These days, sleep tracking is becoming big business. There are lots of devices out there which track our sleep and provide feedback, with the Amazon Halo Rise being one of the most advanced options. On paper, the Halo Rise looks like a dream (pun unintended). It is able to track sleep stages, calories burned and… Continue reading The Amazon Halo Rise would be a neat sleep tracker, if it weren’t for my cat
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Amazon is discontinuing its AmazonSmile charity program next month
In a surprise move, Amazon announced today that it will be discontinuing its AmazonSmile charity program next month. The program, which allows customers to donate 0.5% of their purchases to charities of their choice, has been an immensely popular way of giving back since its launch in 2013. The website States that AmazonSmile has been… Continue reading Amazon is discontinuing its AmazonSmile charity program next month
Amazon Manager Claims He Was Fired After Voicing Safety Concerns Over Drone Delivery Crashes
Drones have been gaining a lot of ground in the past decade, with more and more companies finding novel ways to harness the technology in their businesses. Amazon in particular has been on the cutting edge of drone delivery innovations, with many expecting the company to become one of the premier aerial delivery services in… Continue reading Amazon Manager Claims He Was Fired After Voicing Safety Concerns Over Drone Delivery Crashes
Amazon just shut down its own encrypted chat app
For years, Amazon has been a giant in the tech world, offering products, services, and software to hundreds of millions of customers worldwide. Recently, however, the same tech giant announced it will be pulling the plug on its encrypted chat app, Amazon Chime. The closure of Amazon Chime is the end of the road for… Continue reading Amazon just shut down its own encrypted chat app
Amazon’s opening up Buy with Prime, pulling other US retailers into its ‘free’ shipping subscription
Amazon, the ecommerce giant, is making waves in the U.S. retail market by introducing its new Buy with Prime subscription feature. Amazon’s Buy with Prime program unlocks free one-day shipping for millions of U.S. customers with a Prime membership. This new feature not only reduces delivery wait times for Amazon products, but it also allows… Continue reading Amazon’s opening up Buy with Prime, pulling other US retailers into its ‘free’ shipping subscription
Disney’s Magical Companion debuts at CES with some help from Amazon
Disney typically isn’t associated with technology, but that’s all set to change with the launch of their new Magical Companion at the 2021 Consumer Electronic Show (CES). With some help from Amazon, Disney is entering the artificial intelligence (AI) market and looking to shake up the way people interact with their entertainment. The Magical Companion… Continue reading Disney’s Magical Companion debuts at CES with some help from Amazon
Here are the best Amazon Echo deals right now
If you’re looking for a great way to bring voice control and convenience to your home, Amazon’s Echo range of speakers is an excellent option. The Alexa-enabled devices range from the entry level Echo Dot to the powerful Echo Studio, with many options in-between. With Prime Day and the holiday season underway, there are some… Continue reading Here are the best Amazon Echo deals right now
Daily Crunch: In layoff update, Amazon CEO tells workers ‘we plan to eliminate just over 18,000 roles’
Amazon, a leading e-commerce giant, recently announced the layoffs of 18,000 employees due to the pandemic. This news has sent shockwaves among Amazon’s workers and the business world alike. The company said the job cuts are made with a heavy heart, as it had added more than 400,000 people to its workforce during the pandemic.… Continue reading Daily Crunch: In layoff update, Amazon CEO tells workers ‘we plan to eliminate just over 18,000 roles’
While Amazon had a rocky year, AWS remains a reliable cash cow
The year 2020 saw online retail giant Amazon take a hit to its finances due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. With its retail operations hampered by lockdowns and changes to consumer habits, Amazon reported a 27% drop in profits in the first quarter of the year compared to the same period in 2019.… Continue reading While Amazon had a rocky year, AWS remains a reliable cash cow
Amazon adds free music videos, viral videos and more ad-supported content to Fire TV
Amazon Fire TV, the streaming device created and owned by Amazon, has a wide array of content that can be streamed. This content ranges from movies and tv shows to music, fitness and more. Now, Amazon has announced a major content addition to its Fire TV platform, with free music videos, viral videos and more… Continue reading Amazon adds free music videos, viral videos and more ad-supported content to Fire TV