[ad_1] Both the DOJ and FTC have declined to comment on the rumor. It wouldn’t be shocking to see action. The FTC created a task force precisely to investigate antitrust issues in the tech industry, and companies like Google have faced antitrust crackdowns in Europe. Whether or not anything happens in the near future, this […]
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Amazon is reportedly interested in buying Boost Mobile
[ad_1] If helping to create a competitor is a necessary condition to get the Sprint/T-Mobile deal done, then perhaps Amazon can help. A report from Reuters suggests the retailer is interested in buying Boost Mobile from the combo, particularly because it would come with the ability to use T-Mobile’s network for six years. The unnamed […]
Amazon’s Textract AI can read millions of pages in a few hours
[ad_1] Since basic OCRs typically spit out jumbled information when taking text from tables and forms, companies have to resort to manual data entry that could be both costly and time consuming. Textract can process millions of pages in just a few hours, which can lower document processing costs. Plus, customers can use it even […]
The successor to Bose’s QC35 noise-cancelling headphones arrives June 30th
[ad_1] The listening experience itself should be improved, including circuitry to remove the characteristic hiss of active noise cancellation. You can finally adjust the level of noise cancelling on Bose headphones, too. Like some headsets, the 700 can pipe in outside sounds so that you can have a conversation or pay attention to traffic without […]
Amazon unveils the $90 Echo Show 5
[ad_1] Amazon says that the Echo Show 5 is meant for the bedside or desk, which explains its compact form factor. I also can’t help but notice its resemblance to Google’s Nest Hub (formerly known as Home Hub) — it has a similar curved and rounded aesthetic, and the black and white colors are similar […]
Trolls swamp unused Twitch category with pirated shows and porn
[ad_1] The channel behind the shooting video is no longer accessible, and other streams have mostly reverted to memes. We’ve asked Twitch for comment, although it stated on Twitter that it was “working with urgency” to remove the material and the associated accounts, many of which were “automated.” It also temporarily suspended streaming options for […]
Someone already bought Motorola’s unannounced Z4
[ad_1] The real, live phone (and the now-pulled Amazon listing) matches up with previous leaks. The Z4 has a 6.4″ Full HD+ OLED display with Gorilla Glass 3 and an in-display fingerprint reader. It includes a single-lens, 48 MP rear camera that taps into Motorola’s Quad Pixel system to offer high-quality 12 MP images, while […]
Alexa’s intercom-like broadcasts come to more non-Echo devices
[ad_1] The feature requires device makers to implement it, and not every product will necessarily qualify. They’ll have to support converting MP3 files 45 seconds or longer to an Alexa-ready format. There may still be gaps in Announcements support even if your home is full of Alexa devices. Still, this could make the broadcasting tool […]
Amazon’s Kindle now supports Traditional Chinese books
[ad_1] In addition to launching a new portal, Amazon has made sure that its search function works for the horizontal reading experience. If you want everything in your Kindle app or e-reader to display menu options in Traditional Chinese, you can now do that, as well. You can also do everything you can do with […]
Amazon signs ‘Damages,’ ‘Bloodline’ co-creator to an exclusive deal
[ad_1] If you’re a fan of dimly lit shows about terrible criminals, then keep your eyes on Amazon Prime. The streamer announced it has signed Glenn Kessler to an overall TV & film deal. As Deadline reports, he’ll be working on TV series and films for Amazon’s service as it continues to stock up on […]