Amazon Prime Day doubles down: Four days of deals kick off July 8

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Get ready, shoppers! Amazon's Prime Day is expanding to four days this year, offering Prime members an extended opportunity to snag hundreds of thousands of deals across virtually every category imaginable. The massive savings event officially kicks off on July 8 at 12:01 a.m. PDT, promising the "longest and most value-packed Prime Day in Amazon's history."

Can't wait until July 8? You're in luck! Prime members can already unlock exclusive discounts on a variety of items. It's a great time to support Canadian brands and small businesses with special offers on products from companies like Organika, MalloMe, Gala Houseware, IMGadgets, and Only One Treats.

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Report: Amazon makes last-minute bid for TikTok

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Amazon has reportedly submitted a last-minute bid to buy TikTok. This rumoured proposal comes as the social media site faces an April 5th deadline for its Chinese parent company ByteDance to divest its ownership to avoid a ban in the US. However, The New York Times reports that the parties involved in the deal don't seem to be taking the online retailer's bid seriously. Other rumoured parties interested in buying or investing in TikTok include Oracle and Blackstone.

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Amazon Echo to send all voice recordings to cloud starting March 28

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Amazon is set to eliminate a key privacy feature for its Echo devices, requiring all voice recordings to be sent to its cloud for processing, effective March 28. This change will impact users who previously opted for local processing via the "Do Not Send Voice Recordings" setting.

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Amazon CEO teases 'Beautiful' new Alexa hardware coming this fall

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy has revealed that a "brand new lineup of devices" is slated for release this fall, designed to complement the company's recently unveiled AI-upgraded Alexa. In a Bloomberg interview, Jassy described the upcoming hardware as "beautiful," hinting at a significant design focus. This announcement follows Amazon's unveiling of Alexa Plus, a more conversational and task-oriented version of its smart assistant, which will be compatible with most existing Echo devices.

The new hardware is expected to further emphasize display technology, a trend highlighted by Panos Panay, Amazon's head of devices and services. Panay expressed a strong belief in the importance of screens, a sentiment reflected in the recent launch of the 21-inch Echo Show. While specific details remain scarce, the company's strategic shift suggests a broader vision for AI-integrated devices.

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