Amazon, founded in 1994, is an American online retailer, manufacturer of electronic book readers, and a multinational technology company focusing on e-commerce, digital streaming, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence. Amazon.com, which was originally known for selling books, has grown rapidly, breaking into different markets such as clothing, homewares, and entertainment. Some years back, Amazon launched paid subscription services called Amazon Prime and Amazon Music. Prime enables members to enjoy free shipping around the world, and Music allows users to stream music and videos for a monthly or yearly fee.