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  • Amazon Funds $US120 Million Facility for Satellite Megaconstellation Project

    Amazon Funds $US120 Million Facility for Satellite Megaconstellation Project

    Nikki Main

    Amazon is building a facility in Florida for Project Kuiper, which aims to launch a projected 3,236 satellites into Earth’s low orbit. The company will build the $US120 million facility at Space Florida’s Launch and Landing Facility (LLF) at Kennedy Space Center. The company announced on Friday that construction is underway, and it’s the latest…

  • The U.S. to Issue ‘Cyber Trust’ Label for ‘Secure’ Smart Devices

    The U.S. to Issue ‘Cyber Trust’ Label for ‘Secure’ Smart Devices

    Nikki Main

    The Biden Administration is working alongside tech companies to put in place a cybersecurity certification and labelling program on participating smart devices. Google, Amazon, Samsung, and Best Buy are among those who will be implementing labels on their devices to indicate they are less vulnerable to cyberattacks. The Federal Communications Commission is filing a national…

  • Amazon Reels in $US12.7 Billion on Prime Day

    Amazon Reels in $US12.7 Billion on Prime Day

    Nikki Main

    Amazon’s Prime Day sales reached a record high this year, bringing in 6.1% more revenue than during its two-day event a year ago. Shoppers spent a total of $US12.7 billion, with $US6.3 billion spent on the second day alone as greater discounts became available, Reuters reported. The event, which started at 3 a.m. ET on…