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Amazon bets Nobel Prize-based dehumidification can cut its energy use

Amazon will buy a new type of HVAC system for its commercial buildings to slash energy use.

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May 5, 2026 at 13:00 TechCrunch

Amazon bets Nobel Prize-based dehumidification can cut its energy use

Amazon will buy a new type of HVAC system for its commercial buildings to slash energy use.

May 4, 2026 at 14:13 TechCrunch

Amazon opens up its global logistics network to all businesses

The new service, called Amazon Supply Chain Services, pits the e-commerce giant directly against UPS and FedEx.

May 3, 2026 at 16:58 Hacker News

Largest electric autonomous container ship begins commercial service

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Acoustic fire suppression goes commercial.

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AWS stops billing Middle East cloud customers as repairs to war damage drag on.

Apr 30, 2026 at 01:00 TechCrunch

Amazon, Meta join fight to end Google Pay, PhonePe dominance in India

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