Futurum analyst Michael Diamond recaps the Amazon Devices and Services event and reviews some of the new and upgraded devices featuring ambient intelligence designed to make the lives of consumers, and businesses more efficient, safer, easier to use, healthier, and more secure. There are tons of great devices here to be excited about and, as usual, the Amazon Devices team did not disappoint.
Amazon and the National Cybersecurity Alliance Are Protecting You
Futurum Analyst Michael Diamond, discusses the Amazon and NCA (National Cybersecurity Alliance) recently launched a campaign called “Protect and Connect” to help the United States to drive awareness and protect its citizens from falling victim to hacking attacks.
Amazon Acquires iRobot: The Battle for the Smart Home is All Around You
Futurum analyst Michael Diamond discusses Amazon’s recent acquisition of iRobot and its implications for Amazon’s smart home strategy today and in the future.
Amazon Sustainability Report 2021: 7 Highlights That Show Amazon’s Commitment to Customers, People, and the Planet
Futurum principal analyst Shelly Kramer dives into Amazon’s 2021 Sustainability Report, discussing seven important highlights from the report and how Amazon is tackling the challenge of sustainability through company-wide efforts that are paying off — both for the company and for its customers. What does this mean as the company and its customers look ahead to the coming year?
BETA Technologies Receives Funding from Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund
Futurum’s Shelly Kramer covers news of Amazon’s Climate Pledge Fund’s additional investment in BETA Technologies, including how the company aligns with the ecommerce giant’s goals and need to meet customer demands for speed along with sustainability.
Amazon Alexa Live 2022 Featured Exciting Updates for Smart Home and Connected Devices and Big Developer Incentives
Futurum analyst Michael Diamond discusses some of the key announcements made at the Amazon Alexa Live 2022 event and explores how he expects those announcements to increase Amazon Alexa’s partner ecosystem as well as serving to create greater entanglement for users in the future.
Amazon and Alphabet Ramp Up in Self-Preferencing Bill Fight
Futurum Research analyst Todd R. Weiss looks at how Amazon and Alphabet are ramping up their fight against a “self-preferencing” bill in the U.S. Congress that seeks to rein in Big Tech marketplace influence in online search and sales.
Amazon Brand Protection Report Details Proactive Ways The Company is Preventing Counterfeit, Fraud, and Abuse
Futurum analyst Daniel Newman examines the recently published Amazon Brand Protection Report and the company’s plan to protect the brands that work with them from potential counterfeit or fraud.
National Geographic Society and The Climate Pledge Collaborate on Climate Storytelling to Raise Awareness of the Global Climate Crisis and Potential Solutions
Futurum principal analyst Shelly Kramer explores the collaboration between the National Geographic Society and The Climate Pledge to fund climate storytelling projects that address global climate change, with an emphasis on the power of storytelling to educate and inspire meaningful outcomes.
Amazon Expands Prime Shopping with Buy with Prime
Futurum’s Daniel Newman explores Amazon’s new offering, Buy with Prime that will expand Prime shopping benefits to other online retailers beyond Amazon.com. Newman offers insight into how this offering will impact retailers and Amazon.