[ad_1] We’ve asked Amazon for comment. In the past, the company has insisted that climate change activists were violating policies on external communication, and that it fired COVID-19 protesters for violating social distancing rules. Bray didn’t buy those claims, however, noting that leaders could have set conditions for participating (or at least objected) instead of […]
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Amazon discounts its Echo Show speakers to as low as $50
[ad_1] Buy Amazon Echo Show 8 on Amazon – $80 The Echo Show 5 is clearly meant as a nightstand companion and won’t blow you away with its 5-inch screen, but it delivers better sound quality than you’d expect for the size while including helpful alarm clock features like a sunrise alarm and an ambient […]
Readers tell us why they chose the Amazon Fire TV Stick
[ad_1] Amazon Remote One of the standout features of the Fire TV Stick is the Alexa-enabled remote control. Many users mentioned it specifically in their reviews as why they chose the Amazon device over other streaming options. Marc enjoyed the control’s simplicity and intuitive nature, as did Mike who approved of its minimalist design “with […]
Amazon’s ‘Upload’ explores the digital afterlife in a world gone to hell
[ad_1] This being a semi-romantic comedy, it’s only a matter of time until sparks begin to fly between Nathan and Nora. And yes, it’s all a bit odd, since he’s a digital consciousness whose real body has died. But if you think about it, that’s not too different than online relationships in general. Thanks to […]
US lawmakers ask Jeff Bezos to testify about Amazon’s alleged data abuse
[ad_1] “If the reporting in the Wall Street Journal article is accurate, then statements Amazon made to the Committee about the company’s business practices appear to be misleading, and possibly criminally false or perjurious,” the letter says. “If these allegations are true, then Amazon exploited its role as the largest online marketplace in the U.S. […]
Amazon HQ employees can work from home until ‘at least’ October
[ad_1] Amazon’s Seattle headquarters is likely to be a lot emptier than usual until the fall, according to a new report from the Seattle Times. The e-commerce giant has reportedly told corporate staff that they have the option of working from home “at least until October 2nd.” As part of a commitment to enforce social […]
Amazon details the war mechanics of its ‘New World’ MMO
[ad_1] Amazon’s New World MMO will apparently have an intricately detailed war system, based on the company’s latest post about the game. As part of New World’s Developer Diary Series, Amazon has revealed how players will be able to wage war against each other and showed off the siege platforms and traps they can use. […]
Amazon plans to spend $4 billion on COVID-related expenses
[ad_1] And it won’t stop there. CEO Jeff Bezos said in a statement that the company will spend $4 billion of its profits in this coming Q2 on COVID-related expenses. “Under normal circumstances, in this coming Q2, we’d expect to make some $4 billion or more in operating profit,” he said. “But these aren’t normal […]
Senator asks for criminal investigation into Amazon’s alleged data abuse
[ad_1] Following the Wall Street Journal’s report alleging that Amazon uses sellers’ data to make competing products, Senator Josh Hawley is asking for a criminal antitrust investigation into the claims. Hawley formally requested the investigation in a letter submitted to Attorney General William Barr today. According to the Wall Street Journal’s sources, Amazon employees (including […]
Amazon’s French warehouses will remain closed until May 5th
[ad_1] The six warehouses Amazon owns in France will remain closed until May 5th as the company assesses “the best way to operate given the decision of the Court of Appeal.” If you’ll recall, a lower court prohibited the e-commerce giant from selling non-essential items in the country, prompting it to shut down its warehouses […]