Amazon promotes a Hachette title that it’s not willing to provide on pre-order Amazon calls Edan Lepucki’s new book California one of the “best books of July,” but the highly anticipated novel about a post-apocalyptic… Read More
Jeff Bezos casts such an intimidating presence that some prayed for a heart attack rather than face his wrath Amazon.com is not known as the most lovey-dovey company. Founder Jeff Bezos has instituted a hard-charging culture, one that lacks… Read More
Why Jeff Bezos has octopus for breakfast, and what it says about his business philosophy Jeff Bezos eats octopus like he acquires companies. At least that’s what’s apparent from a tidbit in D Magazine’s profile… Read More
Former Hulu CEO raises cash from Jeff Bezos, Benchmark and others for stealthy Vessel Vessel, a stealthy startup led by former Hulu execs Jason Kilar and Richard Tom, has raised a new round of… Read More
Update: Amazon says delivery drones not grounded by FAA Update: Amazon said in a statement that this will not affect their drone project because it applies to hobby aircraft,… Read More
Diapers.com co-founder to launch a new digital publication without gimmicks, stunts or click bait Vinit Bharara is known for co-founding Diapers.com, an online retailer catering to tired moms and dads who liked the convenience of diapers, wipes… Read More
Amazon’s Fire phone is a “multi-year, multi-decade” business, Kindle exec says Amazon’s Fire Phone won’t be a repeat of the Facebook phone, or heaven forbid, the Microsoft Kin. At least, that’s what Amazon… Read More
Amazon Fire Phone starts at $199, ships July 25 Amazon’s Fire Phone will start at a cost of $199 for a 32GB model with a two-year AT&T service agreement,… Read More
Hello, Amazon: Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood hosts mystery device unveiling Amazon will launch its bid to upend the smartphone market from the Center of the Universe. Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood, known… Read More
Amazon’s out to prove it can deliver the whole package: hardware, software and services Amazon is good at delivering on its promises. Customers trust that when they click buy button, the item they ordered will… Read More
Map: These billionaires could buy every single home in these 10 U.S. cities Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates could buy all of the homes in Boston. Amazon.com CEO could do the same in Napa,… Read More
Election records: Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos contributes often, votes rarely Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos made himself a well-known figure in the world of politics with his $250 million purchase of the Washington Post… Read More
Amazon’s architect paints picture of urban campus, open to public, integrated with community Will Amazon’s new campus in Seattle’s downtown make it a less secretive company? Probably not, but the company’s architect, Scott… Read More
Amazon’s Bezos: Suburban HQ ‘would have been the wrong decision’ Amazon was founded in the suburbs, but the company is now unusual among tech companies for making its home in the… Read More
Amazon will have 10,000 robots in its warehouses by year’s end, Bezos says Amazon is significantly ramping up its use of warehouse robots from its Kiva Systems subsidiary — expecting to have 10,000… Read More
Sold out: Amazon’s warehouse tours booked solid until March 2015, with 14,000 sign-ups Amazon doesn’t like it when it sells out of things, but that’s what happened after 14,000 people signed up to take… Read More
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos: We’re not secretive, we’re just quiet Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos just wrapped up the company’s 2014 annual meeting at Seattle Center, giving shareholders a broad overview of… Read More
Six topics Jeff Bezos should address at Amazon’s shareholder meeting Amazon’s shareholder meeting on Wednesday is one of the rare times we get to hear from Jeff Bezos. The rest of the year,… Read More
Jeff Bezos shows delivery drone to 4th graders, says ‘explorers and pioneers’ are the most successful at Amazon Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos started off his morning today by talking about innovation, customer focus and the strategy for his… Read More
Education startup General Assembly picks Seattle for latest outpost General Assembly is coming to Seattle. The New York-based education company — which hosts online and in-person courses on topics… Read More
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos, Seahawks star Richard Sherman make TIME’s 100 most influential list TIME released its annual list of 100 most influential people in the world and several tech leaders made the cut… Read More
Should Amazon buy Sears? Retail analyst makes the case Amazon should acquire Sears Holdings, including 2,400 Kmart and Sears stores, creating a major physical retail presence in the U.S.… Read More
Zappos’ Tony Hsieh tells Playboy all about his platonic relationship with Amazon Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh opened up in a lengthy interview appearing in Playboy today to talk about his interest in… Read More
No Bitcoin for Amazon: Online retail giant says it’s not seeing enough demand Overstock.com has made a big fuss about accepting the digital currency to the point where you’d expect other major online… Read More
Here’s why Amazon pays $5K to warehouse workers who quit In Jeff Bezos’ annual letter to shareholders, the Amazon.com CEO and founder revealed an interesting program that pays workers at… Read More
Shareholder letter: Amazon’s Jeff Bezos on innovation, urban campuses and Mayday marriage proposals Amazon.com can no longer be described in just a few simple sentences. The company is engaged in almost every corner… Read More
More funding for cancer research in Seattle: Adaptive Biotechnologies raises $105M Researchers from Seattle who are finding ways to eliminate cancer are bringing in some serious funding today. On the same… Read More
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos and family donate $20M to Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center The family of Amazon.com CEO Jeff Bezos just made the largest single contribution to the Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research… Read More
Business Insider raises another $12M from Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, others Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos is pouring more money into Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal reported today, with Bezos leading… Read More
Bill Gates regains world’s richest title with net worth of $76B Forbes today released its annual rankings of the world’s richest, and there’s a familiar face back on top. After a… Read More
