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Amazon Fire TV Stick HD Launched in India With 1080p Streaming, Xbox Cloud Gaming Support: Price, Specifications
The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD was launched in India on Tuesday as the e-commerce giant’s latest affordable streaming device. It is claimed to deliver over 30 percent faster performance compared to the previous-generation HD model, along with introducing support for HDR10+, Wi-Fi 6, and Xbox cloud gaming. The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD also brings the ...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026: Best Deals on Amazon Fire TV Stick, Echo Show and More
If you’re shopping for a new smart home device or planning to upgrade your entertainment setup, then the ongoing Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026 is a great avenue to do so. The sale, which commenced on May 8, brings discounts on a range of Amazon-branded devices, including Echo smart speakers, Fire TV streaming sticks, and smart displays. These pro...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026: Top Deals and Discounts on Budget Smartwatches
Looking to buy a smartwatch without spending too much? The Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026 is currently live in India. The e-commerce giant currently offers discounts of up to 75 percent on select models from brands such as boAt, Redmi, Noise, Pebble, and Fire-Boltt. Apart from direct discounts, shoppers can also avail additional bank discounts, exch...
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Amazon Rainforest Near "Point Of No Return" At 1.5 Degrees Warming: Study
The study finds that at 22-28% deforestation combined with 1.51.9C of warming, the forest could lose its ability to sustain itself across vast areas.
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Amazon Great Summer Sale: Best Deals on Smart TVs From Samsung, TCL, Xiaomi and Other Brands Teased
Amazon Great Summer Sale is set to commence on May 8. During the sale event, the US-based e-commerce platform will offer discounts of up to 65 percent on the purchase of smart TVs and projectors. Amazon Great Summer Sale will allow buyers to purchase a 55-inch Mini LED smart TV from TCL, offering up to 144Hz of refresh rate, at a discounted price o...
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Ex Amazon Executive Reveals Why Bad Managers Aren't Fired Despite Complaints: "The Three Problems..."
Ethan Evans said that bad managers often stay in their roles not because leadership is unaware of issues but because acting on complaints comes with hidden costs that many leaders would rather avoid.
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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 Fire TV Stick HD Launched in India With 1080p Streaming, Xbox Cloud Gaming Support: Price, Specifications
The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD was launched in India on Tuesday as the e-commerce giant’s latest affordable streaming device. It is claimed to deliver over 30 percent faster performance compared to the previous-generation HD model, along with introducing support for HDR10+, Wi-Fi 6, and Xbox cloud gaming. The Amazon Fire TV Stick HD also brings the ...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026: Best Deals on Amazon Fire TV Stick, Echo Show and More
If you’re shopping for a new smart home device or planning to upgrade your entertainment setup, then the ongoing Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026 is a great avenue to do so. The sale, which commenced on May 8, brings discounts on a range of Amazon-branded devices, including Echo smart speakers, Fire TV streaming sticks, and smart displays. These pro...
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026: Top Deals and Discounts on Budget Smartwatches
Looking to buy a smartwatch without spending too much? The Amazon Great Summer Sale 2026 is currently live in India. The e-commerce giant currently offers discounts of up to 75 percent on select models from brands such as boAt, Redmi, Noise, Pebble, and Fire-Boltt. Apart from direct discounts, shoppers can also avail additional bank discounts, exch...
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Amazon Rainforest Near "Point Of No Return" At 1.5 Degrees Warming: Study
The study finds that at 22-28% deforestation combined with 1.51.9C of warming, the forest could lose its ability to sustain itself across vast areas.
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Amazon Great Summer Sale: Best Deals on Smart TVs From Samsung, TCL, Xiaomi and Other Brands Teased
Amazon Great Summer Sale is set to commence on May 8. During the sale event, the US-based e-commerce platform will offer discounts of up to 65 percent on the purchase of smart TVs and projectors. Amazon Great Summer Sale will allow buyers to purchase a 55-inch Mini LED smart TV from TCL, offering up to 144Hz of refresh rate, at a discounted price o...
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Ex Amazon Executive Reveals Why Bad Managers Aren't Fired Despite Complaints: "The Three Problems..."
Ethan Evans said that bad managers often stay in their roles not because leadership is unaware of issues but because acting on complaints comes with hidden costs that many leaders would rather avoid.
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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...
