Tag: #amazon

Germany’s antitrust watchdog orders Amazon to halt price-control algorithms, hand over €59 million

Germany’s cartel office says Amazon abused dominance with opaque price caps on Amazon.de, ordering it to stop and disgorge €59 million as Amazon appeals.

#amazon, #antitrust, #germany, #marketplace, #algorithms

U.S. Firms Announce 108,000 January Job Cuts as Hiring Plans Hit Record Low

Planned layoffs jumped to 108,435 in January, led by transportation, tech and health care, while intended hires fell to a record low, Challenger reports.

#layoffs, #jobs, #ups, #amazon, #interestrates

COP30 Takes Place in Brazil's Amazon: A Critical Moment for Global Climate Action

At COP30 in Belém, leaders tackle climate goals, financial commitments, and the Amazon's pivotal role.

#cop30, #climatechange, #globalwarming, #amazon, #tropicalforests

Major Tech Giants Announce Layoffs Amid Strategic AI Investments

Amazon, Microsoft, and Intel implement layoffs as AI integration reshapes corporate strategies, prompting significant workforce changes.

#techlayoffs, #ai, #amazon, #microsoft, #intel

COP30 Commences in Belém, Focusing on Climate Action and Challenges

COP30 in Brazil tackles climate goals amid logistical challenges and protests, with a push for forest protection funds.

#cop30, #climatechange, #brazil, #amazon

Indigenous Protesters Clash with Security at COP30 in Brazil

Indigenous protesters demand urgent climate action and territory protection at COP30 summit in Brazil, leading to clashes with security.

#cop30, #indigenousrights, #amazon, #climateaction

OpenAI and AWS Forge $38 Billion Partnership to Enhance AI Development

OpenAI partners with AWS in $38B deal to enhance AI development, moving from Microsoft's cloud services to diversify resources.

#openai, #amazon, #aws, #cloudcomputing, #ai

Amazon's Ambitious Automation Plan: 75% of U.S. Warehouse Roles to be Automated by 2033

Amazon aims to automate 75% of its U.S. warehouse operations by 2033, impacting 600,000 jobs but offering new tech roles.

#amazon, #automation, #robotics, #warehousing, #jobs

Amazon Launches AI-Enhanced AR Smart Glasses for Delivery Drivers

Amazon introduces AI-powered AR glasses to enhance delivery driver safety and efficiency, integrating navigation and hazard detection features.

#amazon, #smartglasses, #technology, #delivery, #innovation

Amazon's Ambitious Automation Plan Could Replace 500,000 Jobs by 2033

Amazon plans to automate 75% of its operations, potentially replacing over 500,000 jobs by 2033, sparking widespread labor market concerns.

#amazon, #automation, #jobs, #technology, #robots

Amazon's Prime Air Drone Expansion: Navigating Challenges and Community Concerns

Amazon's Prime Air drone service faces tech and community challenges, aims for 500 million deliveries/year by 2030.

#amazon, #drones, #technology, #delivery, #regulation

Amazon's Drone Mishap in Arizona Highlights Challenges in Urban Deliveries

Two Amazon drones collide with a crane in Tolleson, AZ, prompting safety reviews and temporary service suspension.

#amazon, #dronedelivery, #technology, #faa, #urbantransport

Amazon Rainforest Trees Show Significant Growth Due to Increased CO₂ Levels, Study Finds

Amazon trees increase in size due to rising CO₂ levels, but climate stressors pose threats, new study reveals.

#amazon, #climatechange, #carbon, #forestgrowth

Amazon Unveils New Innovations at 2025 Devices & Services Event

Amazon's 2025 event introduces Alexa+ updates, new Echo devices, and a Fire TV interface overhaul.

#amazon, #alexa, #smart_home, #technology, #fire_tv

Amazon Deploys Its One Millionth Robot, Launches Advanced AI Model "DeepFleet"

Amazon deploys its one millionth robot, introducing the AI-driven "DeepFleet" for enhanced fulfillment center efficiency.

#amazon, #robotics, #ai, #automation, #deepfleet