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Data Leak

Amazon, PayPal, and Co.: 13.7 Million Credentials Exposed Online

15. October, 2026 - 06:42

An unsecured database linked to an Indian AI company aggregated passwords and banking details from previous leaks, including lists related to Amazon and PayPal.

30 percent revenue share demanded

Moonshot Negotiates Revenue Share with Microsoft, Amazon, and Google

31. August, 2026 - 10:01

Chinese AI company Moonshot AI is negotiating revenue-sharing agreements with Microsoft, Amazon, and Google, according to a report by Reuters.

End of the low-price strategy

Due to Storage Costs: Amazon Raises Prices by up to 60 Percent

28. August, 2026 - 09:24

Amazon significantly raised prices for numerous in-house hardware products overnight between August 21 and August 22, in individual cases by up to 60 percent.

Direct connection from space

Attack on Starlink: Amazon plans mobile network of 5,100 satellites

29. July, 2026 - 09:10

Amazon is applying to the FCC for the launch of 5,105 satellites starting in 2028. The network is meant to supply smartphones worldwide directly with voice services and data.

Renewed Attack

Iran Reports “Destruction” of AWS Data Center in Bahrain

22. July, 2026 - 16:11

According to Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), an Amazon data center in Bahrain was destroyed by multiple cruise missiles.

U.S. healthcare provider One Medical

Alleged Data Breach at Amazon Subsidiary: Hackers Issue Final Warning

19. June, 2026 - 07:02

The cybercrime group ShinyHunters claims it has exfiltrated 8.8 terabytes of data from the U.S. healthcare provider One Medical, a subsidiary of Amazon. According to the group, the stolen dataset includes both corporate and patient-related information.

Internal cost overruns on AI projects

Amazon burns through $1.8 million on failed Claude project

31. March, 2026 - 08:27

Internal Amazon documents show that several AI projects at the company ran significantly over budget. The most expensive example involved a never-deployed project using Anthropic’s Claude Sonnet model.

New delivery era?

Amazon is apparently planning AR glasses for delivery staff

12. September, 2025 - 07:26

Amazon is apparently working on augmented reality glasses – initially only for delivery drivers. The device developed under the code name “Jayhawk” is to have a full-color display and integrate microphones, speakers and a camera.

Andy Jassy

Amazon CEO: AI agents will reduce the office workforce

14. July, 2025 - 15:22

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy foresees an “agentic future” in which generative AI will replace human workers in offices.

Competition in space

Amazon launches Starlink competitor: Project Kuiper takes off

04. April, 2025 - 09:27

E-commerce giant Amazon is about to make its long-awaited entry into the market for satellite-based internet services. The first 27 satellites of Project Kuiper are to be launched into space on April 9th with an Atlas V rocket and lay the foundation for a global internet network.