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Anthropic Commits $100B to Amazon's AWS Over Next 10 years

Amazon will invest $5 billion immediately as part of the new agreement announced this week by the companies, and up to another $20 billion in the future

April 21, 2026
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Trump Encourages Companies Not to Seek Tariff Refunds

Asked on CNBC about companies filing for tariff refunds, Trump said, “It’s brilliant if they don’t do that. If they don’t do that, I’ll remember them.”

April 21, 2026
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Amazon to Buy Satellite Operator Globalstar

Amazon is building out its low-earth-orbit satellite network, Amazon Leo, in a bid to compete with Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

April 14, 2026
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Amazon Considers Selling In-House Chips to Other Companies

The disclosure offers a rare glimpse into the scale of Amazon’s in-house chip operation, which produces general-purpose computing and AI accelerators.

April 9, 2026
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Amazon, USPS Strike New Agreement on Package Deliveries

Amazon has reached a new agreement with USPS, providing a lifeline to the beleaguered government agency and securing delivery for customers in rural America.

April 6, 2026
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Amazon Adds 3.5% Surcharge as War Drives Up Fuel Prices

Amazon’s fuel and logistics-related surcharge will apply to U.S. and Canadian sellers using its Fulfillment by Amazon option, effective April 17.

April 3, 2026
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Amazon Buys Fauna Robotics in Push Toward Consumer Humanoids

Amazon.com acquired New York-based startup Fauna Robotics, becoming the latest technology giant to step into the burgeoning consumer humanoid market.

March 25, 2026
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Zoox Plans to Expand Robotaxi Rides to Austin, Miami

The startup doesn’t currently charge fares, but regulators have opened a public comment period that could pave the way for Zoox to do so.

March 24, 2026
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Bezos Seeks $100 Billion for AI-Focused Manufacturing Fund

Jeff Bezos in recent months has met with large asset managers to raise money for the project, including during trips to the Middle East and Singapore.

March 19, 2026
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Amazon Offers 1-Hour and 3-Hour Deliveries for Extra Charge

The Seattle-based company said it started testing the express delivery service late last year and expanding it this month.

March 17, 2026

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