Amazon Alexa and Microsoft Cortana digital assistants will soon work with each other

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Microsoft and Amazon has partnered to integrate Alexa and Cortana digital assistants. Available later this year, this collaboration will allow you to access Alexa via Cortana on Windows 10 PCs, followed by Android and iOS in the future. In return Cortana will be available on Alexa-enabled devices like the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Echo Show. Continue reading “Amazon Alexa and Microsoft Cortana digital assistants will soon work with each other”

Amazon Prime Video will now stream popular Cartoon Network shows like Powerpuff Girls and Dexter’s Laboratory

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Amazon has teamed up with Turner India to showcase Cartoon Network’s popular shows on Prime Video. This content licensing deal will see Cartoon Network’s Ben 10 (Classic), Ben 10: Alien Force, Ben 10: Ultimate Alien, Ben 10 Omniverse, Grim Adventures of Billy Mandy, Johnny Bravo, Powerpuff Girls (Classic), Kumbh Karan, Roll No. 21 and Dexter’s Laboratory and many more shows that will play on Amazon Prime Video under the Kids and Family TV section.

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Amazon India Apple Fest on Aug 28 and 29: iPhone 7 starting at Rs. 44999, offers on Macbooks and more

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Amazon India today started Apple Fest, its two-day sale on Apple products, including iPhones, Apple Watch, Macs and more. It is offering some great deals on iPhone 7, iPhone SE, Apple Watc and exchange offers and no cost EMI offers on Macbooks and iPads. Continue reading “Amazon India Apple Fest on Aug 28 and 29: iPhone 7 starting at Rs. 44999, offers on Macbooks and more”

Amazon Echo smart speaker with Alexa likely to get a Diwali release

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It looks like Amazon’s Echo speaker with Alexa voice assistant will be launched in India earlier than expected. A new report from FactorDaily claims, Amazon will bring the Echo smart speaker in India this Diwali which is in October.
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Amazon Great Indian Sale: up to 50% off on speakers, up to 62% off on portable hard disks and more

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Amazon started Great Indian Sale, its latest 4-day sale yesterday that offered good deals on smartphones, accessories, wearables and more. On the second day it is offering good deals on speakers, both wired and wireless, Bluetooth and wired headphones, hard disks, chargers and more. Continue reading “Amazon Great Indian Sale: up to 50% off on speakers, up to 62% off on portable hard disks and more”

Amazon Great Indian Sale: Up to 35% off on smartphones, up to 40% off on wearables and more

Amazon Great Indian Sale Aug 9 to 12

Amazon today started Great Indian Sale, its latest 4-day sale, as it had announced. As a part of the sale it is offering some great deals on smartphones, accessories, wearables, power banks and more that include, iPhone 7, Moto G5 Plus, LG G6, up to 30% discount on Nubia smartphones and more. Continue reading “Amazon Great Indian Sale: Up to 35% off on smartphones, up to 40% off on wearables and more”

Amazon Great Indian Sale and Flipkart Big Freedom Sale from August 9

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Amazon and Flipkart have announced their end of Summer sale just in time for the Independence Day. Amazon’s Great Indian Sale is scheduled from August 9th to 12th. Flipkart’s ‘The Big Freedom Sale’ starts on the same day, but it ends on 11th. Both of the them offer deals on smartphones, mobile accessories, TVs and more. They also offer cashback on Debit and Credit Cards from select banks. Continue reading “Amazon Great Indian Sale and Flipkart Big Freedom Sale from August 9”

Amazon tipped to be working on standalone messaging app Anytime

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It looks like Amazon might soon foray in the messaging space. According to a latest report from AFT news, Amazon is working on a standalone messaging app dubbed as Anytime. The company has already started surveying customers about the new messaging service and is asking them about most important features.

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Amazon Prime Day Sale: Best deals on smartphones, accessories and more

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Amazon just started its Prime Day sale, exclusively for Prime members, as it had promised. In this 30-hour sale, it is offering great deals on smartphones, accessories, Kindle and more. Continue reading “Amazon Prime Day Sale: Best deals on smartphones, accessories and more”

Amazon India’s $500 million investment in food retail gets government nod

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Indian government has finally approved Amazon India’s proposed $500 million investment in food retail. The news comes a month after Food Processing Minister Harsimrat Kaur Badal stated that the government will soon clear the investment. The proposal was pending before the foreign investment promotion board (FIPB) which has been abolished now.  Continue reading “Amazon India’s $500 million investment in food retail gets government nod”

Amazon Prime Day Sale: Nubia phones get up to Rs. 4000 off and Cashback

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Amazon will start its Prime Day Sale, exclusively for Prime members from 6PM today evening, Nubia just announced offers for its mid-range and top-end smartphones during the sale. These phones will get additional discount ranging from Rs. 1000 to Rs. 4000. Amazon will also be offering 15% cashback (Up to Rs. 2000) on purchases worth Rs. 5,000 or more using HDFC Debit or credit cards. Continue reading “Amazon Prime Day Sale: Nubia phones get up to Rs. 4000 off and Cashback”

Amazon crosses $2 billion investment mark in India, invests Rs.1,680 crore

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Amazon has crossed whopping $2 billion investment mark in India with latest investment,according to a report from the Economic Times. The US based e-commerce major has pumped another Rs. 1640 crore in the country as part of its commitment to invest $5 billionContinue reading “Amazon crosses $2 billion investment mark in India, invests Rs.1,680 crore”

OnePlus 5 is highest revenue-grossing smartphone in the launch week on Amazon India

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OnePlus launched its flagship OnePlus 5 smartphone in India on June 22nd and the phone went on early sales exclusively on Amazon.in starting at Rs. 32,999 on the same day and it went on open sale from June 27th. Today the company has announced that the smartphone has become the highest revenue-grossing smartphone in the launch week on Amazon.in. But it did not reveal the number of smartphones sold during the launch week or revenue made by selling the phone.

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Amazon Echo speaker with Alexa voice assistant launching in India later this year

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Amazon is planning to launch its Echo speaker with Alexa voice assistant in India by the end of this year, according to a new report from ET. Citing two people aware of the development, the report further stated that it has already begun testing its products through select company executives and analysts. Earlier in February, a separate report had said that Amazon is “putting together content and localising the service”.

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Amazon Prime Day 2017 sale on July 11 in India – Exclusive deals, new launches and cashback offers

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Amazon just announced that its 30-hour Prime Day sale for its Prime members is on July 11th. The sale starts from 6PM on July 10th and ends at 12AM on July 11th. During the sale there will be exclusive deals on several products, new launches from Honor, Lego, GAP and several other brands (more brands will be revealed on July 5th). Continue reading “Amazon Prime Day 2017 sale on July 11 in India – Exclusive deals, new launches and cashback offers”