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Jan 29, 2018, 6:10 AM

This city is in the running for Amazon’s HQ2: But do residents really want the tech giant to move in?

PITTSBURGH — This city of bridges may be a long-shot for Amazon’s second headquarters. But residents here would certainly welcome… Read More

Jan 29, 2018, 6:00 AM

Can Pittsburgh land Amazon’s HQ2? Grading Steel City’s strengths, drawbacks and secret weapons

Along the muddy Monongahela River in Pittsburgh sits a massive stretch of undeveloped land fertile with possibility. This gritty brownfield… Read More

Jan 28, 2018, 9:42 AM

How the City of Seattle can improve its relationship with Amazon (and Microsoft, too)

Amazon is looking for a second headquarters city, “co-equal” to Seattle. Seattle’s city Leaders suddenly have an immense interest in… Read More

Jan 26, 2018, 2:31 PM

Brady? Belichick? Super Bowl talk could be Bezos with this ad for Amazon’s Alexa

https://youtu.be/YLPNjaAOrBw New England Patriots QB Tom Brady and his coach Bill Belichick are going after their sixth NFL championship, but… Read More

Jan 26, 2018, 10:21 AM

Pittsburgh prepares to go to court to keep Amazon HQ2 bid under wraps

Pennsylvania’s Office of Open Records sided with journalists this week, ruling that Pittsburgh’s Amazon HQ2 bid is a public record… Read More

Jan 26, 2018, 7:00 AM

Welcome to Amazon’s jungle: Inside the Spheres, where 40,000 plants create a stunning urban oasis

Five years after first proposing the construction of three glass domes on its downtown Seattle campus, Amazon is set to… Read More

Jan 26, 2018, 6:29 AM

New data: Google Home faring better against Amazon Echo, grabbing 40% of U.S. holiday sales

Google’s push to compete with Amazon Echo in the home is starting to pay off with increased market share, according… Read More

Jan 24, 2018, 1:43 PM

In call with Newark, Amazon reportedly says it wants to keep next phase of HQ2 contest out of public eye

A top Amazon official reportedly told more than a dozen Newark, N.J., representatives what to expect during the remainder of… Read More

Jan 24, 2018, 10:19 AM

Amazon lobbying spending jumped 16% in 2017 as tech titans ramped up efforts to influence federal policy

Amazon spent nearly $13 million on lobbying the U.S. government last year, a 16 percent increase over the company’s lobbying… Read More

Jan 23, 2018, 7:18 PM

Amazon Web Services catches Sqrrl, a security startup founded by ex-NSA staffers

Cloud security is going to be an even more important topic this year than ever, thanks to the Meltdown and… Read More

Jan 23, 2018, 4:37 PM

Amazon sets meeting with Seattle officials in effort to improve relationship with its hometown

Amazon is inviting Seattle government leaders to a private meeting to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead,” according to a… Read More

Jan 23, 2018, 4:23 PM

Amazon Restaurants cuts jobs as it battles Uber, Postmates and others in crowded food delivery market

Amazon has cut an undisclosed number of jobs in its Amazon Restaurants food delivery service, though the company insists it… Read More

Jan 23, 2018, 12:49 PM

How’s the food at Amazon Go? We tested out the tech giant’s foray into sandwich making

We’ve heard all about the technology that powers Amazon Go — and eliminates cashiers — but once you’ve swiped in,… Read More

Jan 22, 2018, 6:00 PM

Want to ‘be peculiar’ in your office? Build the scrappy, iconic Amazon door desk in 6 easy steps

You can purchase a wide variety of office furniture on Amazon.com, including modern standing desks and computer work stations. But… Read More

Jan 22, 2018, 2:17 PM

As Amazon Go makes its public debut, job postings point to future expansion

The first Amazon Go store is finally open to the public today, and it looks like Amazon is just getting started… Read More

Jan 22, 2018, 10:46 AM

Amazon Go automated retail store handles a crowd on opening morning — and the only line was outside

UPDATE, noon: There’s now a line of people around the block. See pictures below. A crowd of people lined up… Read More

Jan 21, 2018, 11:20 AM

Trulia picks 3 cities for Amazon HQ2, based on housing affordability data

In Amazon’s hometown, Seattle, the growth-hungry e-commerce juggernaut has had a measurable impact on housing costs. That doesn’t always sit… Read More

Jan 21, 2018, 7:00 AM

Amazon Go is finally a go: Sensor-infused store opens to the public Monday, with no checkout lines

The first Amazon Go grocery and convenience store will open to the public Monday in Seattle — letting any person with… Read More

Jan 20, 2018, 11:48 PM

‘Saturday Night Live’ spoofs Amazon’s HQ2 search as contenders shoot themselves in the foot

Amazon’s HQ2 search made it all the way to “Saturday Night Live” tonight, with a skit that depicts Jeff Bezos… Read More

Jan 20, 2018, 8:00 AM

Could one city fly, fly away with Amazon’s HQ2 prize? Here’s who has edge on flights from Seattle

In addition to the big boost to the local economy of whichever city Amazon selects for its second North American… Read More

Jan 19, 2018, 12:42 PM

Amazon adds voice control to Alexa app for Android with iOS update on the way

Amazon is beefing up its virtual brain Alexa within the Android operating system, as it continues to battle Google and… Read More

Jan 19, 2018, 11:29 AM

Gambling site PaddyPower takes bets on Amazon HQ2 and this East Coast city is feeling lucky

Will Boston benefit from the luck of the Irish in its quest to land Amazon’s HQ2? Internet gamblers think so.… Read More

Jan 19, 2018, 10:57 AM

Thousands of Amazon employees to party with singer Lorde at CenturyLink Field in Seattle

Is Amazon going to treat its employees like “Royals” tonight? Well, the tech giant is bringing in New Zealand singer… Read More

Jan 19, 2018, 6:00 AM

Amazon boosts monthly Prime fee to $12.99, while $99 annual fee remains unchanged

Amazon is increasing the monthly price option for Prime from $10.99 to $12.99 as it continues to expand the reach… Read More

Jan 18, 2018, 2:35 PM

GeekWire Vote: D.C.? Atlanta? Pittsburgh? Boston? Do you know where Amazon will go?

Amazon is no doubt weighing plenty of factors as it crunches the numbers on the 20 cities it named Thursday… Read More

Jan 18, 2018, 1:30 PM

Amazon loves data, so here’s a look at the numbers on the 20 cities to make the HQ2 shortlist

The nation’s capital looks like a favorite to land Amazon’s second North American headquarters. Amazon showed 218 cities, counties, states… Read More

Jan 18, 2018, 11:33 AM

Pick a city, any city: Here’s what Amazon workers said, or didn’t say, about final HQ2 hopefuls

Midwest charm. Southern hospitality. East Coast bravado. Don’t expect any of those geographic personality traits when you’re attempting to ask… Read More

Jan 18, 2018, 8:50 AM

Ranking Amazon’s HQ2 short list: Analysis of the top 20, and which one has the best shot at the top prize

I’m not a professional oddsmaker, but Amazon’s announcement today that it has chosen 20 cities — yes, 20! — to… Read More

Jan 18, 2018, 8:27 AM

Reaction to Amazon’s HQ2 short list: Notable omissions, surprise picks and internet snark

RELATED: Amazon narrows HQ2 search to 20 cities, moving to next phase in contest for $5B economic prize Amazon this… Read More

Jan 18, 2018, 7:57 AM

May HQ2 be ever in your favor: Amazon’s new short list pits 20 cities against each other in a risky game

Amazon’s astounding decision to establish a second and equal corporate headquarters outside of Seattle simultaneously made the company an object… Read More