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Amazon-owned Twitch have announced that they will lay off "just over 500" people - almost 35% of their workforce - in the course of on-going plans to "rightsize our company", with CEO Dan Clancy conceding that the streaming service has been operating based on "where we optimistically expect our business to be in 3 or more years, not where we're at today."

Twitch is about to lay off about 35% of its employees, or more than 500 positions. This latest round of layoffs follows others at the Amazon-owned company. Earlier this week, Unity also reported 1,800 layoffs in a brutal start to the year for the industry.

Artificial intelligence (AI) was the buzzword of 2023, with the world's largest tech companies incorporating this technology into their suite of products. Consequently, we've not only seen the emergence of new AI tools such as AI chatbots, but also its embrace by legacy organizations such as Adobe, and Microsoft. Not just in tech, but AI is making waves in the automotive world as well. At the ongoing Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2024 in Las Vegas, Amazon and BMW have announced a partnership that will see AI come into the fold. Know all about it.

recently announced a new Xbox-style controller for the Samsung Gaming Hub. Preorders are already out of stock on sites like Amazon and Best Buy, though they are still available on the manufacturer’s website.

Amazon.com Inc. introduced a new feature that mimics Apple Inc.'s AirPlay while working across different platforms, setting the stage for iPhone and Android users to wirelessly stream video to its TV hardware. The feature, called Matter Casting, is part of a push by Amazon to create interoperable services — an alternative to the propriety technology developed by Apple and Google. It will make it easier for iOS and Android phones to send video to Amazon devices, such as its Fire TV boxes and sticks, as well as the Echo Show 15 smart display.

With the likes of The Last of Us, Uncharted, Twisted Metal, and Gran Turismo, Sony has adapted a number of PlayStation’s biggest properties of late, and there’s plenty more to come.A God of War series was greenlit for production at Amazon Prime Video in 2022, while a Horizon series has also been in the works at Netflix. At its CES 2024 press conference, Sony provided a brief update on both.

TECNO, a global smartphone brand, is set to make a significant impact on the entry-level smartphone market in India with the introduction of the TECNO POP 8. Positioned as the fastest 8GB RAM phone in its category, the POP 8 aims to redefine performance standards, promising users a speed-driven era of innovation. The company claims the smartphone is not merely a device but a catalyst for unlocking the full potential of its users.

Amazon Prime Gaming is offering four free titles throughout the month of January, including Atari Mania and Endling — Extinction is Forever.

For a harrowing hour or two after Amazon.com Inc. launched its first satellites, it appeared the company might have lost one of them. The two prototypes had entered orbit over the Atlantic Ocean at 2:24 p.m. Eastern on Oct. 6. An Amazon antenna on the Indian Ocean island of Mauritius made contact with both, but during a subsequent handoff to another station, only one vehicle checked in. Amazon scanned the sky behind the first satellite for a signal from the second one but heard silence. 

As the era of artificial intelligence (AI) is progressing, various tools are being developed for not only recreative but professional usage as well. At its annual re:Invent 2023 event, Amazon Web Services (AWS) introduced a new generative AI-powered assistant called Amazon Q that can potentially help you in your professional work by answering queries from within the company's data. Here are 10 things to need to know about Amazon Q.

PlayStation VR2, Sony's current-gen virtual reality headset, is finally available in India. The news comes nearly 10 months after its launch in the US and costs a bit more than the standard PS5 in the country. The visor and Sense controllers alone cost Rs. 57,990, albeit one could also opt for the Horizon Call of the Mountain bundle, priced at Rs. 61,999. However, it seems there's not enough stock when it comes to online retailers. At the time of writing, only Amazon and e2z Store have the headset in stock, with the latter only listing the base edition. Other notable sites have the option to pre-book or enable email notifications whenever they're ready.

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Prime Video has released a handful of new images, previewing more of the upcoming animated musical comedy series. The new series from Vivienne Medrano, A24, and Bento Box Entertainment will premiere on January 19, 2024. The new batch of images shows off more of the characters.

