller revolt

E-Commerce
fromwww.cnbc.com
3 days ago

Inside India newsletter: Small towns are powering e-commerce's fastest-growing market, dominated by Amazon, Walmart unit

Amazon and Flipkart invest heavily in India's growing ecommerce market despite only 30% of the population shopping online.
E-Commerce
fromwww.cnbc.com
3 days ago

Amazon sellers boycott ads in policy change revolt: 'We're running out of f---ing margin'

Amazon sellers face increased hardships due to tariffs, rising energy costs, and new policies that threaten their profitability.
fromHyperallergic
3 days ago

"Boycott the Bezos Met Gala" Posters Emerge Across NYC

"People are being murdered by ICE. Iran is being bombed. Democratic institutions are being dismantled. Yet Anna Wintour's Vogue and the Met Museum think it's OK to celebrate one of Trump's oligarchs."
Arts
#usps
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
3 days ago

As Postal Service Faces Cash Crisis, FedEx and UPS Spend Millions on Lobbying

USPS faces financial challenges, with potential insolvency by 2027, while FedEx and UPS increase lobbying efforts to benefit from its struggles.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Amazon keeps 80% of USPS deliveries in new deal, over 1B packages yearly

Amazon maintains a significant partnership with USPS, retaining 80% of its delivery volume despite considering major cuts, reflecting a pragmatic delivery strategy.
Non-profit organizations
fromTruthout
3 days ago

As Postal Service Faces Cash Crisis, FedEx and UPS Spend Millions on Lobbying

USPS faces financial challenges, with potential insolvency by 2027, while FedEx and UPS increase lobbying efforts to benefit from its struggles.
E-Commerce
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Amazon keeps 80% of USPS deliveries in new deal, over 1B packages yearly

Amazon maintains a significant partnership with USPS, retaining 80% of its delivery volume despite considering major cuts, reflecting a pragmatic delivery strategy.
#globalstar
European startups
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Why Amazon Is Buying Globalstar-and What It Means for Your iPhone

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar to enhance its satellite communication capabilities and compete with Starlink.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Amazon's $12B Globalstar Acquisition Paid for Itself 10x Over in One Day

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar for $11.6 billion to challenge SpaceX's dominance in satellite internet.
Apple
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Amazon Just Made a Big Space Play. Should Elon Musk Be Nervous?

Amazon acquires Globalstar for $11.57 billion to enhance its satellite capabilities and compete with SpaceX's Starlink.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Amazon acquires Globalstar to expand satellite comms business | Computer Weekly

Amazon has acquired Globalstar to enhance its low Earth orbit satellite network and provide direct-to-device services.
Apple
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Amazon to merge with Globalstar, become iPhone's primary satellite provider

Amazon announces an $11.6 billion merger with Globalstar and a satellite service agreement with Apple to enhance its satellite network.
European startups
fromWIRED
3 days ago

Why Amazon Is Buying Globalstar-and What It Means for Your iPhone

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar to enhance its satellite communication capabilities and compete with Starlink.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Amazon's $12B Globalstar Acquisition Paid for Itself 10x Over in One Day

Amazon is acquiring Globalstar for $11.6 billion to challenge SpaceX's dominance in satellite internet.
Apple
fromEntrepreneur
3 days ago

Amazon Just Made a Big Space Play. Should Elon Musk Be Nervous?

Amazon acquires Globalstar for $11.57 billion to enhance its satellite capabilities and compete with SpaceX's Starlink.
European startups
fromComputerWeekly.com
3 days ago

Amazon acquires Globalstar to expand satellite comms business | Computer Weekly

Amazon has acquired Globalstar to enhance its low Earth orbit satellite network and provide direct-to-device services.
Apple
fromArs Technica
4 days ago

Amazon to merge with Globalstar, become iPhone's primary satellite provider

Amazon announces an $11.6 billion merger with Globalstar and a satellite service agreement with Apple to enhance its satellite network.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
3 days ago

Jim Cramer Says 'It Just Didn't Happen' - and That's Why Many Americans Missed the Most Powerful Rally of 2026

