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- 1Amazon asks FCC to approve 5,105 new satellites amid secrecy concerns●# Amazon is asking the # FCC to approve 5,105 massive new # satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models beh
Amazon has asked the US Federal Communications Commission to approve the launch of 5,105 additional satellites for its Kuiper constellation. Critics say the company is withholding its orbital debris risk models behind corporate confidentiality, arguing the public deserves transparency since the safety and sustainability of Earth's orbit affects everyone. The filing has reignited debate over mega-constellations, space debris, and how much information regulators should keep from public view.
- 2Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers and Amazon Gas Plant●Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers & Amazon's Plan to Build Largest U.S. Gas Power Plant
Climate activists are protesting the environmental cost of the AI boom, taking aim at energy-hungry data centers and Amazon's plan to build the largest gas-fired power plant in the United States. Critics argue tech companies' expanding computing demands are driving new fossil fuel infrastructure, while the industry says such capacity is needed to support AI growth. The campaign has drawn wide attention to the tension between AI expansion and emissions goals.
- 3Mamdani targets Amazon over delivery subcontracting practices●Love seeing # Mamdani going after the bad guys: "#Amazon ultimately controls the working conditions and that the DSP arr
New York political figure Zohran Mamdani is going after Amazon, arguing that the company ultimately controls working conditions and that its Delivery Service Partner arrangement is a construct to avoid legal accountability. Supporters are amplifying his point that Amazon dictates drivers' starting times and conditions while claiming it does not employ them, framing the company as dodging responsibility for its workforce.
- 4Amazon Workers Increasingly Rely on Food Assistance and Medicaid▼Amazon workers rely on SNAP, Medicaid
Reports highlight that many Amazon workers in the United States depend on SNAP food benefits and Medicaid despite being employed, reigniting debate over wages and working conditions at the retail giant. Critics argue the company effectively shifts labor costs to taxpayers, while defenders point to the broader low-wage economy. Amazon has previously said its pay and benefits are competitive.
- 5Amazon Stock Rises as Satellite Service Nears Launch▼AMZN Stock Gains On Hitting Satellite Milestone to Launch Starlink Internet Rival This Year
Amazon shares gained after the company hit a key satellite milestone, clearing the way for its broadband constellation to begin launching this year as a rival to SpaceX's Starlink. Investors welcomed the progress on Project Kuiper, which aims to deliver satellite internet service to customers worldwide.
- 6Amazon Stock Edges Up Premarket Ahead Of Earnings●AMZN Stock Rises Premarket Ahead Of Results: AWS, CapEx In Focus
Amazon shares rose in premarket trading on Thursday ahead of the company's quarterly results, due after the close. Investors are watching for growth in the AWS cloud division and for guidance on capital expenditure, particularly spending tied to artificial intelligence infrastructure, which has become a key driver of sentiment around the stock this year.
- 7Peru faces human rights court over isolated Amazon Indigenous protections▼Peru faces human rights court over protections for isolated Indigenous peoples in Amazon
Peru is appearing before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights over its failure to adequately protect isolated Indigenous peoples living in the Amazon. The case examines whether the state has met obligations to safeguard territories from incursions such as logging and drug trafficking. Rights groups say the outcome could set a precedent for how governments protect peoples in voluntary isolation across the region.
- 8Amazon extends Prime delivery to merchant websites free of charge▼Amazon puts Prime delivery on merchants' own sites at no extra fee
Amazon is offering its Prime delivery service on merchants' own websites at no additional fee, extending the programme beyond Amazon.com. The move lets participating retailers display fast Prime shipping benefits on their own storefronts while Amazon handles fulfilment. It reflects Amazon's push to embed its logistics network deeper into third-party e-commerce and tighten its hold on online retail.
- 9Amazon adopts Costco-style move aiding members and workers●Amazon copies Costco move that benefits members and workers
Amazon has copied a move long associated with Costco that benefits both customers and employees. The report from TheStreet highlights the retailer aligning a policy with its warehouse-club rival, drawing attention to how the two companies compete on member perks and worker treatment. Details of the specific policy change remain limited, but the comparison to Costco frames it as a win for shoppers and staff alike.
- 10Amazon's Ring moves to replace local WhatsApp groups▼Amazon’s Ring wants to replace local WhatsApp groups. It’s a recipe for curtain-twitching disaster
The Guardian reports that Amazon's Ring is positioning its neighbourhood-focused features as a replacement for local WhatsApp groups, and argues this would encourage excessive neighbourhood surveillance and suspicion. The piece warns the shift could turn community chat into a platform for nosy reporting on neighbours, dubbed a 'curtain-twitching disaster', raising concerns about privacy and the privatisation of local communication networks.
- 11Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb With Noise●It’s Raining Boxes: Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb
Amazon has ramped up drone deliveries in Richardson, Texas, where a growing fleet now drops packages to residents. While the service promises fast delivery, many locals complain the constant drone noise is disrupting daily life, with some saying the sound has become unbearable and is drowning out ordinary activity in the suburb.
- 12Amazon Adds 48-Month Payment Plans at Checkout via Affirm●Amazon Checkout Adds 48‑Month Payment Plans with Affirm
Amazon has expanded its partnership with Affirm to let shoppers pay for purchases over up to 48 monthly instalments directly in checkout. The move extends buy-now-pay-later beyond short-term instalments, making long-duration financing a standard option on one of the world's largest retail platforms and deepening the fintech's presence in mainstream e-commerce.
