ChatGPT referrals to retailers’ apps increased 28% year-over-year, says report
ChatGPT referrals to retailers’ apps were up on Black Friday year-over-year, with Walmart and Amazon benefitting the most.
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AWS announces new capabilities for its AI agent builder
AWS is introducing new capabilities for its AI agent building platform, including memory and evaluation tools.
Amazon is testing 30-minute deliveries
Amazon is starting to test ultra-fast deliveries that aim to drop household goods at your doorstep in 30 minutes or less. The Amazon Now service is launching now in parts of Seattle and Philadelphia, according to Amazon’s announcement, allowing eligible customers to shop for items like fresh milk, eggs, produce, cosmetics, electronics, household essentials, over-the-counter […]
Amazon and Google’s new cloud link could make it easier to deal with outages
Google and Amazon Web Services are teaming up to offer a link between their cloud services, as reported earlier by Reuters. With this tool, companies can establish a private connection between AWS and Google Cloud within “minutes,” giving online businesses a possible safety net if either of the providers experiences an outage. Though the tool […]
Amazon’s AI chatbot Rufus drove sales on Black Friday
On Black Friday, Amazon sessions that resulted in a sale were up 100% in the U.S. when the AI chatbot Rufus was used. They only increased by 20% when Rufus wasn’t used.
Data centers in Oregon might be helping to drive an increase in cancer and miscarriages
Morrow County, Oregon is home to mega farms and food processing plants. But it’s also home to several Amazon data centers. And now, some experts believe, that combination is leading to an alarmingly high concentration of nitrates in the drinking water that is driving up cancer and miscarriage rates in the area. Rolling Stone’s exposé […]
This deal on smart glasses was too good for my husband to pass up
The last thing I need is a new Amazon Echo smart speaker. As The Verge’s smart home reviewer, I currently have a dozen scattered around my home for testing. But when Amazon’s Echo Frames smart glasses went on sale for $115 for Cyber Monday, down from $300, it was an offer my husband couldn’t refuse. […]
India’s gig workers win legal status, but access to social security remains elusive
India is restructuring its gig economy with a new labor law, but much more is needed before gig workers see real benefits.
X-energy rides nuclear wave, raises $700M Series D
The small modular reactor startup is capitalizing on surging interest from tech companies and data center developers.