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thestreet.compolitics2 days ago
Microsoft, Amazon and Google emissions rose nearly a fifth while Google reported AI systems cut 41 million tonnes elsewhere
The three companies emitted 119 million metric tonnes of CO2 equivalent in the financial year ending March 2026, up from 101 million the prior year. The Guardian reported the increase was driven largely by datacentre construction.
theblaze.combusiness2 days ago
Microsoft Reports 25 Percent Rise in Greenhouse Gas Emissions for Fiscal 2025
Microsoft emitted 20 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent in fiscal year 2025, up from 16 million the prior year. The increase stems mainly from data center expansion, even as the company matched all electricity use with carbon-free sources. Google and Amazon reported similar em…
riotimesonline.compolitics3 days ago
Brazil Amazon Deforestation Falls 38 Percent in First Half of 2026
Official data show 1,295 square kilometres cleared from January to June, the lowest six-month total since 2016. The decline comes as President Lula da Silva campaigns for re-election.
news.google.comworld3 days ago
U.S. Eases Export Controls on Military Items and AI Chips to UAE
The U.S. Department of Commerce on July 10 loosened export controls on the United Arab Emirates, permitting easier shipments of military items, commercial satellites and advanced computing products. The move benefits UAE firms and U.S. companies operating there, including Amazon,…
supermarketnews.comai3 days ago
Amazon CTO Says Companies Weigh Cost When Choosing Between Open-Source and Proprietary AI Models
Amazon chief technology officer Werner Vogels said companies are moving from expensive proprietary AI models to cheaper open-source alternatives. He spoke during an interview at the UN’s AI for Good summit and cited cases of rapid budget exhaustion. Amazon also launched an open-s…
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telecompaper.comfinance5 days ago
Amazon Completes $25 Billion Bond Sale, Raising 2026 Debt Total to $92 Billion
The July 7 offering drew orders at 2.5 times the amount offered, the weakest demand for a hyperscaler since Meta's October 2025 sale. Proceeds will support Amazon Web Services expansion.
bleedingcool.comfinance5 days ago
Fallout Season 3 Filming Begins in July 2026
Actor Walton Goggins posted on Instagram that he had begun the process of applying Ghoul makeup. The post signals that production on season 3 of the Amazon Prime Video series has started.
technology5 days ago
Amazon develops new Alexa project for multistep AI tasks
Internal documents show the company is building an Alexa upgrade that can handle multiple related actions from a single request. The project is projected to cost more than $100 million in GPU expenses in 2026.
app.buzzsumo.comfinance6 days ago
Amazon files to offer up to $750 million in floating-rate notes due 2029
Amazon filed documents with securities regulators to sell as much as $750 million of floating-rate notes maturing in 2029. The filing outlines basic terms but does not specify an interest-rate formula or use of proceeds.
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zerohedge.comworld6 days ago
Amazon Plans at Least $25 Billion Bond Sale on July 7
Amazon will issue new bonds to fund AI infrastructure costs. The move follows Alphabet's large equity offering and comes as other tech firms adjust financing for data centers.
aws.amazon.comworld6 days ago
Amazon Issues $25 Billion in Bonds
Amazon sold another $25 billion in bonds. The sale follows earlier credit pressure in the hyperscaler sector during late 2025 and March 2026.
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fonearena.comtechnology7 days ago
Portable camera similar to DJI Osmo Pocket 3 drops to $329
The Xtra Muse portable camera is available for $329 at Amazon, $50 below the current price of the DJI Osmo Pocket 3. A February firmware update added wireless microphone support to the device.
tvinsider.comworld7 days ago
Neon Agrees to Distribute 'Artificial' Film With No Money Guarantee
Neon took on the Luca Guadagnino-directed project after Amazon MGM dropped it and other studios passed. The film has a reported budget of $40 million to $50 million and stars Andrew Garfield as Sam Altman. nypost.com reported the distribution terms.
forbes.combusiness8 days ago
Remote and Hybrid Work Hold Near 22 Percent in Early 2026 Despite Office Mandates
Fortune reported stable hybrid and fully remote arrangements despite Amazon's five-day office mandate. Federal Reserve data showed only marginal declines from 2024 levels into February 2026.
