Amazon satellite network
Amazon plans a global satellite cellphone network with 5,105 satellites.
AmazonForget Garmin and Apple — this five-star fitness watch will have you smashing your PBs for under AU$160
Amazfit officially launched in Australia earlier this month, and Amazon has discounted one of our top-rated smartwatches, the Active 2, for a limited time.
Samsung's 9100 Pro 2TB SSD has dropped to AU$434 at Amazon, but you have less than a day left to grab it
The Samsung 9100 Pro 2TB is down to AU$434.47 at Amazon AU until 12pm July 29 — an excellent price for one of the fastest PCIe 5.0 SSDs around
Amazon Trying to Launch a Global Satellite Cellphone Network In 2028
Amazon has asked the FCC to approve a 5,105-satellite constellation launching in 2028 that would provide global direct-to-cell "voice, messaging, data, and emergency services," similar to Starlink's partnership with T-Mobile. The network would use Globalstar spectrum, support future Apple satellite services, and complement Amazon's existing Leo broadband constellation. The Verge reports: Advanced Television points out that the FCC application also includes a request to use spectrum assigned to I
Amazon asked the FCC to approve 5,105 satellites for a network that sends internet straight to your phone
Amazon has asked the FCC to approve the launch of up to 5,105 internet satellites for a direct-to-device network that would send connectivity straight to smartphones without requiring a cell tower. The Saturday filing described a constellation combining Amazon’s existing Kuiper infrastructure with assets from Globalstar, the satellite operator Amazon announced plans to acquire in […] This story continues at The Next Web
Amazon’s new satellite network for mobile phones could turn up the heat on SpaceX
Amazon is expanding its plans for providing satellite connectivity to mobile phones.
Amazon wants to deploy 5,105 satellites for its direct-to-mobile service
Amazon's Leo subsidiary has launched more than 390 satellites so far and plans to launch thousands more.
Apple Will 'Watch Everything Burn' When AI Bubble Bursts
MacRumors interviewed AI critic Ed Zitron, author of the Where's Your Ed At newsletter and host of the Better Offline podcast, about what could happen to Apple if the costly AI infrastructure boom collapses. Zitron argued that Apple is relatively well insulated because it has spent far less on data centers than rivals such as Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. He said the company could use the downturn to make selective acquisitions, though it might simply continue operating largely as before. "I th
Amazon’s trying to launch a global satellite cellphone network in 2028
Amazon filed an FCC application on Saturday to launch a new Leo satellite constellation that will provide direct-to-device satellite service for "voice, messaging, data, and emergency services." If approved, Amazon will begin deploying the new constellation of 5,105 satellites in 2028. It says it plans to partner with mobile network operators to offer direct-to-device satellite […]
Samsung’s 27-inch QD-OLED gaming monitor is priced right at $299.99
The cost of QD-OLED gaming monitors is going down, even as many other PC components are still soaring above their normal prices. If your budget is locked at $300, Samsung’s 27-inch 1440p model costs exactly that much thanks to a recent $50 discount at Amazon. Finding a good QD-OLED monitor under $500 these days is […]
Amazon Seeks FCC Nod to Beam Satellite Coverage to Mobile Phones
Amazon.com Inc. has requested permission from the US Federal Communications Commission to launch a direct-to-device network of 5,000 satellites to provide mobile services to cell phones from space, furthering the company’s competition with SpaceX.
