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Hottest week this summer saw 75% increase in voice commands for AC controls: Amazon
Bengaluru: As temperatures soared across the country, hitting record-breaking highs this summer, Indians sought refuge in their air conditioners (ACs) and the convenience of Alexa. Amazon witnessed a 75% increase in requests…
- Bangalore
Bengaluru couple shocked as they find snake in Amazon package
Bengaluru: A Bengaluru couple was shocked when they noticed a snake in their Amazon package. The snake, suspected to be a spectacled cobra, was stuck in the adhesive tape used for the…
- World
Amazon fined about $6 million for violating labour laws in US
New York: E-commerce giant Amazon has been fined nearly $6 million for violating labour laws in the state of California in the US. The California Department of Industrial Relations said in a…
- 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…
- News
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…
- Business
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…