4 REASONS WHY PEOPLE DITCH THEIR ALEXA DEVICES
There are several reasons, including loss of interest, disappointing performance, Alexa’s suggestions amounting to thinly veiled ads, and increasing privacy concerns. Source: SlashGear
Amazon devices chief Panos Panay says AI is moving beyond screens and apps
Amazon’s SVP of devices, Alexa and Leo, Panos Panay joins Arjun Kharpal to discuss how artificial intelligence is reshaping the company’s hardware strategy, from Alexa and Echo devices to wearables, smart glasses, robotaxis and satellites. Source: https://www.cnbc.com/video/2026/07/02/amazon-panos-panay-the-tech-download.html
Amazon turns Mumbai into immersive media canvas
Large-format OOH, transit media communications, projection mapping, and branded city landmarks dot the Mumbai landscape as the brand goes all out to capture the attention of its TG. Source: https://www.media4growth.com/showcase/campaigns/amazon-turns-mumbai-into-immersive-media-canvas-84785
Amazon committed to developing Lord of the Rings game, is “evaluating different concepts”
Amazon remains committed to developing a Lord of the Rings game, despite recent reports of its MMO project being cancelled. Source: https://www.gamesindustry.biz/amazon-committed-to-developing-lord-of-the-rings-game-is-evaluating-different-concepts
AI cost crisis hits tech giants as employee ‘tokenmaxxing’ backfires, sparking corporate pullback at Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon — agentic AI eats up to 1000x more tokens than standard AI
OpenClaw creator Peter Steinberger claimed that his team spent more than $1.3 million in token costs in just a single month. Because of this, it’s now apparent that using AI is more expensive than hiring people, especially since it offers … Continued
Antigravity A1 8K 360 Drone Competes with DJI, Drops on Amazon
The A1 enters a category shaped almost entirely by DJI, where expectations around image quality, control, and reliability are well defined. Any new entrant is measured against that standard immediately. Seeing a competitor adjust pricing so early suggests a more … Continued