A New Middle Class of Content Creators Is Quietly Quitting the 9-to-5
"The rise of TikTok, Instagram Reels and Amazon storefronts has created a new kind of white-collar exit strategy," reports Bloomberg. Workers ditch office jobs not to become celebrities, necessarily, "but to piece together an income online through brand deals, affiliate links and highly personal videos documenting everyday life." In many cases, the followers necessary to sustain a living are smaller (and more attainable) than people might assume. A small but loyal audience can now generate eno
Carrie is just trying to make a friend in the new trailer
Mike Flanagan's latest Stephen King adaptation, Carrie (this will be his fourth), is slated to make its debut on Amazon Prime on October 7th. The new trailer dropped at Comic-Con 2026 and doesn't contain many surprises. If you're familiar with Carrie at all, it hits all the expected notes. Though it's clearly been updated for […]
Warner Bros. lawsuit accuses Amazon of illegally poaching executives
The lawsuit will likely renew debates about whether term employment agreements are enforceable under California. law
Amazon Cracks Down On Use of AI Images By Sellers
CNBC reports: Amazon is requiring that third-party sellers label any product images or videos that contain "AI-generated people" after New York recently passed a law mandating greater transparency around "synthetic performers" in ads... The policy directs sellers to tag images [and videos or other graphics on listing pages] with specific metadata keywords before they're uploaded. "Recent legislation requires disclosure when images or videos in advertisements contain photorealistic AI-generated
Warner Bros. is suing Amazon for poaching employees
Warner Bros. Discovery has filed suit against Amazon, accusing it of illegally poaching employees, including Pia Barlow, former senior VP for originals marketing. In the complaint, Warner says that "Amazon has chosen to ride on the coattails of other well-established Hollywood mainstays," and that it engaged in a "lawless employee shopping spree." Deadline reports that […]
3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle
These e-readers are more useful in their old age than you might think.
Amazon accused of poaching HBO employees in Warner Bros. lawsuit
Warner Bros. Discovery has sued Amazon for 'inducing' its employees to breach their contracts.
Getting Ditched by Amazon Revitalized One Game Studio
Maverick Games, the maker of ‘Clutch,’ was ditched by Amazon but is doing just fine
Amazon just shut its AGI Lab, and quit a race it never led
Amazon is retreating from the race to build the smartest AI. This week it closed its AGI Lab, a San Francisco team working on artificial general intelligence, The Information reported. The move was part of layoffs across Amazon’s AGI unit, Reuters first reported. The lab was barely 18 months old. Amazon set it up in […] This story continues at The Next Web
Blade Runner 2099’s moody dystopia streams on Amazon in November
After teasing the series with some first-look images yesterday, Amazon is finally properly unveiling its Blade Runner streaming series. Called Blade Runner 2099, the show hits Prime Video on November 25th with all eight episodes dropping at once. We also got the first trailer for the series, which is full of Blade Runner staples: a […]
All the best tech deals from this weekend's Amazon UK sale — I've picked the top 11 offers from Lenovo, Ninja, Philips, and more
I'm back with another look through all of this weekend's best tech deals at Amazon UK — and I've picked all the top offers I'd buy from Lenovo, Ninja, Philips, and more.
Amazon Luna is getting a brand new Batman game next week
Batman: Caped Crusader - Chronicles' ties in with season two of Prime Video's animated show.
IRGC Claims It Destroyed Amazon's Bahrain Data Center
Article URL: https://houseofsaud.com/irgc-claims-destroyed-amazon-bahrain-data-center/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=49033240 Points: 51 # Comments: 20
'Bigger, brighter and lighter': It was love at first use with the 3rd-generation Amazon Kindle Scribe (2025), but its height and price make it unwieldy
The 3rd generation Kindle Scribe is arguably Amazon's best epaper note-taking tablet yet, and a fabulous upgrade if you wait for it to be discounted.
Alexa Plus is getting an AI update to handle more complicated instructions
Amazon is launching an update to its Alexa Plus assistant that will allow it to connect to smart home devices in new ways. With the update, Alexa Plus can link up with tech from Bosch, Delta, Ecovacs, iRobot, Yale Home, Whirlpool, Tapo, Eufy, and others, while automatically routing requests to the correct device. In an […]
Jeff Bezos has been approached to buy a stake in Liverpool FC. Amazon already holds the Premier League TV rights.