Amazon.com Inc. must pledge to fairly rank rival robot vacuum cleaners sold on its online marketplace if it is to secure European Union approval for its $1.4 billion buyout of Roomba maker iRobot Corp., the bloc's interim competition chief Didier Reynders warned. 

AI Roundup: Several notable developments took place in the field of artificial intelligence (AI) today, December 4. Amazon announced plans to expand its Amazon Future Engineer program by introducing advanced coding and AI modules in 100 Karnataka schools. Meanwhile, the Delhi High Court sought the Indian government's response to a PIL against deepfakes. In another development, Nvidia CEO committed to prioritizing AI processor supply to Japan amidst global demand and Japan's $13.6 billion chip investment.

Amazon has dropped a new meaty teaser to get us in the mood for the upcoming Fallout TV show.

Fallout looks like it’s going to be the next video game franchise to make the successful jump to film/TV. The series is set to premiere on Amazon Prime Video in April next year, and after the first images from it were shown last week, its first teaser trailer has also now debuted.

 Amazon.com Inc. has signed a contract with rival SpaceX for three launches of Elon Musk's Falcon 9 rocket, grabbing additional capacity to loft the company's internet-from-space satellites into orbit.

Perhaps the Last Of Us TV show on HBO getting it right was the dawn of a new era of good TV based on video games, but I still approach each adaptation with trepidation. That includes Amazon's Fallout series from Westworld and Person Of Interest writer/director Jonathan Nolan, which just got its first trailer.

Amazon's cloud technology platform Amazon Web Services (AWS) is currently hosting its annual event called re:Invent 2023, which began yesterday November 28, and will continue through December 1. The keynote session on the first two days was packed with announcements and updates. Among them, one announcement has particularly captured people's attention - AWS CEO Adam Selipsky launched a generative AI-powered assistant called Amazon Q. Let us know what it is.

AWS re:Invent 2023: The annual flagship event of Amazon Web Service (AWS), re:Invent is currently underway. Yesterday, November 28, marked day 1 of the event, and during its opening keynote sessions AWS CEO Adam Selipsky made a number of new announcements and updates. The day 2 keynote session has also wrapped up with a couple more announcements coming along the way. There is a distinct artificial intelligence (AI) focus in the event that is being hosted in Las Vegas. The event will run through December 1 and we expect more announcements to be made. But these are the 5 biggest announcements to come from the AWS event so far. Let us take a look.

Amazon.com Inc.'s cloud-computing unit announced updated versions of its in-house computer chips while also forging closer ties with Nvidia Corp. — dual efforts designed to ensure it can get enough supplies of crucial data-center processors.  

I'm not totally yet sold on the idea of “social commerce.” The concept, already big in Asia, takes what was previously the role of the grinning influencer class and scales it out to just about everyone. Buy a product, make a video convincing your friends to buy it, make money, repeat. Icky, I think. The future, analysts say, is a $100 billion market by 2025.

The likes of The Last of Us and The Super Mario Bros. Movie have paved the way for a new era of legitimately good and successful film and TV adaptations of games, and among the many more that are in the pipeline, one that’s taking promising shape is Fallout, which was first officially confirmed to be in the works back in 2020.

Amazon Prime Video’s Fallout TV series is set to premiere in April next year, and fans of the post-apocalyptic franchise will be hoping that it will be able to cement itself as another recent example of well-made and well-received adaptations of games. In the lead-up to the premiere a few months from now, new images published by Vanity Fair have offered a first look at what the show will look like, while additional details have also been revealed.

The Black Friday sale has ended, but by any chance if you missed the amazing deals and discounts on smartphones available then, you don't need to worry because Cyber Monday discounts have just started! During the Cyber Monday sale, you can grab huge discounts on top electronics products across all brands. If you looking for a smartphone upgrade or you want to buy an early Christmas gift for your friends and family then check the top smartphones available. The list includes Google Pixel 7a, Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus, Motorola Razr Plus, and more, all available during the Cyber Monday sale.

