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Logistics Amazon speeds last-mile delivery, expands robotics fleet past 1 million
Amazon expanded same-day and overnight delivery to more than 40% of items in H1 2026 and grew Amazon Now to over 250 cities. The company also passed 1 million deployed robots and plans to double its robotic arm fleet in 2026, according to FreightWaves.
Business Nasdaq rises as Amazon's 13.7% rally lifts tech stocks; Apple drops 9.8%
The Nasdaq Composite gained 0.34% on July 31, 2026, as Amazon shares rallied 13.7% after the company reported its strongest quarterly revenue growth in more than four years. Apple dropped 9.8% on supply-constraint warnings. Traders raised the probability of the Federal Reserve holding rates in September to 35%.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Flipkart and Amazon Mount Fee War as Race for Smaller Indian Cities Heats Up
Amazon and Flipkart have waived seller commissions twice since last year on products priced within Rs 1,000, and Flipkart has removed fashion commissions entirely, according to Business Today. The fee war targets faster-growing non-metro demand, where online shopping penetration rose from just over one-fifth in 2016 to nearly one-third by 2025. Sellers should factor lower transaction costs into pricing as both platforms court tier-two and tier-three city customers.
Logistics UPS shift away from Amazon shows bigger payoff
UPS completed its phase-out of low-margin Amazon business in Q2, leading to higher revenue per piece and profit despite lower volume. The company closed 45 facilities and automated 68.5% of U.S. volume, driving cost savings. Management raised full-year guidance.
Technology 3 Clever Things You Can Do With an Old Amazon Kindle
Old Amazon Kindles can be repurposed into versatile devices. WIRED outlines three projects: turning a Kindle into a Spotify controller, a smart home display, or a literary clock. The hacks require varying levels of effort and are documented online.
Technology AWS Billing Glitch Shows Customers Erroneous Fees of Up to $7.1 Trillion
A global billing glitch in Amazon Web Services displayed incorrect estimated charges to customers, with some seeing fees in the billions and trillions. The root cause was an issue with the estimated billing computation subsystem, which AWS is now rolling back. The issue is expected to be resolved by the weekend.
Technology WIRED's Best Smart Speakers for 2026: Google Home Speaker Leads the Pack
WIRED's Nena Farrell tested nearly every smart speaker from Amazon, Google, and Apple. The 2026 Google Home Speaker (8/10, WIRED Recommends) leads with its Gemini AI assistant, but many advanced features require a subscription. Amazon and Apple remain strong ecosystem contenders.
Surface Laptop Discounted by 38% for Prime Day: A Standout Deal in 2026
According to WIRED, the Surface Laptop is discounted by 38% for Prime Day, now priced at $835. The 2024 model offers 16GB RAM, 256GB storage, a 3:2 aspect ratio display with 120Hz refresh rate, and long battery life. This deal is highlighted as the best value laptop in 2026, despite limited configuration options.
Logistics Amazon and DHL Launch Air Bridge to Deliver Humanitarian Aid to Earthquake-Ravaged Venezuela
Amazon is utilizing its air cargo network to establish a humanitarian air bridge to Venezuela following devastating twin earthquakes, with seven weekly flights from Miami to Caracas. DHL Group has also mobilized its air network, operating three flights transporting over 109 tons of aid. The relief effort is coordinated with Airlink, the U.S. State Department, and the United Nations World Food Program.
Technology Save Nearly Half on Amazon's Top-End Fire TV Stick 4K Max During Prime Days
Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K Max is $35 during Prime Days, a $25 discount. The second-generation model offers double the storage (16GB) and Wi-Fi 6E support for faster streaming. It integrates deeply with Alexa smart homes and Prime Video.
Technology The Best Amazon Prime Day Headphone Deals for Every Kind of Listener
Amazon Prime Day 2026 brings significant discounts on top-rated headphones and earbuds. WIRED's curated list covers noise-canceling cans, wireless earbuds, and sport headphones from Sony, Bose, Apple, Nothing, Google, and Beats. For enterprise technology leaders, these deals offer opportunities to equip teams with premium audio for productivity or employee perks.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Prime Day Beauty Deals 2026: Editor-Tested Products and Pricing Intelligence for B2B Sellers
WIRED's Prime Day beauty deal roundup for 2026 reveals strong discounts on editor-tested hair tools, skincare devices, and grooming products. The article details specific products, features, and price points, offering B2B sellers insight into trending consumer goods.
