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  • [New] KeyCorp Raises Intel Price Target to $70 Positive Sentiment: Hyperscaler opportunity: Reports that Intel is in talks with Amazon and Google for advanced packaging services suggest additional large, recurring commercial opportunities beyond Terafab. MarketBeat
  • [New] Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft are projected to spend a combined $650 billion on AI infrastructure in 2026. webhosting.today
  • [New] America's Big Four hyperscalers - Alphabet, Amazon, Meta, and Microsoft - have collectively announced AI spending exceeding $650 billion in 2026 alone, with total US AI compute infrastructure spending projected to surpass $2.8 trillion by 2029 (Brookings). Digital in Asia
  • [New] Amazon is reportedly aiming consumer AR glasses for late 2026-early 2027. Glass Almanac
  • [New] Amazon Prime Video's ad-free tier will jump to $19.98 monthly. Cedar Report
  • [New] Amazon will soon levy a 3.5% fuel and logistics-related surcharge on fulfilment services for third-party sellers as the e-commerce giant battles elevated operating costs. Postaltimes
  • [New] A major development for Amazon is its recent deal with Delta Air Lines to provide satellite internet service on flights, starting in 2028. Bitget Exchange
  • [New] CNBC's MacKenzie Sigalos on a report that Amazon is in talks to buy Globalstar in a deal valued at $9 billion, a move that could strengthen its satellite internet ambitions. CNBC
  • [New] Following the physical disruptions to data centers in the Middle East earlier in 2026, Amazon is expected to divert more of its budget toward regional redundancy and fortified infrastructure. FinancialContent
  • [New] Amazon Web Services (AWS) will become the exclusive third-party cloud provider for OpenAI Frontier, the enterprise platform for developing and managing AI agents. Verdict
  • [New] Amazon's involvement includes an agreement that OpenAI will use two gigawatts of computing capacity powered by Amazon Trainium chips. Verdict
  • [New] Amazon uses predictive algorithms across its fulfilment network to anticipate demand, position inventory closer to customers, and optimize delivery routes. GRA
  • [New] Alphabet, Amazon, Meta and Microsoft are expected to spend roughly $650 billion on AI-related infrastructure in 2026. investing.com
  • [New] In February, Amazon executives said they plan to spend $200bn over 2027 on AI investments, the most out of all the major tech companies. BBC News
  • [New] Amazon, Google, Meta, and Microsoft, four giants at the heart of the AI boom, are projected to spend $600 billion in AI-related capex in 2026. Yahoo Finance
  • [New] Healthcare Expansion: Amazon Pharmacy and One Medical have reached critical mass in 2026, offering a potential Prime for Health that could become a multi-billion dollar vertical. The Chronicle-Journal
  • [New] Drawing on data from ongoing package delivery operations, Amazon Prime Air reiterated its position that DAA for all part 108 UAS is essential, not only for avoiding non-cooperative aircraft but also for managing risks from birds, kites and other unexpected obstacles. Autonomy Global -
  • If enterprise AI revenue growth slows, the interconnected commitments between OpenAI, Amazon, NVIDIA, and Oracle could compound rather than buffer a downturn. AI to ROI - By Ray Rike and Peter Buchanan
  • Amazon's investment includes a cloud agreement for hosting and distributing OpenAI's models, meaning OpenAI will spend a significant portion of Amazon's money back with Amazon. AI to ROI - By Ray Rike and Peter Buchanan
  • If AI demand fails to materialize as expected in 2027-2028, Amazon could face a period of significant asset underutilization. The Chronicle-Journal
  • Planned AI infrastructure spending by Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta could be constrained by rising electricity and oil prices tied to geopolitical tensions. Tech Startups - Tech News, Tech Trends & Startup Fundin

Last updated: 12 April 2026



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