Feb 27, 2014, 9:09 AM Fortune’s most-admired companies: Apple 1st; Amazon 2nd; Microsoft 24th Fortune released its annual list of “most-admired companies” today, and Apple remained at the helm as Microsoft dropped out of… Read More
Feb 26, 2014, 3:12 PM Drone entrepreneur Chris Anderson is skeptical about Amazon’s drone delivery plan SAN FRANCISCO – While he was thrilled to show off his company’s new drones at the Launch Festival in San… Read More
Feb 26, 2014, 1:29 PM Apple appeal calls e-book ruling a ‘radical departure’ from antitrust law Apple has finally filed its much-anticipated appeal in the case brought against it by the U.S. Department of Justice, following… Read More
Feb 26, 2014, 9:08 AM Barnes & Noble says a new tablet is coming, while Nook revenue falls The Nook may be down, but Barnes & Noble says it isn’t out of the e-reader fight just yet. According… Read More
Feb 25, 2014, 5:21 PM Could the Netflix deal with Comcast spark Amazon to follow suit? If it’s good for Netflix, is it also good for Amazon Instant Video? This week Netflix was in the spotlight… Read More
Feb 25, 2014, 10:53 AM Netflix jabs at Amazon with ‘Drone 2 Home’ spoof video The folks over at Netflix seem to have a few extra hours on their hands and decided to produce a… Read More
Feb 24, 2014, 10:58 AM Lawsuit alleges Amazon Prime third-party prices are inflated to cover shipping Amazon is being accused of encouraging third-party sellers to inflate prices to help cover the cost of shipping, even though… Read More
Feb 24, 2014, 8:08 AM Gawker’s Nick Denton knows exactly what Jeff Bezos should do with The Washington Post: Ditch print, distribute Kindles Nick Denton is a controversial new media titan, uncovering the gossip that no one else in the news business will… Read More
Feb 23, 2014, 2:00 PM The Target Tipping Point: How e-commerce trumped traditional retail in transaction security The first weeks of 2014 seemed to bring reports of new data breaches affecting retailers in the United States on… Read More
Feb 22, 2014, 7:58 AM With sales falling at department stores, Nordstrom plans bigger online push Nordstrom is in a bit of a pickle. Customers aren’t spending as much in the company’s department stores, and the… Read More
Feb 21, 2014, 7:14 AM Amazon reportedly targets March for TV set-top box, looks to bolster gaming efforts Amazon.com has reportedly been working on a set-top box to compete against Roku and Apple TV for several months now.… Read More
Feb 19, 2014, 12:12 PM Watch out Amazon, eBay just bought technology to make buying clothes online easier eBay has acquired PhiSix, a 3-D virtual fitting room technology company in the Bay Area, to help consumers make more… Read More
Feb 19, 2014, 9:29 AM ‘Amazon Coins’ virtual currency expands to Android users in US, UK and Germany Amazon announced today that users in the U.S., U.K. and Germany can start using Amazon Coins, the company’s virtual currency,… Read More
Feb 18, 2014, 6:49 PM Awroo! Amazon lands ‘Teen Wolf’ and MGM films for streaming video service Be careful about switching on Amazon Prime Instant Video at the next full moon, because things might get a bit… Read More
Feb 15, 2014, 8:15 PM Early Amazon.com investor says online retailer ‘probably destroyed a million jobs’ Seattle venture capitalist Nick Hanauer loves to stir the pot, poking holes in economic theories and taking his wealthy tech… Read More
Feb 14, 2014, 8:10 AM Amazon vs. Netflix: Valentine’s Day with ‘House of Cards’ or Jane Austen? It’s a big day for Netflix, with the release of “House of Cards” Season 2 giving customers of the streaming… Read More
Feb 13, 2014, 9:12 AM Chart: The top tech companies for internships It’s that time of year when college students start perusing internship opportunities. And to make the process a bit easier,… Read More
Feb 12, 2014, 5:27 PM Amazon Prime price hike will be a tough sell, survey finds Amazon Prime is a great deal in the eyes of many Amazon customers, offering free two-day shipping for $79/year, among… Read More
Feb 11, 2014, 11:48 PM Want a job packing boxes? Amazon has 2,500 Amazon announced today that it has 2,500 job openings between six fulfillment centers in Chester, Va., Dupont, Wash., Coffeyville, Kan.,… Read More
Feb 11, 2014, 11:21 PM Protest of the day: Activists target Amazon over CIA alliance Another day, another protest against a Seattle tech titan. Tuesday’s protest included a blockade of the South Lake Union Streetcar,… Read More
Feb 10, 2014, 9:44 PM Review: Amazon’s slate of original TV pilots is a mixed bag Amazon’s latest attempt at putting together a compelling slate of original programming has worked, at least somewhat well. And really,… Read More
Feb 10, 2014, 4:16 PM Groupon product chief Jeff Holden to depart next month Groupon product chief Jeffrey Holden is leaving the daily deals site effective March 18, according to a SEC filing posted… Read More
Feb 6, 2014, 5:23 PM Amazon updates iPhone app to detect (and buy) products using camera Getting more baking soda is now just a photograph away. A new update to Amazon’s iOS app includes “Flow” — a feature… Read More
Feb 6, 2014, 9:51 AM Amazon buys game developer Double Helix, makers of Killer Instinct Amazon.com has acquired video game developer Double Helix Games, the maker of Killer Instinct. TechCrunch first spotted the purchase, noting… Read More
Feb 6, 2014, 9:22 AM And…action! Amazon puts 10 new TV pilots up for public voting It’s time for another round of everyone’s favorite game show: which Amazon pilots are going to garner enough interest to… Read More
Feb 5, 2014, 1:08 PM Go Joe! Amazon ‘Kindle Worlds’ inks deal for G.I. Joe, Veronica Mars fan fiction For those authors who always believed that their magnum opus about an elite squad of gardeners teaming up with G.I.… Read More
Feb 4, 2014, 9:36 AM Amazon says everyone should read these books before they die Amazon has compiled a list of 100 must-reads from its Amazon Books staff into a list of “100 Books to… Read More
Feb 3, 2014, 2:23 PM Washington is the most romantic state in the U.S. — according to Amazon If you’re looking for a romantic place to visit this Valentine’s Day, the state of Washington might be a good… Read More
Jan 31, 2014, 3:39 PM Supporting the Seahawks: Microsoft trumps Amazon for 12th Man passion So this might not be as epic as Boeing’s Seahawks-themed 747 jet, but Microsoft put together something of its own… Read More
Jan 31, 2014, 8:57 AM Here’s why this startup ditched Amazon Web Services Amazon Web Services has allowed countless startup companies to ramp up back-end infrastructure quickly and cost effectively. But, at a… Read More