The Vergetechnology10 days ago
Amazon Raises Price of 32GB Fire HD 10 Tablet While Increasing RAM to 4GB
Amazon increased RAM in the 32GB Fire HD 10 from 3GB to 4GB and raised its price by $15. The 64GB model retains the original 3GB configuration and other specifications remain unchanged.
ai10 days ago
Microsoft to Spend $2.5 Billion on 6,000 Engineers Helping Customers Deploy AI
Microsoft announced a $2.5 billion investment in a new unit of 6,000 forward-deployed engineers to help customers achieve measurable outcomes from its AI tools. The move follows similar commitments by Amazon and other AI providers.
cnet.comtechnology11 days ago
Google and Amazon Report Higher 2025 Carbon Emissions in Sustainability Updates
Google’s emissions rose 25% and Amazon’s rose 16% to 81 million metric tons of CO2 equivalent. Both companies tied the increases mainly to data-center construction and AI-driven energy use.
Engadgettechnology11 days ago
Atlas V Rocket Sends Final 29 Amazon Satellites Into Orbit From Florida
A United Launch Alliance Atlas V lifted off early July 2 carrying the final batch of Leo satellites on that vehicle. Amazon confirmed contact and working condition with all 29 after deployment.
cnbc.comtechnology11 days ago
Amazon Leo reaches 396 satellites after July launch, plans 3,232 total
The company now has enough satellites in low-Earth orbit to support continuous service across initial latitudes. It remains on track for mid-2026 commercial availability while planning a total of 3,232 satellites.
forbes.comfinance11 days ago
Investment chief names four stocks for AI spending concerns
An investment chief screened S&P 1500 stocks for continued AI exposure with limited reliance on hyperscaler capital spending. The list includes Amazon, Equinix, Eaton, and Digital Realty.
upi.comai12 days ago
Amazon Web Services Creates Internal Unit of Embedded AI Engineers with $1 Billion in Resources
Amazon Web Services created a new internal organization on Tuesday to deploy forward-deployed AI engineers at customer sites. The unit received a $1 billion commitment in internal resources and will send small teams for 45-day engagements. Initial customers include the NBA and Ri…
Washington Examinerai12 days ago
CIA Director Announces New Division to Speed AI Adoption
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said the agency will create a technology division to cut adoption timelines from three years to six months. He spoke at the Amazon Web Services Summit in Washington.
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theverge.comai12 days ago
Neon Acquires OpenAI Biopic After Amazon Drops Project
Neon purchased the film 'Artificial,' which centers on OpenAI chief Sam Altman, after Amazon MGM Studios abandoned the project. The move follows Amazon's $50 billion investment in OpenAI.
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news.sky.comworld12 days ago
UK Retailers Sell Private E-Scooters with Legal Warnings After Removing Some Commuting References
The Independent reported that Currys, Argos, Halfords and Amazon promote privately owned e-scooters with references to work travel and urban riding. UK law restricts such vehicles to private land only. Government data recorded 10 deaths and 1,484 injuries from e-scooter collision…
The Vergetechnology13 days ago
FTC and Amazon settle identity-theft assistance claims for $2.25 million
The Federal Trade Commission fined Amazon $2.25 million to settle claims that the company failed to help identity theft victims obtain records of fraudulent purchases. The action addresses violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
finance13 days ago
Magnificent 7 Stocks Lose $2.3 Trillion in June
Seven large technology companies lost a combined $2.3 trillion in market value during June. The decline affected shares of Nvidia, Apple, Microsoft, Alphabet, Meta, Tesla, and Amazon.
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Cnbcai13 days ago
Amazon Web Services to Invest $1 Billion in Forward-Deployed AI Engineers
Amazon Web Services announced Tuesday a $1 billion investment to create a unit of forward-deployed engineers who will embed with customers to accelerate artificial intelligence deployments. The initiative makes AWS the first major cloud provider to launch such a program. Existing…
nypost.combusiness13 days ago
Australian regulator sues Amazon over Prime Video ad terms
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission filed suit against Amazon on Monday, alleging five contract terms allowed unilateral changes to Prime subscriptions. The action claims more than one million Australian customers signed agreements containing those terms before ads…
axios.comworld14 days ago
Poll: 68 % of U.S. Adults Likely to Back America 250 Sponsors, but Most Unlikely to Attend Anniversary Games
A Sports Business Journal poll of 3,436 adults shows 68 percent are likely to support brands sponsoring the 2026 anniversary events. Support is higher among Gen Z respondents than among Baby Boomers and those over 65. America250 lists 60 corporate sponsors including Coca-Cola, Wa…
uctoday.comai15 days ago
Amazon Plans to Hire 11,000 Interns and Graduates in 2026
AWS CEO Matt Garman said the company will continue recruiting entry-level talent next year. He argued that replacing junior roles with AI is not cost-effective and would harm long-term company health.
