Amazon is reportedly ready to drop its USPS deal if negotiations fall through
Amazon is reportedly ready to drop its USPS deal if negotiations fall through After over 30 years, Amazon may be cutting ties with the United States Postal Service as it looks to expand its own delivery network, as reported by The Washington Post. The outlet, owned by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, cites anonymous sources who […]
Amazon’s new color Kindle Scribe launches on December 10th
Amazon's new color Kindle Scribe launches on December 10th Amazon’s new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft | Photo: Todd Haselton / The Verge Amazon has finally given a release date for its new Kindle Scribe Colorsoft and Kindle Scribe: They’ll be available to purchase starting on December 10th, Amazon spokesperson Rachel Erickson tells The Verge. They’ll cost […]
Amazon says Alexa Plus can find that movie scene you’re thinking about
Amazon says Alexa Plus can find that movie scene you're thinking about Amazon has launched a new AI-powered feature for Fire TV that lets you jump to specific moments of a movie by describing the scene to Alexa Plus. The feature, which was previously announced during Amazon’s hardware event in September, works with Prime Video […]
Amazon and Google’s new cloud link could make it easier to deal with outages
Amazon and Google's new cloud link could make it easier to deal with outages Google and Amazon Web Services are teaming up to offer a link between their cloud services, as reported earlier by Reuters. With this tool, companies can establish a private connection between AWS and Google Cloud within “minutes,” giving online businesses a […]
Data centers in Oregon might be helping to drive an increase in cancer and miscarriages
Data centers in Oregon might be helping to drive an increase in cancer and miscarriages Morrow County, Oregon is home to mega farms and food processing plants. But it’s also home to several Amazon data centers. And now, some experts believe, that combination is leading to an alarmingly high concentration of nitrates in the drinking […]
This deal on smart glasses was too good for my husband to pass up
This deal on smart glasses was too good for my husband to pass up You can snag a pair of Amazon’s Alexa-enabled smart glasses for an all-time low price this Cyber Monday. The last thing I need is a new Amazon Echo smart speaker. As The Verge’s smart home reviewer, I currently have a dozen […]
Amazon is using AI to create video recaps of its biggest streaming shows
Amazon is using AI to create video recaps of its biggest streaming shows Video Recaps are being introduced for a handful of Amazon Prime Original series. | Image: Amazon Amazon Prime Video is testing another new generative AI-powered feature to help catch you up on a show you’ve been watching before starting a new season. […]
The DoorDash Problem: How AI browsers are a huge threat to Amazon
The DoorDash Problem: How AI browsers are a huge threat to Amazon Let’s talk about AI and what I’ve been calling the “DoorDash problem.” This is about to define the next battle in AI, and it might completely transform not only how you order a sandwich — but also how the entire internet economy works […]
Camera support could be the boost Matter needs
Camera support could be the boost Matter needs The Matter smart home standard is adding cameras to its latest spec. It’s finally happening. Three years after Matter launched, the interoperability standard now includes the most popular smart home devices: cameras. The Matter 1.5 spec, announced today, adds support for all types of video cameras – […]
Zoox will let public riders use its robotaxis in San Francisco
Zoox will let public riders use its robotaxis in San Francisco Zoox is getting closer to a full launch of its robotaxi service in San Francisco. Last month, the Amazon-owned company started allowing select riders to hail its toaster-shaped, four-passenger vehicles for the first time. And today, Zoox is finally inviting members off its public […]