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Scott Galloway Says We Keep Falling For The Idea Of A Tech Billionaire Who Will Tax Himself. 'It's Never Happened. It's Never Going To'
06.05.2026 02:01
Scott Galloway says the public keeps buying into a familiar story: that a powerful tech leader will step up, ask to be taxed and help fix inequality. In reality, he says, that outcome almost never materializes. Speaking on his “Prof...
Tech Weekly: Amazon challenges logistics giants, robotic bag handlers
05.05.2026 11:14
STORY: From Amazon's FedEx challenge to robotic bag handlers at airports... this is Tech Weekly.:: Tech WeeklyAmazon.com has moved into the business of UPS and FedEx with its so-called "Amazon Supply Chain Services".The firm has given other businesses access to its supply chain network that has powered the e-commerce giant’s operation for decades.The move could make it a key logistics player and intensify competition on pricing and speed.It has already signed up Procter & Gamble, 3M and American Eagle Outfitters. ///A Chinese robotics startup is seeking a $6 billion valuation in its next financing round.Linkerbot is the global market leader in highly dexterous robotics hands for humanoids.The firm said it focuses on the skills of top artisans, which its CEO calls 'dexterous craft'. The hands can already turn screws fast, pick up soft items, thread a needle, and do precise factory work.///Japanese baggage handlers are due to be joined by robotic colleagues at Tokyo's Haneda Airport.It's part of a two-year trial of the technology by Japan Airlines.The humanoid robots aim to contribute to tasks like baggage handling and cleaning aircraft cabins.Japan Airlines said in a statement about the initiative the aero sector faces the duel challenges of an aging and shrinking workforce, and a higher workload./// Scientists from Project CETI have built an underwater robot to listen in to sperm whale conversations.The creatures click to communicate in bursts of sound that can travel huge distances.David Gruber is project CEO and explained how the robot worked."So it essentially is like a fully autonomous vehicle, kind of like a Waymo car, that's making decisions and being able to stay, even though it moves quite slowly, stay with whales for long periods of time. It allows us to get these longer term data sets." The system could potentially show how the whales react to human-made noise and activity and how it affects them.///And a humanoid robot called Sophia performed with a live orchestra in AI-themed concert in Hong Kong"Even though I don't experience emotions the same way humans do, I want to simulate that connection as authentically as I can."Sophia was first unveiled by the Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics ten years ago and she's even sung on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon".But this was the first time Sophia had appeared with a live orchestra.She performed three songs overall.
Amazon Expands Logistics Offering to External Shippers; Transport Stocks Slide
05.05.2026 10:31
Amazon. com Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) has rolled out its Amazon Supply Chain Services platform, opening up its logistics infrastructure to third-party shippers beyond its traditional marketplace sellers.
Amazon com : Business now delivers fresh groceries to businesses in more than 2,300 cities
05.05.2026 09:11
Key takeaways Amazon Business is bringing Same-Day Delivery of fresh, perishable groceries to business customers in more than 2,300 U.S. cities and towns. Business Prime members get free Same-Day...
Amazon opens logistics network to external businesses
05.05.2026 09:07
The offering targets retail, wholesale, and commercial businesses that need to move goods using Amazon's existing logistics network.
Businesses Across the Country Can Now Add Fresh Groceries to Their Amazon Business Orders in Over 2,300 Cities and Towns
05.05.2026 09:06
Thousands of fresh, perishable groceries—including dairy, produce, baked goods, and frozen food—now available alongside millions of everyday business essentialsWhether stocking the break room,...
Iranian drones strike Amazon sites in Middle East
05.05.2026 09:05
Iranian drone strikes on Amazon Web Services data centres in the Middle East have disrupted cloud services supporting e-commerce, payments and logistics.
1 Profitable Stock with Exciting Potential and 2 We Avoid
05.05.2026 09:00
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment. Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
SOFTSWISS Launches Tech Race Summit 2026 to Address High-Load Infrastructure Challenges
05.05.2026 07:00
SOFTSWISS is launching Tech Race Summit 2026, a new high-load technology conference dedicated to solving the engineering and infrastructure challenges in the iGaming industry. The event takes place on 10 September 2026 in Warsaw, Poland. Confirmed speakers include representatives from Amazon, Gcore, and Fastly, alongside technology leaders from iGaming and other high-load sectors.
Stars go unrecognizable for Met Gala's 'Costume Art' theme
05.05.2026 02:21
STORY: :: Celebrities such as Bad Bunny and Heidi Klum are unrecognizable as they walk the carpet at the Met Gala :: New York / May 4, 2026 :: Pop icon Beyonce returned to...
