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‘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…
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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…
- Business
Amazon laying off hundreds in Alexa division, India team impacted
San Francisco: Amazon is laying off “several hundred employees” from its Alexa devision, including in India, amid a renewed focus on artificial intelligence (AI), the media reported on Friday. In a memo…
- Technology
Amazon axes over 180 jobs in gaming division
San Francisco: Amazon is laying off over 180 employees in its games division, as the company shuts down its Crown channel that streams on Twitch, closes its Game Growth effort that helps…
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Amazon kick-starts global last mile fleet programme in India with all EVs
Bengaluru: In a global first, Amazon on Tuesday launched its last-mile fleet programme in India with 100 per cent electric vehicles (EVs), that will help more than 300 delivery service partners (DSPs)…
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Amazon worker loses Rs 1.7 cr worth stock after refusing to return to office
San Francisco: An Amazon employee, who quit the company after being asked to return to office in the US, has lost more than Rs 1.7 crore ($200,000) in company stocks but he…
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Amazon to close 2 clothing stores just 17 months after opening 1st outlet
San Francisco: Amazon has confirmed to close its two “Amazon Style clothing stores” in the US just 17 months after opening the first outlet, marking the latest shift in its physical retail…
- Business
Spotify exec elected as new Chair of IAMAI’s Public Policy Committee
New Delhi: Music streaming giant Spotify’s Regional Director (APAC) Vineeta Dixit on Wednesday appointed as the new Chairperson of the Internet and Mobile Association of India’s (IAMAI) Public Policy Committee. Sandeep Aggarwal,…
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Nokia sues Amazon and HP over patent infringement, seeks compensation
San Francisco: Nokia has sued Amazon and HP for patent infringement, saying the two companies illegally used Nokia’s video-related technologies in their services and devices, and has sought compensation. Arvin Patel, Chief…
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Amazon unveils passwordless passkeys for iOS and web users
Amazon is introducing passkey support for browsers and its iOS mobile shopping app, offering customers a passwordless sign-in option. Users can establish passkeys in their Amazon settings, enabling them to utilize facial…
- Middle East
Saudi investigates Nepali migrants exploitation at Amazon warehouses
Riyadh: The authorities in Saudi Arabia announced they have started investigating reports of the suffering of Nepali migrants working in Amazon warehouses in the Kingdom, AFP reported. The announcement was made after…
- Business
India’s norms against dark patterns may hurt ease of doing business: Big Tech coalition
New Delhi: The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC), that has Meta, Amazon, Twitter, Google and other Big Tech companies as its members, has opposed the draft dark pattern guidelines by the Indian government,…
