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Amazon Launches Virtual Clinic Called Amazon Care
Amazon, the world’s largest internet company by revenue, quietly launched a virtual health clinic for Seattle-area employees, CNBC reports.
Ethereum Will Be Made Available on Amazon Managed Blockchain
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has now brought the benefits of Ethereum blockchain solutions to its users.
Amazon Aims to Advance Its Digital Currency Project in Mexico
Amazon has been planning on launching a digital currency project in Mexico, and a job posting revealed that it was looking for engineers and developers for the part.
Rainforest Foundation Uses Crypto to Protect the Brazilian Amazon
An announcement was made regarding a campaign to fight against the deforestation of the Brazilian Amazon with the aid of the cryptocurrency community. The Rainforest Foundation has developed its own crypto – Bitseed in 2014 and has been embracing cryptocurrencies for years.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is Worth More Than Bitcoin’s Market Cap
It was recently announced that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’s wealth has surpassed that of Bitcoin’s market cap, meaning Bezos’ wealth has soared up to $171.6 Billion—the icing on the cake to top off his pre-divorce financial record.
US Congress’ Attack on Amazon, Google, Apple and Facebook Continues, Can Blockchain Benefit?
As the antitrust hearing with tech giants Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google (Alphabet) continues, the question of whether decentralization will subsequently rise as a result of the legal tech-policy hearing has been brought up.
Amazon and Tech Mahindra to Create Blockchain-Based PPE Supply Chain Solutions
Indian based technology company Tech Mahindra announced today that it has partnered with U.S based e-commerce giant Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deploy blockchain solutions using Amazon’s managed blockchain.
‘Big Four’ Tech Amazon, Google, Apple & Facebook Grilled During US Antitrust Hearing
In an antitrust hearing with the Judiciary Committee of US Congress, the CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google testified, as a continuation of an unfinished legal conversation with lawmakers.
Fintech not Big Tech: Square is a Greater Threat to Banks than Google and Amazon
A recent survey of 300 senior executives at US-based mid-sized financial institutions found that more than half of bank and credit union executives view Big Tech companies like Amazon and Google as significant threats to the banking industry. Meanwhile only a third believe financial technology (fintech) firms will be a threat in the future, but are they sleeping on Square, Jack Dorsey’s financial technology venture whose stock price recently recorded a 20 month high.
Adept AI Announces Strategic Shift and Leadership Changes
Adept AI shifts focus to agentic AI solutions, partners with Amazon AGI, and announces leadership changes to drive future growth.
Anthropic's Claude 3 Haiku Now Fine-Tunable in Amazon Bedrock
Anthropic introduces fine-tuning for Claude 3 Haiku in Amazon Bedrock, enhancing model performance and customization for specialized business tasks.
Amazon AWS Adds Sui Support to Node Runners Service
Amazon's AWS extends its Node Runners service to support Sui, simplifying the deployment of Sui nodes for infrastructure developers.
Project Guacamaya Uses AI and Satellites to Combat Amazon Deforestation
Project Guacamaya leverages AI and satellite technology to protect the Amazon rainforest, monitor deforestation, and preserve biodiversity.
NVIDIA and AWS Enhance Quantum Computing with CUDA-Q and Braket Integration
NVIDIA collaborates with AWS to integrate CUDA-Q with Amazon Braket, enhancing accessibility and efficiency in quantum computing through hybrid applications and streamlined QPU access.
Amazon Advances Zero-Touch Manufacturing with NVIDIA AI and Digital Twins
Amazon Devices & Services leverages NVIDIA AI and digital twins for zero-touch manufacturing, enhancing efficiency with robotic arms and synthetic data integration.
PayPal, Visa, Amazon Named as Core Members to Help Bank of England Work on Developing UK’s CBDC
The Bank of England has announced the members of the technology and engagement forums, which will help the central bank coordinate exploratory work on a potential UK’s CBDC.
Top Brazilian Meat Processing Company Leverages Blockchain to Reduce Deforestation
JBS, a leading Brazilian meatpacker, has resorted to blockchain technology to leverage its traceability of tens of thousands of cattle it processes daily.
FTC Investigates Big Tech's AI Investments
The US FTC is conducting a thorough investigation into the partnerships and investments between tech giants like Alphabet, Amazon, Microsoft, and AI startups like OpenAI and Anthropic, focusing on their impact on market competition and innovation.
Amazon Denies Accepting Bitcoin Payments, BTC Price Drops Afterward
E-commerce giant Amazon denies a rumour from media report that the company may accept Bitcoin payments by the end of this year.
Coinbase Plans to Transition into the AWS of Digital Currencies
Coinbase’s Chief Product Officer Surojit Chatterjee announced the company’s plans to transition into the Amazon Web Services (AWS) of the digital currency ecosystem.
