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Jeff Bezos says AI is in an ‘industrial bubble’ but society to get ‘gigantic’ benefits from the tech
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos speaks with John Elkann, CEO of Exor and chairman of Ferrari at Italian Tech Week on October 3, 2025. Arjun Kharpal | CNBC TURIN, Italy — Artificial intelligence is currently in an “industrial bubble” but the technology is “real” and will bring big benefits to society, Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos said […]
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Amazon faces FAA, NTSB probe after two delivery drones crashed into crane in Arizona
Amazon’s new MK30 Prime Air drone is displayed during Amazon’s “Delivering the Future” event at the company’s BFI1 Fulfillment Center, Robotics Research and Development Hub in Sumner, Washington on Oct. 18, 2023. Jason Redmond | AFP | Getty Images Amazon is facing federal probes after two of its Prime Air delivery drones collided with a […]
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Meta wants to bring its Business AI chat tools to third-party websites
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks as he presents the new Meta Ray-Ban Display at the 2025 Meta Connect conference in Menlo Park, California, on Sept. 17, 2025. Benjamin Legendre | AFP | Getty Images Meta‘s efforts to expand its core business from online advertising involves pitching companies AI-powered chat tools that they can use on […]
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Amazon launches ‘price-conscious’ grocery brand with most products under $5
Amazon on Wednesday expanded its private-label grocery lineup with the launch of a new brand aimed at “price-conscious” shoppers, with most products priced under $5. The brand is called Amazon Grocery and includes more than 1,000 items, ranging from dairy, fresh produce, meat and seafood to snacks and baking essentials, the company said in a […]
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Microsoft wants to mainly use its own AI data center chips in the future
Microsoft Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice President of Artificial Intelligence Kevin Scott speaks at the Microsoft Briefing event at the Seattle Convention Center Summit Building in Seattle, Washington, on May 21, 2024. Jason Redmond | AFP | Getty Images Microsoft would like to mainly use its own chips in its data centers in the […]
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Amazon Prime Video teams up with FanDuel for real-time betting updates during NBA games
DeMar DeRozan #10 of the Sacramento Kings is defended by Jose Alvarado #15 of the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half of a game at the Smoothie King Center on February 12, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Derick E. Hingle | Getty Images Basketball fans watching on Prime Video this season will be able […]
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Ring founder ‘backs the blue,’ says AI is helping Amazon-owned doorbell unit fight crime
Ring CEO Jamie Siminoff Courtesy of Ring | Brandon Friend-Solis In 2023, Jamie Siminoff called up Amazon‘s former devices boss, Dave Limp, to say he was stepping down from leading the video doorbell company he sold to the e-commerce giant for $839 million in 2018. Siminoff, who started Ring in 2013, said Limp and Amazon […]
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Amazon’s new Echo devices designed for Alexa+ start at $99
Amazon Devices & Services Senior Vice President Panos Panay speaks during an Amazon Devices launch event in New York City, U.S., February 26, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Amazon on Tuesday unveiled a slew of new smart speakers and voice-activated displays that are revamped with Alexa+, its personal assistant that’s powered by generative artificial intelligence. […]
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Hertz will let customers do almost entire car buying process online
Rental company Hertz said Tuesday it is updating its online shopping website to allow customers to secure financing, get a trade-in offer and do just about everything else a customer would need to buy a vehicle. The move is a significant step for Hertz’s online retail presence. Previously, the company’s HertzCarSales.com website had only offered […]
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It’s Amazon’s turn to show off new devices: All eyes on Alexa+, Echo and Kindle
An Amazon device is displayed at an Amazon Devices launch event in New York City on Feb. 26, 2025. Brendan McDermid | Reuters Amazon is hosting a launch event on Tuesday where it’s expected to unveil significant updates to its devices lineup. The event is slated to kick off at 10 a.m. ET and will […]
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