Foxconn ropes in Apple and Amazon.com for its bid to Toshiba’s chip business

Given Foxconn’s deep ties with China, Japan is likely to block any move that will risk the transfer of sensitive technology to outsiders. On Monday, Japanese business daily, Nikkei has reported quoting Terry Gou, Foxconn’s chairman say saying, Amazon.com Inc and Apple Inc will be joining forces with Foxconn for a bid of Toshiba’s chip…

Amazon exploring to use virtual and augmented reality in its soon-to-be opened brick-and-mortar stores

Unlike its regular bookstores, these new ones are likely to include electronic hardware and services too. Amazon’s plan of dominating the retail landscape could extend well beyond just books and groceries. The New York Times has reported citing sources familiar with the matter at hand, that the world’s biggest online retailer is “exploring” the possibility…

Amazon asks FCC permission to test its wireless communication device

Looks like Amazon is gearing up for Prime Air. According to an application proposal found by Business Insider to the FCC, online retail giant, Amazon.com has a mysterious project, and it has requested the FCC permission to test a wireless communication technology, five months ahead of its research. Although it appears that Amazon has purposefully…

Amazon’s patent reveals its vision of giant flying warehouses serviced by a fleet of drones

While the flying warehouses will carry Amazon’s goodies, smaller drones will shuttle up and down to service consumers as well as for restocking purposes. Amazon’s flying ambitions doesn’t just stop with drone deliveries, the world’s largest online retailer has dreams of launching big floating warehouses close to crowded areas and happenings, like sporting events. While…