GameStop offers to buy eBay for about $56 billion
04.05.2026 04:37
STORY: :: eBayGameStop wants to buy eBay. The retailer said Sunday that it has offered to buy all common shares of the online marketplace for about $56 billion.Chief Executive Ryan Cohen said the offer price is $125 a share in a 50-50 mix of cash and stock.The bid represents a premium of about 20% based on eBay's Friday close.In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, Cohen said that the move would create huge opportunities to improve earnings and cut costs.:: eBayHe added that the combination "could be a legit competitor to Amazon."If eBay is not receptive, Cohen said he was prepared to run a proxy fight and take the offer directly to shareholders.He added that he has secured a commitment letter from TD Bank for about $20 billion in debt financing.:: eBayNeither the lender nor eBay would immediately respond to Reuters requests for a comment.The proposal comes as GameStop grapples with disruptions from a shift toward online shopping and digital purchasesAccording to Reuters calculations, the company has a market value of almost $12 billion, compared to $46 billion for eBay. That means the potential deal would upend the usual merger and acquisition playbook, as it's rare for a public company to target one nearly four times its size.
Amazon com : Shop from curated AI finds with Amazon India’s Great Summer Sale 2026 starting 8th May 2026
04.05.2026 03:15
Bengaluru, May 3, 2026: Amazon India today announced that Great Summer Sale 2026 will go live from 12:00 AM on 8th May, bringing together a wide selection of curated AI products across categories...
GameStop makes $56 billion takeover bid for eBay
04.05.2026 02:07
US video game retailer GameStop made a takeover bid on Sunday to buy eBay for about $55.5 billion in an attempt to turn the online marketplace into a competitor to e-commerce giant Amazon.“It could be a legit competitor to Amazon."
GameStop makes $56 billion takeover bid for eBay
04.05.2026 02:07
US video game retailer GameStop made a takeover bid on Sunday to buy eBay for about $55.5 billion in an attempt to turn the online marketplace into a competitor to e-commerce giant Amazon.“It could be a legit competitor to Amazon."
Amazon Lawsuit Puts Marketplace Safety And Long Term Costs In Focus
03.05.2026 13:06
Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) is facing a new lawsuit in Washington over alleged failure to address safety concerns tied to a defective camp stove sold on its marketplace. The case follows a catastrophic injury involving a product labeled as a #1 Best Seller, challenging how Amazon manages consumer warnings for third party goods. The lawsuit focuses on Amazon’s product safety oversight, platform accountability, and duty of care to customers. For investors tracking Amazon.com at a share price...
JPMorgan resets Amazon stock price target after earnings
03.05.2026 11:03
Amazon just posted what may be its best quarter ever. Revenue beat. Earnings nearly doubled the estimate. AWS hit its fastest growth rate in 15 quarters. And operating margins reached a level the company had never seen before. Wall Street responded quickly. Five major firms raised their Amazon ...
The Best Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
03.05.2026 10:12
The timing is great for scooping up shares of these well-run companies.
Is It Too Late To Consider Amazon.com (AMZN) After Its Strong Multi‑Year Share Price Run?
03.05.2026 02:15
Wondering if Amazon.com is still reasonably priced after its long run as a market favorite, or if the current share price already reflects most of the opportunity? The stock last closed at US$268.26, with returns of 1.6% over 7 days, 27.9% over 30 days, 18.4% year to date, 41.2% over 1 year and 153.9% over 3 years, compared to 63.0% over 5 years. Recent coverage has focused on Amazon.com's position in online retail and cloud services, along with its ongoing investments across logistics and...
Amazon Opens Audible Story House As Shares Trade Below Targets
02.05.2026 09:15
Amazon.com (NasdaqGS:AMZN) plans to open Audible Story House, a bookless bookstore and audio listening lounge, in New York City. The new space will serve as Audible's first dedicated physical retail location, focused on listening stations, live events, and community gatherings. The move represents a fresh push into bricks and mortar for Amazon's audio brand following prior pullbacks in physical bookstores. For readers watching NasdaqGS:AMZN, the Audible Story House concept arrives as...
Amazon: Why Is There No Focus On The Chip Business, Mr. Market?
02.05.2026 07:00
Amazon delivered a breakout Q1 2026, with AWS revenue up 28% and robust sequential improvements across all segments. Read why AMZN stock is a strong buy.