Jeff Bezos has been approached to join a consortium seeking to buy a 30% stake in Liverpool Football Club from Fenway Sports Group, Sky Sports reported. The group is led by Amit Bhatia, the outgoing co-owner of Queens Park Rangers and son-in-law of steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal. The provisional offer is £1.35 billion ($1.8 billion), […] This story continues at The Next Web
Amazon Luna boss thinks rising hardware prices could push more hardcore gamers to cloud gaming — 'You're going to see more people that are priced out of the market'
Amazon's GM of gaming thinks the rising cost of consoles and PC components could push more hardcore gamers towards cloud streaming.
'Two lasers, one box, zero compromise for pro-grade engraving': The xTool F2 Ultra is $1,000 off at Amazon with deep engraving and AI-powered precision
Looking for a professional laser engraver? The xTool F2 Ultra is now $1,000 off at Amazon.
'Excellent' and 'exceptionally flexible': Geekom IT13 mini PC for small business users running office applications and video conferencing tools gets a welcome 10% price cut
Looking for a compact work PC? Geekom's "excellent" IT13 mini desktop gets a welcome 10% off at Amazon.
I've picked the 10 best back-to-school laptop deals — how to choose between the Dell XPS 13, MacBook Neo, HP OmniBook, and more to get the best value for money
It's time for another look at all the best back-to-school laptop deals that are available right now, including my top picks from Apple, Dell, HP, Best Buy, Acer, Amazon, and more.
A US Senate panel says it has ‘compelling evidence’ of Chinese influence inside Amazon
The email was not meant to be public. Writing to a small-business owner on Staten Island, a researcher for the Senate Small Business Committee said Republican staff had been probing “Amazon negligence related to Chinese influence and have found compelling evidence.” The note named no evidence at all. That is more or less the whole […] This story continues at The Next Web
Amazon Investigated Over Chinese Influence by US Senate Panel
Amazon.com Inc. is being investigated by the Senate Small Business Committee for allegedly letting China influence the company’s online marketplace, according to a document reviewed by Bloomberg and two people interviewed as part of the investigation.
Price-hiked iPads are a little cheaper right now
A number of Apple products got more expensive last month, so we’re happy to find deals wherever and whenever we can. If you’re searching for a high-end iPad, one of the more notable deals currently happening is on the 13-inch iPad Pro M5 with 512GB of storage. Normally $1,699, it’s $150 off at Amazon, costing […]
UK government says plug-in solar panels will be legal from August 27 — opening the door for Amazon, Lidl, Currys and more to help save you £110 a year
The UK government has quietly revealed when plug-in solar panels will become legal in the country —here's what that means.
Amazon is making a Robocop TV show with the showrunner from Lodge 49
Amazon greenlit a Robocop pilot. Now it has committed to a full TV show.
Five tech giants are hiding $1.65tn in AI debt, using the trick that toppled Enron
Look at what Alphabet, Microsoft, Amazon, Meta, and Oracle officially owe, and the numbers seem large but manageable. Look off the books, and a second, bigger pile of debt appears. A Nikkei study put that hidden figure at $1.65 trillion, up roughly eightfold in four years. It is more than the $1.35 trillion the five […] This story continues at The Next Web
Is your college laptop struggling? This Intel i5 and 16GB RAM-powered Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 will get you back up and running for £499.99
This Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5 drops to £499.99 at Amazon — it's a smart buy if you need a capable laptop for school, college, or just everyday use.
Amazon E-Commerce Portal for Business Nears $60 Billion in Sales
Amazon.com Inc.’s business sales unit was recently on track to sell $60 billion of merchandise over the course of a full year, up about 71% from 2023, evidence that the world’s largest online retailer is gaining ground in corporate sales.
Amazon's Adaptive Display for Fire TVs is officially rolling out today
Amazon's Adaptive Display accessibility feature for Fire TVs is officially rolling out today
'A well-balanced and genuinely impressive home and office mini PC': The Geekom A5 Pro with Ryzen 5 gets a big price cut
The diminutive desktop, with an AMD Ryzen 5 processor, 16GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD gets big price cut at Amazon.