citizen.co.zaworld16 days ago
U.S. Online Spending Reached $26.4 Billion in 2026 Prime Day Sales, but Average Amazon Spend per Household Fell
Total online spending across U.S. retailers reached $26.4 billion during Amazon's four-day Prime Day event that ended Friday. Adobe data showed a 9.3% increase from the 2025 sale, with average household spending on Amazon at $143.
roadtovr.comtechnology17 days ago
Apple Raises MacBook and iMac MSRPs While Retailers Keep Many Models at Prior Prices
Apple increased base prices on multiple Mac models by $100 to $300, citing higher memory chip costs. Retailers continue to sell units at prior prices during the final hours of Amazon Prime Day.
ai17 days ago
Amazon Web Services raises AI cloud prices 20 percent starting in July
Amazon Web Services will increase hourly rates for EC2 Capacity Blocks for ML by about 20 percent beginning in July. The company raised the same rates 15 percent in January, citing supply and demand for memory chips.
androidheadlines.comtechnology18 days ago
Amazon Lists 256GB Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra at $919.99 During Prime Day
The 256GB model is listed at $919.99, down from its regular $1,099.99 price. The phone was released in March 2026 and includes a 6.9-inch privacy display and S Pen.
technology18 days ago
Microsoft Raises Xbox Console Prices by Up to $150 Starting August 1
Microsoft will increase prices on Xbox consoles effective August 1, with the Series S reaching $499.99 and Series X models starting at $749.99. The company cited rising storage and memory costs and added financing options on Amazon.
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forbes.comfinance18 days ago
EU Regulators Propose Designating Amazon and Microsoft Cloud Services as Gatekeepers
European Union regulators have recommended that Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure be classified as gatekeepers under the bloc's digital competition rules. The designation would apply additional obligations to the cloud computing services.
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Semaforai18 days ago
Former Commerce Secretary Launches Nonprofit to Help Workers Adapt to AI
Gina Raimondo and a former Republican governor formed RAISE US to coordinate state-level retraining programs. The group has received funding from OpenAI, Anthropic, Bank of America, and Amazon.
business18 days ago
Amazon Tests Wearable System to Automate Check-In Data for Indirect Warehouse Roles
Amazon is piloting Right Station Link to automatically track check-in and labor data for indirect support positions. The effort targets $2.8 billion in annual spending. Insider reported details from internal documents.
Engadgettechnology18 days ago
Zoox Readies Updated Robotaxi for 2026 Production Ramp
Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous vehicle company, unveiled design changes to its robotaxi aimed at large-scale manufacturing. The updates include improved visibility features, rider comfort adjustments, and two-way audio. Production at the Hayward facility will support fleet exp…
upi.comfinance18 days ago
Institutions Add 253 Million Amazon Shares While Berkshire Hathaway Fully Exits Stake
Hedge funds including Appaloosa Management and Baupost Group increased Amazon positions in recent quarters. Berkshire Hathaway reduced its holding to zero by the end of 2025.
ai19 days ago
AWS CEO Says AI Will Change About Half of White-Collar Jobs
Matt Garman told the Platformer podcast that artificial intelligence will alter roughly half of white-collar roles without eliminating them. Amazon plans to hire more than 11,000 software interns and early-career engineers globally in 2026.
comicbook.comtechnology19 days ago
Former Disney CEO Says Company Explored Twitter, Apple, and James Bond Acquisitions
Bob Iger said Disney considered buying Twitter before Elon Musk's 2022 purchase and discussed a merger with Apple. The company also pursued the James Bond franchise, which Amazon later acquired.
Fortuneai19 days ago
AI Startup Seltz Raises $12.5 Million Seed Funding for Search Stack
Seltz announced a $12.5 million seed round led by Speedinvest and B Capital. The startup builds a full search system for AI agents rather than human users. Founder Antonio Mallia previously worked at Amazon and Pinecone.
upi.comfinance19 days agoUpdated
Alphabet to Join Dow Jones Industrial Average, Replacing Verizon
S&P Global said Alphabet will join the 30-stock index ahead of Monday's trading, replacing Verizon. The California-based company will join Nvidia, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft. Honeywell will remain under a new name after its aerospace spin-off.
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channelx.worldsports20 days ago
Amazon Prime Day Sale to Run Four Days From June 23 to 26
Amazon will hold its annual Prime Day event over four days beginning June 23. The extension follows last year's change from the original two-day format. Analyst Sky Canaves linked the timing to efforts to reach consumers before summer travel and competing events.
