What Amazon shipped in 2024

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AWS commits $100 million to expand education access with cloud and AI technology

Amazon has launched the Digital Arabic Library, providing over 38,000 titles to Arabic speakers globally, aiming to connect cultures and enhance accessibility. The initiative reflects Amazon’s broader…

7 features to try on the new Kindle Scribe, including full-system Dark Mode

Amazon introduced major updates to its Kindle lineup, including the first color Kindle, a reimagined Kindle Scribe, and the fastest Kindle Paperwhite. Key additions include AI-powered note summarizati…

How the next generation of AI researchers is using Amazon chips to accelerate discovery

Amazon’s Trainium AI chip business grew nearly 40% quarter-over-quarter in Q1, with UC Berkeley and other universities optimizing kernels for complex ML challenges. Trainium accelerates research acros…

Meet our toughest eero yet: the Outdoor 7 takes your wifi outside

Amazon has introduced the eero Outdoor 7, a new outdoor Wi-Fi device designed to extend and customize home internet coverage. The device allows users to select from four new Alexa conversation styles,…

How Prime members can save $0.20 per gallon on fuel every Friday this spring

Amazon announced a new cash-back reward program for Prime for Young Adults members, allowing them to earn automatic cash back on everyday purchases without coupons or codes. The program has already ge…

A behind-the-scenes look at how Amazon prepares for its biggest shopping events of the year

Amazon announced a 43% reduction in workplace injury rates since 2019, highlighting its ongoing commitment to employee safety. The company emphasized that safety preparations occur year-round, with hi…

How to use Alexa for Shopping to compare products, check price history, auto-buy items at target prices, and more

Amazon introduced Alexa+ for Echo Show, transforming the device into a visual shopping hub with AI-powered tools like price history, product comparisons, and automated purchases. Features include Gen-…

Amazon meets 100% renewable energy goal 7 years early

Amazon has significantly expanded its renewable energy initiatives, now enabling nearly 1.7 GW of offshore wind capacity—more than any other company globally. The company is leveraging artificial inte…

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy explains 8 things you may not know about the company’s Leadership Principles

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy outlined eight key leadership principles in a recent video podcast with LinkedIn’s CEO, emphasizing the importance of attitude and continuous learning for career growth. He highl…

Amazon adds $1.4 billion to the housing fund to create and preserve an additional 14,000 affordable homes

Amazon announced a $1.4 billion investment in its Housing Equity Fund to address affordable housing shortages across the U.S., as detailed in its 2024 economic impact report. The initiative aims to cr…

Thousands of Amazon employees are landing higher-paying jobs through Career Choice. Here's how.

Amazon’s Career Choice program, launched in 2012, has expanded its education and training benefits to pre-pay tuition for eligible hourly employees pursuing degrees or skills development, both within …