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04/08/2026 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/08/2026 01:54
What you need to know about Amazon today: April 8, 2026
Uber scales on AWS to help power millions of daily trips and train its AI models
Uber, the world's largest ride-sharing and on-demand delivery company, is expanding its infrastructure and artificial intelligence capabilities on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to better serve millions of daily users. The company is leveraging AWS Graviton4, Amazon's custom-designed computing chips, to power its Trip Serving Zones-the real-time infrastructure that matches customers with drivers in milliseconds and handles demand spikes for rides and deliveries. Additionally, Uber has begun piloting AWS Trainium3, Amazon's custom AI training chips, to develop faster and smarter AI predictions and models. These technological advancements enable Uber to provide quicker rider and delivery matching, more efficiently handle global demand, and deliver increasingly personalized experiences to its vast user base worldwide.
Uber, the world's largest ride-sharing and on-demand delivery company, is expanding its infrastructure and artificial intelligence capabilities on Amazon Web Services (AWS) to better serve millions of daily users. The company is leveraging AWS Graviton4, Amazon's custom-designed computing chips, to power its Trip Serving Zones-the real-time infrastructure that matches customers with drivers in milliseconds and handles demand spikes for rides and deliveries. Additionally, Uber has begun piloting AWS Trainium3, Amazon's custom AI training chips, to develop faster and smarter AI predictions and models. These technological advancements enable Uber to provide quicker rider and delivery matching, more efficiently handle global demand, and deliver increasingly personalized experiences to its vast user base worldwide.
Amazon Leo mission updates: Amazon Leo completes ninth mission, two more on deck
United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully deployed another batch of Amazon Leo satellites into low Earth orbit at 1:46 a.m. EDT on April 4. Named LA-05 (Leo Atlas 5) for Amazon's fifth launch on ULA's Atlas V rocket, the mission deployed 29 satellites-the largest Amazon Leo payload ever flown on Atlas V-bringing the total number of spacecraft deployed to 241. The increase from our previous 27-satellite Atlas V configuration reflects joint engineering work with ULA to safely fit more satellites on each launch, helping us continue to accelerate deployment as we scale the constellation.
United Launch Alliance (ULA) successfully deployed another batch of Amazon Leo satellites into low Earth orbit at 1:46 a.m. EDT on April 4. Named LA-05 (Leo Atlas 5) for Amazon's fifth launch on ULA's Atlas V rocket, the mission deployed 29 satellites-the largest Amazon Leo payload ever flown on Atlas V-bringing the total number of spacecraft deployed to 241. The increase from our previous 27-satellite Atlas V configuration reflects joint engineering work with ULA to safely fit more satellites on each launch, helping us continue to accelerate deployment as we scale the constellation.
13 Amazon accessibility features, including sign language interpretation on Prime Video
For more than a decade, Amazon has partnered with world experts on disability and accessibility, advocating for accessible design across the company. Some of Amazon's accessibility innovations include: Prime Video sign language interpretation in ASL and BSL for more than 20 titles, Alexa hands-free control and real-time call translation, and built-in screen readers, magnifiers, and customizable features across Amazon devices.
For more than a decade, Amazon has partnered with world experts on disability and accessibility, advocating for accessible design across the company. Some of Amazon's accessibility innovations include: Prime Video sign language interpretation in ASL and BSL for more than 20 titles, Alexa hands-free control and real-time call translation, and built-in screen readers, magnifiers, and customizable features across Amazon devices.
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