Amazon: News
Amazon is an American multinational conglomerate headquartered in Seattle, US. The company not only focuses on e-commerce but also offers digital streaming services (Prime Video), cloud computing, as well as artificial intelligence. It was founded in 1994 by Jeff Bezos and later went public in 1997. It started off by selling music and videos in 1998 as well as started acquiring online booksellers in Germany and the UK. In 2002, the company launched Amazon Web Services. It later introduced the Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Music, and also acquired IMDb and the Whole Foods Market. Amazon also produces consumer electronic products like Kindle e-reader, Fire TV and tablets, and Echo and Alexa devices.
27 Jun 2023
Elon MuskAmazon's Project Kuiper could challenge Starlink's India ambitions
India's satellite internet sector is about to get crowded soon. Elon Musk expressed his interest in bringing SpaceX's Starlink to India after his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
27 Jun 2023
BrazilFootball-pitch-sized tropical forest lost every 5 seconds: Report
Earth lost an area of tropical rainforest larger than the Netherlands or Switzerland last year, according to the latest data released by the World Resources Institute (WRI).
25 Jun 2023
MSIAmazon deal! MSI Cyborg 15 gaming laptop is 31% off
MSI's Cyborg 15 is selling at an attractive price via Amazon. Buyers can also avail some bank and exchange offers.
24 Jun 2023
LGAmazon deal! LG Gram 16 ultraportable laptop is 43% off
LG's Gram 16 is a sleek and portable laptop that can accomplish your day-to-day tasks including text formatting, web browsing, and more with ease.
24 Jun 2023
SamsungSamsung's 55-inch Neo Series TV is 45% off on Amazon
Samsung is known for its feature-rich smart TVs and if you are planning to upgrade your home entertainment, check out the brand's 55-inch Neo series model, which is retailing with over 45% discount on Amazon.
23 Jun 2023
LGLG's 65-inch 4K OLED TV is 50% off on Amazon
LG offers some of the best OLED TVs. These televisions are thinner, energy-efficient, and deliver a great cinematic experience when compared to QLED/LED TVs.
23 Jun 2023
Narendra ModiFrom Google to Amazon: Modi to meet top CEOs today
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will reportedly meet with chief executives of American and Indian firms on Friday at the White House to talk about investment, innovation, and manufacturing in various technology sectors, including semiconductors, space, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
18 Jun 2023
MSIMSI Gaming Sword 15 gets discounted on Amazon: Check offers
MSI is primarily known for designing stylish laptops with impressive performance.
18 Jun 2023
SonySony's 55-inch Bravia TV is cheaper on Amazon: Check deal
Sony has a strong presence in the Indian smart TV market.
17 Jun 2023
AcerAcer Nitro 5 laptop gets cheaper on Amazon: Check deal
Acer's Nitro 5 is one of the top-performing laptops available in the Indian market.
15 Jun 2023
Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Lite launched in India: Better than Prime subscription?
Amazon Prime Lite is now available in India. It's comparatively more affordable than the regular Prime membership but comes with lesser benefits.
03 Jun 2023
HonorHONOR MagicBook X14 (2023) is now cheaper on Amazon
HONOR's MagicBook X14 (2023), one of the best laptops in the mid-budget category, is now being sold on Amazon with alluring discounts.
01 Jun 2023
Amazon AlexaAmazon will pay $30mn to settle Alexa, Ring privacy violations
Amazon was at the receiving end of two lawsuits by the US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over privacy violations. However, the regulator has decided not to proceed further against the tech giant.
30 May 2023
XiaomiXiaomi Notebook Ultra gets cheaper on Amazon: Check deal
Xiaomi's Notebook Ultra is a laptop suitable for students and professionals for content creation as well as everyday use.
27 May 2023
Latest Tech NewsAmazon's '5G Revolution Sale' now live: Check top smartphone deals
Amazon's 5G Revolution Sale is now live, days after the conclusion of Grand Gaming Days Sale.
25 May 2023
IIT BombayAmazon defers joining dates of IIT, NIT graduates: Here's why
The tech sector has been anything but stable over the past few months. While job cuts have been a common theme, there were many cases of companies keeping new recruits in limbo.
23 May 2023
Jeff BezosWho is Lauren Sanchez, award-winning journalist and Jeff Bezos's fiancée
The news of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos getting engaged to broadcast journalist Lauren Sanchez recently made headlines, with reports from Page Six confirming the news.
23 May 2023
Jeff BezosJeff Bezos-Lauren Sanchez engaged? Sanchez's 20-carat diamond ring raises speculations
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and his girlfriend Lauren Sanchez, a renowned broadcast journalist, are now engaged, an insider close to the couple revealed to Page Six.
22 May 2023
Latest Tech NewsAmazon Grand Gaming Days sale now live: Check top deals
Amazon's Grand Gaming Days sale is now live in India. The e-commerce platform is offering great deals on laptops, monitors, gaming consoles, headphones, and other accessories.
21 May 2023
AcerAcer Predator Helios Neo 16 is now cheaper on Amazon
Acer's Predator Helios Neo 16 is a high-end laptop aimed at gamers.
16 May 2023
Lava InternationalLAVA AGNI 2 goes official in India at Rs. 22,000
LAVA has introduced its most anticipated 5G smartphone of the year, the LAVA AGNI 2.
16 May 2023
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningAmazon to introduce ChatGPT-style conversational search to its online store
The generative AI fever has caught companies around the world. While Microsoft and Google are leading the efforts to weave AI into search, others like Amazon do not want to be left behind.
08 May 2023
SwiggyCan ONDC do to e-commerce what UPI did to payments
Indians are raving about a new character in the food delivery scene: ONDC. The new entrant has seemingly caught the fancy of consumers, threatening the duopoly of Swiggy and Zomato.
