Amazon's new robotic recruits aim to reduce workplace injuries
In a blog post on Sunday, Amazon unveiled Ernie, Bert, Scooter and Kermit, four robots which are currently undergoing testing and development at the company's research and innovation lab in Seattle.
Lawmakers unveil measure that could break up big tech companies like Amazon, Apple
A bipartisan group of lawmakers introduced a handful of antitrust measures on Friday, including one designed to potentially break up large tech companies operating businesses with conflicts of interest.
Over 20 civil rights groups demand Amazon divest surveillance technology, end relationships with police
More than 20 civil rights groups are demanding Amazon "permanently" divest its surveillance technology and end its relationship with law enforcement.
UPS exploring same day delivery
United Parcel Service Inc. is exploring a same-day option, a delivery model that has been employed by gig-economy players, as the pandemic has accelerated the shift to e-commerce.
Richard Branson pushing for space trip before Amazon's Bezos: report
Marie Harf, Steven L. Miller and Jason Meister join 'Kennedy' to discuss the space battle of the billionaires
Alleged Capitol rioter pleads guilty to plotting to blow up Amazon data center
A Texas man who was allegedly present during the January riot at the U.S. Capitol pleaded guilty Wednesday to plotting to attack an Amazon data center in Virginia he believed provided services to the federal government, federal authorities said.
Amazon, Walmart rivalry heats up with dueling prescription discounts
On Tuesday, Amazon and Walmart offered similar programs touting that Prime and Walmart+ members would get better access to commonly prescribed medications while offering discounts on them without relying on insurance.
Amazon reviewing bids to replace JPMorgan as credit card partner
E-commerce giant Amazon.com Inc is fielding bids to replace U.S. lender JPMorgan Chase & Co as the issuer on its co-branded credit card portfolio, a person familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Ring limits police access, but is it enough to silence critics?
Ring rolled out a new feature in its Neighbors app this week that allows police departments to make public “requests for assistance” for Ring users to share video that may relate to investigations.
Amazon starts sharing your internet today
By pooling neighbors' internet bandwidth, the company says, Amazon Sidewalk network can extend the low-bandwidth working range of devices, ultimately helping them stay better connected to the internet.
Bidding for Blue Origin's first passenger flight notches $3.2M
The aerospace company kicked off the three-phase online auction in early May, offering one seat on the first flight of its New Shepard spacecraft which has already had over a dozen successful flights to and from space, according to Blue Origin.
Who is Jeff Bezos' brother?
Jeff Bezos announced Monday on Instagram that his brother will accompany him on a journey to space on Blue Origin's rocket.
Amazon violating own policy on 'offensive' goods by selling anti-police, pro-Antifa merchandise
Amazon continues to sell controversial items on its website even though it violates corporate policy banning "offensive and controversial" materials.
Jeff Bezos will travel to space on Blue Origin rocket
Jeff Bezos announced Monday that he will travel to space next month on his company Blue Origin's first passenger flight.
Big Tech reacts to G7 minimum tax rate deal: 'Significant first step'
Big Tech may face some of the most significant impact of a proposed 15% minimum corporate tax rate that members of the Group of Seven, or G7, meeting in London agreed to support on Saturday.
Amazon wants to share your Wi-Fi with neighbors. Here's how to opt out
The shared network works off of Sidewalk Bridge devices – including select Echo and Ring devices – together.
Amazon Halo fitness tracker measures 'movement health,' flexibility like a virtual trainer
Amazon Halo, the company’s first fitness tracker and health platform, is introducing a new feature that will use smartphone cameras, artificial intelligence, computer vision and machine learning to recommend exercise routines like a personal trainer would.
Amazon workers getting injured at higher rates compared to competitors, labor union claims
The SOC, a democratic coalition of four labor unions, claims that Amazon's serious injury rate is nearly 80% higher compared to "all other employers in the warehousing industry in 2020."
Amazon Ring’s neighborhood watch app is making police requests public
Amazon's camera unit, Ring, is planning to make police requests for users’ video footage through its neighborhood watch app more transparent.
Amazon Prime Day deals and ways to support small businesses
Amazon’s biggest shopping day is back and earlier than expected – Prime Day.



















