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Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen review: Brings sensors for smart routines, and more

The Amazon Echo Dot 5th Gen is among the most affordable smart speakers with built-in accelerometer sensor, ambient temperature sensors, and ultrasonic motion detection tech

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Growing beyond years: From 100 to 1.2 mn sellers, Amazon turns 10 in India

Since 2013, when its India e-commerce operations first started, Amazon has invested over $6.5 billion

Amazon adds Echo Pop to India line of Alexa-powered smart speakers: Details

Priced at Rs 4,999, the Echo Pop has an entirely new semi-sphere form factor and is available in Green, Purple, White, and Black colours on Amazon India

Amazon now part of India's social fabric: Country Manager Manish Tiwary

'No change in intent to experiment with right framework or interest to invest in India', he says

UP police, Amazon India launch campaign to tackle online shopping scams

Uttar Pradesh police and Amazon are collaborating to explore several joint initiatives which will aim to empower consumers to shop online with greater confidence

Amazon announces 5G revolution sale on smartphones: Check deals and offers

Amazon said its Prime customers can unlock special offers and avail no-interest EMI scheme for up to 24 months. The sale is currently live and it will continue till the end of the month, May 31

Amazon defers offer letters to freshers till January 2024 amidst layoffs

As the tech giant continues to restructure its internal operations and continuing global layoff, new hires have also been impacted

Nearly 200,000 tech employees fired globally in 2023; more layoffs expected

According to recent data from layoff.fyi, a layoff tracker website, 702 companies have laid off 199,047 employees in 2023 so far worldwide

As employment picks up in India, IT sector lags in competition: Report

According to the report, the momentum in IT services has slowed down as against the banking and healthcare sectors. A 27 per cent decline in hiring activity was reported in the IT sector

AWS to invest Rs 1.05 trillion to boost cloud infrastructure in India

Amazon's cloud computing unit said its long-term commitment in India will reach Rs 1.36 trillion by 2030

Shopping from Amazon may get costlier as platform hikes seller commission

The move comes as the platform, like other tech companies, seeks to conserve cash and expand revenue channels in the midst of a global slowdown

Amazon implements India layoffs to reduce workforce globally: Report

The downsizing round is part of the layoffs announcement made in March by Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, which was expected to impact 9,000 employees

Breaking barriers: Women delivery partners make their presence felt

Logistic companies are also launching multiple initiatives to increase the participation of women

OPPO F23 5G smartphone with Qualcomm SD 695, 5000 mAh battery launched

Priced at Rs 24,999, the OPPO F23 5G smartphone will be available from May 18 at the OPPO Store and select retail stores, and online on Amazon India

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Supreme Court stays Rs 202 crore penalty on Amazon slapped by CCI

The penalties were imposed in two parts in accordance with separate sections of the law. Rs 200 crore and Rs 2 crore were thus imposed on Amazon

Amazon Fire TV Cube review: Smart speaker, streaming player rolled into one

Amazon Fire TV Cube is focused on performance, but there is more to like here such as HDMI-in port, USB-A port, Ethernet port, Wi-Fi 6, and support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos

From Amazon, JP Morgan to KPMG, India Inc is hiring defence veterans

Here's why companies like Amazon, JP Morgan, KPMG and Goldman Sachs are increasingly hiring defence veterans

India tracking through earnings calls

Amazon's interest in the Indian market has fluctuated over the years, while Walmart seems more enthusiastic. However, it is Tim Cook's Apple that is most optimistic about its prospects