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How Andy Jassy, Amazon’s Next C.E.O., Was a ‘Brain Double’ for Jeff Bezos
Mr. Jassy, who will become Amazon’s chief this summer, has spent more than two decades absorbing lessons from Mr. Bezos. SEATTLE — In 2002, Andy Jassy, a young executive at Amazon, began closely shadowing Jeff Bezos, the founder of the online bookstore. Mr. Jassy followed Mr. Bezos everywhere, including board meetings, and sat in on […]
Director of Amazon’s ‘Tandav’ Cuts Scenes After Pressure From India’s Hindu Nationalists
Faced with boycotts and criminal complaints, the director of “Tandav” made the edits this week. But that did not appear to satisfy some of the show’s critics, who called for him to be jailed. ARPORA, India — The director of a big-budget Amazon web series has bowed to pressure from Hindu nationalists and cut several […]
Amazon’s Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 deal saves you $200 – it’s time to buy!
If you’re in the market for a new laptop, now’s the time to snag a killer discount on the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3. Originally priced at $ 999, the Microsoft Surface Laptop 3 now goes for $ 799 with free delivery and free returns at Amazon. Financing options are available with approval for the Amazon […]
For Amazon’s $25 custom T-shirt, your body is a wonderland (of data)
SAN FRANCISCO — For the second time in a month, Amazon has launched a product that needs photos of your body. Don’t worry, it says it’s using them to help you become more attractive, not to amass compromising photos of you in various states of undress. The first was the Halo fitness app, which requires […]
What is Kindle Unlimited? Amazon’s book-borrowing service explained
Whether you’re a bookworm or an occasional reader, many of us have been reading voraciously during recent times — and regardless of whether you’re a “real book” or e-book fan, all that reading can make a hefty dent in your budget. Luckily, Amazon created Kindle Unlimited. Launched in 2014, the service grants you access to […]
Amazon’s new AI technique lets users virtually try on outfits
In a series of papers scheduled to be presented at the IEEE Conference on Computer Vision and Pattern Recognition (CVPR), Amazon researchers propose complementary AI algorithms that could form the foundation of an assistant that helps customers shop for clothes. One lets people fine-tune search queries by describing variations on a product image, while another […]
Amazon’s Deals of the Day includes iOttie wireless chargers up to 43% off
The advances in technology have definitely paved the way for smart innovations. Smartphones, for instance, have become more than a means of communication as it fuses the functionality of several devices in one sleek and slim package. It basically makes it possible to fit a GPS, browser, music player, Wi-Fi adapter, camera, speakers, and many […]
Amazon’s Vesta no-show highlights the challenges of home robots
You’d think Amazon would be the one to shake up a product category that has chewed up and spit out startups and corporate giants alike, but the company’s next flagship robot seemingly remains a work in progress. At a press event in downtown Seattle, some expected Amazon to preview a home robot that’s reportedly like […]
Amazon’s new Echo Frames smartglasses have Alexa, but that’s about it
Amazon announced Echo Frames, an Alexa-enabled pair of glasses, during Wednesday’s Amazon Devices Event. Amazon’s Echo Frames look like normal glasses and can be tailored to your individual prescription, but unlike other smart frames on the market, they don’t have a camera or display within the frames — just Alexa capabilities. Alexa responds to your […]
Amazon’s $20 coupon lets you save on these GPS camera drones
The best camera drones can cost upward of $ 1,000. But the increasing popularity of these remote-controlled aerial vehicles these past years has luckily given way to the rise of more affordable options. If you want to elevate your filming style without breaking the bank, check out these under-$ 300 drones on Amazon. You can […]
Book publishers sue Amazon’s Audible in attempt to block speech-to-text feature
The Association of American Publishers has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Audible, the world’s largest digital audiobook distributor, owned by Amazon, in an attempt to stop the rollout of a new speech-to-text feature. The planned Audible Captions feature, which was unveiled last month and is set to launch in September through partnerships with U.S. […]
Amazon’s facial recognition updates can detect fear, among other emotions
Amazon’s facial recognition software can detect emotion on people’s faces, including fear. Rekignition, which is one of Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud services, is used for facial analysis for developers. The service can identify different expressions and emotions by using advanced artificial intelligence. Amazon announced on Monday improvements to the service that includes better […]
Ninja’ed: Microsoft swipes top game-streamer from Amazon’s Twitch
Enlarge / Tyler “Ninja” Blevins sends his love to Microsoft’s Mixer. Mixer / Ninja Over the past three years, Microsoft has been relatively quiet about growing Mixer, the game-streaming site it acquired in 2016. All that changed on Thursday when the site announced a move that might finally turn the tide in its direction: the […]
Save $300 with Amazon’s deal on Canon’s EOS Rebel DSLR camera kit
Thinking seriously of taking up photography? If you’re undecided about Canon, Nikon, or Sony, this Amazon deal on the Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR camera kit might help you decide. Take advantage of Amazon’s deal on the Canon EOS Rebel T6 DSLR Camera Kit price cut. The 40% price drop brings its original price of […]