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Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI shopping agent, preventing the tool from accessing Amazon's shopping platform. The move signals a standoff between two tech giants over whether third-party AI agents should be allowed to browse, compare and purchase goods on Amazon's behalf. It raises questions about who controls customer access to major retail sites as AI shopping assistants multiply.
- 14Environment group challenges Amazon, Duke Energy data center permits▼Environment group challenges Amazon, Duke Energy air permits for mega data center
An environmental group is challenging air quality permits tied to a large Amazon data center project in North Carolina, with Duke Energy supplying power to the facility. The challenge targets regulators' approval of emissions permits for the mega site, raising concerns about pollution and energy demand from rapidly expanding data center infrastructure. The dispute puts a spotlight on how states weigh tech industry growth against environmental standards.
- 15Microsoft unveils new Surface hardware and custom AI chips▼Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) Advances Azure Disclosure, Fresh Surface Hardware And Custom AI Chips
Microsoft announced expanded Azure transparency reporting, new Surface devices and its own custom AI chips, strengthening its cloud and hardware lineup. The company is positioning the chips to reduce reliance on outside suppliers and to lower costs for AI workloads running across its data centres. Coverage focuses on how the moves fit Microsoft's broader push into artificial intelligence infrastructure alongside rivals such as Amazon, Google and Nvidia.
- 16MacKenzie Scott publishes first novel since Bezos divorce●I read MacKenzie Scott's first novel since divorcing Jeff Bezos. I have more questions than answers.
MacKenzie Scott, the novelist and philanthropist who divorced Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019, has released her first novel since the split. Early coverage of the book says it leaves readers with more questions than answers, with reviewers puzzling over its themes and what, if anything, it reveals about her life and marriage.
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Commentary from Yahoo Finance argues that Amazon.com is facing a significant problem in Europe. Beyond the headline, no specific details were provided about what the issue is, whether it involves regulators, competition, or operations, or how the company plans to respond. The piece appears to be part of ongoing investor discussion about Amazon's European business.
- 18Amazon Prime customers may get automatic refunds under $2.5 billion settlement▼amazon prime settlement automatic refunds
Amazon customers in the United States could receive refunds of up to $200 automatically as part of an expanded $2.5 billion settlement. The payouts stem from a legal settlement over Amazon's Prime subscription practices, and eligible shoppers do not need to file a claim to receive money. Coverage is urging people to check whether they qualify.
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Amazon has sent a warning to members of its Prime subscription service, according to a report by TheStreet. The details of the warning and which member policies or fees it concerns have not been made fully clear in the available reporting. The story is drawing attention as Prime members watch for changes to the benefits and pricing they pay for.
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Amazon plans to invest $100 million in a new manufacturing facility in Indiana. The investment, reported by The Robot Report, is expected to expand the company's manufacturing footprint in the state. Details on the facility's exact location, timeline and expected number of jobs have not yet been disclosed.
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Scientists have announced the discovery of a striking new fish species in the Amazon, adding to the basin's remarkable biodiversity. The find, reported by the science publication Nautilus, underscores how much of the rainforest's aquatic life remains undocumented even as the region faces mounting pressure from deforestation and development.
- 22Privacy group warns AirTags and Ring carry surveillance risks●🕵️ Latest from # Surveillance # Technology Oversight Project (S.T.O.P.) # NYC “'AirTags and Ring doorbells are in fact s
The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project, a New York-based privacy group, is warning that Apple AirTags and Amazon Ring doorbells pose significant privacy threats similar to those of Flock safety cameras. S.T.O.P. communications director Will Owen said these devices come with myriad privacy risks, though he argued Flock's massive nationwide network of license plate readers constitutes a far larger dragnet. The comments add to ongoing debate over everyday consumer surveillance technology.
- 23Stock Futures Climb Ahead of AMD Results After Palantir Rally▼Nasdaq, S&P 500 Futures Climb As Wall Street Awaits AMD, SpaceX Earnings After Palantir Rally: Why SNAP, AMZN, SNDK, LCID, SLS, ASTS Are In Focus
US stock futures for the Nasdaq and S&P 500 rose as investors awaited earnings from Advanced Micro Devices and reports tied to SpaceX, following a strong rally in Palantir shares. Traders are also watching a slate of stocks in focus, including Snap, Amazon, SanDisk, Lucid, SLS and AST SpaceMobile, as earnings season drives market direction.
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Amazon is trialing lower-carbon aluminum in the construction of a data center in Ohio. The move is part of the company's efforts to reduce the embodied carbon of its infrastructure buildout, as data center expansion draws scrutiny for its environmental footprint. Details on the aluminum supplier and expected emissions savings were not disclosed.
- 25New Rom-Com Adaptation Tops Amazon Prime's Weekly Movie Chart●The New Rom-Com Adaptation Is Amazon Prime’s Most-Watched Movie of the Week
A newly released romantic-comedy film adaptation has become the most-watched movie on Amazon Prime Video this week, according to reporting citing IMDb data. The streaming platform's latest chart positions the title above all other films in its catalogue for the period. Viewers appear to be responding to a fresh take on a familiar love story, keeping romance high on the service's viewing rankings.
- 26Amazon and Duke win permits for hundreds of generators●Amazon, Duke won permits for hundreds of generators. Opponents aren’t done yet.
Amazon and Duke Energy have secured permits for hundreds of generators, but opposition to the projects continues. Environmental opponents say they are not done fighting the decision, signalling further legal or regulatory challenges ahead over the air-quality and permitting approvals in the region.