Amazon (AMZN) News – Page 3

Amazon reportedly working on high-end Echo smart speaker, Alexa-powered home robot

by Nat Levy on July 12, 2019July 12, 2019 at 9:12 am1 Comment

Amazon’s hardware R&D teams are keeping busy, as the tech giant is reportedly working on a pair of intriguing new projects out of its secretive Lab126 group in Sunnyvale, Calif.:… Read More

Amazon commits $700M to retrain 100k employees, acknowledging impact of tech on jobs

by Todd Bishop on July 11, 2019July 12, 2019 at 8:04 am 3 Comments

Amazon is embarking on a $700 million effort to retrain its U.S. workforce, in a high-profile acknowledgment of the impact of technology and automation on jobs and the workforce. The… Read More

UK’s National Health Service taps Amazon’s Alexa to field common medical questions

by James Thorne on July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 at 11:49 amComment

The UK’s National Health Service is making Alexa available to millions of patients in another sign that voice technology is here to stay in healthcare. The nationalized healthcare system announced… Read More

Video

Seattle startups vs. Amazon: Wyze and Xnor.ai partner for new person recognition feature on $20 security camera

by Nat Levy on July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 at 10:11 am1 Comment

Wyze Cam, the low-cost security camera that competes with Amazon’s network of smart home cameras, is getting a lot smarter, thanks to a partnership with another Seattle startup. Wyze Labs… Read More

In addition to original TV series, Amazon also making new ‘Lord of the Rings’ video game

by Kurt Schlosser on July 10, 2019July 10, 2019 at 9:45 amComment

Amazon is definitely geeking out over the work of J.R.R. Tolkien. Amazon Game Studios announced Wednesday that it plans to develop a free-to-play massively multiplayer online game based on Tolkien’s… Read More

Recycling startup Ridwell wants a piece of Prime Day with its plan to collect Amazon package waste

by Kurt Schlosser on July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 at 3:44 pmComment

Ryan Metzger sees a lot of recyclable material from the 1,500 Seattle-area households using Ridwell, a startup he helped launch to deal with hard-to-dispose of items. Increasingly, a lot of… Read More

Amazon’s bid for $10B Pentagon cloud deal faces friction as it battles with Microsoft

by Monica Nickelsburg on July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 at 12:05 pmComment

Amazon and Microsoft are locked in a battle for a massive contract to build cloud infrastructure for the Department of Defense. Amazon has long appeared to be the frontrunner in… Read More

Google brings YouTube back to Amazon Fire TV, as promised, but not to rival’s Echo Show

by Todd Bishop on July 9, 2019July 9, 2019 at 10:41 amComment

Google and Amazon followed through on their peace pact this morning. The official YouTube app is coming back to Amazon’s Fire TV devices as part of an agreement that also… Read More

Lawsuit ruling over dog leash purchased on Amazon could greatly impact third-party seller business

by Kurt Schlosser on July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 at 11:33 pm 2 Comments

A lawsuit brought by a woman who was blinded by a retractable dog leash she bought on Amazon could have far-reaching implications for the sale of third-party items on the… Read More

Amazon warehouse workers plan Prime Day strike as company’s scale comes under scrutiny

by Monica Nickelsburg on July 8, 2019July 8, 2019 at 12:32 pm1 Comment

Amazon workers are planning to strike during a major shopping holiday in the latest headache for a company that has become a target in today’s political climate. The news: Employees… Read More

Podcast

Geared Up: The death of the Xbox, Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals, and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 rumors

by Andru Edwards on July 6, 2019August 14, 2019 at 1:28 pmComment

On this week’s Geared Up, we talk about the upcoming Amazon Prime Day, celebrating Amazon’s 25th anniversary. I bring you my tips on finding the best Prime Day deals, while… Read More

Video

Amazon asks FCC for approval of Project Kuiper broadband satellite operation

by Alan Boyle & Taylor Soper on July 5, 2019July 5, 2019 at 1:49 pm1 Comment

Amazon is asking the Federal Communications Commission for approval of its Project Kuiper satellite broadband venture, and referring to potential synergies with Amazon Web Services as a strong selling point.… Read More

Public records reveal another potential giant Amazon tower in Bellevue

by Nat Levy on July 3, 2019July 5, 2019 at 10:27 am 3 Comments

Amazon’s plan to build its tallest tower yet in Bellevue, Wash., could be just the beginning of the company’s ambitions for a prime site that will eventually be home to… Read More

Amazon to build its tallest tower ever in Bellevue, continuing rapid growth outside Seattle HQ

by Nat Levy & Monica Nickelsburg on July 2, 2019July 3, 2019 at 10:13 am1 Comment

Amazon is doubling down — and going up — in Bellevue, Wash., unveiling plans to build its tallest skyscraper ever, and the tallest building in the growing city 10 miles… Read More

Video

John Oliver rips Amazon over warehouse work and tech giant’s operations chief calls it ‘insulting’

by Kurt Schlosser on July 1, 2019July 2, 2019 at 10:45 am 7 Comments

Working conditions in Amazon’s fulfillment centers got a blistering critique at the hands of the HBO series “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” on Sunday. And in a what has… Read More

Shrouded in secrecy, big new Amazon retail store in Seattle appears ready to open soon

by Nat Levy on July 1, 2019July 1, 2019 at 11:39 amComment

Amazon has been involved with a prime retail location in Seattle’s popular Capitol Hill neighborhood since 2015, more than a year before the company’s Amazon Go grocery concept was even… Read More

The next AWS? Amazon emerges as a logistics heavyweight as it owns more delivery infrastructure

by Taylor Soper on June 28, 2019June 28, 2019 at 10:17 am1 Comment

Amazon is taking more and more control of how its packages are shipped to customers — and it could have big implications for the global logistics industry. The Seattle tech… Read More