Artificial Intelligence has become a necessary skill in the times when everyone is getting dependent on AI. So, if you want to grow in your career you must learn some AI skills. To make AI skills feasible for everyone, Amazon has taken a significant initiative to provide free educational courses on generative AI. According to Amazon, the aim behind this initiative is to extend “critical skills” to everyone. This initiative of Amazon is called ‘AI ready'. Let's take a deep dive into the Free generative AI courses:

Amazon is the driving force behind a trio of advocacy groups working to thwart Microsoft's growing ambition to become a major cloud computing contractor for governments, a Bloomberg analysis shows.

Amazon.com Inc. is introducing a $2,350 version of its Astro robot aimed at businesses, trying to find new life for a product that has been slow to take off with consumers. 

When I firstreviewed New World after it launched in 2021, I found myself at a bit of a crossroads with the Amazon MMO. There were parts of New World that I loved, from the setting and backstory of the Eternal Isle, to the resource gathering and robust crafting that showcased its roots as a survival MMO before the team changed course.

Aaron and Adam Nee‘s planned live-action reboot of Masters of the Universe could be heading to Amazon following its cancellation at Netflix.

Amazon has laid off 180 people from its games division, including the entirety of the Crown Channel Twitch channel and the Game Growth team.

Amazon Games has laid off 180 staffers of its games workforce.

Various Amazon devices such as TVs, smart displays, smart products and others operate on a forked version of Google's Android system. But now, Amazon is reported to planning its own in-house operating system which means the company will break its ties with Google starting from next year. Now, all the newly launched Amazon devices may receive a new user interface, experience and performance with Amazon's operating system. Check out what Amazon might be planning for next year.

A range of highly sought-after smartwatches are in the market that will give you value all across your requirements, from design to features. Th best part is that these are well within reach. In fact, you can upgrade your wristwear without exceeding a budget of Rs. 3000. This remarkable promotion provides a unique opportunity to embrace cutting-edge technology while enjoying substantial savings. So, check out these top smartwatches under Rs. 3000.

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Amazon and Facebook owner Meta have both voluntarily committed to changes to their retail platforms to help "protect fair competition", Britain's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced on Friday.

Preorders for Bloober Team’s have been going up on several prominent online stores, suggesting there is imminent news on the game’s release date.

During the Amazon Great Indian Festival, several television options are available at discounted prices, each with its own set of features and specifications. Check out theRedmi 43 inches F Series,Hisense 43 inches 4K Ultra HD QLED Google TV,Acer 32 inches V Series HD Ready Smart QLED Google TV and more.

 Amazon.com Inc. doubled the number of junk ads to boost profits and deleted internal communications to thwart a federal antitrust probe, according to fresh details released by the US Federal Trade Commission in a less redacted complaint against the online retail giant Thursday. 

President Joe Biden is directing the US government to take a sweeping approach to artificial intelligence regulation, his most significant action yet to rein in an emerging technology that has sparked both concern and acclaim. The lengthy executive order, released on Monday, sets new standards on security and privacy protections for AI, with far-reaching impacts on companies. Developers such as Microsoft Corp., Amazon.com Inc and Alphabet Inc.'s Google will be directed to put powerful AI models through safety tests and submit results to the government before their public release. 

Many of you must be eyeing new smartphones as Diwali is near and there is no better way to buy something new during this time. The festive season brings excitement to upgrade our electronic devices due to huge sales available on e-commerce websites. If you are searching for top mid-range smartphones which is available with huge discounts and offers, then Amazon is providing massive price cuts on smartphones across top brands. Check out the list of smartphones and discounts available.

Amazon.com rallied nearly 6% on Friday on signs that growth in its main profit driver, the cloud business, was picking up pace after two years of sluggishness due to lower client spending.

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In the realm of budget-friendly 32-inch LED Smart TVs, several options are currently available on Amazon, each boasting its unique features and discounts. Let's delve into the specifications and prices of these television sets from Samsung, Redmi, LG and more during the Amazon sale.

