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Amazon India staff forced to take ‘no break’ oath to meet targets, toilets monitored
US-based conglomerate Amazon has yet again stirred a controversy over the treatment of its employees here in India. According to a report published by the Indian Express, workers at Amazon India’s Haryana…
- Business
UK begins probe into AI partnerships by Microsoft, Amazon
London: The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) on Wednesday launched a preliminary probe into partnerships between tech giants over artificial intelligence (AI), like Microsoft and Mistral AI, and Amazon and Anthropic.…
- Business
Consumer commission imposes Rs 35,000 fine on Amazon, retailer
New Delhi: Observing that Amazon does not have an appropriate grievance redressal mechanism and has “one-sided oppressive” sale terms, a consumer commission here has imposed a fine of Rs 35,000 on the…
- Business
Revolutionising mid-range market, NARZO Series targets top spot on Amazon
New Delhi: Indians have a knack for seeking out the best deals and value in their purchases. This trait, coupled with Amazon’s vast product range, competitive pricing, and reliable service, has made…
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Jeff Bezos sells 24 mn Amazon shares worth over $4 bn
San Francisco: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has sold 24 million shares of the company in recent days worth more than $4 billion. The first sale of 12 million shares was announced in…
- Business
Jeff Bezos to sell 50 mn Amazon shares in next 12 months
San Francisco: Amazon founder Jeff Bezos is planning to sell at least 50 million company shares in the next year, the media reported. According to a filing with the US Securities and…
- Business
Amazon reduces nearly 5% of workforce at its Buy with Prime unit
San Francisco: Amazon has said that it is laying off nearly 5 per cent of its workforce at its Buy with Prime unit, the media reported. The latest job cut will include…
- Business
‘Amazon fired me’: Employee loses job who worked for 7 yrs over TikTok video
San Francisco: An Amazon employee, who worked for the company for seven years, claimed that he was fired because he shared a video on TikTok in which he jokingly asked customers to…
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Amazon begins to produce own hydrogen fuel to power vehicles
San Francisco: Amazon has announced plans to produce hydrogen fuel at its fulfillment centres and has partnered with hydrogen company Plug Power to install the first electrolyser (equipment that can split water…
- Business
Amazon Prime Video to stream ads during movies, TV shows from Jan 29
San Francisco: Amazon Prime Video will show advertisements during movies and TV shows from January 29, as it aims to expand its ad business and increase revenue from entertainment. Prime Video customers…
- Technology
‘Project Kuiper’ internet satellites will operate like a mesh network: Amazon
San Francisco: Amazon’s ‘Project Kuiper’ internet satellite system has completed successful tests of an optical mesh network in low-Earth orbit. After demonstrating 100 Gbps optical links between its prototype satellites, Project Kuiper…
- Business
Amazon sues scammers for stealing millions of dollars via fake returns
San Francisco: Amazon has sued an enterprising group called REKK, which is responsible for stealing millions of dollars of products from Amazon’s online stores through systematic refund abuse. Through the lawsuit, Amazon…
- Technology
OnePlus leading Android smartphone brand during Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023
Bengaluru: Global technology brand OnePlus on Tuesday said it has witnessed remarkable success at the festive sale with Amazon India during the Amazon Great Indian Festival 2023. OnePlus emerged as the best-selling…
- Technology
Amazon lays off employees in India amid global churning in Alexa division
New Delhi: Amazon has announced to lay off “several hundred employees” from its Alexa division, including in India, amid a renewed focus on artificial intelligence (AI). The number of employees being impacted…
- Technology
Using advanced AI to spot & remove fake customer reviews: Amazon
New Delhi: Amazon has said it is using advanced artificial intelligence (AI) to to spot inauthentic product reviews on the platform, ahead of Black Friday amid the ongoing holiday shopping season. The…