Amazon Loses Its Vice President of Device Software and Services - TipRanks.com

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Amazon is losing Rob Williams, its Vice President of Device Software and Services, who will step down at the end of the year and remain an adviser through 2025. The company is reshaping the division by moving the Alexa Smart Vehicle group into the main Alexa team and promoting Tapas Roy to Williams' role. The change comes just after Amazon's product showcase, where it introduced new Echo speakers, Kindles, and Fire TV devices. The article also notes ongoing pressure in the devices business, including losses, product cuts, a major Alexa AI upgrade, and Amazon's plan to replace Android on Fire tablets with Vega.

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