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Amazon

In-depth Amazon coverage from the tech giant’s hometown, including e-commerce, AWS, Amazon Prime, Alexa, logistics, devices, and more.

Amazon offering new $170 monthly benefit to employees who commute to work by bike

When Amazon workers return to office buildings in the Seattle area, doing so by bicycle could pay off as the… Read More

Amazon sustainability report: Carbon emissions rose 19% in 2020 as pandemic drove huge revenue

As Amazon’s sales skyrocketed during the pandemic, its carbon emissions rose — by 19%, according to its 2020 sustainability report,… Read More

Amazon seeks recusal of FTC Chair Lina Khan in antitrust examination of $8.5B MGM deal

Facing scrutiny over its proposed $8.5 billion purchase of MGM Studios, Amazon is seeking the recusal of FTC Chairwoman Lina… Read More

Elizabeth Warren says Amazon-MGM deal requires ‘meticulous antitrust scrutiny’ in letter to FTC

In a letter sent to Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, Sen. Elizabeth Warren asserted that Amazon’s billion-dollar bid for… Read More

Amazon adding more space east of Seattle in Redmond for 800 new AWS jobs, Project Kuiper lab

Amazon is making more real estate moves east of Seattle, adding hundreds of Amazon Web Services roles in Redmond, Wash.… Read More

Why is Seattle so hot? Wild weather sparks climate concerns as Amazon turns HQ into ‘cooling center’

Seattle is scorching. The heat is so bad that Amazon on Monday opened up one of its buildings at the… Read More

Amazon Web Servies acquires end-to-end encryption messaging software startup Wickr

Amazon Web Services has acquired Wickr, an end-to-end encrypted communication platform, the company announced Friday. Financials of the deal were… Read More

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Testing Amazon Pharmacy: Tech giant’s clever system collides with realities of modern healthcare

Amazon’s move into healthcare is multifaceted, including COVID-19 testing, its Halo health band and service, cloud services for healthcare and… Read More

Amazon says Prime Day was ‘biggest two-day period ever’ for its third party sellers

Amazon said Wednesday that this week’s Prime Day sales event, which ended Tuesday, was the biggest two-day period ever for… Read More

Amazon says proposed antitrust bills will have ‘significant negative effects’ on sellers, consumers

Amazon responded Tuesday to proposed antitrust legislation introduced by members of the U.S. House of Representatives earlier this month, saying… Read More

Review of Amazon-MGM deal will be led by FTC, now chaired by Big Tech critic Lina Khan

The U.S. Federal Trade Commission — not the Department of Justice — is expected to lead the investigation into Amazon’s… Read More

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Amazon’s ‘turnover machine’: Inside the NYT’s investigation into the tech giant’s HR practices

Amazon’s direct workforce rose by 500,000 people in 2020 — that’s half a million people — to nearly 1.3 million… Read More

Curiosity brings out the crowds at opening of Amazon’s first full-size cashierless grocery store

BELLEVUE, Wash. — The first full-service Amazon Fresh grocery store to take advantage of the retailer’s “Just Walk Out” cashierless… Read More

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Prime Day preview: Economic hangover from pandemic raises stakes for Amazon’s big event

Prime Day is almost here. Actually, it’s two days. But who’s counting? Well, Amazon sure is. Scheduled for June 21… Read More

Amazon commits $100M to help build affordable housing near Seattle-area light rail stations

Amazon is committing $100 million to help create up to 1,200 affordable housing units across the Puget Sound region as… Read More

Heads up, Big Tech: Lina Khan, Amazon’s antitrust adversary, will chair FTC

Watch out, Amazon and other tech giants. The White House has picked Lina Khan as chair of the Federal Trade… Read More

Amazon commits $150M for new ‘Black Business Accelerator’ amid reports of racial discrimination

Amazon is launching a new program to help Black business owners succeed in its online marketplace. The announcement comes on… Read More

New reports examine Amazon’s strained ‘employment machine’ and alleged race problem

Amazon’s employment practices came under the microscope Tuesday as two detailed reports from the New York Times and Recode reveal… Read More

Amazon brings cashierless tech to full-size grocery store for first time at new Seattle-area location

Amazon’s newest physical grocery store opening in the Seattle area this week is unique as it will feature the company’s… Read More

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A 15th Amazon leadership principle? Former exec floats new idea for tech giant’s next era

Amazon is at a pivotal moment in its history, facing growing regulatory and legal scrutiny just as a new CEO,… Read More

New federal antitrust legislation puts Amazon, Big Tech on notice and on target

Federal lawmakers introduced a wave of legislation Friday that collectively seeks to change the way large tech companies such as… Read More

Restaurants and small biz near Amazon HQ show signs of life as tech giant adjusts remote work rules

Cinque Terre Ristorante had revenue streams nearly cut off when thousands of Amazon employees started to work remotely in March… Read More

Amazon adjusts return-to-office guidance, says employees can work two days a week remotely

Amazon has adjusted its return-to-work plans for corporate employees, issuing new guidance on Thursday that will allow for a mix… Read More

Here’s why Amazon relaxed its marijuana standards, according to industry experts and lawyers

When Leafly and Headset co-founder Cy Scott heard the news about Amazon relaxing its marijuana testing standards for job applicants… Read More

Amazon’s neighborhood wireless network Sidewalk launches Tuesday — here’s how to opt out

Amazon devices such as Ring cameras and Echo speakers will automatically opt-in to Amazon Sidewalk starting Tuesday, raising concerns from… Read More

Police now will have to make a public request for Ring doorbell videos, Amazon says

In an effort to lessen concerns about privacy and civil liberties, Amazon will require police departments seeking Ring doorbell video… Read More

Amazon’s ‘Prime Day Show’ will feature Billie Eilish, H.E.R. and Kid Cudi in streaming musical event

Amazon is bringing out more star power to promote this year’s Prime Day shopping event. The company announced Thursday that… Read More

New Amazon Halo feature will assess routine body movement, and offer exercises for improvement

Amazon is adding a new feature to its Halo health app, using computer vision and machine learning to score users’… Read More

Amazon Prime Day set for June 21-22; tech giant turns to actor Kristen Bell to help counter critics

Amazon confirmed Tuesday night that it will hold its annual Prime Day sales event on Monday June 21 and Tuesday… Read More

Amazon backs legal pot, mellows on employee testing and tracking

Amazon is supporting federal legislation that would both legalize marijuana and purge the criminal records of people previously arrested on… Read More

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