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  • CEO reveals how Jeff Bezos convinced him to quit Microsoft for 'tiny' Amazon in the 90s

    David Risher, now CEO of Lyft, recalled that Bill Gates had the tried to talk him out of quitting Microsoft for Amazon. Gates reportedly called it the 'stupidest decision' he ever saw anybody make.

  • Amazon, Flipkart pass on over Rs 300 crore in GST rate cut benefits during festive sales

    Amazon, Flipkart pass on over Rs 300 crore in GST rate cut benefits during festive sales

    Flipkart & Amazon have taken several communication and tech enhancement measures to ensure that the GST reductions are passed on to customers.

  • Small towns power festive electronics boom; Apple, Samsung lead smartphone charge: Amazon India

    Small towns power festive electronics boom; Apple, Samsung lead smartphone charge: Amazon India

    Categories that benefitted from recent GST cuts — televisions, air-conditioners, and dishwashers — have posted outsized gains, underscoring the twin drivers of premiumisation and tax-led affordability

  • Amazon, Flipkart festive blitz fuels 29% YoY surge in first-week sales to record Rs 60,700 crore

    Amazon, Flipkart festive blitz fuels 29% YoY surge in first-week sales to record Rs 60,700 crore

    GST reforms, early access deals and a surge in Gen Z spending have turbocharged demand across categories, from smartphones to appliances.

  • Amazon’s fall event set for September 30: New Echo speakers, Kindles, and more expected

    Amazon’s fall event set for September 30: New Echo speakers, Kindles, and more expected

    Amazon is hosting its fall hardware event on September 30, where it’s expected to launch new Echo speakers, a color Kindle Scribe, updated TVs, and more.

  • Study shows Amazon trees expanding amid climate change-Here’s what researchers discovered

    Study shows Amazon trees expanding amid climate change-Here’s what researchers discovered

    Scientists research reveals Amazon trees are thickening, boosted by CO₂ fertilisation. These trees are growing above their average size, but climate shifts threaten the ancient giants that anchor the rainforest ecosystem.

  • India proposes tweaks to foreign investment rules for exports in possible win for Amazon: Report

    India proposes tweaks to foreign investment rules for exports in possible win for Amazon: Report

    India currently prohibits foreign e-commerce companies from selling goods directly to consumers either at home or abroad, allowing them only to operate a marketplace to connect buyers and sellers for a fee.

  • Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025 clocks record-breaking 38 crore visits in 48 hours

    Amazon Great Indian Festival 2025 clocks record-breaking 38 crore visits in 48 hours

    GST benefits, premium splurges, and small-town shoppers powered Amazon’s fastest festival kickoff yet

  • Amazon tricked millions into joining Prime and made it impossible to cancel, lawsuit alleges

    Amazon tricked millions into joining Prime and made it impossible to cancel, lawsuit alleges

    Amazon is facing a lawsuit for allegedly tricking millions into Prime memberships and making it nearly impossible to cancel. Here’s what you need to know.

  • Top 10 phones you can buy under Rs 20,000 on Amazon and Flipkart

    Top 10 phones you can buy under Rs 20,000 on Amazon and Flipkart

    Looking for a budget-friendly phone upgrade? Check out the top 10 smartphones under Rs 20,000 on Amazon and Flipkart, featuring Redmi, Realme, Poco, Oppo, Vivo, and iQOO.

  • Top 10 laptop deals you should not miss on Amazon and Flipkart under Rs 1 lakh

    Top 10 laptop deals you should not miss on Amazon and Flipkart under Rs 1 lakh

    Looking for the best laptop deals this festive season? Check out our list of the top 10 laptops under Rs 1 lakh on Amazon and Flipkart Big Billion Days 2025 sale, featuring MacBook Air M4, Dell G15, HP Omnibook, Lenovo IdeaPad Slim, and more.

  • Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale live for Prime members: iPad Air 11 with M3 chip under Rs 50,000

    Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale live for Prime members: iPad Air 11 with M3 chip under Rs 50,000

    Amazon’s Great Indian Festival 2025 sale offers the Apple iPad Air 11″ with M3 chip under Rs 50,000 for Prime members. Grab the 128GB Wi-Fi model at Rs 45,999 with 23% off, advanced cameras, Liquid Retina display, Apple Pencil and Magic Keyboard support. EMI options available.

