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Jul 25, 2013, 1:20 PM

Amazon misses profit expectations, reports net loss of $7M in Q2

Amazon’s second quarter earnings just posted and the Seattle online giant reported a net loss of $7 million, or $0.02 per… Read More

Jul 25, 2013, 11:59 AM

An open letter to Jeff Bezos: A contract worker’s take on Amazon.com

Dear Jeff Bezos, In your position, I imagine that you rarely have an opportunity to receive feedback from one of… Read More

Jul 25, 2013, 9:21 AM

Obama to discuss economy at Amazon fulfillment center; protest plans already underway

President Barack Obama will visit an Amazon.com fulfillment center in Tennessee next week to talk about the country’s economy, manufacturing… Read More

Jul 25, 2013, 8:23 AM

Shimon Peres in Kindle interview: Facebook’s Zuckerberg ‘made a revolution with a billion people’

Amazon is expanding its Kindle Singles lineup into a new area, promising “major long-form interviews with iconic figures and world… Read More

Jul 24, 2013, 11:00 PM

Report: Amazon.com files federal complaint to preserve $600 million CIA contract

Amazon.com has filed a federal complaint over a $600 million contract to provide cloud computing services to the Central Intelligence Agency,… Read More

Jul 24, 2013, 12:03 PM

Students: Now you can rent e-textbooks with Google

Along with the announcement today of the new Nexus 7, Google said it will be making a play for a… Read More

Jul 24, 2013, 9:18 AM

Amazon, Google employees ranked as ‘least loyal’

These days, it’s not as common for employees to stay with one company for their entire careers, with people working… Read More

Jul 23, 2013, 9:37 AM

Amazon book lovers social network Goodreads doubles membership to 20M in 1 year

Amazon’s acquisition of San Francisco book social network Goodreads is looking like a good move for the Seattle online giant. Goodreads, which offers… Read More

Jul 22, 2013, 2:34 PM

Hastings: Netflix, Hulu and Amazon becoming more like HBO, Showtime and Starz

Netflix and Amazon are increasingly becoming very distinct choices for online streaming, as evidenced by the latest stats released by… Read More

Jul 22, 2013, 10:43 AM

Groupon growing fast in Seattle, eyes expansion as it looks to be the ‘operating system of local commerce’

When Vinayak Hegde joined Groupon from Amazon.com 18 months ago, he imagined growing the new Seattle engineering office to about… Read More

Jul 22, 2013, 9:50 AM

eBay takes on Amazon and Google, rolls out same-day delivery service to desktop

eBay today rolled out its eBay Now same-day delivery service to the desktop, positioning itself further to make same-day deliveries… Read More

Jul 19, 2013, 7:39 AM

Jeff Bezos: Yes, it’s Apollo 11! Serial numbers confirm historic engine find

This is a pretty big piece of American history. Amazon.com founder Jeff Bezos revealed today that his expedition and research… Read More

Jul 16, 2013, 2:38 PM

Amazon vet’s robot-powered apparel startup now beating Amazon prices, partners with Google Shopping

Back in November, Hointer seemed like a pretty cool idea when we first checked out the robot-powered apparel startup in Seattle’s… Read More

Jul 16, 2013, 10:28 AM

Now you can buy movie tickets with Amazon’s IMDb app

Movie database resource giant IMDb, launched in 1990 and acquired by Amazon in 1998, just updated its mobile apps to allow… Read More

Jul 16, 2013, 9:34 AM

Game of Thrones, Daft Punk and other Amazon best-sellers so far in 2013

People are loving Daft Punk and Justin Timberlake while Bruce Willis continues to demand the attention of movie fans. Those… Read More

Jul 15, 2013, 8:06 AM

Nordstrom ends smartphone surveillance program that tracked in-store behavior of shoppers

The National Security Agency surveillance scandal has shed light on how the U.S. government tracks citizens and non-citizens online. But… Read More

Jul 11, 2013, 2:15 PM

New peak: Amazon shares surpass $300 for first time

The rapid growth of Amazon.com was echoed Thursday on Wall Street, as the company’s stock briefly topped $300 for the… Read More

Jul 10, 2013, 2:20 PM

Amazon inks streaming deal with Miramax for Pulp Fiction, Kill Bill

Amazon today inked a streaming deal with Miramax to bring titles like Pulp Fiction, Good Will Hunting, Kill Bill and… Read More

Jul 10, 2013, 10:08 AM

Amazon agrees to give patent to former employee — but dispute isn’t over yet

In an unusual move, Amazon has agreed to assign a patent application to a former employee who sued the company… Read More

Jul 10, 2013, 10:07 AM

As Amazon enters India, rival Flipkart raises $200 million

Amazon recently stepped into the e-commerce arena in India, and now one of its biggest rivals is raising more cash.… Read More

Jul 10, 2013, 8:52 AM

Apple loses e-books antitrust case, but vows to appeal

While US District Court Judge Denise Cote may have thought that Apple’s case in its antitrust trial was less simple… Read More

Jul 10, 2013, 7:42 AM

Still recovering from ‘painful’ Webvan deal, Sequoia bets again on grocery delivery with $8.5M Instacart investment

You know what they say about history: “Those who don’t know history are doomed to repeat it.” Well, let’s hope that Sequoia… Read More

Jul 9, 2013, 12:36 PM

Apple and Amazon finally end ‘app store’ legal dispute

Apple’s trademark lawsuit against Amazon over the use of the phrase “app store” came to an end today, ending one… Read More

Jul 9, 2013, 8:17 AM

Amazon launches new Jet City Comics publishing arm

Amazon Publishing expanded its reach into comics this morning with the launch of a new publishing imprint, Jet City Comics.… Read More

Jul 8, 2013, 12:48 PM

Gotta go: Founders of Amazon-owned Diapers.com quit

After spending years helping parents change diapers, Marc Lore and Vinit Bharara have decided it’s time for their own change… Read More

Jul 8, 2013, 6:47 AM

Legal puzzle: Amazon and former employee set for trial in unusual patent dispute

The clear acrylic trophy is shaped like a puzzle piece, with the Amazon logo and the inscription, “In recognition of… Read More

Jul 5, 2013, 7:41 AM

Publishing power move? Amazon raising prices on some books

Amazon.com has built its success in the book business over the years through dramatic price cuts, a strategic move which… Read More

Jul 4, 2013, 10:41 AM

Seattle’s 4th: Enjoy those fireworks, thanks to these tech giants

Nothing says 4th of July more than a booming and beautiful fireworks show, and in Seattle, the bright lights and… Read More

Jul 3, 2013, 9:10 AM

Amazon Kindle is an early hit in China, opening new doors for Bezos & Co.

Will Kindle’s early success in China be the beginning of a renaissance for Amazon in the country? Maybe. After years… Read More

Jul 1, 2013, 7:50 PM

Amazon’s rapid expansion in Seattle continues with two more 12-story office buildings

Amazon.com is expanding its Seattle footprint yet again. Vulcan, the investment arm of Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen, is planning to… Read More