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Jun 14, 2021, 8:53 AM

A 15th Amazon leadership principle? Former exec floats new idea for tech giant’s next era

Amazon is at a pivotal moment in its history, facing growing regulatory and legal scrutiny just as a new CEO,… Read More

Jun 11, 2021, 2:42 PM

New federal antitrust legislation puts Amazon, Big Tech on notice and on target

Federal lawmakers introduced a wave of legislation Friday that collectively seeks to change the way large tech companies such as… Read More

Jun 11, 2021, 10:33 AM

Restaurants and small biz near Amazon HQ show signs of life as tech giant adjusts remote work rules

Cinque Terre Ristorante had revenue streams nearly cut off when thousands of Amazon employees started to work remotely in March… Read More

Jun 10, 2021, 9:31 AM

Amazon adjusts return-to-office guidance, says employees can work two days a week remotely

Amazon has adjusted its return-to-work plans for corporate employees, issuing new guidance on Thursday that will allow for a mix… Read More

Jun 9, 2021, 8:24 AM

Here’s why Amazon relaxed its marijuana standards, according to industry experts and lawyers

When Leafly and Headset co-founder Cy Scott heard the news about Amazon relaxing its marijuana testing standards for job applicants… Read More

Jun 7, 2021, 5:43 PM

Amazon’s neighborhood wireless network Sidewalk launches Tuesday — here’s how to opt out

Amazon devices such as Ring cameras and Echo speakers will automatically opt-in to Amazon Sidewalk starting Tuesday, raising concerns from… Read More

Jun 3, 2021, 2:32 PM

Police now will have to make a public request for Ring doorbell videos, Amazon says

In an effort to lessen concerns about privacy and civil liberties, Amazon will require police departments seeking Ring doorbell video… Read More

Jun 3, 2021, 8:17 AM

Amazon’s ‘Prime Day Show’ will feature Billie Eilish, H.E.R. and Kid Cudi in streaming musical event

Amazon is bringing out more star power to promote this year’s Prime Day shopping event. The company announced Thursday that… Read More

Jun 3, 2021, 7:00 AM

New Amazon Halo feature will assess routine body movement, and offer exercises for improvement

Amazon is adding a new feature to its Halo health app, using computer vision and machine learning to score users’… Read More

Jun 1, 2021, 10:45 PM

Amazon Prime Day set for June 21-22; tech giant turns to actor Kristen Bell to help counter critics

Amazon confirmed Tuesday night that it will hold its annual Prime Day sales event on Monday June 21 and Tuesday… Read More

Jun 1, 2021, 6:39 PM

Amazon backs legal pot, mellows on employee testing and tracking

Amazon is supporting federal legislation that would both legalize marijuana and purge the criminal records of people previously arrested on… Read More

Jun 1, 2021, 1:16 PM

Are tech employees coming back to downtown Seattle? Here’s what companies are planning for

The plywood is coming down, restaurants that survived are adding hours and vehicle traffic in Seattle is growing from the… Read More

Jun 1, 2021, 8:47 AM

Final tally: Amazon shareholders vote down all proposals on pay equity, privacy tech, more

At Amazon’s annual shareholders meeting last week, the company’s shareholders overwhelmingly shot down more than a dozen proposals aimed, proponents… Read More

May 29, 2021, 8:21 AM

With $8.45 billion MGM deal, Amazon scripts its own Hollywood plot twist

Amazon’s agreement to acquire MGM for $8.45 billion has all the makings of a great script, combining a Hollywood icon… Read More

May 28, 2021, 12:50 PM

Day 2: Why Amazon’s union battle isn’t over yet; and the end of Prime Now as we know it

Wait, didn’t Amazon win its battle with the union in Bessemer, Ala.? Yes, the vote came out in the company’s… Read More

May 27, 2021, 6:10 PM

Incoming AWS CEO Adam Selipsky shares leadership lessons from pandemic in first public appearance since leaving Tableau

Adam Selipsky has years of work experience to draw upon, from stints as a vice president at RealNetworks and Amazon,… Read More

May 26, 2021, 10:34 AM

Jeff Bezos to hand over Amazon CEO role to Andy Jassy on July 5, anniversary of company’s creation

Amazon founder Jeff Bezos put an expiration date on his tenure as CEO, saying Wednesday morning that Andy Jassy will… Read More

May 26, 2021, 8:51 AM

The antitrust case against Amazon: Analyzing the D.C. attorney general’s suit against the tech giant

An antitrust lawsuit filed against Amazon by Washington, D.C., Attorney General Karl Racine this week promises to test the evidence… Read More

May 26, 2021, 6:37 AM

Amazon will acquire MGM for $8.5B in tech giant’s second-largest deal to boost Bezos’ media empire

It’s official: Amazon will buy MGM for $8.45 billion. The Seattle tech giant on Wednesday announced the deal, which would… Read More

May 25, 2021, 5:06 PM

Washington state regulators say Amazon’s workflow and pace injures warehouse workers

Washington state workplace regulators fined and admonished Amazon for pushing workers at its DuPont, Wash. fulfillment center so relentlessly that… Read More

May 25, 2021, 10:21 AM

D.C. AG targets Amazon in new antitrust suit over third-party seller pricing policies

A new lawsuit from the Washington, D.C., attorney general alleges that Amazon illegally manipulates the e-commerce market to its own… Read More

May 25, 2021, 7:50 AM

Amazon shareholders tackle tech giant’s prickliest problems after a turbulent year amid the pandemic

Amazon has been on a wild ride over the last year. The Seattle retail and tech giant’s profits and stock… Read More

May 24, 2021, 1:12 PM

Amazon reportedly close to deal to acquire Hollywood studio MGM for almost $9B

Amazon is close to a deal to acquire Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) according to a new report in The Wall Street Journal… Read More

May 21, 2021, 12:01 AM

Amazon will end Prime Now as standalone service, integrate speedy deliveries into main app and site

With Amazon offering increasingly faster delivery times — not just one-day or same-day but sometimes a matter of hours —… Read More

May 20, 2021, 6:24 PM

Amazon facing race, gender discrimination lawsuits

Amazon is facing numerous lawsuits alleging the company has created a culture that discriminates against Black, Latino and Native American… Read More

May 20, 2021, 8:50 AM

Amazon adds mental health benefit for U.S. workers with access to counseling, crisis support and more

Amazon launched a new mental health benefit for all U.S. employees and their families on Thursday, providing access to free… Read More

May 19, 2021, 8:36 AM

The secrets of Amazon reviews: Feedback, fakes, and the unwritten rules of online commerce

Customer reviews have become central to online commerce, playing a huge role in determining which products succeed or fail on… Read More

May 18, 2021, 3:49 PM

Amazon extends ban on police use of Rekognition facial recognition technology

Amazon, which one year ago barred police from using its facial recognition software, is extending that moratorium indefinitely. The extension… Read More

May 18, 2021, 10:04 AM

Amazon donating $1.4M to Bellevue to aid social services and outdoor spaces as it grows in city

Amazon’s commitment to Bellevue, Wash., extends beyond its plans to develop a major campus in the city east of Seattle.… Read More

May 17, 2021, 5:23 PM

Amazon rebrands Amazon Go Grocery to Amazon Fresh, closes Seattle-area store near Microsoft HQ

The news: Amazon is renaming its Amazon Go Grocery brand to “Amazon Fresh” and closing its Amazon Go Grocery store… Read More