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Amazon has announced that it will discontinue its Appstore on Android devices and phase out the Amazon Coins program later this year.

Parks Canada has reversed a decision encouraging its employees to use Amazon Business for purchasing office supplies, following backlash over the timing of the message. Amazon last month pulled out of Quebec entirely. In a statement to CTV News, the federal agency said “the email that went out yesterday regarding the Amazon Business program for procurement...

Amazon on Thursday announced that DeepSeek-R1 and other models from the Chinese AI startup are now available on Amazon Web Services in Canada and beyond

Amazon's decision to shut down seven distribution centres in Quebec, affecting over 1,900 jobs, has sparked sharp criticism from Canada's Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, François-Philippe Champagne. In a strongly worded letter addressed to Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, Champagne expressed disappointment over the closures and urged the company to reconsider, shared the minister on...

Au revoir, Amazon. The online retail giant announced on Wednesday it is pulling out of Quebec, a transition to take place over the next two months. Amazon will close seven operation sites, including a fulfillment centre, two sorting centres, three delivery stations and extra large delivery station, the company confirmed to CTV News. The move...

Amazon Canada has launched savings on its eero Pro 6E mesh wifi systems, offering up to 20% off. Here’s what’s on sale right now: 1-pack eero Pro 6E: $246.75 with promo code EEROPRO6E (save 25%; was $329) 2-pack eero Pro 6E: $529 (save 20%; $134.98 off) 3-pack eero Pro 6E: $546.75 with promo code EEROPRO6E...

Amazon has revealed the most asked questions of Alexa in Canada throughout 2024, including greetings and most-played artist.

Montreal-based company Acrylic Robotics is using AI to help artists create authentic copies of their paintings.

Development of the next James Bond movie is reportedly in limbo after a falling out between Amazon and franchise producer Barbara Broccoli

Amazon has officially announced new, eco-friendly packaging for its devices, including Echo, Kindle, and Fire TV. If you've recently purchased one of these devices, you'll likely have seen the new paper packaging. The updated design uses 30% more recycled fibre and cuts ink use by 60%, replacing bleached boxes with a natural brown kraft look....

Amazon has released its 2024 Impact Report, which has revealed significant strides in its operations, workforce, and community contributions across Canada. The company now employs more than 46,000 people nationwide, with over 70 logistics and operations facilities supporting its expanding presence. Among this year’s developments is the opening of a massive 2.8-million-square-foot robotics fulfillment center...

Back in October, Amazon announced an all-new Kindle lineup in Canada for 2024. The company’s premium and top-of-the-line Kindle Scribe—which lets you write on the screen with a stylus—received a new update, in the form of new white borders and a paper-like texture, to bring a more natural feel when you’re writing, taking notes and...