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tech25 days ago•44 min saved

Alexa Plus expands nationwide in the US with new free tier and Prime-based plans

Amazon’s Alexa Plus is now available to every US Prime member and non-Prime users across all Alexa-enabled devices, with three pricing options: Alexa Plus for Prime at $14.99/mo or $139/yr, Alexa Plus for non-Prime at $19.99/mo, and a free Alexa Plus Chat option via Alexa.com and the Alexa app. The upgrade is optional, can be reversed, and the service is expanding to Canada and Mexico, with a limited European beta planned.

via The Verge|

#ai #alexa-plus #amazon

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Amazon Cuts 16,000 Corporate Roles, Affecting AWS and Prime Teams

Amazon is laying off 16,000 corporate employees in its second round of cuts in four months, with internal Slack messages showing impact across AWS units (Bedrock, Redshift, ProServe) and retail teams (Prime and Delivery Experience); many laid-off workers posted from software engineering roles. Most US-based employees have 90 days to search for internal roles, with severance and health insurance for those who don’t find a new position. Amazon’s corporate workforce is about 350,000 of a 1.5 million-strong global headcount.

via Business Insider|

#amazon #aws #business

news1 month ago•43 min saved

Prime members auto-upgraded to Alexa Plus, rollback available

Amazon has begun automatically upgrading Prime members’ Echo devices to Alexa Plus. The upgrade isn’t opt-in, but users can revert to the original Alexa; there’s no option to opt out of getting upgraded. Alexa Plus is an AI-powered overhaul aimed at competing with Gemini, with some users reporting ads or slower responses after the change.

via The Verge|

#alexa #alexa-plus #amazon

shopping2 months ago•5 min saved

Top Last-Minute Amazon Deals for Holiday Shopping

Amazon offers a wide range of last-minute holiday deals with guaranteed Christmas delivery, including electronics, apparel, toys, and digital gifts, along with a special Super Saturday Prime-exclusive shopping event on December 20, 2025, to help shoppers find perfect gifts and holiday essentials.

via About Amazon|

#amazon #christmas #gifts

technology4 months ago•1 min saved

Amazon Luna's Revamp Introduces New Features and Games

Amazon has relaunched its Luna game streaming service with new features like GameNight, a collection of multiplayer games playable via smartphones, and added new titles to its library, all available at no extra cost for Prime members, making it a more accessible option for casual gaming and parties.

via Engadget|

#amazon-luna #game-streaming #gamenight

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Amazon Allows Prime Members to Reorder Items from Past Orders

Amazon has introduced a new feature for US Prime members called Add to Delivery, allowing users to add eligible items to their upcoming deliveries from completed orders via the app or mobile website, enhancing convenience and reducing the need to place new orders.

via The Verge|

#add-to-delivery #amazon #features

technology5 months ago•1 min saved

Amazon Prime simplifies shopping with one-tap order additions

Amazon has introduced a new feature for Prime members allowing them to add items to upcoming deliveries with a single tap, streamlining the shopping process and reflecting typical shopping habits, available on the app and website in the U.S.

via TechCrunch|

#amazon #new-feature #order-management

business5 months ago•3 min saved

How to Claim Your Refund from Amazon's $2.5 Billion Prime Settlement

The FTC settled with Amazon for $2.5 billion over deceptive Prime enrollment practices, including $1.5 billion in refunds to affected U.S. customers who signed up via misleading enrollment pages between June 2019 and June 2025. Eligible customers will receive automatic refunds or can submit claims within 180 days, with refunds capped at $51 per person.

via Gizmodo|

#amazon #business #ftc

business5 months ago•3 min saved

Amazon to Pay $2.5B Settlement; How to Claim Your Refund

Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations of using deceptive 'dark patterns' to trick customers into Prime subscriptions and making cancellations difficult. The settlement includes a fund for refunds to affected customers and mandates clearer cancellation options, as Amazon prepares for its Prime Big Deal Days event.

via CNET|

#amazon #business #deceptive-practices

business5 months ago•3 min saved

How to Claim Your Share from Amazon's $2.5 Billion Prime Settlement

Amazon is required to refund approximately $1.5 billion to Prime members as part of a $2.5 billion FTC settlement over deceptive enrollment practices, affecting about 35 million customers who signed up or tried to cancel between 2019 and 2025. Eligible customers will receive automatic refunds up to $51, with additional claims possible, though refunds may be pro-rated if funds are insufficient. Details on the claims process will be announced soon.

via CNN|

#amazon #business #ftc

business5 months ago•3 min saved

How to Claim Up to $51 from Amazon Prime's $2.5B Settlement

Amazon has agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement with the FTC over deceptive Prime sign-up and cancellation practices, with about $1.5 billion allocated for refunds of up to $51 for eligible U.S. consumers who enrolled or tried to cancel Prime between June 23, 2019, and June 23, 2025. Some refunds will be automatic, while others require filing a claim, and payments are expected after final court approval. Consumers should watch for official notices to claim their refunds.

via Fortune|

#amazon #business #ftc

business5 months ago•0 min saved

Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion in Settlement Over Prime Deception

Amazon will refund $1.5 billion to Prime subscribers as part of a $2.5 billion FTC settlement to settle claims of deceptive practices related to Prime sign-ups and cancellations, avoiding a trial.

via The Washington Post|

#amazon #business #consumer-rights

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Amazon Agrees to $2.5 Billion Settlement Over Prime Deception

Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion in a settlement with the FTC over deceptive Prime enrollment and cancellation practices, including a $1 billion civil penalty and $1.5 billion in refunds to affected consumers, with new requirements for clearer subscription disclosures and easier cancellation processes.

via TechCrunch|

#amazon #business #deceptive-practices

business5 months ago•2 min saved

Amazon to Pay $2.5 Billion to Settle Prime Enrollment Allegations

Amazon has agreed to pay a $2.5 billion settlement to the FTC for allegedly misleading customers into signing up for Prime and making cancellations difficult, marking the largest FTC fine in history. The settlement includes $1 billion in penalties and $1.5 billion to affected consumers, addressing claims that Amazon violated online shopping laws and intentionally complicated Prime cancellations. Amazon denies wrongdoing but has agreed to the settlement to resolve the allegations.

via AP News|

#amazon #business #ftc

business5 months ago•1 min saved

Amazon Faces Trial Over Allegations of Deceptive Prime Enrollment Practices

Amazon has agreed to pay $2.5 billion to settle claims by the FTC that it misled customers into signing up for Prime and made cancellations difficult, marking one of the largest settlements in FTC history, with $1 billion in penalties and $1.5 billion in customer payouts.

via The New York Times|

#amazon #business #customer-rights