One of the reasons I love Apple TV Plus so much is that, like the BBC broadcaster, the only ads it runs are those for its own programmes. It’s one of the most viewer-friendly streamers, which means when it recently hiked its prices dramatically that still felt better than going down the ad-supported route like … Read more
Just as Engadget was hitting publish on its first posts, I was putting a freshly minted English degree to use working at an indie bookshop in Los Angeles. In seemingly unrelated news, Amazon had just reported its first profitable year after switching from selling books to selling “everything” four years before. (It still sold a … Read more
As another week winds to an end, we’ve put together another roundup of the best tech deals we could find on devices and gadgets Engadget has tried and recommends. Right now a Marshall Bluetooth speaker with good sound and an impressive waterproof rating is $64 cheaper. Our favorite budget robo vac, the Roomba 694 is … Read more
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has recently made an exciting announcement at the AWS re:Invent event introducing two new processors, the Graviton4 and Trainium2. These processors are specifically designed to improve the performance of machine learning training and generative AI applications, making them highly relevant for today’s artificial intelligence explosion. Amazon Graviton4 The Graviton4 chip is a … Read more
Amazon has today launched a new AI powered assistant specifically designed for IT professionals and developers announcing the availability of its new Amazon Q in preview. The Amazon Q generative AI assistant has been created to assist developers and AWS customers, offering a range of features to streamline application development and troubleshooting on AWS. The … Read more
Amazon has announced the Amazon WorkSpace Thin Client, a new compact computer that is designed to access cloud-based virtual desktops, and it will retail for $195 in the USA, the device is based on the Amazon Fire TV Cube. The new Workspaces Thin Client is designed for use in customer services, technical support, health care … Read more
Amazon has announced a new partnership with Hyundai where it will sell cars on its platform in the USA from 2024. From next year you will be able to purchase a Hyundai vehicle from the Amazon.com website. The partnership with Hyundai will also see the Amazon Alexa assistant built into Hyundai vehicles in the USA, … Read more
Amazon has been testing out its Prime Air drone delivery in the USA over the last few years and now the company has revealed that it will be expanding the service to more countries, these will include the UK and Italy. From late 2024 Amazon will give customers in the UK and Italy and also … Read more
Amazon is preparing to launch its new AI equipped Alexa speaker by integrating a new large language model (LLM) powered by generative AI into its range of Alexa devices. This move is aimed at enhancing Alexa’s conversational abilities and real-world utility, making it more personalized, engaging, and trustworthy for users. The rollout of generative AI … Read more