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Amazon calls Bernie Sanders’ claims ‘inaccurate and misleading’
On September 5, Senator Bernie Sanders will introduce legislation aimed at curbing large companies like Amazon and Walmart’s “corporate welfare.”…
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Alexa can now play your favorite song when you walk into a room
Amazon today announced a new API that gives Alexa the ability to communicate with sensors that detect motion and sensors…
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Toyota invests $500 million into Uber
Toyota and Uber are partnering to bring an on-demand autonomous ride-hailing service to market, a deal that includes a $500…
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Amazon opens its second cashierless store in Seattle; Chicago and San Francisco are next
Amazon’s expansion into brick-and-mortar shows no sign of slowing down. The retailer today opened the doors at its second Amazon Go…
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Amazon researchers share how AI helps Alexa answer follow-up questions
Humans have an easy time with context carryover — the ability to track references through rounds of conversation (like inferring…
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Amazon opens its second Amazon Go convenience store
Amazon this morning announced the opening of its second Amazon Go convenience store, which is again located in the retailer’s…
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Amazon isn’t the only tech company getting tax breaks
Amazon has a big target on its back these days, and because of its size, scope and impact on local…
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Amazon expands its Alexa Fund Fellowship to a total of 18 universities, up from 4 last year
Amazon announced this morning a further investment in voice technology with an expansion of its Alexa Fund Fellowship to 14…
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