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Amazon aims to dominate AI cloud computing and become the first $1 trillion revenue business, which requires continued heavy capital expenditures.
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US DOE Loans $5B to Nuclear Plants Powering Major Data Centers
Constellation Energy is set to receive a $5 billion government loan to modernize nuclear reactors, with most power committed to tech giants.
Cyber
Disastrous PHP vulnerabilities were exploited days before patches were released
Security researchers at Amazon reveal that critical PHP flaws affecting websites worldwide were targeted by hackers days before official patches became available.
Cyber
Amazon says PHP2Shell exploitation began 4 days before patches
Security researchers at Amazon Threat Intelligence reveal that attackers targeted PHP2Shell flaws four days before official patches were released.
AI
While Amazon blocks AI agents, Walmart rolls out the welcome mat
As Amazon restricts AI shopping bots on its platform, Walmart takes the opposite path by introducing new technology that enables AI agents to make purchases on behalf of customers.
AI
Google joins Amazon in challenging Nvidia's AI developer stronghold
Google has released a new developer tool allowing PyTorch users to easily move their applications away from Nvidia GPUs.
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Amazon takes on Nvidia with the new TorchNeuron dev tool
Amazon is launching the TorchNeuron tool to challenge Nvidia's dominance and encourage developers to use alternative AI chips.
Tech
Amazon is funding a new nuclear plant in Indiana
Amazon has signed an agreement to fund a new nuclear energy facility in Indiana in partnership with X-energy and American Electric Power.
AI
Amazon devices chief Panos Panay envisions AI devices replacing traditional apps
Speaking at TechCrunch Disrupt, Amazon devices chief Panos Panay described a future where ambient AI devices operate in the background, anticipating user needs without waiting for commands.
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Amazon debuts new AI note-taking hardware with a wearable option
According to Android Authority, Amazon has introduced new hardware for taking notes powered by artificial intelligence, featuring wearable devices.
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Amazon's Bee launches two new personal AI devices starting at $75
Amazon-owned Bee has released its first AI hardware lineup since being acquired, featuring a wearable and a smartphone-attachable recorder.
Tech
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is down to $950 after Prime Day
Amazon is offering a massive discount on the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, dropping its price to $949.99.
Tech
Amazon is phasing out Fire Tablets in favor of Alexa Tablets
Amazon's head of consumer electronics Panos Panay confirmed the company is retiring the Fire brand for a new Android-powered Alexa Tablets lineup with full Play Store access.
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Amazon issues serious warning to communities over blocking data centers
Amazon is urging public support for AI data center projects, warning that opposition could severely harm the economy and national security.
AI
Amazon blocks Meta's Muse AI agent from its shopping platform
Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI agent from making purchases on behalf of users, stating it violates their terms of use.
Tech
Apple's new AirPods 5, Apple Watch Series 12, and Ultra 4 are now available to pre-order on Amazon
Following Apple's major hardware announcement, the new AirPods 5 and updated Apple Watch lineup are available for pre-order on Amazon.
AI
Amazon’s AI assistant can now spot fake emails from the company
Amazon is rolling out a new AI-powered feature to help users verify whether messages and calls actually came from the company.
Tech
YouTube now lets creators tag Amazon products and earn commissions from purchases
The update turns product recommendations into a direct revenue stream for creators while embedding Amazon's marketplace inside YouTube.
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Amazon triples its Nvidia chip order amid surging demand
Amazon is adding another 2 million Nvidia GPU chips to its data centers over the next two years as demand grows.
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Kindle users blindsided by updates that end popular loophole and toughen DRM
Amazon's two new updates for Kindle come as an unwelcome surprise, closing a popular ebook loophole and tightening DRM.
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Amazon makes its AI-powered Alexa+ free on Fire TV, no Prime required
Amazon is rolling out its AI-driven Alexa+ assistant for free on compatible Fire TV devices in the U.S. without requiring an Amazon Prime subscription.
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Hidden AirTag appears to confirm suspicions about illicit AI book scanning
Booksellers' suspicions regarding bulk used-book purchases have been confirmed after a hidden AirTag traced the shipment to an Amazon AI training facility.
Tech
Einride strikes deal to add 500 Tesla Semis to its fleet
Freight technology company Einride is purchasing Tesla Semi electric trucks to serve Amazon and other customers.
AI
AirTag reveals Amazon is trashing rare books to train AI
An investigation using an AirTag has revealed that Amazon is destroying rare books to feed and train artificial intelligence models.