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Amazon Surpasses UPS and FedEx: Dominating the U.S. Courier Landscape
November 29, 2023 – According to a report from The Wall Street Journal, Amazon has now emerged as the largest courier company in the United States, surpassing both UPS and FedEx in parcel volume. Recent internal data from Amazon reveals that the e-commerce giant has, for the first time, exceeded its competitors in annual delivery…
Comixology’s Sunset: Amazon’s Shift to Kindle Platform by December 4th
November 16, 2023 – In early 2022, Amazon shuttered the web version of Comixology, an e-book application primarily designed for reading American comics. Today, Amazon has initiated notifications to Comixology users, announcing the imminent closure of the application on December 4th. Users are urged to migrate their comic collections to the Amazon Kindle platform. Amazon…
Tech Titans Unveil Next-Gen Operating Systems: A Glimpse into Huawei’s HarmonyOS, Xiaomi’s Surge OS, and Amazon’s Vega
November 10, 2023 – In the rapidly evolving landscape of domestic and international technology markets, various industry giants are forging ahead with the development of cutting-edge operating systems. Within the Chinese market, Huawei has introduced the HarmonyOS, Xiaomi has launched the Surge OS, and Meizu has recently initiated the collection of names for its domestic…
Online Book Retailers Face Shipping Fee Challenge in France
October 09, 2023 – France Takes a Stand to Protect Independent Bookstores In a bid to safeguard the existence of independent bookstores, the French government has introduced a new regulation requiring online book retailers to charge a minimum of 3 euros (approximately 23 Chinese yuan) for shipping each book. This law came into effect on…
Amazon Pours $4 Billion into Anthropic: A Game-Changer in AI
**September 25, 2023 -** In a groundbreaking development, Anthropic, a prominent player in the AI field, announced today that it has secured a substantial investment of up to $4 billion from tech giant Amazon. This partnership aims to foster the joint development of reliable and high-performance foundational AI models while embarking on a broader collaborative…
Emotionally Intelligent AI: Amazon’s Speech-to-Speech Engine in Alexa
September 21, 2023 – Amazon’s event today unveiled an entirely revamped Alexa powered by cutting-edge generative AI technology. What sets this latest iteration apart is its ability to engage in seamless conversations with users without the need for the wake word “Alexa.” With the integration of generative AI, the new virtual assistant offers a more…
Amazon’s Ambitious Holiday Hiring Spree: 250,000 New Logistics Workers
September 20, 2023 – In a move geared towards the upcoming holiday shopping season, e-commerce giant Amazon has just announced plans to hire a staggering 250,000 logistics workers. It’s clear that they are gearing up with great anticipation for the bustling holiday rush. In a blog post, Amazon stated that the new recruits will encompass…
Amazon’s CEO Andy Jassy Spearheads Groundbreaking AI Initiative
August 1, 2023 – The AI world is abuzz with the latest developments at Amazon as CEO Andy Jassy takes the helm of a groundbreaking initiative. Reports indicate that Jassy is now directly leading a new team dedicated to the development of AI projects. In a recently leaked internal email, Jassy announced the promotion of…
Amazon’s $1.7 Billion Bid to Acquire iRobot Faces Scrutiny by the European Commission
July 10, 2023 – As the demand for robotic cleaning solutions continues to rise, global e-commerce giant Amazon has been showing a keen interest in acquiring iRobot, a leading player in the field of robotic vacuum cleaners. With a proposed offer of $61 per share, totaling approximately $1.7 billion, Amazon aims to solidify its position…
Empowering Small Businesses: Amazon’s New Program for Last-Mile Delivery
June 27, 2023 – Amazon Launches Innovative Initiative for Last-Mile Delivery In a groundbreaking move yesterday, Amazon officially launched a program that had been in pilot testing since 2020. This initiative aims to empower small business owners by providing them with the means to complete the crucial “last-mile” delivery, ensuring secure and accurate package transportation…