California Attorney General Rob Bonta has released previously redacted evidence in the 2022 antitrust lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that the company used restrictive clauses to artificially inflate prices across the e-commerce sector.
Mark·
Amazon agrees to acquire satellite operator Globalstar for $11.57 billion in an all-cash deal, becoming Apple’s primary satellite provider for the iPhone and facing potential antitrust review.
Jason·
Amazon has implemented temporary fuel surcharges for sellers due to energy market instability caused by the war in Iran, putting pressure on seller margins and consumer pricing.
Kenji·
Amazon is reportedly developing an AI-centric smartphone integrated with Alexa to strengthen its mobile ecosystem, though analysts remain skeptical about its chances in a market dominated by incumbents.
Jason·
Amazon is reportedly developing an AI-centric smartphone that prioritizes Alexa integration and a voice-first, 'app-free' strategy. While Amazon leverages its e-commerce ecosystem, analysts are skeptical about the device's potential in a mature market dominated by Apple and Google.
Jason·
In March 2026, Amazon acquired Rivr, a startup specializing in stair-climbing delivery robots, targeting the final hurdles of urban logistics. Concurrently, a humanoid robot malfunction at a California restaurant highlighted the ongoing challenges of Embodied AI in public spaces. Meanwhile, DoorDash is leveraging its courier network to gather physical interaction data via its new 'Tasks' app, signaling a broader industry push to bring AI into the physical world.
Jasmine·
Jeff Bezos is reportedly pursuing a $100 billion fund to modernize manufacturing with AI, while Amazon has acquired Rivr, a developer of stair-climbing delivery robots. These moves signal a massive strategic push to integrate AI into physical-world applications and legacy industrial sectors.
Jasmine·
OpenAI has secured a record-breaking $110 billion investment from Amazon, Nvidia, and Softbank. This unprecedented capital injection is aimed at funding the massive infrastructure costs for next-generation AGI development. While solidifying OpenAI's dominance, the deal raises antitrust concerns and signals a difficult environment for smaller AI startups in the 'SaaSpocalypse'.
Jason·