  • Amazon, Flipkart kick off flagship festival sales, brace for record demand

    Amazon, Flipkart kick off flagship festival sales, brace for record demand

    This season sales could rise by 27% to Rs 1.2 lakh crore, up from nearly Rs 1 lakh crore in 2024 and Rs 81,000 crore in 2023, a Datum Intelligence report has said

  • H-1B visa fee hike: Tech giants Microsoft, Meta, Amazon urge employees to be back in US before Sep 21 deadline

    H-1B visa fee hike: Tech giants Microsoft, Meta, Amazon urge employees to be back in US before Sep 21 deadline

    Tech giants such as Amazon, Microsoft, Google, Meta, and Apple are among the largest recipients of H-1B visas, with Amazon leading the pack.

  • Amazon increases salary of its workers with major pay hike, full-time staff to earn $1,600 more annually

    Amazon increases salary of its workers with major pay hike, full-time staff to earn $1,600 more annually

    The improvements don’t stop at salaries. Amazon is also lowering healthcare costs. Entry-level health plans will now cost just $5 a week, with $5 copays for visits.

  • Amazon India marketplace narrows losses by 89% to Rs 374 crore; Revenue rises 19%

    Amazon India marketplace narrows losses by 89% to Rs 374 crore; Revenue rises 19%

    This turnaround was also partly under newly appointed India head Samir Kumar who took over from Manish Tiwary in October and ran operations for six months of FY25.

  • Engineer who spoke out against Amazon’s Israel contract in email to CEO Andy Jassy gets suspended

    Engineer who spoke out against Amazon’s Israel contract in email to CEO Andy Jassy gets suspended

    Amazon has suspended a Palestinian engineer who criticized its $1.2 billion Israel deal in a letter to CEO Andy Jassy, sparking fresh debate on free speech in tech.

  • Amazon suspends Palestinian engineer for protesting against company’s work with Israeli government

    Amazon suspends Palestinian engineer for protesting against company’s work with Israeli government

    The engineer asked Amazon to call off Project Nimbus, a $1.2 billion cloud computing contract launched in 2021 by Amazon and Google to supply the Israeli government with artificial intelligence tools, data centres, and other infrastructure.

  • Amazon launches 10-minute delivery with Amazon Now: 5 key points

    Amazon launches 10-minute delivery with Amazon Now: 5 key points

    Amazon Now, the 10-minute delivery service, expands to Mumbai with over 100 micro-fulfillment centers. Customers can get thousands of essentials in minutes, with Prime members enjoying unlimited fast deliveries.

  • Amazon expands quick commerce service 'Now' to Mumbai, after Delhi and Bengaluru

    Amazon expands quick commerce service 'Now' to Mumbai, after Delhi and Bengaluru

    With Mumbai now live, Amazon is signalling it is done testing the waters and is ready for a larger play in India’s $7-billion quick commerce market.

  • Amazon developing consumer AR glasses to rival Meta: Report

    Amazon developing consumer AR glasses to rival Meta: Report

    The glasses, internally codenamed "Jayhawk," will include microphones, speakers, a camera and a full‑color display in one eye

  • From Amazon to Zomato: Platform fee is the charge that keeps on giving for e-commerce apps

    From Amazon to Zomato: Platform fee is the charge that keeps on giving for e-commerce apps

    From food delivery and e-commerce to fashion and ticketing, fees tucked into bills are quietly reshaping how platforms balance costs, fend off competition, and chase profitability.

  • Amazon now tracking employee phone use: Here’s what it means for staff

    Amazon now tracking employee phone use: Here’s what it means for staff

    Amazon now tracks employee phone use. Staff must prove work-related usage or risk reduced monthly allowance.

  • Amazon prepares to make a major push into AI-powered workplace software

    Amazon prepares to make a major push into AI-powered workplace software

    Amazon is entering the AI agent market with Quick Suite, a new workplace software combining AWS tools like QuickSight and Q Business with a new Quick Flows feature. 

  • Flipkart Big Billion Days sale 2025 to go live on September 23: Top deals on iPhone 16, Galaxy S24 and others you shouldn’t miss

    Flipkart Big Billion Days sale 2025 to go live on September 23: Top deals on iPhone 16, Galaxy S24 and others you shouldn’t miss

    Flipkart Big Billion Days Sale 2025 goes live on September 23 with huge discounts on iPhone 16, Galaxy S24, laptops, TVs, and more. Here’s everything you need to know about the top offers, bank discounts, and early access perks.

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