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Amazon launches Echo Dot 5th Gen with built-in motion, temperature sensors

Priced at Rs 5,499, the speaker will be available at an introductory price of Rs 4,999 during Alexa's anniversary celebration between March 2 - March 4

Amazon launches Echo Dot 5th Gen with built-in motion, temperature sensors
Updated On : 02 Mar 2023 | 1:54 PM IST

Amazon Kindle 11th gen review: Ease-of-use helps rekindle love for reading

If you want a slightly bigger display and a bit more premium feel, you can opt for the more expensive (Rs 14,999) 2022 Kindle Paperwhite, which has a 6.8-inch display

Amazon Kindle 11th gen review: Ease-of-use helps rekindle love for reading
Updated On : 28 Feb 2023 | 9:58 AM IST

Flipkart in talks to acquire Bengaluru-based e-pharma player Pharmallama

The deal may result in Flipkart gaining access to technologies of the platform, the people said on condition of anonymity

Flipkart in talks to acquire Bengaluru-based e-pharma player Pharmallama
Updated On : 20 Feb 2023 | 2:07 PM IST

Google layoffs reach Indian shores; company fires 453 employees in India

Last month, Alphabet Inc, the parent company of Google, announced that as a measure to cut costs, 12,000 employees, or 6 per cent of its total headcount, would be sacked

Google layoffs reach Indian shores; company fires 453 employees in India
Updated On : 17 Feb 2023 | 9:40 AM IST

Amazon India offers 50% referral fee waiver for e-commerce businesses

Businesses pay Amazon referral fees to for facilitating sales on the online marketplace

Amazon India offers 50% referral fee waiver for e-commerce businesses
Updated On : 31 Jan 2023 | 2:48 PM IST

Amazon announces Republic Day sale offers on 5G smartphones: Details here

The Amazon Great Republic Day Sale started on January 15 and it will be live until January 20. Here are some of the deals on 5G smartphones available on the e-commerce platform

Amazon announces Republic Day sale offers on 5G smartphones: Details here
Updated On : 17 Jan 2023 | 3:43 PM IST

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale: Deals on OnePlus, Xiaomi, Samsung phones

The Amazon Great Republic Day Sale started on January 15 and it will be live until January 20. Below are some of the deals available on the e-commerce platform

Amazon Great Republic Day Sale: Deals on OnePlus, Xiaomi, Samsung phones
Updated On : 16 Jan 2023 | 12:27 PM IST

Amazon gets Pune labour commissioner notice after complaint about layoffs

Ecommerce giant recently announced it would lay off 18% of its workforce globally

Amazon gets Pune labour commissioner notice after complaint about layoffs
Updated On : 12 Jan 2023 | 1:32 PM IST

Amazon India to lay off around 1,000 staff as part of mass retrenchment

The company has announced the elimination of over 18,000 roles across the globe due to uncertain economic conditions

Amazon India to lay off around 1,000 staff as part of mass retrenchment
Updated On : 06 Jan 2023 | 10:20 PM IST

Amazon plans to lay off around 1,000 employees in India: Report

E-commerce company Amazon plans to lay off around 1,000 employees in India as part of its biggest retrenchment exercise across the globe, according to sources. The company has announced the elimination of over 18,000 roles across the globe due to uncertain economic conditions. "The decision to eliminate 18,000 job roles across the globe will impact about 1,000 employees in India," the source said. Another source said Amazon has 1 lakh employees in India and the decision will impact 1 per cent of staff in the country. When contacted, an Amazon India spokesperson did not offer any comment but shared the blog link of Amazon CEO Andy Jassy where he has informed the company's decision to eliminate 18,000 roles across the globe. "Between the reductions, we made in November and the ones we're sharing today, we plan to eliminate just over 18,000 roles. Several teams are impacted; however, the majority of role eliminations are in our Amazon Stores and PXT organisations," Jassy said. As of

Amazon plans to lay off around 1,000 employees in India: Report
Updated On : 06 Jan 2023 | 6:17 PM IST

Amazon to axe 18,000 jobs globally; CEO blames 'uncertain economy'

The job cuts - about 80 per cent higher than earlier estimates - are part of Amazon's annual operating planning review process

Amazon to axe 18,000 jobs globally; CEO blames 'uncertain economy'
Updated On : 05 Jan 2023 | 11:24 PM IST

Muzaffarnagar: Final destination for tonnes of America's plastic waste

Plastic waste that starts off in Americans' recycling bins ends up at illegal dumpsites - and inside the lungs of people in Muzaffarnagar

Muzaffarnagar: Final destination for tonnes of America's plastic waste
Updated On : 28 Dec 2022 | 11:42 PM IST

Metro AG exits: Here is what happened to other foreign retailers in India

Reliance Retail on Wednesday announced acquiring a 100 per cent stake in German retailer Metro AG

Metro AG exits: Here is what happened to other foreign retailers in India
Updated On : 22 Dec 2022 | 11:45 AM IST

Amazon launches Prime Gaming service in India: Know what is new and pricing

Prime Gaming is a service exclusive for Amazon Prime members. It is available through desktops, mobile browsers, and Android app. Support for Apple iOS is coming in January 2023

Amazon launches Prime Gaming service in India: Know what is new and pricing
Updated On : 21 Dec 2022 | 3:50 PM IST

Amazon Smartphone Upgrade Days sale: Know deals, discounts, bank offers

Amazon Smartphone Upgrade Days sale started today, December 15, and it would continue until December 18

Amazon Smartphone Upgrade Days sale: Know deals, discounts, bank offers
Updated On : 15 Dec 2022 | 11:13 AM IST

Amazon Smartphone Upgrade Days sale: Know offer details, discounts and more

Started on December 10, the Amazon Smartphone Upgrade Days sale would continue until December 14

Amazon Smartphone Upgrade Days sale: Know offer details, discounts and more
Updated On : 12 Dec 2022 | 10:46 AM IST

Want to track your lifetime spend on Zomato, Swiggy or Amazon? Here's how

There are dozens of Google Chrome extensions that can help you take stock of how much you've spent

Want to track your lifetime spend on Zomato, Swiggy or Amazon? Here's how
Updated On : 09 Dec 2022 | 6:17 PM IST

Blanket rule for winter: What you need to be covered for the season

The market has multitude of choices: pick a blanket that will last long and is not cumbersome

Blanket rule for winter: What you need to be covered for the season
Updated On : 09 Dec 2022 | 5:45 PM IST

We are committed to India; review process is normal: Amazon India's Tiwary

In an interview with Peerzada Abrar, Tiwary said India has become the innovation hub for the company for the rest of the world. Edited excerpts

We are committed to India; review process is normal: Amazon India's Tiwary
Updated On : 09 Dec 2022 | 12:39 PM IST

Amazon sees 'huge opportunity' for India grocery service: Executive

Grocery business will spread 'deep into Bharat', says e-commerce firm as it shuts down some other smaller units

Amazon sees 'huge opportunity' for India grocery service: Executive
Updated On : 06 Dec 2022 | 10:05 PM IST