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Amazon Launches Trio Of Generative AI Tools For Alexa As AI Dominates This Year's CES Gathering
Last year, Amazon announced it had begun working with developers on large language model (LLM) software for its Alexa, becoming the latest major tech company to invest in generative AI.
Google, Amazon Ask UK's CMA To Take Action Against Microsoft's Anticompetitive Business Practices
According to the UK's communications regulator Ofcom, Amazon and Microsoft owned 70 to 80 per cent of the nation's cloud computing market in 2022.
Amazon Launches Q, An AI-Powered Chatbot Transforming AWS Customer Experience
Priced at $20 per user per year and currently in public preview, Q leverages 17 years of AWS knowledge to provide users with intelligent responses, actionable insights and transformative qualifications.
Amazon Launches AI Training Program Amid Clamour for Skilled Workers
A new study by AWS and research firm Access Partnership found hiring AI-skilled talent is a priority for 73 per cent of employers.
UK Cloud Computing Market Faces Competition Inquiry Amid Concerns Over Amazon, Microsoft Dominance
The United Kingdom's communications regulator, Ofcom, has taken a significant step in addressing concerns within the nation's burgeoning £7.5 billion cloud computing market.
GoT Author George RR Martin Accuses ChatGPT-Creator OpenAI Of 'Mass Scale Systematic Theft'
ChatGPT creator AI insists that its use of the content for training AI comes under fair use in the US copyright laws as creators including authors and comedians filed lawsuits to protect their work.
Royal Navy ask tech giants to find ways of offering cloud-based technology to warfighters
Amazon and Microsoft showcased how the military can benefit from cloud computing as it integrates software and drones with frontline fighters.
Amazon gets CMA approval for iRobot acquisition despite past concerns
There had been large worries over whether Amazon would eliminate competition in the smart home market if it purchased iRobot.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos engaged to Lauren Sanchez
The couple has been together for almost five years.
Amazon to lay off 9,000 more workers in second round of job cuts
Tech giant Amazon has decided to cut another 9,000 jobs across its businesses in the latest round of layoffs, according to CEO Andy Jassy.
Dolphin nearly bites off woman's foot, bystanders save her life
Claire Bye would not have been alive today had she not been flown to the UK after a dolphin nearly bit her foot off earlier in January.
50 Of The Most Life-Changing Home Products You May Want To Own Them Yourself
Even the smallest task can become quite tedious. Live your life well and let your smart tools do the hard work.
Google employee gets termination letter while feeding his newborn
One of Google's employees has claimed that he found out he had been laid off while feeding his newborn daughter.
Horrified Brit orders £630 smartphone but receives wire cutters, Amazon won't issue refund
"How am I meant to send you the phone I never got? They started an internal investigation and the outcome of that was that they had sent a phone."
Jeff Bezos pledges to donate majority of $124 billion fortune, lays off 10,000 Amazon workers
The 4th richest person in the world has yet to set the target amount he plans to give away in his lifetime.
Over 20 percent of Amazon may not be able to recover again: study
A major study by scientists and Indigenous organisations has claimed that parts of Amazon forests may not be able to recover ever again.
British journalist and Brazilian indigenous expert go missing in Amazon
Brazilian authorities have launched a search operation for British Journalist Don Philip and Brazilian indigenous expert Bruno Araújo Pereira.
Deforestation in Brazil's Amazon hits April high, prompts alarm
The land area cleared of trees in Brazil's Amazon rainforest last month was the biggest since the authorities started to keep a track of the same in 2015.
Bezos responds to Musk's tweet on converting Twitter HQ into homeless shelter
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's suggestion of turning Twitter's headquarters into a homeless shelter received response from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos as well.
Amazon collects shocking amount of data from customers: report
Amazon's exceptional growth relies heavily on the massive data it manages to collect from its customers through its devices and services including its website, shopping app, the Kindle e-reader, the Ring doorbell, and Echo smart speaker amongst several others.
Black Friday protests disrupt Amazon operations across UK
Extinction Rebellion has caused chaos in at least 13 Amazon sites on Black Friday
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos' ex-wife marries private school science teacher
In 1994, Scott helped Bezos set up Amazon but in 2019, they divorced after the issue with Lauren Sanchez erupted.
Elon Musk now world's richest man, overtaking Amazon's Jeff Bezos
The wealth of Elon Musk has exceeded that of Jeff Bezos by $10 billion, which led him to grab the title of the "world's richest man."
Amazon slated to spend $2 billion on affordable housing for employees
Around 2,000 Amazon employees will benefit from the $2 billion Housing Equity Fund that the company is providing.
PS5: Retailers that might still have stocks and accessories available on launch day
Barely a week before its official release, the manufacturer already announced that it plans to sell the PS5 via online channels only.
Black Friday 2020: Nintendo Switch early discounts to grab on Amazon
Before Black Friday deals become available, Amazon is already offering discounts on various games and accessories.
UK independent bookshops go online to reach new audiences
The shuttering of bookshops ahead of the busy Christmas period is particularly hard for independent booksellers.
Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X availability: When and where to get it
On launch day, there were individuals spotted outside of a GameStop in Greenfield, Wisconsin who were apparently hoping to purchase the Xbox Series X.
Xbox Series X: Amazon confirms shipment delays via email sent to those who preordered
Unlike the PS5 -- which Sony confirmed will not be available in retail stores -- select outlets will have stocks of the Xbox Series X.
Black Friday 2020: Best beauty deals by brands and retailers announced so far
Black Friday 2020 will be marked on Friday, November 27, followed by Cyber Monday on November 30.