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- 1Amazon seeks FCC approval for 5,105 satellites amid debris-model secrecyβ# Amazon is asking the # FCC to approve 5,105 massive new # satellites while hiding their orbital debris risk models beh
Amazon has asked the US Federal Communications Commission to approve a constellation of 5,105 additional satellites for its Kuiper broadband project. Critics are pushing back, arguing the company is withholding its orbital debris risk models behind corporate confidentiality and calling for full public transparency on how the mega-constellation could affect the safety and sustainability of orbit.
- 2Lula cuts Amazon deforestation but expands oil productionβΌLula's mixed environmental record has brought less deforestation but more oil
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's environmental record presents a contradiction: deforestation in the Amazon has fallen sharply under his government, fulfilling a key campaign pledge, while his administration simultaneously approved new oil exploration and expansion projects. Supporters credit the decline in forest destruction, but critics argue the push for more oil undermines Brazil's climate credentials and its role as an environmental leader.
- 3Climate Activists Target AI Data Centers Over Growing Energy DemandβClimate Activists Target AI Data Centers & Amazon's Plan to Build Largest U.S. Gas Power Plant
Climate activists are protesting against AI data centers and Amazon's plan to build the largest gas power plant in the United States. Campaigners argue that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure is driving a surge in electricity demand that is being met with new fossil fuel plants rather than clean energy. The story highlights growing friction between the tech industry's buildout and climate commitments.
- 4Mamdani blasts Amazon over delivery driver working conditionsβLove seeing # Mamdani going after the bad guys: "#Amazon ultimately controls the working conditions and that the DSP arr
Zohran Mamdani is drawing attention for attacking Amazon's treatment of delivery drivers, arguing that Amazon ultimately controls working conditions and that its delivery service partner arrangement is a construct to avoid legal accountability. Supporters are echoing his point that Amazon claims drivers don't work for the company while dictating their shifts, routes and start times, renewing debate over gig-style subcontracting and corporate liability.
- 5Amazon Stock Rises on Satellite Milestone for Starlink RivalβAMZN Stock Gains On Hitting Satellite Milestone to Launch Starlink Internet Rival This Year
Amazon shares gained after the company hit a key satellite milestone in its effort to launch a broadband internet service to rival SpaceX's Starlink, with the service targeted to begin this year. Investors reacted positively to the progress on Amazon's low-earth-orbit satellite constellation project, which has been in development for several years.
- 6What will Amazon's US$3 billion quick commerce bet buy?βΌWhat will Amazonβs US$3 billion quick commerce bet buy?
Amazon is committing roughly US$3 billion to quick commerce, betting on ultra-fast delivery of groceries and everyday goods. Analysts are questioning what the investment will actually secure in a fiercely competitive market already crowded with players like Instacart, DoorDash, Gopuff and Walmart. The move signals Amazon's intent to deepen its same-day delivery push in the US, though returns remain unproven.
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Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI shopping agent from operating on its platform, cutting off the assistant's ability to shop on Amazon on users' behalf. The move highlights growing tension between e-commerce platforms and third-party AI agents, as retailers weigh losing direct customer relationships against automated browsing and purchasing tools.
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Amazon has blocked Meta's Muse AI agent from making purchases on its platform, according to a Mashable report. The move means Meta's shopping assistant cannot transact on Amazon, highlighting growing tension between tech giants over AI agents accessing their marketplaces. It signals how companies may restrict third-party AI tools from operating within their ecosystems.
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Amazon has issued what is being described as a warning shot directed at its Prime membership base, according to a report by TheStreet. The report suggests the retail giant is signaling a change or tougher stance affecting Prime members, though the exact details of the measure remain unspecified in the headline. The news is drawing attention from shoppers and retail watchers tracking how Amazon treats its subscription customers.
- 10AWS launches CloudWatch Omni to explain AI agent decisionsβAWS CloudWatch Omni goes after the hardest question in agentic AI: Why did the agent do that?
Amazon Web Services has introduced CloudWatch Omni, an observability tool aimed at answering why AI agents took the actions they did. The product targets explainability and auditability in agentic AI systems, one of the hardest open problems for enterprises deploying autonomous agents, and is drawing attention as a step toward making agent behavior traceable.
- 11Amazon Drones Bring Noise Complaints to Texas SuburbβΌItβs Raining Boxes: Amazon Drones Overwhelm a Texas Suburb
Amazon's drone delivery fleet in Richardson, Texas, has scaled up rapidly, dropping packages to residents quickly and often. But the constant drone traffic is generating a backlash: some locals say the noise is relentless and disrupting daily life, with one telling The New York Times, 'We can't live like this.' The story has become a flashpoint in the debate over how much disruption drone logistics is worth.
- 12Amazon considers Ghana for Africa broadband expansionβAmazon considers Ghana for broadband expansion in Africa β MyJoyOnline
Amazon is weighing Ghana as a location for expanding broadband internet access across Africa, according to MyJoyOnline. The potential move would bring improved connectivity to the West African nation and could signal broader investment in the continent's digital infrastructure, drawing attention from people following Africa's tech and telecoms developments.
- 13Uber To Add Zoox Robotaxis To Its Ride-Hailing FleetβUber To Add Zoox Robotaxis To Its Ride-Hailing Fleet: Retail Says The Deal 'Makes The Most Sense For Amazon'
Uber is set to add Zoox robotaxis to its ride-hailing fleet, according to a report picked up by retail traders. Retail investors reacted by saying the deal 'makes the most sense for Amazon', which owns Zoox, framing it as a way for the company to monetize its autonomous vehicles without building its own consumer ride-hailing service.
- 14MacKenzie Scott's first novel since Bezos divorce draws scrutinyβΌI read MacKenzie Scott's first novel since divorcing Jeff Bezos. I have more questions than answers.
MacKenzie Scott, the philanthropist and novelist who divorced Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in 2019, has released her first novel since the split. A Business Insider reviewer who read it says the book left them with more questions than answers, reflecting curiosity about how much of her own life and marriage is woven into the fiction.