First 2026 Streaming Deals Arrive for Amazon Prime Day: HBO, Peacock, Paramount Plus at $1/Month
Amazon Prime Day 2026 introduces major streaming subscription discounts. Services including HBO, Peacock, Paramount Plus, Britbox, MGM Plus, and Crunchyroll offer nearly-free two-month trials at $1 per month, available exclusively to Amazon Prime members. These deals represent the first actual 2026 streaming offers, according to WIRED.
Logistics New York City's Delivery Protection Act on Amazon DSPs Pauses for Summer Amid Signs of Potential Changes
The New York City Council's Delivery Protection Act, which would require licensing of delivery companies and prohibit subcontracting core services like those performed by Amazon DSPs, has no action scheduled since an April hearing. Co-sponsors have dropped from 41 to 32, but 'amendment season' may produce modifications, including possible joint employer options. The bill threatens Amazon's last-mile delivery model in NYC.
Business From Amazon, ABB to Google, AirTrunk & More: Global Giants Commit Billions of Dollars to India
Global companies including Amazon, AirTrunk, ABB, CPP Investments, and Saint-Gobain have announced cumulative investments worth tens of billions of dollars in India, focusing on AI, cloud infrastructure, data centers, and manufacturing. The commitments underscore India's growing importance as a long-term growth market despite global economic uncertainties.
Trade Australia Sues Amazon Over Allegedly Unfair Prime Video Contracts With Subscribers
Australia's consumer watchdog, the ACCC, has filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging the tech giant used unfair contract terms to introduce ads in Prime Video without providing refunds. The ACCC claims the terms affected over one million annual subscribers between November 2023 and August 2025.
Supply Chain Amazon's Elite Disaster Relief Team: A Model for Rapid-Response Supply Chains
Amazon's Disaster Relief program leverages its vast logistics network, cutting-edge technology, and dedicated people to pre-position supplies and coordinate global partners for immediate disaster response. The program's approach offers lessons for supply chain resilience and rapid deployment in crisis scenarios.
Logistics Amazon and Flipkart Escalate Quick Commerce War in India with Major Expansion Plans
Amazon and Flipkart are aggressively scaling their quick commerce operations in India, with Amazon Now targeting 300+ cities and Flipkart Minutes already in 130+ cities. This intensifies competition for incumbents Blinkit, Swiggy, and Zepto, driving market share battles and discounting. Last-mile delivery networks and dark store expansion are at the core of the race.
Technology Amazon Drops OpenAI Film, Data Center Workers Rebel, Meta Leaks Employee Data
This week's Uncanny Valley podcast covers three major stories: Amazon MGM Studios drops a film about OpenAI's Sam Altman; data center workers, including electricians and Amazon employees, push back against construction and working conditions; and Meta pauses an employee-tracking program after an internal data leak. The stories highlight growing tensions in AI, labor, and corporate surveillance.
Kobo Libra Colour E-Reader Challenges Kindle with Color Screen and Page-Turn Buttons at Discount Price
The Kobo Libra Colour, a color e-reader with page-turn buttons and digital notebook capability, is currently discounted. The device features a 7-inch color screen, 32GB storage, and Kobo Plus membership access at $8/week. It competes directly with Amazon's Kindle Colorsoft, offering additional functionality at a similar price.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Amazon chief Andy Jassy presses Quick-commerce pedal: Now to expand to 300+ cities
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, on his first visit to India since 2021, announced Amazon Now will expand to over 300 cities from 15, backed by a fresh $300 million investment. The quick-commerce service has seen orders double every quarter since launch, positioning Amazon to challenge incumbents Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, and Flipkart Minutes.
