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Amazon Cuts 100 Jobs in Devices Unit Amid Ongoing Efficiency Drive
Amazon // May 14, 2025

Amazon reportedly cut about 100 jobs in its devices and services unit, saying it did so as part of a regular business review. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

Amazon Employees Debate Idea of Charging for Alexa
Amazon // January 22, 2024

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Report: Amazon Picks Ex-Microsoft Product Chief to Run Devices
Personnel // September 19, 2023

Amazon is reportedly set to hire Microsoft’s product chief to oversee its devices business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS...

Amazon Gears Up for Prime Big Deal Days in October
Retail // September 18, 2023

Amazon is gearing up for its first Prime Big Deal Days event, which will take place from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional...

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Amazon Building Team Focused on Creating ‘Entirely New Product Categories’

May 29, 2025
Amazon’s devices unit is reportedly building a new team that is focused on inventing “breakthrough” consumer products and creating “entirely new product categories.” Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. […]

Amazon Cuts 100 Jobs in Devices Unit Amid Ongoing Efficiency Drive

May 14, 2025
Amazon reportedly cut about 100 jobs in its devices and services unit, saying it did so as part of a regular business review. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

Amazon Employees Debate Idea of Charging for Alexa

January 22, 2024
Would you pay a subscription to use Amazon’s voice assistant Alexa? Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Report: Amazon Picks Ex-Microsoft Product Chief to Run Devices

September 19, 2023
Amazon is reportedly set to hire Microsoft’s product chief to oversee its devices business. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...