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2026
Tecno launches Spark Go 3 Pro in India
Tecno launched the Spark Go 3 Pro budget smartphone in India, featuring an IP69 durability rating, a 120Hz display, a 5,200mAh battery and AI Voiceprint Noise Cancellation. The phone goes on sale in India from September 4, 2026 through retail stores, Amazon and Flipkart, priced at Rs 15,999 for the 4GB+64GB variant and Rs 16,999 for the 4GB+128GB variant.
2026
Levoit launches Eleva 300X air purifier
Levoit introduced the Eleva 300X, a smart HEPA air purifier for rooms up to 250 square feet, priced at $129.99 MSRP and available on Amazon and Levoit.com.
2026
Lava launches Bold N4 Lite in India
Lava launched the Bold N4 Lite budget smartphone in India, featuring a 6.56-inch LCD display, Unisoc 9863A chipset, 3GB RAM, 32GB storage, 5,000mAh battery, 8MP rear camera, and Android 16 Go Edition. It will be available in Empire Gold and Ghost Silver colorways starting September 3 on Amazon India, priced at INR 7,999.
2026
WildBrain acquires Personality AI
WildBrain announced an agreement to acquire Personality AI, the kid-safe generative AI company behind the 'Hey Peppa Pig' interactive voice experience, for about US$11 million in cash plus one million WildBrain shares, with a further US$2 million due on the first anniversary of closing and up to US$56 million in performance-based consideration tied to 2027-2029 revenue targets.
2026
Vitamix launches Vitamix Nano personal blender
Vitamix announced the launch of Vitamix Nano, a corded single-serve personal blender featuring SmoothiePilot adaptive blending technology, priced at $199.95 USD ($279.95 CAD), available on Vitamix.com in the U.S. and Canada beginning August 24 and at select U.S. retailers including Amazon starting August 26.
2026
Twitch streamer sues Amazon and Twitch over alleged AI training use of streams
Twitch streamer Warren Pandiscia filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California against Twitch and its parent company Amazon, alleging they used his streams to develop AI products without permission or licensing fees, with data collection allegedly occurring for at least two years before Twitch updated its terms of service and added an AI opt-out option.
2026
RayNeo unveils iO smartglasses and RayNeo GT/GT Max AR glasses
RayNeo unveiled the RayNeo iO AI smartglasses with an invisible all-day waveguide display and the RayNeo GT and GT Max spatial AR glasses, with the glasses launching September 4 via the RayNeo website and Amazon.
2026
Hisense launches 2026 E8S ULED MiniLED TV lineup on Amazon
Hisense announced the arrival of its 2026 E8S ULED MiniLED TV lineup, now available on Amazon with launch pricing, in 55 to 85-inch configurations.
2026
Twitch creator files class action against Amazon and Twitch over AI training on streamer content
Warren Pandiscia filed a proposed class action in the US District Court for the Northern District of California on 20 August (No. 3:26-cv-08721) against Twitch Interactive and Amazon.com, alleging the companies used creators' streams, chats and other channel material to train Amazon's generative AI models without contractual permission, consent or compensation, after creators were automatically opted in through a default setting.
2026
Amazon expands Prime Air drone delivery to nearly 500 US cities and towns
Amazon announced plans to expand its Prime Air drone delivery service to nearly 500 cities and towns across the United States by the end of 2026, roughly a sixfold increase from its current 11 delivery sites across 10 metro areas. The service will launch soon in the Chicago, Syracuse, Cleveland, Atlanta, and Boise metro areas.
2026
Fastrack launches new laptop bag collection
Fastrack unveiled its new Fastrack Bags Laptop Collection, featuring 12 designs across backpacks and totes, with laptop compatibility for 15-inch and 14-inch devices. Priced at ₹4,995, the collection is available across select Fastrack, Shoppers Stop, and Lifestyle stores, as well as on Myntra, Amazon, and Flipkart.
2026
Amazon fined Rs 1 lakh by CCPA over unauthorized 'Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad' listings
India's Central Consumer Protection Authority (CCPA) fined Amazon Rs 1 lakh for allowing ordinary sweets to be sold online as 'Shri Ram Mandir Ayodhya Prasad' without authorization from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust. The CCPA rejected Amazon's claim that it was merely an intermediary and directed Amazon to deposit the penalty within 15 days, and extended directions covering listings associated with 10 major religious institutions.
2026
Spin Master launches Primal Hatch Megalodon interactive toy
Spin Master Corp. unveiled Primal Hatch Megalodon, a new interactive toy in its Primal Hatch line, priced at $49.99 USD and available now at Amazon.com and Target, with a Walmart launch on August 22.
2026
XElectron launches Techno Plus Android 14 Smart Home Projector
XElectron announced the launch of the Techno Plus Android 14 Smart Home Projector in India, priced at ₹8,499, featuring native Full HD resolution, 4K support, up to 200-inch projection, Android 14 with built-in OTT apps, WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 180° rotatable design. It is available via Amazon India, XElectron's official website, and authorized retail outlets with a one-year warranty.
2026
OUMURS launches Oumurs-361S dual-certified full-face motorcycle helmet
OUMURS Accessory Industrial Limited launched the Oumurs-361S, a full-face motorcycle helmet certified to both DOT FMVSS 218 and ECE 22.06, priced at $179.99 and available from August 15 through Oumurs.com, Amazon, TikTok Shop, and eBay.
2026
Qurate Books releases Raghav Kartikeya and the Tablets of Dharma
Qurate Books announced the release of Raghav Kartikeya and the Tablets of Dharma, the first book in a new Indian mythology-fantasy series by debut author Rituraj Verma. The novel was published on India's Independence Day and is available in print across India and on Amazon in 15 countries.
2026
Amazon cuts an additional 16,000 roles at the start of 2026
After eliminating approximately 14,000 corporate jobs in late 2025, Amazon cut an additional 16,000 roles at the start of 2026, with leadership pointing to advances in AI automation embedded across internal processes as a key reason they could operate efficiently with fewer people.
2026
Amazon fined $2.25 million to resolve DOJ identity theft records case
The Justice Department said Amazon.com would pay a $2.25 million civil penalty to resolve allegations that it violated the Fair Credit Reporting Act by failing to provide identity theft victims requested transaction records involving potential perpetrators within 30 days. A federal judge entered a stipulated order imposing the penalty and requiring Amazon to provide those records free of charge within 30 days of a request and to post a notice on its website explaining how victims can request them.
2026
Google unveils Pixel 11 lineup with Gemini Intelligence and Tensor G6
Google unveiled its Pixel 11 smartphone lineup at its Made by Google event in New York, introducing the Pixel 11, Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold built around an expanded autonomous version of its Gemini AI assistant called Gemini Intelligence and the new in-house Tensor G6 chip. Preorders opened August 12 through the Google Store, Amazon and Best Buy, with retail availability beginning August 20.
2026
Consumers sue Amazon over seafood sustainability labels
Consumers filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against Amazon, alleging that environmental labels on seafood sold through its platform and stores misled shoppers. The allegations have not been proven in court.