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Renewed Attack
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
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.
New delivery era?
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 Andy Jassy foresees an “agentic future” in which generative AI will replace human workers in offices.
Competition in space
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.
Media report
The deadline set by Donald Trump for a solution to the future of Tiktok in the USA is approaching. Another contender with deep pockets is said to have emerged on the home straight.
Complex, multi-stage tasks
On Monday, Amazon announced Nova Act, a universal AI agent for browser control for simple tasks. At the same time, the company is releasing the Nova Act SDK for developers.
Shortly after Majorana 1
Amazon unveiled its first processor for quantum computing on Thursday. According to the company, the chip developed under the name “Ocelot” is intended to help develop highly efficient quantum systems. The announcement comes just a week after Microsoft unveiled its own quantum chip.
Counteroffensive
ChatGPT and his competitors stole the show from Amazon’s Alexa. A new version can now converse with users. The aim is to create an AI assistant that is useful in everyday life.
Patent dispute
After losing a patent lawsuit, Amazon sees no risk of having to shut down its Prime Video streaming service in Germany. There is “absolutely no risk of customers losing access to Prime Video”, a spokesperson for the company emphasized at the weekend.