Logistics Flipkart and Amazon Expand Fulfilment Centres to Compete in Quick Commerce
Flipkart and Amazon are rapidly expanding micro fulfilment centres to catch up in quick commerce. Flipkart now operates 1,000 centres with orders growing fivefold, while Amazon invests millions in urban fulfilment centres. Both leverage large customer bases to drive adoption.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Prime Day Beatbot Deals: WIRED-Recommended Pool Robots at Record Discounts
WIRED reports that Prime Day 2026 offers some of the biggest discounts ever seen on Beatbot pool robots, including the top-rated AquaSense 2 Ultra, the value-priced Beatbot model, the iSkim Ultra skimmer, and the new Sora 70 with surface-skimming. The deals are highlighted as the best time to buy these smart pool cleaners.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Prime Day Vacuum Deals: Top Discounts on Cordless, Robot, and Wet Vacuums from Shark, Dyson, Bissell
WIRED reports on Prime Day vacuum deals for 2026, featuring discounts on cordless vacuums like the Shark PowerDetect ($300, $100 off), the Bissell PowerClean FurFinder ($150), and the Dyson Gen5Detect. Robot vacuums such as the Shark PowerDetect UV Reveal ($850) and Dreame X50 Ultra also see sales. Wet vacuums include the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine and Narwal S30 Pro ($330).
Commodities Amazon Signs 600MW PPA for Germany's Largest Baltic Sea Offshore Wind Farm Gennaker
Amazon has signed a 600MW power purchase agreement (PPA) with Skyborn Renewables for the Gennaker offshore wind farm in the German Baltic Sea. The project, expected to be Germany's largest Baltic Sea wind farm with up to 976.5MW capacity, will feature 63 15MW turbines and is slated for operation by end of 2028.
Technology Amazon and Walmart Battle for Lowest Price on Apple AirPods Pro 3, Dropping to $169
Walmart has dropped the Apple AirPods Pro 3 to $169.99, a record low, while Amazon lists them at $179. The price war highlights competitive dynamics in e-commerce ahead of Amazon Prime Day on June 23.
Finance Spacex Shares Surge Past Amazon in Market Value After IPO Frenzy; Options Trading Begins
SpaceX shares surged more than 14% on Tuesday, pushing its market capitalization above Amazon and briefly past Microsoft. Options trading began with strong demand, and the company's IPO proceeds rose to $85.7 billion. Analysts caution about volatility given the company's limited public float and high valuation.
Manufacturing Google Home Speaker Launch Next Week Signals New Import Wave for Smart Home Devices
Google will launch its new Google Home Speaker as soon as next week, according to a Google executive's email and a Best Buy Canada listing. The device, Google's first new smart speaker in six years, will roll out to 20 countries. For trade professionals, this signals a potential uptick in imports of smart home hubs and the need to review tariff classifications.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 Ergonomic Chair Sale: $410 on Prime Day Beats Amazon Price
The Sihoo Doro C300 Pro V2 ergonomic chair is discounted to $410 (was $500) direct from Sihoo with code PRIME20 for Prime Day, beating Amazon's price. UK readers get £409.99 with code PD20. The chair features the DynaCore system, SyncroFlex backrest, 8D armrests, and certifications including BIFMA, SGS, and TÜV.
Technology I've Tried Every Kindle. This Is the Best One to Buy for Enterprise and Personal Use
WIRED reviews every current Kindle model, comparing display, storage, battery life, and waterproofing. The Kindle Paperwhite (2024) is the best overall, while new Scribe models add AI features and color screens. A detailed comparison table helps buyers choose.
Technology Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus (2nd Gen) Review: Sharper Video and Quick-Release Battery Justify the Premium
TechRadar's review of the second-generation Ring Battery Video Doorbell Plus highlights a significant upgrade to 2K Retinal resolution with HDR, a 140-degree head-to-toe view, and a quick-release battery. However, the best features require a Ring subscription, and the device charges via Micro-USB instead of USB-C. The doorbell remains tied to Amazon's ecosystem, raising privacy concerns.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Amazon Plans $35 Billion Additional India Investment by 2030, Calls It Most Aggressive Expansion Phase
Amazon India is ramping up its presence with a $35 billion fresh investment pledge by 2030, on top of $40 billion already invested. The company's country manager Samir Kumar described this as the most aggressive expansion phase in India yet, spanning ecommerce, quick commerce (Amazon Now), AI, and exports enablement.
Technology Amazon signs multibillion-dollar deal with Corning for next-gen data center fiber optic cables
Amazon announced a multi-year, multi-billion-dollar agreement with Corning to supply fiber optic cables and networking components for its data centers, driven by AI demand. The deal is expected to create hundreds of construction jobs in addition to 1,000 jobs at Corning's North Carolina facilities. AWS CEO Matt Garman emphasized the investment in American manufacturing and workforce training.