Video

Amazon emerges as tech industry villain in Democratic debates

by Monica Nickelsburg on June 27, 2019June 28, 2019 at 5:34 amComment

In the cumulative four hours of Democratic primary debates this week, just one tech company was mentioned by name. Amazon was name-checked in both nights of debates by candidates competing… Read More

Amazon partners with retailers for new Counter package pickup service, starting with Rite-Aid

by Taylor Soper on June 27, 2019June 27, 2019 at 10:22 amComment

Amazon is teaming up with national drugstore Rite Aid as part of a new package pickup service that further expands the tech giant’s logistics network. The new service, Counter, turns… Read More

Video

Taylor Swift to headline streamed Amazon Prime Day concert with Dua Lipa, SZA, Becky G

by Taylor Soper on June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 at 11:03 pmComment

If you’re an Amazon Prime member and you like Taylor Swift, there’s some good news. As part of its “Prime Day Concert” on July 10, Amazon will stream a live… Read More

Amazon sues alleged international counterfeiting ring, escalating battle against knock-off products

by Nat Levy on June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 at 1:55 pmComment

Amazon and Nite Ize, a Colorado-based maker of mobile accessories and LED products, filed a lawsuit today against 11 individuals and business entities across three countries, accusing them of selling… Read More

Amazon quietly works to reshape politics in its hometown after going to battle with Seattle officials

by Monica Nickelsburg on June 26, 2019June 26, 2019 at 11:43 am 3 Comments

For the first two decades of its life, Amazon avoided the political limelight. But over the past year, the Seattle tech giant has started raising its voice on a wide… Read More

Video

Amazon teams with Seattle schools to inspire underserved students to pursue STEM and robotics

by Kurt Schlosser on June 25, 2019June 25, 2019 at 4:59 pm1 Comment

It was already pajama day in Sae Kang’s third grade class at John Muir Elementary School in Seattle on Tuesday. Things got even better when students were presented with the… Read More

Prime Day is back: Amazon’s 5th annual shopping extravaganza will start July 15 and last 48 hours

by Taylor Soper on June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 at 5:25 pm1 Comment

Amazon’s self-made holiday is returning for the fifth consecutive year. Prime Day is back and will last a record 48 hours next month from July 15-16, when Prime members can… Read More

Video

Amazon Web Services rolls out Control Tower and Security Hub, courting big business customers

by Todd Bishop on June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 at 8:35 pmComment

After seven months in preview, Amazon Web Services on Monday night announced the general availability of AWS Control Tower and AWS Security Hub, aiming to make it easier for corporate… Read More

As Amazon bows out of competitive restaurant delivery market, experts predict tech giant’s return

by Kurt Schlosser on June 24, 2019June 24, 2019 at 10:39 am1 Comment

I ordered food to be delivered for the first — and last — time recently through Amazon Restaurants, the 4-year-old service that will be shutting down for good on Monday.… Read More

Video

Amazon

Amazon reportedly working on high-end Echo smart speaker, Alexa-powered home robot

Amazon commits $700M to retrain 100k employees, acknowledging impact of tech on jobs

UK’s National Health Service taps Amazon’s Alexa to field common medical questions

Seattle startups vs. Amazon: Wyze and Xnor.ai partner for new person recognition feature on $20 security camera

In addition to original TV series, Amazon also making new ‘Lord of the Rings’ video game

Recycling startup Ridwell wants a piece of Prime Day with its plan to collect Amazon package waste

Google brings YouTube back to Amazon Fire TV, as promised, but not to rival’s Echo Show

Lawsuit ruling over dog leash purchased on Amazon could greatly impact third-party seller business

Amazon warehouse workers plan Prime Day strike as company’s scale comes under scrutiny

Geared Up: The death of the Xbox, Amazon Prime Day 2019 deals, and Samsung Galaxy Note 10 rumors

Amazon asks FCC for approval of Project Kuiper broadband satellite operation

Public records reveal another potential giant Amazon tower in Bellevue

Amazon to build its tallest tower ever in Bellevue, continuing rapid growth outside Seattle HQ

John Oliver rips Amazon over warehouse work and tech giant’s operations chief calls it ‘insulting’

Shrouded in secrecy, big new Amazon retail store in Seattle appears ready to open soon

The next AWS? Amazon emerges as a logistics heavyweight as it owns more delivery infrastructure

Amazon emerges as tech industry villain in Democratic debates

Amazon partners with retailers for new Counter package pickup service, starting with Rite-Aid

Taylor Swift to headline streamed Amazon Prime Day concert with Dua Lipa, SZA, Becky G

Amazon sues alleged international counterfeiting ring, escalating battle against knock-off products

Amazon quietly works to reshape politics in its hometown after going to battle with Seattle officials

Amazon teams with Seattle schools to inspire underserved students to pursue STEM and robotics

Prime Day is back: Amazon’s 5th annual shopping extravaganza will start July 15 and last 48 hours

Amazon Web Services rolls out Control Tower and Security Hub, courting big business customers

As Amazon bows out of competitive restaurant delivery market, experts predict tech giant’s return

Amazon patents drone surveillance as a service, but don’t rush to sign up (or sue)

I worked out with basketball legend Sue Bird via a new Amazon Alexa skill — here’s what it was like

Amazon is still investing in AmazonFresh, expands grocery delivery service to Las Vegas

Keiretsu Forum Northwest Presents: Angel Capital Expo

Executive Speaker Series: Machine Learning and AI

Hack the House: A Smart Home Challenge!