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Amazon adds spherical Echo speakers to lineup of voice-controlled devices

Amazon adds spherical Echo speakers to lineup of voice-controlled devices

And further improves Alexa.
Staff Writer Sep 25 2020 6:40AM Hardware
CSIRO uses AI to crunch a trillion genomic data points

CSIRO uses AI to crunch a trillion genomic data points

To identify disease-causing genes.
Matt Johnston Sep 2 2020 11:51AM Cloud
Amazon launches first fitness band, app 'Halo'

Amazon launches first fitness band, app 'Halo'

Takes on Fitbit, Apple and Samsung in crowded fitness tracker market.
Staff Writer Aug 28 2020 7:00AM Hardware
Amazon in talks to invest in Rackspace

Amazon in talks to invest in Rackspace

Chases minority stake.
Greg Roumeliotis and Krystal Hu Aug 18 2020 5:52AM Cloud
German watchdog launches Amazon investigation

German watchdog launches Amazon investigation

Over relationship with third-party sellers.
Staff Writer Aug 17 2020 12:41PM Strategy
Transport for NSW dives deeper into voice assistance with Alexa

Transport for NSW dives deeper into voice assistance with Alexa

Builds a new skill to serve up real-time data.
Justin Hendry Aug 10 2020 1:15PM Strategy
Amazon to invest $14 billion in satellite broadband plan

Amazon to invest $14 billion in satellite broadband plan

Plans to deploy 3236 satellites.
David Shepardson and Joey Roulette Aug 1 2020 9:07AM Telco/ISP
US regulator approves Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite broadband plan

US regulator approves Amazon's Project Kuiper satellite broadband plan

But satellites still in the design phase.
David Shepardson Jul 31 2020 6:43AM Telco/ISP
US lawmakers accuse Big Tech of crushing rivals to boost profits

US lawmakers accuse Big Tech of crushing rivals to boost profits

Google and Facebook take sharpest jabs.
Nandita Bose and Diane Bartz Jul 30 2020 12:49PM Strategy
EU regulators to probe Alexa, Siri and other voice assistants

EU regulators to probe Alexa, Siri and other voice assistants

Looks for signs of anti-competitive behaviour.
Foo Yun Chee Jul 17 2020 7:00AM Software
Amazon.com bans, then un-bans TikTok app from employee mobile devices

Amazon.com bans, then un-bans TikTok app from employee mobile devices

Calls the move a mistake.
Echo Wang and Krystal Hu Jul 13 2020 6:15AM Security
Amazon plans to retain 900 staff from self-driving car startup Zoox

Amazon plans to retain 900 staff from self-driving car startup Zoox

Offers US$100m in stock awards ahead of US$1.3bn deal.
Stephen Nellis , Staff Writers Jul 10 2020 1:43PM Financial Services
Origin Energy powers self-service expansion with Amazon Connect

Origin Energy powers self-service expansion with Amazon Connect

Brings Amazon cloud to Retail 2020 transformation.
Ry Crozier Jul 7 2020 6:51AM Cloud
Amazon to build first robotic Australian fulfilment centre in Sydney

Amazon to build first robotic Australian fulfilment centre in Sydney

Massive facility planned for late 2021.
Justin Hendry Jun 30 2020 12:14PM Strategy
Europe threatens digital taxes without global deal

Europe threatens digital taxes without global deal

After the US quits talks.
Leigh Thomas and Jan Strupczewski Jun 19 2020 12:20PM Financial Services
Amazon to use AI tech in its warehouses to enforce social distancing

Amazon to use AI tech in its warehouses to enforce social distancing

Will open source the technology behind the system.
Staff Writer Jun 17 2020 6:27AM Software
Amazon's business practices examined by two US states

Amazon's business practices examined by two US states

Examining how Amazon treats sellers in its online marketplace.
Staff Writer Jun 15 2020 11:14AM Strategy
Amazon to set up 'massive' Queensland fulfilment centre

Amazon to set up 'massive' Queensland fulfilment centre

Makes "multi-million dollar" investment in the state.
Ry Crozier Jun 11 2020 1:19PM Strategy
Amazon to block police use of facial recognition for a year

Amazon to block police use of facial recognition for a year

While new laws are brokered.
Staff Writer Jun 11 2020 8:08AM Security
RangeAmp attacks turn CDNs into giant DoS cannons

RangeAmp attacks turn CDNs into giant DoS cannons

No botnet needed, just a laptop.
Juha Saarinen May 26 2020 10:14PM Cloud

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