Amazon’s colossal $100 billion AI investment takes center stage with the reveal of Alexa+ pricing. This ambitious strategy marks a pivotal moment in the tech giant’s evolution, potentially reshaping the AI landscape and consumer interactions.
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Can $20/Month Alexa Plus Outperform Competitors in the AI Race? Amazon Responds
Amazon launches Alexa Plus, a $20/month AI assistant with impressive new features. From ordering groceries to creating routines, Alexa Plus aims to revolutionize smart home control and on-the-fly information retrieval. But can it truly outshine its AI competitors?
Amazon Pulls the Plug on its Android App Store That You Never Used Anyway
Amazon is closing its Android app store on August 20, 2025. The company will stop accepting new app submissions and discontinue its Amazon Coins program. Users with remaining Coins will receive refunds. The app store will continue on Fire TV and Fire Tablet devices.
Could Amazon Haul Benefit as Trump’s Trade Overhaul Puts Shein and Temu on the Back Foot?
As Trump’s proposed trade policies threaten to reshape the e-commerce landscape, Amazon Haul could emerge stronger while Chinese fast-fashion giants Shein and Temu face new challenges. Understand the potential impact on prices, shipping times, and your shopping options in this comprehensive analysis.
The Satellite Connectivity Race: How Much Apple, SpaceX, and Big Tech Are Investing
Major tech companies are pouring unprecedented investments into satellite connectivity. From SpaceX’s $10B+ Starlink project to Apple’s $450M satellite emergency services, and Amazon’s Project Kuiper, discover how these companies are reshaping global connectivity and competing for space dominance.
Amazon’s Grocery Expansion Plan Gains Momentum with Whole Foods CEO Appointment
Amazon is accelerating its grocery expansion plan with the appointment of Whole Foods CEO Jason Buechel to oversee its entire grocery business, including Amazon Fresh and Go. Discover the strategy behind this move and what it means for customers.
Major Ransomware Breach at Amazon—What You Need to Know
A new ransomware threat, Codefinger, is targeting Amazon Web Services users, encrypting critical data with SSE-C and demanding payment for recovery. This unique attack method poses a severe risk to organizations using AWS S3 buckets for data storage. Read on to understand its impact and prevention.
AWS Introduces Physical Locations for Data Uploads by Customers
Amazon Web Services (AWS) introduces the Data Transfer Terminal, a physical location service allowing customers to upload large datasets quickly to the cloud. With speeds up to 400Gbps, this service revolutionizes data transfers for businesses. Read on to find out more about AWS’s latest innovation.
Is Amazon Making a Smart Move with $4 Billion Investment in Anthropic?
Amazon’s $4 billion investment in Anthropic marks a pivotal moment in AI. This deal could strengthen Amazon’s AI strategy and reshape its position in the tech world. Find out how.
iRobot’s Downsizing Hits Hard: 105 Workers Laid Off in Latest Cuts
iRobot’s latest layoffs impact 105 employees as the company navigates financial and competitive pressures after a failed Amazon deal. While the restructuring aims to streamline operations and boost product development, iRobot faces critical challenges in balancing cost-saving measures with innovation. Read on for insights into iRobot’s path forward.
