Editing Amazon.com, Inc. (section)

== Segments covered by Amazon ==

=== E-Commerce ===
Amazon operates as one of the world's most expansive online retail platforms, offering an extensive assortment of products spanning categories such as electronics, books, clothing, and household goods, among others. <!-- Largest in terms of what exactly, 1) total products and offerings, 2) total district products and services, or 3) something else? If something else, detail what the something else is. -->

=== Cloud Computing services ===
Through its dedicated cloud computing platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon offers a range of services to businesses and individuals, including:

# '''Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS):''' This service allows users to access virtual servers, storage, and networking capabilities, eliminating the need for physical hardware.

# '''Platform as a Service (PaaS):''' This service provides users with the ability to develop applications using pre-configured platform templates.
# '''Software as a Service (SaaS):''' This service enables users to utilize specific applications without the need for outright purchase or installation.

=== Digital Content ===
Amazon provides an extensive array of digital content platforms tailored to cater to a range of interests:

# '''Amazon Prime Video:''' A streaming service featuring an expansive library of movies and TV shows, offering both popular hits and Amazon's original productions.
# '''Amazon Music:''' A platform catering to music enthusiasts, streaming a diverse selection of songs across various genres.
# '''Kindle:''' A dedicated platform for book lovers, delivering a vast collection of e-books spanning numerous categories, from contemporary fiction to academic texts.

=== Logistics and Delivery ===
Amazon has developed an extensive logistics and delivery network to fulfil orders efficiently, including its own delivery service called Amazon Logistics.

=== Smart Home Devices ===
Amazon has introduced various smart home devices under the Amazon Echo brand, powered by the virtual assistant Alexa. These include smart speakers, smart displays, and smart home automation devices.

=== Grocery and Food Delivery ===
Through Amazon Fresh, Whole Foods Market (acquired by Amazon in 2017), and Amazon Prime Now, the company provides grocery and food delivery services. Amazon Prime Now, will stop existing and the fast delivery service will be combined with the third party partners

=== Healthcare ===
Amazon has expanded into the healthcare sector with initiatives such as Amazon Pharmacy, offering prescription medication delivery, and Amazon Care, a virtual healthcare service for employees.

=== Entertainment and Media ===
Amazon Studios produces and distributes original movies and TV shows through Amazon Prime Video. The company has also ventured into sports broadcasting, streaming live sports events.

=== Advertising ===
Amazon is steadily expanding its advertising division, providing a comprehensive suite of products and services via Amazon Advertising. This enables brands to effectively reach their customers on Amazon's various platforms.

=== Hardware and Consumer Electronics ===
Beyond its range of smart home devices, Amazon also produces and retails an array of hardware products. This includes the Fire series of tablets and TV streaming devices, as well as the popular Kindle e-readers.

=== Others ===
Other business sectors Amazon is involved in include Robotics, as demonstrated by initiatives like Amazon Scout, and space exploration, spearheaded by Blue Origin. The company also has significant investments in artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies.