Amazon’s first quantum computing chip makes its debut
The hardware savings also stem from AWS’s careful implementation of an operation known as a C-NOT gate, which is performed during error correction. Amazon’s researchers showed that the…
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Amazon unveils long-awaited AI version of Alexa assistant
AMAZON.COM has rebooted Alexa with artificial intelligence (AI). The rollout marks the biggest overhaul of the voice-activated assistant since the company introduced it more than a decade…
Clinique, Sacheu Among Top 10 Lip Products Purchased on Amazon
If there was any doubt as to whether The Estée Lauder Cos.’ gradual Amazon pivot was paying off, consider that within less than a year of becoming the first Lauder brand to sell on Amazon,…
End of an era: Amazon MGM takes creative control over James Bond franchise
In a James Bond shakeup that stirred the film industry, Amazon MGM announced Thursday that the studio has taken the creative reins of the 007 franchise after decades of family control.…
Branded, Not Stirred: Now That the James Bond Series Is Controlled by Amazon MGM, Is It Set to Become…Content?
It turns out they were right to kill off James Bond. Three years ago, reviewing the final Daniel Craig Bond film, “No Time to Die,” I praised the filmmakers’ decision to end the movie with…
‘Jury Duty’ Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon Prime Video, Has Already Been Filmed
“Jury Duty” has been summoned once again. The comedy series, which debuted on Amazon’s now-defunct streamer Freevee as a surprise hit in 2023, will run for a second season on Amazon Prime…
Jeff Bezos Asks ‘Who’d You Pick as the Next Bond?’ After Amazon Takes Control of 007 Franchise; Henry Cavill Fans Swarm His Replies
Amazon founder and current executive chair Jeff Bezos has a question: “Who’d you pick as the next Bond?” Following the shocking news that Amazon MGM Studios has taken full creative control…
James Bond Shocker: Amazon MGM Gains Creative Control of 007 Franchise as Producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson Step Back
Amazon MGM Studios, Michael G. Wilson, and Barbara Broccoli have have formed a new joint venture to house the James Bond intellectual property rights. The three parties will remain…
Amazon employees in North Carolina vote against joining union
Workers at an Amazon warehouse in North Carolina rejected a proposal to unionize, becoming the latest group of the company’s employees to side against union representation. About…
Google and Meta used to champion DEI efforts. Why Big Tech is pulling back
More than a decade ago, outcries about the lack of diversity in the tech industry reverberated across major Silicon Valley companies from Facebook to Google. Women and minorities spoke out…
Italy investigates Amazon over alleged 1.2 billion euro tax evasion
ITALIAN prosecutors are investigating e-commerce giant Amazon and three of its executives over alleged tax evasion worth 1.2 billion euros (S$1.7 billion), two sources with direct…
Amazon to pay nearly $4 million for allegedly taking drivers’ tips
Amazon has agreed to pay nearly $4 million to settle charges that the e-commerce company subsidized its labor costs by taking tips its delivery drivers received from customers, District of…
From Amazon conservation to cocaine crackdowns: Here’s how dismantling the USAID impacts Latin America
The dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development will deliver a major blow to efforts including humanitarian assistance in Colombia, conservation efforts in the Brazilian…
USPS Resumes Accepting Packages From China After Unexpected Suspension
The United States Postal Service abruptly stopped accepting all packages from Hong Kong and China on Tuesday, according to an international service disruption notice posted on the USPS…
Tech layoffs 2025: Salesforce to slash 1,000 jobs as it joins Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and more in cutting roles
The new year isn’t getting off to a great start when it comes to employment in the tech industry. Tech giant Salesforce is reportedly getting ready to cut 1,000 roles at the company. The…
Amazon to face legal action after laying off 1,900 in Quebec
The union also launched a campaign calling on consumers to boycott the multinational by not shopping on its online platform and cancelling Amazon Prime subscriptions AMAZON.COM’S decision…
EU to make Temu, Shein and Amazon liable for ‘unsafe’ goods: FT
THE European Union is planning to make e-commerce platforms such as Temu, Shein and Amazon Marketplace liable for dangerous or illegal products sold online, the Financial Times (FT)…
Smart business? Currying favor? Why big tech leaders are friending and funding Trump
Four years ago, several of California’s most influential tech titans determined that then-President Trump was such a threat to democracy they barred him from posting on their social media…
Amazon Beats Disney, Paramount, and Netflix in $40M Bid for Melania Trump Documentary Deal
Amazon has reportedly acquired the rights to a documentary about Melania Trump, directed by Brett Ratner, for an impressive $40 million. This documentary, featuring a behind-the-scenes…
Brazil's Amazon saw highest number of fires in 17 years: agency
Brazil's Amazon rainforest experienced its highest number of fires in 17 years in 2024, government data published Wednesday showed, after the vast biome suffered months of a lengthy…
What Is "Stuff Your Kindle" Day? Book lovers can stock up during event
What's New Thursday and Friday mark the "Stuff Your Kindle" Days during which e-book readers can stock up on hundreds of books for free—with a catch. Why It Matters Everyone is on the…
SpaceX, Amazon in discussions with IAG SA on Wi-Fi deal, Bloomberg says
https://www.tipranks.com/news/the-fly/spacex-amazon-in-discussions-with-iag-sa-on-wi-fi-deal-bloomberg-says IAG SA, which owns British Airways, Spain’s Iberia, and Ireland’s Aer Lingus, is…
Amazon delays return-to-office mandate for thousands of workers due to space
AMAZON.com will not have enough space for thousands of employees when they start returning to the office five days a week next month. The company recently told some personnel working in at…
As Spotify Wrapped nears, what to expect from Apple and YouTube
It's almost that time of year again. Music lovers are wondering when Spotify will release its annual Wrapped, the personalized recap of users' listening habits and their year on the…