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After multiple delays, Amazon’s satellite internet initiative, Project Kuiper, is finally set to launch its first batch of operational satellites into low-Earth orbit. The company plans to deploy 27 satellites on April 9 from Cape Canaveral, Florida, using United Launch Alliance’s (ULA) Atlas V rocket. The launch window opens at 12 p.m. ET, and Amazon…
Amazon’s Spring Sale is officially underway, and there’s no shortage of great deals—especially on laptops. If your current device sounds like a jet engine every time you open a spreadsheet, it might be time for an upgrade. The 2024 Microsoft Surface Laptop is a sleek, high-performance option that’s ready for the AI-powered future. Currently, it’s…
Amazon has officially confirmed its Big Spring Sale for 2025, offering shoppers up to 40% off thousands of items during this week-long event. While Amazon typically keeps the dates of its major sales under wraps, this announcement means that bargain hunters can start preparing to score some major deals. When Does Amazon’s 2025 Spring Sale…
Amazon has announced plans to end support for its Chime video conferencing software next year. The company stopped accepting new customers on February 19, but existing users can continue accessing its features—including Business Calling, meeting scheduling, and user management—until February 20, 2026. Additionally, Amazon will no longer use Chime for internal meetings. According to a…
Amazon is set to host an event on February 26, which could mark the debut of a long-awaited upgrade to Alexa. The company has been hinting at a more advanced version of its voice assistant for over a year. Unlike Amazon’s usual fall events that showcase new Echo devices before the holiday season, this gathering…
Amazon is currently testing a new feature that showcases products beyond those sold directly on its platform. A select group of Android and iOS users in the U.S. will now see two types of search results: items available through Amazon itself and products listed by third-party brands on their own websites. The goal, according to…
Amazon Kindle e-readers are a convenient way to carry a massive library wherever you go. Whether you opt for the basic Kindle, the compact Paperwhite, the colorful Colorsoft, or the larger Scribe model, these devices let you store thousands of books on the device itself and even more in the cloud. Popular Kindle Models Here…
In 2021, it came to light that more than 200,000 individuals were involved in a fraudulent scheme involving fake reviews for third-party Amazon sellers. Complicating matters further, advancements in AI have made it increasingly difficult to differentiate genuine reviews from those generated by bots. Amazon has introduced tools that allow sellers to enhance product descriptions…
One of the primary attractions of Chromecast and Apple TV is their capability to stream media directly from contemporary smartphones using Google Cast or AirPlay, respectively. Venturing into this realm, Amazon introduces Matter Casting for its Fire TV and Echo Show 15 gadgets. For some time now, Amazon has advocated for a streaming protocol rooted…
Amazon is making waves in the AI industry with the announcement of two major developments: an advanced version of Alexa, known as “Remarkable Alexa,” and a new AI chatbot aimed at competing directly with OpenAI’s ChatGPT. This new chatbot will be browser-based, designed to provide basic text and image responses in a conversational manner. While…
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An internal document has disclosed that Amazon is preparing to invest over $1 billion in acquiring Microsoft 365 licenses. According to Business Insider, Amazon’s current workforce relies on an on-premise version of Microsoft Office, but they have a significant transition in the works towards Microsoft’s cloud-based 365 suite. This transition is of substantial scale, as…
In a major announcement made during its Devices and Services event, Amazon unveiled its plans to integrate generative AI into its widely popular digital assistant, Alexa. Currently, Alexa, much like its counterparts such as Siri, relies on natural language processing (NLP) to comprehend and respond to human speech. NLP allows these virtual assistants to understand…
If the summer heat has you seeking solace next to your trusty air conditioner and itching to make the most of the “Christmas in July” sales, you’re in luck. Amazon is gearing up for its annual Prime Day sales extravaganza. Mark your calendars for Tuesday, July 11, and Wednesday, July 12, as Amazon Prime Day…
Amazon has completed its $3.9bn acquisition of One Medical and its parent, gaining access to over 200 physical doctors’ offices and around 815,000 members. The purchase also enables Amazon to expand its telehealth services and acquire relationships with hospital systems, according to industry analysts. The move is expected to give Amazon the potential to become…
To respond to the many logistical problems linked in particular to e-commerce, Amazon is launching a support fund for innovation in the field endowed with $1 billion. Already involved in 5 projects in the United States and Israel, it will help start-ups and established companies on robotics, AI or autonomy solutions, among others. Mainly concerned…