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If you are looking for the best smartphones under Rs. 35000 then you came to the right place. Here we list 5 smartphones that you can look at, compare, and then decide which one meets your requirements. Today, Amazon is providing massive discounts on top smartphone brands as part of their “Red Hot deals” which means you can grab more offers on some of these selected smartphones. After the discounted price, eligible buyers can also take advantage of bank offers and exchange deals too. Check the list of smartphones including Samsung Galaxy M34, Lava Agni 2 and iQOO Z7s.

Flipkart is currently offering several smartphones at discounted prices, providing customers with a range of options. These include REDMI Note 12, OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G, MOTOROLA g54 5G and more. Go on and take a look at the amazing price cuts.

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Diwali is around the corner and you must be searching for gifts to give your friends and family. If you are looking for budget gifts then we've got you covered. Amazon Great Indian Festival is offering massive discounts on electronics products such as earbuds, smartwatches, smartphones, and more. Take advantage of this huge Amazon sale and buy gifts in advance and that too on a budget. Check out the Diwali gift options available during the Amazon sale below.

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On Thursday, October 19, the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) conducted raids at 76 different locations across the nation as part of Operation Chakra-2, as per officials. The crackdown was done after the CBI registered 5 different cases, of which two were Microsoft and Amazon, involving online financial frauds.

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Amazon is heading into one of its biggest sales events of the year — Prime Day — with a lawsuit hanging over its head that accuses it of preventing sellers from hawking their merchandise at lower prices on other sites.

Amazon.com Inc.'s fall sale for Prime subscribers kicked off Tuesday with price-conscious shoppers mostly snapping up deals on low-cost kitchen gadgets and apparel rather than splurging on big-ticket items.

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Do you wish to buy an iPhone this festive season? Then, this is a great time to buy a premium smartphone as you can get various discounts and offers on e-commerce platforms. These days Amazon Great Indian Festival is going on and apart from this sale, Amazon is also offering discounts on iPhone models separately. If you are in the market to buy an iPhone 14 Pro, then you are in luck. Amazon is offering a decent discount along with an exchange offer on the iPhone 14 Pro. Check out the discount and other offers:

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Amazon's Kickstarter sale has ushered in substantial price reductions on various smartphones, including Apple iPhones. One of the phones on sale is the iPhone 14 Plus. You can get a great deal on it by taking advantage of discounts, bank offers, and trading in your old phone. Find out more about this fantastic offer, just read on.

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Amazon.com Inc. won the first round of a court spat with European Union regulators who included it on a list of Big Tech firms facing extra scrutiny under the bloc's tough new content-moderation rules.

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If you have a little savings and you want to buy a smartphone then there are plenty of great options that you can go for right now for various brands such as Samsung, Redmi, Oppo, and more. Amazon has introduced a limited-time deal on a budget smartphone that makes it even more affordable! You can get it under Rs. 7000. Yes you read this right. Amazon is offering a huge discount on the Samsung Galaxy M04, and you can get it for an even cheaper price with additional bank offers and exchange deals. Here is how you can save more.

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the e-commerce behemoth uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms, overcharge sellers and stifle competition.

If you are looking to buy an Apple iPhone and find the new models very pricey, then you should head over to Amazon and check out the iPhone 12 price cut there. Premium smartphones, especially iPhones, are really expensive and can be out of the budget for many, but there's a smart way to make it more affordable. Not just Amazon, there are various other e-commerce platforms like Flipkart too that offer big discounts on many older iPhone models. And, currently, Amazon is providing a major discount on iPhone 12. You can make it more affordable by opting for the exchange offer too. Read here to know how it works.

Get ready for a shopping extravaganza as the much-anticipated Amazon Great Indian Festival Sale is slated to kick off on October 10, as revealed by sources. This annual shopping fiesta promises a treasure trove of deals and discounts, and it's scheduled to coincide with rival Flipkart's Big Billion Days sale, a familiar October ritual for these e-commerce titans. As always, Amazon Prime members can look forward to enjoying early access to the sale offers.

Too much comfort is not good for us. For instance, laptops have given so much comfort that we even lay down on our bed and couch and work from there. But this leads to bad posture and diseases like cervical spondylosis. If you are facing the same issues then it's high time to shift back to the desktops. Here are a few amazing deals on desktops available on Amazon.