Amazon Shopping Basics

To its core e-commerce business, Amazon has ventured into various other industries and innovations:

Amazon Web Services (AWS): AWS provides cloud computing services to individuals, companies, and governments. It offers a wide range of services, including storage, computing power, and database management.

Amazon Prime Video: Amazon’s streaming service that offers a wide selection of movies, TV shows, and original content, including popular series like “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” and “The Boys.”

Amazon Echo and Alexa: Amazon’s line of smart speakers equipped with the virtual assistant, Alexa. Users can interact with Alexa to play music, control smart home devices, get weather updates, and more.

Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market: Amazon’s foray into grocery delivery and physical retail with the acquisition of Whole Foods Market.

Amazon Go: A chain of convenience stores that use advanced technology to enable customers to grab items and walk out without going through a traditional checkout process.

Amazon Kindle: A series of e-readers designed for reading digital books, magazines, and newspapers.

Amazon Music: A music streaming service that offers on-demand access to millions of songs.

Amazon Studios: The division responsible for producing and distributing original films and television series.

Amazon Logistics: A delivery and logistics network that includes Amazon’s own delivery services, as well as partnerships with other delivery providers.

Amazon Robotics: Develops and deploys robotics and automation technology within Amazon’s fulfillment centers to improve efficiency in order processing.

Amazon Pharmacy: A service that allows customers to order prescription medications online and have them delivered to their doorstep.

These are just a few of the many ventures and innovations Amazon has pursued beyond its original online marketplace.