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May 19, 2015, 4:02 PM

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos taps former Quidsi boss Maria Renz for top adviser role

For the first time, Jeff Bezos’ technical advisor is a woman. Re/code reported Tuesday that the Amazon CEO has tapped… Read More

May 19, 2015, 2:23 PM

Cloud wars: Amazon is the clear leader, with Microsoft a distant second

Although Amazon’s cloud services are facing more competition from Microsoft and Google, the Seattle retail giant continues to maintain a huge competitive advantage. In… Read More

May 18, 2015, 2:40 PM

Amazon is using New York City subways to deliver packages

Its drones may be here soon. But for now, to help speed up deliveries in big cities, Amazon is using subway… Read More

May 18, 2015, 11:36 AM

Google slashes cloud prices, targeting Amazon’s profitable AWS business

Google slashed prices on its cloud computing products today, just a month after Amazon surprised everyone by revealing that its own cloud business… Read More

May 18, 2015, 9:42 AM

This is Google’s plan to compete with Amazon

Google is close to launching “buy” buttons to enable customers to pay and check-out for products without ever having to leave… Read More

May 16, 2015, 11:04 AM

Amazon’s Audible hires NPR VP of programming, signaling move into original podcasting

Amazon-owned Audible.com looks to be moving further into the world of podcasting with the hiring of the former vice president of programing… Read More

May 16, 2015, 10:46 AM

GeekWire Radio: Inside the world of a top Amazon exec, new cycling technology, and Microsoft’s Candy Crush

We’re back with a new episode of the GeekWire radio show, with highlights from a busy week in the world of… Read More

May 14, 2015, 5:57 PM

Amazon lets Echo users easily restock their home with a voice command

Amazon is making it easier for people who own its Echo Internet-enabled smart speaker and digital assistant to make sure their… Read More

May 14, 2015, 8:56 AM

This is the one thing that absolutely terrifies the head of Amazon’s massive consumer business

As the head of Amazon.com’s massive consumer business, Jeff Wilke has an all-consuming job, building the company’s selection of products… Read More

May 13, 2015, 1:59 PM

Wal-Mart to launch an Amazon Prime-killer that costs half as much

Wal-Mart Stores is preparing to launch a new unlimited shipping service that is aiming to rival Amazon’s own Prime subscription program.… Read More

May 13, 2015, 10:16 AM

Amazon ranks as the No. 1 most reputable company in the U.S., Apple falls to 187th

The company that sells you just about anything online, and delivers books right to your Kindle, has a better reputation… Read More

May 13, 2015, 9:06 AM

These 20 words show what’s on the mind of this top Amazon executive

Amazon.com senior vice president Jeff Wilke — like all top execs at the online retailing powerhouse — spends a lot… Read More

May 13, 2015, 7:57 AM

The peculiar traits of great Amazon leaders: Frugal, innovative and body odor that doesn’t smell like perfume

Students and faculty at Seattle University got a rare glimpse inside the world of Amazon.com on Tuesday night as Jeff… Read More

May 12, 2015, 3:11 PM

Greenpeace blasts Amazon in latest cloud energy report, lauds Apple

Despite making a commitment to use more renewable energy to power its datacenters, Amazon was blasted in a new report… Read More

May 12, 2015, 12:20 PM

Amazon’s thriving book business to crank out 2,000 titles by 2016

Amazon’s book publishing business is turning a page to a new chapter on growth. In 2016, the company’s publishing division plans to release 2,000 titles, up… Read More

May 12, 2015, 10:53 AM

Senators propose temporary commercial drone rules that may enable Amazon’s ‘Prime Air’ plans

Two U.S. senators think their country is falling behind when it comes to creating rules for commercial drones, and now… Read More

May 11, 2015, 4:32 PM

Amazon hints at urban distribution centers in Seattle area with mysterious liquor license filings

Amazon has applied for liquor licenses at three new locations in the Seattle region, signaling a possible plan to speed up deliveries to… Read More

May 11, 2015, 9:19 AM

Gilmore Girls, Hannah Montana writers highlight Amazon’s new kids pilot shows

Amazon has ordered six new TV pilots for kids this summer and it will again ask viewers to help pick which shows to produce… Read More

May 11, 2015, 8:20 AM

Zynga dumps expensive data center plan, returns to Amazon Web Services

Zynga is dumping plans to operate its own data centers, returning to Amazon Web Services as part of a $100… Read More

May 8, 2015, 9:19 AM

Amazon’s delivery drones may track you down to deliver packages

Amazon’s drone delivery is still a little ways off at least, but we got another glimpse at the future today… Read More

May 7, 2015, 4:48 PM

Amazon gives Fire phone long-awaited update to Android 4.4, adds emoji support

While many people may have forgotten about it altogether, Amazon hasn’t left the users of its Fire smartphone behind. The… Read More

May 6, 2015, 1:31 PM

AmazonFresh pushes back deadline for Prime members to upgrade to $299/year grocery membership

Amazon Prime customers have some extra time before they will have to start paying more for AmazonFresh, the company’s fledgling grocery delivery service. Amazon has… Read More

May 6, 2015, 5:20 AM

In boost to Amazon, FAA to study new regulations that could allow beyond-of-sight flights for drones

Amazon VP of Global Policy Paul Misener testified at a congressional hearing in Washington D.C. in March, expressing concern that the Federal… Read More

May 5, 2015, 8:32 AM

Amazon partners with JetBlue to offer in-flight video streaming

Amazon is jumping on board with JetBlue to offer free WiFi and in-flight entertainment to customers at 30,000 feet. Amazon Prime members,… Read More

May 2, 2015, 10:25 AM

GeekWire Radio: Microsoft’s big week, Apple’s giant results, and a boost for Jeff Bezos’ space ambitions

It was a big week for Microsoft’s Windows 10, Apple earnings, Amazon in education, and Jeff Bezos in space. We… Read More

Apr 29, 2015, 6:22 PM

Amazon buys ClusterK, a startup that lets developers run AWS workloads more cheaply

Amazon has purchased ClusterK, a startup that helps developers cut down on their cloud service costs by taking advantage of… Read More

Apr 29, 2015, 3:57 PM

Amazon e-commerce rival Jet.com reportedly backed by Alibaba

E-commerce titans Amazon.com and Alibaba appear to be on a collision course of sorts. And now here’s one very interesting… Read More

Apr 28, 2015, 9:03 AM

Google struts down the runway, showing off fashion data prowess

According to Google, one of the top fashion trends this season is “jogger pants,” and most surprising of all, that the most… Read More

Apr 28, 2015, 7:21 AM

Amazon Business marketplace launches with free shipping and purchasing tools

Amazon today launched its new Amazon Business marketplace with “hundreds of millions of products” and what it calls business-only pricing and… Read More

Apr 28, 2015, 6:15 AM

Amazon launches Whispercast 3.0 tool, emphasizes free services for schools

Amazon is intensifying its efforts to go after education market customers by releasing a significant upgrade to its Whispercast tool —… Read More