05 May 2023
Amazon AlexaHow Amazon plans to revamp Alexa with AI chatbot technology
Voice assistants were once considered futuristic. However, in a world of ChatGPT and Bard, they have become redundant.
05 May 2023
FlipkartAmazon, Flipkart sales: Best deals on 4K Android TVs
Amazon and Flipkart are known for offering eye-catching discounts on several tech products, including smartphones, TVs, speakers, smartwatches, and so on.
03 May 2023
FlipkartTech deals you shouldn't miss during Amazon, Flipkart's upcoming sales
Amazon and Flipkart are the two biggest e-commerce retailers in India. The shopping sites are all set for their summer sales which will begin on May 4.
02 May 2023
iPhone 14iPhone 14 at Rs. 39,293: Math behind Amazon's deal
Amazon's Great Summer Sale will go live on Thursday (May 4). Now, two days ahead of the sale, the e-commerce giant has revealed its deal on the iPhone 14 to attract potential buyers.
29 Apr 2023
Samsung Galaxy S23Samsung Galaxy S23 retailing at just Rs. 37,000: Check offers
The Samsung Galaxy S23 is one of the top premium smartphones. It packs all the new-age features and specifications, along with the latest Android OS.
17 Apr 2023
Netflix5 times when Netflix proved being down isn't being out
Netflix is the biggest video streaming platform in the world. It wasn't always, though. Before it became the streaming giant it is now, the company had to go through its share of troubles.
14 Apr 2023
Amazon Web ServicesHow Amazon is competing against Microsoft, Google in AI race
Amazon has entered the generative AI race. The cloud giant joining the fray is expected to crank up the intensity of an already fierce race.
12 Apr 2023
TECNO MobileTECNO PHANTOM V Fold goes on sale: Should you buy
Chinese smartphone maker TECNO has launched its first foldable device, the PHANTOM V Fold in India. It goes on sale starting today via Amazon.
10 Apr 2023
Reliance RetailReliance, Adani competing to acquire Future Retail: Journey so far
Kishore Biyani-led Future Retail Ltd. is caught in a mountain of debt. The once-successful retailer has now released a provisional list of applicants who are interested in acquiring the debt-ridden flagship company of Future Group.
04 Apr 2023
OnePlusOnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite, Buds 2 TWS earphones announced
OnePlus has introduced the Nord CE 3 Lite as its latest 5G smartphone, along with the Nord Buds 2 earphones.
04 Apr 2023
PhonePeWalmart-backed PhonePe launches Pincode app in e-commerce push
PhonePe, India's leading UPI payment app, is making an e-commerce push. The Walmart-backed company has launched a hyperlocal, consumer-facing app dubbed Pincode.
22 Mar 2023
OTT releasesOTT: Suniel Shetty starrer 'Hunter' is streaming now
Suniel Shetty is on a roll!
21 Mar 2023
MetaAfter Meta, Amazon, these tech companies may cut more jobs
Amazon has announced the termination of 9,000 roles, making it the latest giant to announce a second round of layoffs. The company previously axed around 18,000 employees.
12 Mar 2023
Samsung Galaxy M53 5GHow to get Samsung Galaxy M53 5G under Rs. 4,000
Samsung's Galaxy M53 5G is a notable mid-range smartphone with multitasking abilities and gaming-oriented features.
10 Mar 2023
OTT releasesAmazon orders 'Batman: Caped Crusader' for two seasons
Batman: Caped Crusader was in talks since 2021 when HBO Max had ordered it. In 2022, the show was scrapped with five other animated series.
02 Mar 2023
Amazon Echo DotAmazon's new Echo smart speaker can measure your room's temperature
Amazon has launched a new smart speaker, dubbed Echo Dot (5th Gen), in India.
14 Feb 2023
E-commerceAmazon now takes a whopping 50% cut of seller's revenue
Amazon's sprawling online marketplace is a favorite of buyers due to the variety of products it offers and the discounts it provides. There are millions of sellers on the e-commerce site.
28 Jan 2023
SmartwatchesNoiseFit Force rugged smartwatch launched in India: Check price, features
Homegrown brand Noise has introduced NoiseFit Force, as its first-ever rugged smartwatch in India.
23 Jan 2023
SpotifySpotify fires 6% of the workforce amid organizational changes
Spotify has announced that it is reducing its employee base by about 6% across the company as the music-streaming giant looks to cut down on expenses amid recessionary fears.
23 Jan 2023
DelhiAmazon Air cargo fleet, for faster deliveries, launched in India
In an attempt to hasten deliveries, e-commerce giant Amazon has launched a dedicated air cargo fleet in India, called Amazon Air.
22 Jan 2023
IndiaWipro fires 452 freshers citing poor performance in internal assessment
India's leading IT firm Wipro has fired over 450 new employees citing poor performance amid unabated layoffs in the corporate and IT sectors.
22 Jan 2023
Samsung Galaxy S22 UltraSamsung Galaxy S22 Ultra gets discounted by Rs. 19,000
Samsung's Galaxy S22 Ultra continues to be the most popular flagship offering to date. It was unveiled in February 2022, as the range-topping phone in the S22 series.
21 Jan 2023
Xiaomi 12 ProXiaomi 12 Pro gets much cheaper on Amazon: Check offers
Xiaomi 12 Pro is a flagship rival to competing products in the Indian market.
20 Jan 2023
SamsungGrab now! These Samsung earbuds are 75% off on Amazon
Samsung's Galaxy Buds Live is now retailing at its lowest price ever. You can grab the audio wearable at just Rs. 3,999.
18 Jan 2023
WorkplaceEffective ways to prepare for a possible layoff
When there is an economic downturn, it is common for companies to lay off their employees to cut costs.