Amazon's LTL Gap: Buying Forward Air Could Solve Expedited Tier
Amazon launched a national economy LTL network, but lacks a premium expedited tier. FreightWaves argues that acquiring Forward Air — which operates a scheduled, airport-centric road feeder network — would instantly fill that gap and create a formidable competitor to incumbents like Old Dominion and FedEx Freight.
Logistics Amazon's LTL Entry Unlikely to Disrupt Market
Amazon's expansion into the less-than-truckload (LTL) market is not expected to significantly disrupt existing carriers, according to analysts. Despite Amazon's asset-light model and extensive network, the market's high barriers to entry and established players' strong service offerings limit immediate impact.
Technology Amazon's 'Story So Far' Enhances Kindle Reading Experience
Amazon has introduced the 'Story So Far' feature for Kindle devices, providing users with summaries of key plot points to help them resume reading after a break. This feature is available on Kindle devices and the iOS app, but not yet on Android.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Amazon's EcoTank Printer Deals: Choose Wisely
Amazon offers discounts on Epson's EcoTank ET-2860 and ET-2861 printers. The ET-2860 is the better deal at £141, as both models are identical except for the price.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Amazon Matches Boulies EP200 Sale with 30% Discount
Amazon has matched the sale price of the Boulies EP200 office chair, offering a 30% discount. This budget-friendly chair is praised for its comfort and features, making it a great value compared to luxury models.
Logistics Amazon Expands LTL Network to All Businesses
Amazon has expanded its less-than-truckload (LTL) network to serve all businesses, offering a full-scale logistics solution. This move positions Amazon as a competitor to traditional LTL carriers.
Logistics Amazon's £1bn UK Investment to Boost Logistics and Jobs
Amazon is investing £1 billion in the UK, creating 4,000 jobs with new facilities in Northampton and Kettering. This expansion aims to enhance logistics efficiency and support the UK's economy.
Technology FCC Grants Amazon Extension for Satellite Launch
The FCC has granted Amazon an extension for launching its Leo satellite constellation due to rocket capacity issues. This decision, opposed by SpaceX, allows Amazon more time to deploy its satellite internet service.
Technology Amazon's AI Merch Printing Targets Knockoff Market
Amazon introduces AI-generated custom merchandise printing via Alexa for Shopping, aiming to reduce counterfeit products. The service, available to US customers, leverages Amazon's Merch on Demand platform for fast fulfillment and shipping.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Amazon Slashes Prices on TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 Routers Pre-Prime Day
Amazon has announced significant pre-Prime Day discounts on TP-Link Wi-Fi 7 routers, with prices starting at $85. These deals offer a cost-effective way for businesses and homes to upgrade their networking capabilities.
Logistics Amazon Relay Enhances Safety and Prepares for Prime Day
Amazon Relay is implementing measures to combat freight fraud and enhance safety, including a new safety rewards program. These initiatives come as the company prepares for increased demand during Prime Day.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Amazon's Ember Artline: Affordable Art TVs Revolutionize Decor
Amazon introduces the Ember Artline, a new series of art TVs priced at $1,099 for the 65-inch model. These TVs offer features like AI-generated art and decor matching, making them a cost-effective alternative to Samsung's Frame Pro.
E-Commerce & Marketplaces Amazon Announces 2026 Prime Day Dates for Australia
Amazon Australia has announced its 2026 Prime Day sale will run from July 7 to July 13. This event offers exclusive deals for Prime members and discounts on major brands.
Trade Amazon's $10B Robotics Investment in Europe
Amazon is investing over $10 billion to enhance its European fulfillment centers with advanced robotics, including the Proteus autonomous robot. This initiative aims to improve efficiency and safety while expanding Amazon's workforce by 25,000 by 2030.
Logistics Amazon Wins NLRB Case on Joint Employer Status with DSPs
Amazon has secured a victory in a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) case regarding its status as a joint employer with Direct Service Providers (DSPs). This decision, approved by an NLRB administrative law judge, prevents a precedent-setting ruling that could have affected Amazon's logistics operations.
Logistics Amazon Expands E-Cargo Bike Trials in Washington, D.C.
Amazon is piloting e-cargo bikes in Washington, D.C. to reduce emissions and congestion. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to enhance urban delivery efficiency using micromobility solutions.