An Ebike Company Was Sued for Misleading Info on Safety. It Points to a Big Problem
Several Chinese businesses associated with the ebike brand Aipas settled a lawsuit with Amazon and the safety certification company UL in July.
GoPro’s discounted Max 2 bundle includes $100 worth of accessories
A 360-degree camera is a great way to ensure you capture every bit of the action, but prices tend to be on the high end for models worth your attention. That’s why it’s notable that the GoPro Max 2 accessory bundle is discounted to $369 at Amazon (a dollar more at Best Buy and GoPro). […]
Apple Books and Amazon Are Lousy With AI-Generated Books Ripping Off Legitimate Authors
Joanna Stern at New Things, last month : Last month, just days after my book went on sale, AI knockoffs of the ebook version flooded Apple Books. There was Joanna Stern On I Am Not A Robot by Sophie Mercer. I AM NOT A ROBOT by Finn Tech. I AM NOT A ROBOT by Joana Stern — with one “n.” ( Watch our latest video showing all these titles and more.) In total, I found ten AI-generated ebooks clearly riding on mine, with AI-generated covers mimicking the style of my real one — the same blue, yellow and
An AWS billing bug sent users estimated charges of up to $2.5 trillion
AWS users woke up Friday to find estimated billing emails showing charges ranging from hundreds of millions to $2.5 trillion. A unit pricing error in the AWS Billing Console’s estimated billing computation subsystem was the cause, Amazon confirmed. One Reddit user whose charges totalled $0.19 last month received an estimated bill of nearly $2.5 billion. […] This story continues at The Next Web
A bug in AWS has caused some customers' bills to spike from a few cents to billions of dollars
"The displayed billing estimates do not reflect actual usage and charges," Amazon said.
Amazon’s Zoox recalls 105 robotaxis after one drove into heavy smoke at an active fire scene
Amazon’s Zoox voluntarily recalled software in 105 of its robotaxis after an unoccupied vehicle drove into heavy smoke at an active emergency fire scene in Las Vegas on June 20. The smoke obscured the scene, which had not been cordoned off with cones. The vehicle entered, braked hard while attempting to steer away, and came […] This story continues at The Next Web
Amazon fixing bug that billed some AWS customers billions of dollars
Some Amazon customers logged on Friday to a surprise bill estimate claiming that they owed the tech and cloud giant billions in fees.
The AI boom’s least glamorous winner just filed for a $5bn listing, and it wires Google and Amazon’s data centres
While attention fixes on Nvidia and the AI models, the companies quietly wiring the data centres together are booming. Eoptolink, a Chinese maker of high-speed optical transceivers, has filed for a Hong Kong listing that could raise up to $5bn, Bloomberg reports. The plan is a secondary listing on top of its existing Shenzhen shares. It […] This story continues at The Next Web
Airbus is moving its most critical apps off AWS to a French cloud
Airbus is pulling some of its most sensitive systems off Amazon Web Services and onto a European cloud. The aerospace group has picked French provider Scaleway to host them, Scaleway said. The move covers the applications Airbus needs to keep running as a “minimum viable company.” That is about 900 apps, starting with 70 now […] This story continues at The Next Web
Ask HN: Any AWS billing issues known? Amazon forecast of 3 billion dollars
I receive an AWS Budgets alert that my budget is exceeding the alert threshold. Threshold is 5$. Forecasted amount is listed as $3,005,575,870.47. (Yepp, right, that’s 3 billion dollars.) I haven't even used AWS actively in the last year, but AWS console lists the amount as stated above. No feedback from AWS support yet, but the support AI chat bot says: "Die perfekt gleichmäßigen Tageskosten seit dem 1. Juli deuten stark auf einen Abrechnungs- oder Messfehler hin." ("The perfectly consistent da