Congress targets Big Tech in bipartisan legislation
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn, tells her Democratic colleagues 'don't create a behemoth' with the FTC and DOJ as Congress shifts its focus on the tech giants.
Amazon to surpass Walmart as largest US retailer
Amazon "should surpass" Walmart as the largest U.S retailer as soon as next year, JP Morgan analysts projected in a research note.
Amazon selling its own COVID-19 test kits for $39.99
Results will be made available through Amazon's diagnostics website originally designed for the company's employees. Customers can login using the same credentials from their regular Amazon.com accounts.
MacKenzie Scott, citing wealth gap, donates $2.7 billion
MacKenzie Scott, the billionaire philanthropist known for her unexpected multi-billion dollar donations to charities and racial equity causes, announced Tuesday that she has given $2.7 billion to 286 organizations. It is the third round of no-strings-attached, major philanthropic gifts Scott has made, which together rival the charitable contributions made by the largest foundations.
Petition to deny Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin spaceflight reentry to Earth making the rounds
A petition is looking to make Blue Origin founder Jeff Bezos' upcoming suborbital spaceflight a one-way trip.
Walmart's 'Deals for Days' event starts one day ahead of Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day may have some competition.
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.


















