Category: Amazon News
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Amazon is Buying a Robot Company That Makes Humanoid Robots
Amazon has acquired Fauna Robotics, a New York-based humanoid robot startup, marking the e-commerce and cloud computing giant’s latest and most ambitious move yet into the rapidly expanding consumer robotics space, according to Bloomberg. The deal, which closed last week according to people familiar with the matter who requested anonymity to discuss a private transaction,…
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Amazon Slashes Price on Basics AA & AAA 48 Batteries For Just $14.19 in Prime Day Sale
Amazon is giving shoppers a reason to stock up on household essentials with a steep discount on its Amazon Basics AA & AAA High-Performance Alkaline Batteries Value Pack as part of its Prime Day Sale. As of today, the 48-count pack—featuring 24 AA and 24 AAA batteries—is on sale for just $14.19. You can find…
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Amazon Is Making It Easier to Return That Order You Didn’t Like
Amazon has significantly expanded its network of convenient return drop-off locations across the United States, now offering more than 10,000 sites where customers can process free returns on eligible items without the need for a shipping box, tape, or printed label. The company announced that four out of five Amazon customers in the United States…
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Amazon & USPS Are Breaking Up After the Post Office Walked Away From Negotiations, But Amazon Hopes To Still Reach a New Deal
The ongoing dispute between Amazon and the U.S. Postal Service has escalated into a significant development for e-commerce logistics and the financial stability of the nation’s mail carrier. Recent reports indicate that long-term contract renewal talks between the two parties collapsed late last year, leading Amazon to prepare for a substantial reduction in its reliance…
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Amazon Bets on AI With New Alexa “Transformer” Smartphone — But the Odds Are Long
More than a decade after one of Silicon Valley’s most notorious hardware disasters, Amazon is quietly working to re-enter the smartphone market. The company is developing a new device internally codenamed “Transformer,” according to people familiar with the project, and this time, artificial intelligence is at the center of the vision, according to a report…
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Amazon’s Alexa+ Launches in the UK
Amazon is bringing the next gen of its AI assistant to the UK, with the launch of Alexa+ across Britain beginning March 19. Today marks the first day of an Early Access program. Amazon says that hundreds of thousands of customers will receive invitations to use Alexa+ in the coming weeks. Amazon introduced Alexa+ in…
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Deal Alert! Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Max Drops to Its Lowest Price of 2026
Good news for Fire TV fans, Amazon has cut the price of the Fire TV Stick 4K Max, the newest and most powerful model in its lineup, to just $34.99. Down from its regular list price of $59.99, this42% discount marks one of the best deals yet for a device that’s redefining home entertainment. This…
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Amazon Now Offers 1 Hour & 3 Hour Delivery Options on More Than 90,000 Products
Amazon has introduced new ultra-fast delivery options across the United States, offering one-hour and three-hour shipping for a selection of products to meet growing customer demand for speed in online shopping. The initiative positions the company to better compete against instant delivery platforms like Instacart, DoorDash, and Uber Eats by providing quicker turnaround times on…
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Deal Alert! Dell’s 15 Touchscreen Laptop is on Sale for Just $529 A Must Have with 1TB of Storage & Intel i5 Processor
The Dell Inspiron 15 touchscreen laptop has emerged as a compelling option in the budget-friendly segment for the 2025-2026 period, now available at a reduced price of $529. This configuration targets business professionals, students, and home users seeking a versatile machine capable of handling everyday productivity, light creative work, and emerging AI-assisted tasks without breaking…
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Roku Dominates As American TVs & Its Larger Now Than Fire TV & Apple TV Combined
In the fiercely competitive world of smart TV operating systems, Roku has solidified its position as the undisputed leader, according to recent data compiled from leading market analysts. The platform boasts the highest number of active devices and commands a significant portion of advertising impressions, outpacing rivals like Amazon’s Fire TV and Samsung’s smart TV…