Amazon CEO says 100,000 users now have Alexa+

Amazon CEO says 100,000 users now have Alexa+

Amazon’s upgraded digital assistant powered by generative AI, Alexa+, has rolled out to over 100,000 users, CEO Andy Jassy said on the company’s earnings call Thursday. While that’s a far cry from the 600 million Alexa devices out there, the company is making some progress on the rollout of Alexa+, which was first unveiled in…

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The 40+ Best Deals at Amazon’s Summer Beauty Sale, From Hollywood Pro-Approved Skin-Care Devices to Luxe Airwrap Alternatives

The 40+ Best Deals at Amazon’s Summer Beauty Sale, From Hollywood Pro-Approved Skin-Care Devices to Luxe Airwrap Alternatives

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, The Hollywood Reporter may receive an affiliate commission. Once you’ve used a luxury version of your everyday beauty product, it’s tough to go back. But it can also be hard to justify spending the money on that really good moisturizer,…

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‘Pacific Rim’ Series Lands at Amazon

‘Pacific Rim’ Series Lands at Amazon

Legendary‘s Pacific Rim series has landed at Amazon MGM Studios. The two studios will adapt the IP together (with Legendary in first position) for Amazon’s Prime Video streaming service. The Pacific Rim TV project, currently in development, is the first from Legendary’s first-look television deal with Eric Heisserer and his Chronology banner. Heisserer will write…

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Kraken rolls out ETF and stock access for US crypto traders

Kraken rolls out ETF and stock access for US crypto traders

Kraken launches stock and ETF trading for US users, expanding beyond crypto as it pushes for a borderless, all-in-one trading platform. Kraken is expanding beyond cryptocurrencies by offering US-listed stocks and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) in a move aimed at appealing to more traditional investors. Kraken, the world’s 13th largest centralized cryptocurrency exchange (CEX) by volume,…

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Could an Amazon driver could be the one who saves your life?

Could an Amazon driver could be the one who saves your life?

In a quiet transformation from merchandising giant to (also) healthcare giant, Amazon may be positioning its sprawling logistics network and growing medical footprint to potentially save lives, starting with your front door. According to Bloomberg, back in 2023, Amazon piloted a several months-long pilot program called Project Pulse, equipping delivery vans with defibrillators and training…

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