Amazon (AMZN) News – Page 44 of 245

Jan 21, 2021, 4:14 PM

Amazon will host a pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic at its headquarters in Seattle

Amazon is using its headquarters in Seattle as a COVID-19 vaccination site. The tech giant is partnering with Virginia Mason… Read More

Jan 21, 2021, 1:56 PM

Federal judge cites U.S. Capitol breach in denial of Parler’s initial motion for reinstatement on AWS

A federal judge in Seattle has denied an initial attempt by Parler to require Amazon Web Services to restore cloud… Read More

Jan 21, 2021, 10:13 AM

Amazon’s Halo tests the limits of personal privacy, and offers a glimpse of the future of health

A few weeks ago, I started wearing a new health band. I gave it permission to eavesdrop on my side… Read More

Jan 20, 2021, 11:34 AM

Amazon sends letter to President Biden, says it is ‘ready to assist’ with U.S. vaccination efforts

Editor’s note: Story updated with Amazon’s response to questions about the timing of its letter. Amazon says it is ready… Read More

Jan 19, 2021, 2:00 PM

Court filings show how Amazon Web Services is using Section 230 as a legal sword against Parler

[Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in journalist Eli Sanders’ “Wild West” newsletter, which covers internet-related legal issues. Subscribe here.]… Read More

Jan 13, 2021, 2:00 PM

Working backwards from the customer: Inside Amazon’s strategy to launch new products

If you follow Amazon, you know the company operates not just with a customer focus, but with a customer obsession.… Read More

Jan 12, 2021, 6:44 PM

Amazon responds to Parler’s lawsuit, calls it ‘meritless’ and cites content advocating violence

Update: Parler on Wednesday filed its response to Amazon’s brief. The company claims it was blindsided by Amazon’s suspension and asks… Read More

Jan 11, 2021, 4:22 PM

Amazon stops giving money to lawmakers who voted to override results of presidential election

Amazon is the latest corporation to pause political contributions following the riot at the U.S. Capitol last week. The Seattle… Read More

Jan 11, 2021, 11:41 AM

Parler files lawsuit against Amazon after getting kicked off Amazon Web Services

Editor’s note: Story updated with comment from Amazon. Social media company Parler filed a lawsuit against Amazon on Monday after… Read More

Jan 11, 2021, 11:34 AM

Two Amazon Fresh grocery stores opening in Seattle region in latest brick-and-mortar expansion

Amazon’s brick-and-mortar grocery footprint is expanding in the Seattle area as the tech giant confirmed it is opening two new… Read More

Jan 10, 2021, 12:34 AM

Amazon will cut off Parler from AWS for violating terms of service

Amazon’s cloud unit will no longer provide services to Parler, the social media platform popular with conservatives and extremists. BuzzFeed… Read More

Jan 6, 2021, 12:23 PM

Amazon tops 75,000 employees in Seattle area as company looks elsewhere in region for growth

Amazon has surpassed 75,000 employees in the Seattle region, a new milestone that reflects the tech giant’s continued growth in… Read More

Jan 6, 2021, 10:29 AM

Report: Amazon working on Alexa-enabled device to track and measure sleep disorder

Amazon is reportedly working on a new Alexa-enabled bedside device that does more than soothe you to sleep with white… Read More

Jan 6, 2021, 8:51 AM

Amazon’s new $2B fund aims to boost affordable housing in Arlington, Nashville and Seattle areas

Amazon is committing more than $2 billion to affordable housing initiatives in the regions of Seattle, Nashville, Tenn., and Arlington,… Read More

Jan 5, 2021, 10:10 AM

Amazon Air makes first outright purchase of planes, buying 11 Boeing jets to expand cargo fleet

In case there was any doubt, Amazon just signaled just how serious it is about building its own transportation and… Read More

Dec 30, 2020, 10:45 AM

Podcast wars: Amazon to acquire Wondery, escalating competition with Spotify

Amazon announced an agreement to acquire Wondery, the Los Angeles-based podcast production studio known for hit shows such as “Dirty… Read More

Dec 28, 2020, 8:13 AM

Amazon sold billions of products during holiday period; third-party sales up 50% globally

Amazon said it delivered billions of products globally this holiday season as it wraps up what is expected to be… Read More

Dec 18, 2020, 8:51 AM

Amazon donating 2,000 tropical plants like those in Spheres for sale to benefit Seattle zoo

If you want your home office to look a little more like Amazon’s tropical office setting, here’s a chance to… Read More

Dec 16, 2020, 2:56 PM

Amazon asks CDC to prioritize its essential workers for COVID-19 vaccine at ‘earliest appropriate time’

As the first vaccines for COVID-19 are being administered in the U.S. this week, Amazon is asking the Centers for… Read More

Dec 15, 2020, 5:22 PM

Amazon: Trump corruption the only plausible explanation for Microsoft winning $10B cloud deal

In a newly unsealed court filing, Amazon blames an “extraordinary environment of corruption, interference, and retribution” by President Donald Trump… Read More

Dec 15, 2020, 12:40 PM

New wrinkle in package theft: Police say suspect used Amazon uniform to pass as delivery driver

A surge in online shopping during the pandemic could be an extra gift to so-called “porch pirates” looking to nab… Read More

Dec 14, 2020, 3:40 PM

Amazon Halo health tracker debuts for $99.99, after new reports raise privacy concerns

Amazon made its new Halo health band and related subscription service generally available for purchase in the U.S. on Monday… Read More

Dec 14, 2020, 12:23 PM

Amazon will open another Amazon Go store in downtown Seattle at old Office Depot location

Amazon plans to open its seventh Amazon Go store location in Seattle, expanding its brick-and-mortar grocery footprint despite the ongoing… Read More

Dec 14, 2020, 10:00 AM

As Amazon’s Zoox unveils passenger robotaxi, CEO acknowledges potential for package delivery

Zoox, the robotaxi company acquired by Amazon for more than $1 billion earlier this year, revealed its fully autonomous electric… Read More

Dec 12, 2020, 10:32 AM

Amazon Sidewalk rollout shows the future of ‘forced opt-in,’ taking lessons from Xfinity Wifi

How would you feel if you were a homeowner and woke up one morning to find people on a new… Read More

Dec 12, 2020, 8:37 AM

GeekWire Podcast: Facebook fallout; Seattle’s status as ‘Cloud City’; testing SpaceX Starlink

This week on the GeekWire Podcast: How the antitrust case against Facebook could impact the rest of the tech industry;… Read More

Dec 9, 2020, 9:12 AM

Microsoft, Brooks, Unilever and others join Amazon’s Climate Pledge, topping 30 signatories

Amazon’s Climate Pledge is taking on a higher profile, with its name on a Seattle sports arena, and more than… Read More

Dec 8, 2020, 4:01 PM

Amazon Web Services launches new tool to detect bias and blind spots in machine learning

A new feature from Amazon Web Services will alert developers to potential bias in machine learning algorithms, part of a… Read More

Dec 8, 2020, 6:01 AM

How to take on Amazon without getting crushed: Advice on tackling online retail’s 800-pound gorilla

Amazon is often described as innovative, creative, experimental and ruthless. It’s also very, very big — and getting bigger. With… Read More

Dec 7, 2020, 6:54 AM

First glimpse of Amazon’s new robotaxi: Zoox autonomous vehicle spotted during video shoot

Isn’t it always the urban video shoot that spoils the big car reveal? Zoox, the self-driving taxi company acquired by… Read More