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The Unfulfilled Promise of Alexa Skills: A Decade Later

Amazon's Alexa was envisioned as a transformative voice assistant, but ten years later, it still primarily plays music and provides basic information. This article explores the challenges faced in ...

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Amazon Eliminates Plastic Air Pillows from Packaging

As of October 2024, Amazon has successfully removed plastic air pillows from its global fulfillment centers, marking a significant step towards reducing plastic pollution and protecting oceans. Env...

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Amazon’s Shopping App Redesign: A Fresh Take on User Experience

Amazon is testing a revamped homepage for its shopping app, enhancing personalization and introducing dynamic graphics. Millions of users will experience these changes, which aim to improve shoppin...

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Amazon to Stream Live Election Special with Brian Williams on Prime Video

Amazon Prime Video is set to host a live election night special on November 5th, led by Brian Williams. Featuring diverse guests and real-time updates, the non-partisan event aims to provide access...

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Amazon Launches First Color Kindle & New E-Readers: What You Need to Know

Amazon unveils four new Kindle e-readers, including the revolutionary Colorsoft Signature Edition, a fast Paperwhite, a note-taking Kindle Scribe, and an entry-level model. Discover features and pr...

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Amazon Discontinues Last Kindle with Physical Buttons: The End of an Era

Amazon has officially discontinued the Kindle Oasis, the last Kindle to feature physical page-turn buttons, marking a shift to touch-only devices. With an updated lineup, including larger and innov...