Investors missed market gains due to unfounded fears, while major stocks like Nvidia and Amazon surged significantly.
Television
fromEngadget
3 days ago

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick HD is slimmer than ever and has no power adapter

Amazon launches the Fire TV Stick HD with significant upgrades, including a compact design, faster performance, and enhanced connectivity features.
#fire-tv-stick-hd
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick HD is its 'slimmest ever'

Amazon has launched the Fire TV Stick HD, its slimmest model yet, priced at $34.99 with enhanced features and design.
Television
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Amazon unveils a slimmer Fire TV Stick HD, opens Ember Artline TVs for preorder | TechCrunch

Amazon launched the Fire TV Stick HD and Ember Artline televisions, available for preorder, simplifying its streaming device lineup with enhanced features.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Amazon's new Fire TV Stick HD is its 'slimmest ever'

Amazon has launched the Fire TV Stick HD, its slimmest model yet, priced at $34.99 with enhanced features and design.
Television
fromTechCrunch
3 days ago

Amazon unveils a slimmer Fire TV Stick HD, opens Ember Artline TVs for preorder | TechCrunch

Amazon launched the Fire TV Stick HD and Ember Artline televisions, available for preorder, simplifying its streaming device lineup with enhanced features.
E-Commerce
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Dozens of 4K Blu-rays are included in Amazon's three for $33 sale

Amazon offers a three for $33 sale on a variety of 4K Blu-ray movies.
Independent films
fromConsequence
4 days ago

Amazon Brings Back 3 for $33 Sale on 4K Ultra HD Movies

Amazon's 3 for $33 sale on select 4K Ultra HD movies runs until April 27th, featuring over 100 films including Oscar winners and classics.
#prime-video
Television
fromPocket-lint
5 days ago

What you really get when you upgrade to Amazon Prime Video Ultra

Amazon launches Prime Video Ultra, a new subscription tier, replacing the ad-free plan with enhanced features and a price increase.
Television
fromPocket-lint
5 days ago

What you really get when you upgrade to Amazon Prime Video Ultra

Amazon launches Prime Video Ultra, a new subscription tier, replacing the ad-free plan with enhanced features and a price increase.
#satellite-connectivity
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Amazon Declares War on StarLink: $11.5 Billion Globalstar Deal Ignites Space Internet Battle

Amazon's acquisition of Globalstar enhances satellite connectivity, aiming to close the digital divide and expand high-margin revenue by 2028.
Apple
fromThe Verge
4 days ago

Apple and Amazon are teaming up to challenge Starlink's smartphone ambitions

Amazon and Apple have partnered to enhance satellite connectivity for iPhone and Apple Watch features.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Should You Buy, Sell or Hold Amazon (AMZN) Stock at $245?

Amazon's stock shows potential but requires patience due to high capital spending and macroeconomic uncertainties.
fromKotaku
4 days ago

Amazon's Best 4KUHD Blu-Ray Deal Is Back For A Limited Time

Amazon is once again offering up 4K UHD movies for just $11 each. The catch? You have to buy at least three movies for the deal to kick in.
Independent films
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
4 days ago

Bill Ackman Is Betting Big on AMZN, META, and FNMA. Should Investors Follow?

Bill Ackman heavily invests in Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Fannie Mae, believing the market underestimates their long-term value.
Public health
fromFuturism
5 days ago

Amazon Accused of Hiding Worker's Death for a Week, Making Employees Keep Working as Corpse Lay on Floor

Amazon's warehouse operations prioritize productivity over employee safety, leading to high injury rates and troubling responses to worker incidents.
from24/7 Wall St.
5 days ago

Amazon Pays You Weekly Now - Here's the ETF Making It Happen

AMZW is designed to provide weekly distributions and calendar week returns equal to 1.2 times the calendar week total return of Amazon common shares, amplifying both upside and risk.
Business
Tech industry
fromThe Motley Fool
5 days ago

Prediction: Amazon Will Beat The Market in The Next 10 Years -- Here's Why | The Motley Fool

