Sony's latest division, Airpeak, is described as being "in the field of AI robotics" and will focus on next-generation drones. Despite incidents of reckless flying, drones unlock huge opportunities. We regularly see beautiful photography and videography shot using drones--but, of course, they can do so much more. Sony has built a stellar reputation in media capture. The company builds great cameras – both for itself and sensors it supplies to other manufacturers (like its new IMX686) – and its software like Vegas Pro is the defacto choice for many creative professionals.

Amazon is pivoting resources and workers typically devoted to its drone division to make and sell face shields that help protect people against COVID-19. According to Amazon, it will sell the face shields'at-cost' meaning it won't make a profit off of them, and says it will announce the selling price for buyers'in the next few weeks.' For now it says that initiative will prioritize selling the shields to frontline workers but the company plans to open up sales to the public in the near future. Among the advantages of making masks themselves, according to Amazon, is a lower end cost to customers. Amazon plans to sell the face shields at cost, meaning the company won't be making a profit.