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Amazon's Older Kindle Models Will Lose Support Including Kindle Store Access Starting May 20
Amazon is said to soon discontinue support for several older Kindle devices. According to social media chatter, the company has informed users that select Kindle models released in 2012 or earlier will lose key functionality starting May 20, 2026. While these devices will continue to support basic reading, their capabilities will be significantly r...
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Amazon Cloud Facility In Bahrain Damaged By Iranian Attack
Bahrain's Interior Ministry said earlier in the day that civil defence teams were extinguishing a fire at a company facility following what authorities described as an Iranian attack.
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Amazon Said to Be Working on New Smartphone Equipped With Alexa Assistant and AI Features
Amazon is said to be working on a new phone inspired by the Light Phone. The “Transformer" project is reportedly led by the devices and services unit and is said to be part of Jeff Bezos ' long-standing visions. The phone is seen as a potential mobile personalisation device that can sync with the home voice assistant Alexa. It could come with int...
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Amazon's Cloud Unit Reports Fire After Objects Hit UAE Data Center
Amazon's cloud unit, AWS, said on Sunday that power to its data center in the United Arab Emirates was shut down temporarily after objects struck the facility, triggering sparks and a fire.
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Fired After 11 Years At Amazon, Indian-Origin Techie Reveals How He Bounced Back
Indian-origin techie Hemant Virmani shares how his daughter's positive mindset inspired him to bounce back after an unexpected Amazon layoff in 2025.
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Nvidia Launches GeForce Now App for Select Amazon Fire TV Stick Models
Nvidia has launched a dedicated GeForce Now app for select Amazon Fire TV devices, bringing cloud gaming to the streaming sticks, the US-based tech giant announced on Thursday. The company said that the new app will initially be available only on Fire TV Stick 4K Plus (2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) with Fire OS 8.1.6.0 and later versions...
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Jeff Bezos-Owned Washington Post Fires Tech Reporter Who Covered Amazon
Caroline O'Donovan, who joined The Post in 2022, reported on technology companies and corporate accountability, with a particular focus on Amazon.
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Amazon To Fire 16,000 People Globally, Replace Them With AI
Amazon is slashing about 16,000 corporate jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the ecommerce company in three months.
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select Review: Does the Job But Leaves You Wanting More
The new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select arrives as a value-focused 4K streaming device in India, offering access to most major apps and Alexa at an accessible price. It delivers on the basics: quick setup, solid 4K HDR10+ playback, intuitive navigation, and Alexa voice control. However, it’s not without compromises. At Rs. 5,499, it’s a sensible...
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Amazon to Reportedly Layoff 16,000 Employees, India Might Be Among Worst-Hit Regions
Amazon is reportedly planning to cut 16,000 corporate jobs this week. As per the report, the Seattle-based tech giant’s India offices could be among the worst-hit regions, with thousands of individuals said to lose their jobs. The fresh layoffs arrive after the company fired around 14,000 employees in October 2025.
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Amazon's Older Kindle Models Will Lose Support Including Kindle Store Access Starting May 20
Amazon is said to soon discontinue support for several older Kindle devices. According to social media chatter, the company has informed users that select Kindle models released in 2012 or earlier will lose key functionality starting May 20, 2026. While these devices will continue to support basic reading, their capabilities will be significantly r...
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Amazon Cloud Facility In Bahrain Damaged By Iranian Attack
Bahrain's Interior Ministry said earlier in the day that civil defence teams were extinguishing a fire at a company facility following what authorities described as an Iranian attack.
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Amazon Said to Be Working on New Smartphone Equipped With Alexa Assistant and AI Features
Amazon is said to be working on a new phone inspired by the Light Phone. The “Transformer" project is reportedly led by the devices and services unit and is said to be part of Jeff Bezos ' long-standing visions. The phone is seen as a potential mobile personalisation device that can sync with the home voice assistant Alexa. It could come with int...
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Amazon's Cloud Unit Reports Fire After Objects Hit UAE Data Center
Amazon's cloud unit, AWS, said on Sunday that power to its data center in the United Arab Emirates was shut down temporarily after objects struck the facility, triggering sparks and a fire.
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Fired After 11 Years At Amazon, Indian-Origin Techie Reveals How He Bounced Back
Indian-origin techie Hemant Virmani shares how his daughter's positive mindset inspired him to bounce back after an unexpected Amazon layoff in 2025.
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Nvidia Launches GeForce Now App for Select Amazon Fire TV Stick Models
Nvidia has launched a dedicated GeForce Now app for select Amazon Fire TV devices, bringing cloud gaming to the streaming sticks, the US-based tech giant announced on Thursday. The company said that the new app will initially be available only on Fire TV Stick 4K Plus (2nd Gen), Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Gen) with Fire OS 8.1.6.0 and later versions...
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Jeff Bezos-Owned Washington Post Fires Tech Reporter Who Covered Amazon
Caroline O'Donovan, who joined The Post in 2022, reported on technology companies and corporate accountability, with a particular focus on Amazon.
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Amazon To Fire 16,000 People Globally, Replace Them With AI
Amazon is slashing about 16,000 corporate jobs in the second round of mass layoffs for the ecommerce company in three months.
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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select Review: Does the Job But Leaves You Wanting More
The new Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Select arrives as a value-focused 4K streaming device in India, offering access to most major apps and Alexa at an accessible price. It delivers on the basics: quick setup, solid 4K HDR10+ playback, intuitive navigation, and Alexa voice control. However, it’s not without compromises. At Rs. 5,499, it’s a sensible...
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Amazon to Reportedly Layoff 16,000 Employees, India Might Be Among Worst-Hit Regions
Amazon is reportedly planning to cut 16,000 corporate jobs this week. As per the report, the Seattle-based tech giant’s India offices could be among the worst-hit regions, with thousands of individuals said to lose their jobs. The fresh layoffs arrive after the company fired around 14,000 employees in October 2025.