BNB Chain Partners with Google Cloud to Enhance Web3 DApps
Layer-1 blockchain technology, BNB Chain has announced its partnership with Google Clouds, a collaboration that will see decentralized applications and smart contracts hosted on the protocol gain access to the cloud service provider’s infrastructures
Microsoft’s Bill Gates on Big Tech Antitrust Hearing – Government Scrunity Inevitable with Tech Success
Bill Gates discussed the antitrust hearing opposing US congress and Big Tech - Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google (Alphabet) - and gave his input.
Jeff Bezos Amazon Among 5 Partners to Design Digital Euro Prototype
The European Central Bank (ECB), has confirmed Jeff Bezos's tech company AMAZON, as part of the five partners to design a digital euro prototype
Bitcoin on Track to Break $40,000 Resistance as About $1.1B Positions in Crypto Gets Liquidated
Bitcoin is on track to break through the $40,000 price level after receiving several bullish fundamentals over the weekend. BTC has gained a huge pace at its price, forcing over a billion liquidations in the market.
ECB Advisor Defends Amazon’s Role in Digital Euro Project
The European Central Bank (ECB) is collaborating with five firms to test “user interfaces” for the central bank digital currency (CBDC).
Amazon Invests $4 Billion in AI Startup Anthropic for Advanced Foundation Models
Amazon and AI startup Anthropic have entered into a $4 billion investment agreement to develop advanced foundation models. The collaboration will provide Anthropic with AWS resources and allow Amazon to build on Anthropic's AI models. Both companies are committed to AI safety and responsible scaling.
Exclusive: How Significant is Consensus As-a-service Model?
While Amazon and Microsoft launched Blockchain as-a-service (BaaS) platform in 1H 2019, Hedera Hashgraph collaborated with IBM to launch consensus as-a-service model! Is this the next upcoming tech trend for giants to follow?
Cryptocurrency is Highly Influencing the Gaming Industry
Cryptocurrency is said to be the payment of the future. Since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009, many industries have incorporated and accepted cryptocurrency as a reliable option for payment. With rising competition and seeing the concrete future in the business of digital currency, many cryptocurrency service providers are available to choose from.
Crypto.com Leverages Amazon's AWS Cloud To Enhance Scalability and Security
Crypto.com will now leverage Amazon Web Services, Inc (AWS) cloud provider to provide enhanced scalability and security for its 5 million users,
Purse.io Closes its Door After Six Years of Operations
Purse.io the company which was at the forefront of increasing adoption of bitcoin at retail payment outlets such as Amazon, would be closing its door after 6 years of operations, marking the end to an era.
Amazon Hires Cryptocurrency Talent to Enhance Crypto Payment Experience for Customers
E-commerce giant Amazon is hiring a digital currency and blockchain expert, hinting that the company may soon launch a new service that enables its users to pay for online products and services using cryptocurrencies.
Trump Outraged: Jack Dorsey Faces Senate Subpoena After Twitter Blocks Biden Ukraine Scandal
CEO Jack Dorsey is to testify about the recent incident where Twitter blocked a NY Post news disclosing sensitive information on Joe Biden's scandal in Ukraine.
Tech Adoption Fueled by COVID-19, Will Global Blockchain Adoption Be Accelerated Too?
Coronavirus has driven global economies and businesses to the ground, but one industry that has benefitted from the pandemic appears to be the tech sector.
U.S. Prosecutors Aim to Sideline Asset Recovery Talks in Bankman-Fried Trial
U.S. prosecutors in Samuel Bankman-Fried’s trial have urged the court to disallow any arguments concerning the recovery of misappropriated FTX customer assets invested in AI startup Anthropic. This development arises as Bankman-Fried's investment could now be of higher value, potentially affecting the recovery prospects for FTX customers amidst the ongoing bankruptcy process.
DeFi Protocol to Enable Tokenized Stock Trading of Google, Amazon, and Tesla on Its Platform
Injective Protocol has partnered with Terra and Band Protocol to introduce stock trading on its platform.
Ripple Hires Former Amazon Executive to its Engineering Team as XRP Price Continues to Sink
Despite its momentary reach past the $0.30 mark last week, XRP’s price has since resumed its downward trend.
What are the Roles of Microsoft Azure and Amazon Web Services in BMW Group's Blockchain Pilot?
BMW Group, a famous global premium manufacturer of motorcycles and automobiles, seeks to expand its pilot blockchain project, dubbed PartChain, to its international supply chains that are enshrined in complexity. Blockchain technology will be instrumental in propelling the traceability and transparency of crucial raw materials and parts as it will ease data sharing.