Amazon News Updates

Amazon has sent a cease and desist letter to Perplexity AI demanding that the AI search startup stop allowing its AI browser agent, Comet, to make purchases online for users.

Analysts are assessing Amazon's results, along with other retailers' earnings performances, to get insight into how shoppers are spending heading into the holiday season.

CEO Andy Jassy previously signaled that Amazon’s workforce would get smaller as the company increases its use of artificial intelligence to complete tasks normally handled by people. 

The Help Me Decide feature will appear at the top of a product detail page after shoppers have looked at several similar items. Those who tap the button will see a single product recommendation.

Also, the micromobility startup spun out of Rivian Automotive, has unveiled its first consumer product: an electric bike that will cost up to $4,500.

Amazon said it was conducting trials of the glasses with drivers in North America and planned to further refine the technology before any broader rollout.  

Amazon launched its Delivery Service Partner program in 2018, offering aspiring entrepreneurs an opportunity to run their own businesses. Today, some fear the best days are behind them.

A pair of Amazon MK30 drones hit a stationary crane on Oct. 1. The FAA and NTSB said they’re investigating the crashes.

A pair of Amazon MK30 drones collided with a stationary crane at about 10 a.m. local time Oct. 1, the Federal Aviation Administration said in a statement. No injuries were reported.

Called Amazon Grocery, the new offering includes dairy, fresh produce and meat, the company said Oct. 1. The new brand will be available online and at Amazon Fresh stores.