The Vergetechnology20 days ago
Amazon Prime Day discounts Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox games
Amazon is offering price reductions on multiple recent titles for the Nintendo Switch 2, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S during Prime Day 2026. The major consoles themselves remain at full price, while games and accessories receive discounts.
The Vergetechnology20 days ago
Amazon Discounts Lenovo Legion Go S Handheld to $550
Amazon has lowered the price of the Windows version of the Lenovo Legion Go S to $549.99 during Prime Day, down from a typical price near $700. The device features an 8-inch 120Hz display and a Ryzen Z2 Go processor.
forbes.comfinance20 days ago
S&P 500 Falls 1.25 Percent While SpaceX Shares Rise Above IPO Price
Nvidia shares declined about 3 percent on June 23 while Amazon and Meta shares fell slightly. The S&P 500 index dropped 1.25 percent and chipmaker stocks also declined.
vulture.comworld20 days ago
Amazon Drops Luca Guadagnino Film Project on Sam Altman
Amazon has dropped director Luca Guadagnino's film "Artificial," which stars Andrew Garfield as OpenAI founder Sam Altman. Netflix, A24 and Focus Features declined to pursue the project after the decision. Mubi and Neon have expressed interest in acquiring it.
9to5toys.comtechnology20 days ago
Amazon Prime Day Sale Begins With Discounts on Electronics and Home Goods
Amazon's annual summer sale opened with price cuts on tested products including tablets, wireless earbuds, and power banks. The event started earlier than usual to precede July 4 promotions.
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pymnts.combusiness21 days ago
Boardroom Podcasts to Stream on Amazon Services Starting in 2027 While Remaining on Own Platforms
Amazon’s Wondery acquired exclusive distribution and ad-sales rights to Boardroom podcasts. The agreement expands reach on Prime Video, Amazon Music and Fire TV Channels beginning in early 2027 while preserving existing platform availability.
theregister.comfinance22 days ago
UK Regulator Flags Three Amazon Products for Choking and Cadmium Risks
The Office for Product Safety and Standards identified three products sold on Amazon that pose choking or toxic-metal hazards. Two toy listings were removed from the platform and one jewellery shipment was stopped at the border.
motherjones.comtechnology24 days ago
White House directs Anthropic to halt exports of Fable and Mythos AI models after reported safeguard bypass
The Commerce Department directed Anthropic to restrict access to Fable and Mythos after a South Korean telecom received Mythos and Amazon flagged a bypass of Fable 5 safeguards. The models have been unavailable to all users for one week.
finance24 days ago
Amazon MGM Studios Drops Plans to Release Guadagnino’s Altman Film, Seeks New Distributor
Amazon MGM Studios ended plans to release the completed movie 'Artificial' three months after announcing a $50 billion OpenAI partnership. The studio said it will seek another distributor for the film.
deccanchronicle.comai24 days ago
Amazon MGM Studios Drops Nearly Finished Sam Altman Film That Had Been Shopped to Other Studios
Amazon MGM Studios has dropped the film Artificial after expanding its partnership with OpenAI. The studio said it is seeking a new home for the project.
news.artnet.comworld24 days ago
Dataland Museum of AI Arts Opens in Los Angeles With Rainforest Exhibition
Dataland, a new museum of AI arts, opens to the public on June 20 with an exhibition that recreates the Amazon rainforest using visitor data to generate sights, sounds and smells.
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cnet.combusiness25 days ago
Proscenic Lists Four Vacuum Models for Amazon Prime Day 2026 Discounts
The Berlin-based company will offer discounts of up to 40 percent on robot, cordless and wet-dry vacuums from June 23 to June 26. The sale will run on Amazon.
techcentral.co.zaai25 days ago
Amazon Web Services Discusses Possible Sales of Trainium Chips to Other Companies
Amazon Web Services is in early talks to sell its Trainium chips outside its own data centers. The move follows statements in Andy Jassy’s April shareholder letter projecting a potential $50 billion annual run rate.
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Semaforai26 days ago
Jeff Bezos Says AI Will Create More Jobs Than It Eliminates
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos stated that artificial intelligence will generate more employment than it displaces. He rejected the view that AI-driven automation will lead to widespread job losses.
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Euronewstechnology26 days ago
VivaTech Draws 200,000 Visitors to Paris for 10th Edition
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and French President Emmanuel Macron attended the event, where AI and robotics drew the most attention from visitors.