amazon Amazon Reports Strong First Quarter Earnings Despite Rising Costs Amazon releases its first quarter earnings report, showing significant revenue growth as the tech giant continues to expand its cloud and advertising businesses.
amazon Amazon Upgrades Prime Free Shipping Default From Two Days to One Amazon plans to replace its standard two-day Prime shipping with a one-day delivery option. The company invests $800 million in infrastructure to make this faster shipping a reality throughout 2019.
microsoft Microsoft Briefly Joins Trillion-Dollar Club After Strong Earnings Microsoft becomes the third U.S. company to briefly surpass a $1 trillion market cap following an impressive quarterly earnings report. The milestone serves as a major bragging right and highlights the company's massive growth over the past year.
faa FAA Grants First Airline Certification to Google's Wing Drone Delivery Service The Federal Aviation Administration officially certifies Alphabet's Wing Aviation to operate as a commercial airline, marking a first for the U.S. drone delivery industry. This approval allows the Google spinoff to begin delivering everyday packages directly to American homes.
amazon Amazon Introduces First-Ever Certification Program for Alexa Skill Developers Amazon launches a new specialty certification for Alexa developers to validate their expertise in voice app creation. The program aims to improve the overall quality of third-party skills across millions of Alexa-enabled devices.
twitch Twitch Launches Interactive Karaoke Game to Expand Beyond Traditional Gaming Twitch rolls out "Twitch Sings," a free karaoke-style game built specifically for live streaming and real-time audience interaction. The release serves as a strategic test to attract non-gamers to the platform.
amazon Amazon Acquires Canvas Technology to Boost Warehouse Automation Amazon purchases autonomous warehouse robotics startup Canvas Technology to enhance its fulfillment center operations. The deal adds self-driving cart technology to Amazon's growing robotics portfolio.
amazon Amazon Alexa Expands Beyond Quick Headlines With Long-Form News Amazon introduces a long-form news feature for Alexa, allowing users to listen to in-depth stories from providers like NPR and CNN instead of just quick Flash Briefing headlines.
amazon Amazon Develops Alexa-Powered Wireless Earbuds to Challenge AirPods Amazon is creating its own true wireless earbuds with built-in Alexa support and gesture controls. The device aims to rival Apple's AirPods by promising superior audio quality.
amazon Amazon Prime Offers Free Year of Nintendo Switch Online Twitch Prime is giving members a complimentary 12-month subscription to Nintendo Switch Online, which normally costs $20. Users must claim the benefit in two separate installments before the offer expires.
elizabeth warren Warren's Tech Breakup Plan Raises Questions About Digital Coordination Rights Elizabeth Warren's proposal to break up major tech companies goes beyond traditional antitrust concerns by questioning how digital platforms allocate coordination rights. The plan frames these rights as a public resource rather than a purely corporate asset.
tokenization Tokenized Data Emerges as Alternative to Big Tech Dominance As regulators target tech giants over data control, a new generation of data-backed tokens offers a decentralized alternative to the current data paradigm.
elizabeth warren Venture Capitalists Push Back Against Warren's Big Tech Breakup Plan Silicon Valley investors and startup executives express skepticism over Elizabeth Warren's proposal to break up major tech monopolies, arguing that blocking acquisitions will ultimately harm startups and reduce market competition.
elizabeth warren Warren Proposes Breaking Up Amazon, Facebook, and Google Senator Elizabeth Warren introduces a bold plan to break up major tech companies by designating them as platform utilities. The proposal aims to restore competition and prevent these giants from favoring their own products over third-party participants.
france France Moves Forward With 3 Percent Revenue Tax on Tech Giants France is implementing a new 3 percent tax on the French revenue of large tech companies like Google, Amazon, and Facebook. The law targets global firms earning over €750 million that operate marketplaces or advertising businesses in the country.