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Amazon-Globalstar deal poised to boost Apple's satellite ambitions

If the deal goes through as planned, Apple will get a deep-pocketed and ambitious partner in satellite communications. That should help the iPhone maker expand its offerings

Amazon's $11.6 bn deal with Globalstar ramps up rivalry with Elon Musk

The e-commerce giant has been trying for years to break into satellite services to gain new sources of growth beyond its enormous retail and cloud-computing businesses

Amazon to buy Globalstar in $11.57 bn deal to rival Musk's Starlink

Amazon has been working to ramp up its network by deploying about 3,200 satellites in Earth's low orbit by 2029, with roughly half required to be in place by a July 2026 regulatory deadline

Amazon nears deal to acquire Globalstar in push to rival Musk's Starlink

Globalstar's shares have almost quadrupled in the past year, giving the company a market value of about $9.4 billion

Amazon considers selling in-house AI chips to firms amid demand surge

The disclosure offers a rare glimpse into the scale of Amazon's in-house chip operation, which produces general-purpose computing and AI accelerators

Amazon expands Counterfeit Crime Unit to India to curb fake goods

Move brings global enforcement playbook to fast-growing market, deepening partnerships with brands and authorities to curb fake goods and boost trust in online shopping

Amazon to end Kindle Store support for old e-book readers: What's changing

Amazon will reportedly stop Kindle Store access on devices released before 2013 from May 20, 2026, restricting purchases and downloads while allowing access to previously downloaded content

Amazon to slap 3.5% fuel surcharge on third-party sellers in US, Canada

Amazon is slapping a 3.5 per cent fuel and logistics surcharge on third-party sellers using its platform starting later this month amid a spike in fuel prices since the war in Iran started. The temporary charge is effective April 17 for many of the sellers who use Amazon's fulfillment services, the online behemoth confirmed to The Associated Press in an email Thursday. "Elevated costs in fuel and logistics have increased the cost of operating across the industry," Amazon said in the emailed statement. The Seattle-based company said it has absorbed these increases so far but similar to other major carriers, when costs remain elevated, it implements temporary surcharges to partially recover these costs. It noted the charge is "meaningfully" lower than surcharges applied by other major carriers. "We remain committed to our selling partners' success and to maintaining broad selection and low prices for customers," Amazon added. Amazon's fuel and logistics-related surcharge will apply

From Oracle to Amazon: Tech layoffs sweep across global IT industry

The technology sector has seen major job cuts recently, with companies including Oracle, TCS, Amazon, Microsoft, Intel and Block cutting thousands as they restructure and invest in AI

Amazon is working on a smartphone with AI-powered Alexa at centre: Report

Amazon is reportedly developing a new smartphone focused on Alexa integration and AI-driven personalisation, marking a fresh attempt to enter the mobile market after its earlier Fire Phone project

Amazon India workers' union calls for better wages amid LPG curbs

Amazon India workers' union seeks wage hike and incentives as LPG shortages and rising living costs strain warehouse workers amid West Asia disruptions

India a long-term investment with strong ecomm growth potential: Amazon V-P

Amazon views India as a long-term investment market where e-commerce is still in its early stages, with substantial headroom for growth supported by strong macroeconomic fundamentals and upbeat consumer sentiments, according to a senior company executive. Abhinav Singh, VP - Operations, India and Australia for Amazon, said that the company's recent announcement here on expansion of 'zero referral fee' coverage to 12.5 crore products (from 1.2 crore items in 2025) has got positive and encouraging response from sellers. "The response from the sellers has been very encouraging. They're excited not just with the fee reduction, but also excited to pass on those benefits to the customers, so customers in the marketplace can enjoy better prices. And at the same time, from a seller perspective, they are able to improve their margin so they are really excited about it," he said. He said the company's long-term outlook for India remains robust, given the structural advantages. "... We have b

Amazon plans smartphone comeback more than a decade after Fire Phone flop

The latest effort, known internally as Transformer, is being developed within its devices and services unit, according to four people familiar with the matter

Microsoft considers legal action over $50 billion Amazon-OpenAI deal

The dispute centers on whether OpenAI can offer Frontier via AWS without violating the Microsoft partnership, which requires the start-up's models to be accessed

China's JD.com takes on Amazon with new ecommerce platform in Europe

Chinese e-commerce giant JD.com has launched its Joybuy platform in six European countries, offering over 100,000 products with same-day delivery as it seeks to compete with Amazon in the region

How Jeff Bezos upended The Washington Post with layoffs and cuts

Bezos has said repeatedly since he bought the paper in 2013 for $250 million that he wants the company to break even, not to rely on his largess

Amazon expands its dedicated air cargo services to northeastern region

Amazon has expanded its dedicated air cargo network, Amazon Air, to the Northeast with new Delhi-Kolkata-Guwahati routes aimed at cutting transit times and improving delivery speeds

Amazon Air expands to Northeast, adds Guwahati, Kolkata to cargo service

In a move to bolster its services in the Northeast, Amazon India has added a new route connecting Guwahati and Kolkata to its dedicated air cargo fleet, Amazon Air. Launched in 2023, the freighter service initially served Hyderabad, Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. The expansion, expected to speed up shipments by 5x, will support deliveries across all seven sister states -- Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland, and Tripura -- the company said in a statement. The inaugural Amazon Air flight to Guwahati was flagged off from the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi, by Civil Aviation Minister Ram Mohan Naidu Kinjarapu on Friday. "For sellers in the region, the introduction of Amazon Air services to Guwahati will enable enterprises to connect with customers nationwide. Improved fulfilment speeds will allow businesses to reach a wider customer base and participate more meaningfully in India's rapidly growing digital economy, while also bringing the ...

Amazon adds 'Sassy' personality for Alexa+ for sharp humour and sarcasm

Amazon has introduced a new Sassy personality for Amazon Alexa on Alexa+, adding a sarcastic and witty response style alongside existing Brief, Chill and Sweet personalities

Amazon launches 'Health AI' to answer medical queries, manage records

Amazon introduces Health AI assistant on its website and app to answer health questions, explain medical records, manage prescriptions and connect users with One Medical providers