Amazon just bought a startup making kid-size humanoid robots

The acquisition of Fauna Robotics is the second robotics startup Amazon has purchased this month.

OpenAI’s plans to make ChatGPT more like Amazon aren’t going so well

OpenAI says it’s moving away from Instant Checkout, which allowed users to buy items directly through the ChatGPT interface.

Zoox is bringing its robotaxis to Austin and Miami
Zoox is bringing its robotaxis to Austin and Miami

Zoox is stretching out its legs. The Amazon-owned robotaxi today announced that it’s gearing up to expand its service in San Francisco and Las Vegas, while also eyeing two additional cities – Austin and Miami – for future service. Zoox, which is one of the few companies to use a purpose-built autonomous vehicle without traditional […]

Two of my favorite color e-book readers are the cheapest they’ve been in months
Two of my favorite color e-book readers are the cheapest they’ve been in months

Color isn’t essential in an e-reader, but let’s be honest, it’s a nice perk that can bring digital books, magazines, comics, cookbooks, and other publications to life. The catch is that color ebook readers tend to be substantially pricier, which makes today’s deals stand out. Right now, the Kindle Colorsoft (16GB) and Kobo Libra Colour […]

Amazon’s rumored AI phone might be dead on arrival, says analyst

Amazon’s rumored AI-driven smartphone may face an uphill battle, with analysts warning that market conditions and competition make this the worst possible time to launch.
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An exclusive tour of Amazon’s Trainium lab, the chip that’s won over Anthropic, OpenAI, even Apple 

Shortly after Amazon announced its $50 billion investment in OpenAI, AWS invited me on a private tour of the chip lab at the heart of the deal.

Amazon working on new smartphone with Alexa at its core, report says

The device is being developed by the company’s Devices and Services division, and it would feature personalized features aimed at making it easier to use Amazon’s suite of apps, including Amazon shopping, Prime Video, and Prime Music, according to Reut…

Amazon is making an Alexa phone
Amazon is making an Alexa phone

Over 10 years after shelving the Fire Phone, Amazon is reportedly planning to launch another smartphone, this time focused on Alexa. According to Reuters, the phone, which is code-named “Transformer,” will center around Amazon’s AI assistant, but Alexa won’t “necessarily be the primary operating system of the phone.” “Transformer” is currently in development in Amazon’s […]

Amazon is giving smartphones a second try, and you can probably guess what it’s all about

Amazon is working on a new smartphone codenamed “Transformer.” The AI-powered phone is designed to keep you connected to Alexa, Prime, and everything Amazon.
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Jeff Bezos reportedly wants $100 billion to buy and transform old manufacturing firms with AI

The Amazon magnate has a new project centered around acquiring industrial firms and revamping them with AI technology.