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Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN) has scheduled a conference call to discuss its Q1 2022 financial results on April 28, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. PT/5:30 p.m. ET. This event will be webcast live, allowing access to the audio and associated slides for at least three months post-event. Stakeholders can access the information via www.amazon.com/ir.

Amazon has announced a commitment of $10 million to fund 250 scholarships for high school seniors from underserved communities through its Future Engineer program. Each recipient will receive $40,000 for college, alongside a paid internship at Amazon after their freshman year. This investment more than doubles last year's funding, totaling $22 million awarded since 2019 to 550 students. The initiative aims to increase diversity in the STEM fields, with over 70% of recipients identifying as Black, Latinx, or Native American.

Amazon Music has launched For Love & Country, a feature-length documentary directed by Joshua Kissi, highlighting the historical contributions of Black artists to country music. The film includes interviews and performances from notable artists like Jimmie Allen, Blanco Brown, and Mickey Guyton, showcasing the genre's evolution and the role of marginalized voices. Released on Amazon Music and Prime Video, the documentary aims to reshape the understanding of country music's identity and its roots in Black culture.

Amazon has been ranked as the most desirable workplace in the U.S. for the second consecutive year by LinkedIn, based on its talent attraction and retention capabilities. In 2021, Amazon expanded its Career Choice program, committing over $1.2 billion to upskill more than 300,000 employees by 2025. Currently employing over 1.1 million people in the U.S., Amazon offers competitive wages starting at $18 an hour and comprehensive benefits, including tuition assistance and health insurance from day one.

Amazon has announced the largest commercial procurement of launch vehicles, securing agreements for up to 83 launches over five years for its Project Kuiper, aimed at expanding global broadband access with a constellation of 3,236 satellites in low Earth orbit.

This initiative involves launches through Arianespace's Ariane 6, Blue Origin's New Glenn, and ULA's Vulcan Centaur rockets. The contracts are expected to foster innovation and create jobs across the space industry in the U.S. and Europe.

Amazon Glow, a new interactive device for children, is now available in the U.S. The device combines video calling with playful features, enabling engaging interactions between kids and remote family members. Users can enjoy a one-year subscription to Amazon Kids+, offering access to nearly 100 games, visual arts activities, and thousands of books from major brands like Disney and Sesame Workshop. Priced at $299.99, Glow aims to create meaningful family connections, transforming video calls into immersive experiences.

Amazon has launched the 'Welcome Door' program to support refugee and humanitarian-based immigrant employees. Key resources include reimbursement for Employment Authorization Document (EAD) renewal fees averaging $500 biennially, a Citizenship Assistance Portal, free legal support, and upskilling opportunities like free college tuition and ESL training. The initiative aims to address barriers faced by refugees in the job market and will be available to U.S. employees starting next month, with global expansion planned by year-end.

JFrog Ltd (NASDAQ: FROG) announced its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) under the AWS for Games initiative, aimed at enhancing game development. This partnership provides developers with a scalable, secure repository for software packages, leading to improved productivity and security. JFrog's platform supports over 30 package technologies, enabling faster software updates. The gaming market is projected to reach $14B by 2022, and JFrog's tools are designed to meet the growing demands for rapid feature updates. Major gaming companies already utilize JFrog's solutions.

Amazon's eero division has launched two new mesh Wi-Fi systems: the eero Pro 6E and eero 6+, enhancing connectivity and affordability. The eero Pro 6E is the first Wi-Fi 6E-enabled system, offering speeds up to 2.3 Gbps and supporting over 100 devices simultaneously. Meanwhile, the eero 6+ is positioned as the most affordable gigabit-capable system, supporting 75 devices and priced at $239 for a 2-pack. Notably, the eero 6 series now starts at $89, making it accessible for a broader audience.