Amazon's significant revenue is offset by low margins compared to peers, but cost-cutting could enhance profits and long-term returns.
Business
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Amazon vs. Walmart: The Retail War Just Picked a Winner

Amazon and Walmart have similar revenues but vastly different profit strategies, with Amazon relying on AWS and Walmart on physical stores and eCommerce.
Business
fromFortune
1 week ago

Amazon is still paying Jeff Bezos an $80,000 yearly salary-but $1.6 million for travel and security | Fortune

Jeff Bezos maintains a salary of $81,400 since 1998, despite being worth $254 billion.
Environment
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Amazon rejects AWS climate disclosure proposal

Amazon's board urges shareholders to reject a proposal for more transparency on datacenter climate impacts amid significant infrastructure expansion plans.
#investing
Bootstrapping
fromThe Motley Fool
1 week ago

New to Investing? Here's Why Amazon Stock Is a Great First Buy. | The Motley Fool

Amazon is a strong first investment due to its simplicity and long-term growth potential.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

What Peter Lynch Would Buy in This Market - and the 3 Stocks That Fit His Playbook Today

Peter Lynch advocates for investing in understandable, smaller companies, highlighting Amazon as a prime example of a growth stock with significant potential.
Tech industry
fromEngadget
1 week ago

The Morning After: Amazon pledges its satellite internet starts this year

Amazon's Leo satellite internet service will launch by mid-2026, promising speeds up to 1Gbps, surpassing current offerings from competitors.
#kindle
Gadgets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Amazon will stop supporting older Kindle models, rendering them unable to download new content starting May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

RIP to the original Kindle Paperwhite. Amazon is ending support for older ereaders.

Older Kindle models will lose support, making them unable to download new titles after May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How to quickly convert EPUB files to Kindle format - and why it matters

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem, limiting access to new content.
Gadgets
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

Amazon to end support for older Kindles, prompting user outcry

Amazon will stop supporting older Kindle models, rendering them unable to download new content starting May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

RIP to the original Kindle Paperwhite. Amazon is ending support for older ereaders.

Older Kindle models will lose support, making them unable to download new titles after May 20, 2026.
Gadgets
fromZDNET
1 week ago

How to quickly convert EPUB files to Kindle format - and why it matters

Amazon will cut off Kindle devices released before 2013 from the Kindle ecosystem, limiting access to new content.
DevOps
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Amazon creates 'Project Houdini' to make data center delays disappear

Amazon's Project Houdini aims to speed up data center construction by moving processes to factories, addressing AI demand and capacity constraints.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Mamdani Administration Backs 'Delivery Protection' Law Opposed By Amazon-Backed Coalition

Amazon-backed groups opposed a City Council bill requiring e-commerce companies to hire delivery workers directly, supported by Mayor Mamdani's administration.
Online marketing
fromModern Retail
1 week ago

A group of seven-figure Amazon sellers is planning a one-day ad boycott as payment changes squeeze cash flow

Amazon sellers are organizing a one-day boycott of advertising on April 15 to protest a new payment policy affecting their cash flow.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

I was put on a PIP at Amazon and took an offer to leave. I thought finding a new job would be easy I was wrong.

Job security at Amazon diminished due to performance improvement plans and organizational changes, leading to stress and eventual departure.
Venture
fromTNW | Amazon
1 week ago

Amazon's chip business could be worth $50 billion, Jassy says, and he hints it may sell them externally

Amazon's custom chip business generates over $20 billion annually, with plans to sell directly to third parties and a $200 billion capital expenditure for 2026.
fromTheregister
1 week ago

Tiny violins as Amazon execs face pay packet pinch

In 2025, the financial package handed to Andy Jassy, president and CEO, was $2.07 million, compared to $1.6 million in the prior calendar year.
Business
Business
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's pay rose to $2.1 million in 2025 as security and travel costs climbed

Andy Jassy's total compensation was $2.1 million in 2025, a 30% increase from 2024, primarily due to travel and security expenses.
Careers
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

What Andy Jassy's shareholder letter tells us about his vision for Amazon's workforce

Andy Jassy emphasizes the effectiveness of tiny teams and AI in transforming Amazon's workforce and operational efficiency.
#ai-chips
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Andy Jassy is so bullish on Amazon's chips that he took a rare shot at Nvidia

Amazon is advancing its AI chip business, Tranium, to compete with Nvidia, emphasizing better price-performance and significant growth in revenue.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Amazon CEO takes aim at Nvidia, Intel, Starlink, more in annual shareholder letter | TechCrunch

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy emphasizes the success of Trainium and Graviton chips while subtly challenging competitors like Nvidia and Intel.
Tech industry
fromwww.businessinsider.com
1 week ago

Andy Jassy is so bullish on Amazon's chips that he took a rare shot at Nvidia

Amazon is advancing its AI chip business, Tranium, to compete with Nvidia, emphasizing better price-performance and significant growth in revenue.
Tech industry
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Amazon CEO takes aim at Nvidia, Intel, Starlink, more in annual shareholder letter | TechCrunch

Amazon's CEO Andy Jassy emphasizes the success of Trainium and Graviton chips while subtly challenging competitors like Nvidia and Intel.
European startups
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Amazon's Starlink competitor Leo gets a new date

Amazon's Leo space-internet service is set to launch commercially in mid-2026, aiming to provide faster and cheaper connectivity.
Apple
fromConsequence
1 week ago

Best AirPods Deals for April 2026: Save on Pro 3, AirPods 4, Max 2

AirPods discounts are available year-round, with various models on sale in April 2026.
Gadgets
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Amazon's Smart Thermostat can help lower your energy bills, and it's down to $62

Investing in a smart thermostat like Amazon's Smart Thermostat can reduce energy use and lower bills, currently available for $61.99.
NYC politics
fromStreetsblog New York City
1 week ago

Report: Safety Protections Have Not Kept Up With Amazon Boom

Amazon's parking violations highlight the need for better regulation in the last-mile delivery industry due to safety and accountability concerns.
Venture
from24/7 Wall St.
1 week ago

Billionaires Are Buying up These 3 Stocks Like Hot Cakes

Billionaires strategically invest in stocks like Amazon, Nvidia, and Microsoft, signaling potential growth opportunities based on market conditions and company fundamentals.
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

How the Amazon Echo learned to talk - and listen

Jeff Bezos had been vocal about his desire for a voice computer, believing it would simplify interactions with technology and enhance the shopping experience on Amazon.
Podcast
E-Commerce
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Amazon slaps 3.5% fuel and logistics charge on sellers because of Iran war | Fortune

Amazon is implementing a 3.5% fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers due to rising fuel prices from the Iran war.
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

The Mass Effect TV Show Is Having Problems With Non-Gamers

Peter Friedlander has requested that the scripts for the upcoming TV series be rewritten to appeal to 'non-gamers,' which has upset some Mass Effect fans. However, production for the series is reportedly 'on the verge' of starting.
Television
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

Amazon bets on Whole Foods to salvage its troubled UK grocery ambitions

Whole Foods has endured a bruising time on this side of the Atlantic since entering the British market in 2004. Turnover at its UK arm fell seven per cent to £86.4 million in the year to December 2024, while pre-tax losses hit £20 million.
London food
European startups
fromSilicon Canals
2 weeks ago

Quick commerce has a $11.3B funding collapse and 40+ dead startups. Amazon is betting on it anyway. - Silicon Canals

Amazon launched a 30-minute delivery service in select U.S. locations, expanding its quick commerce offerings amid challenges in the retail landscape.
fromCommon Dreams
2 weeks ago

Ocasio-Cortez Vindicated-Again-After Amazon HQ2 Added No Jobs in Virginia Last Year | Common Dreams

The hiring slowdown follows earlier signs that Amazon's HQ2 buildout has fallen short of initial expectations. The company originally projected it would create 10,000 jobs by 2024, but hiring totals fell well short of that mark.
Washington DC
New York Islanders
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

Trump labor board tells Amazon to negotiate with Staten Island warehouse union

Amazon is ordered to recognize and bargain with the Teamsters union for Staten Island workers after a prolonged standoff.
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