[ad_1] The court did require effective substitutes, though, saying that Amazon must let customers get in touch “quickly” and “efficiently.” It currently offers automated callbacks and online chat. Amazon, unsurprisingly, was happy. It was “always confident” its callback service did the trick, and that the EU ruling showed it its support methods matched the “spirit […]
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Amazon is co-developing a ‘Lord of the Rings’ game
[ad_1] According to Amazon, the game is unrelated to the show, but there will be at least one key similarity. While Amazon has kept pretty quiet about the series, we know it will take place in the Second Age, which predates Tolkein’s most well-known novels. According to Athlon Games, the game will also be set […]
Amazon’s Alexa will give medical advice from the NHS
[ad_1] Heralded as a world first, the collaboration is designed to help patients — such as the elderly and blind — who can’t access the internet through traditional means, which could reduce pressure on the NHS and local GPs. Plus, of course, by linking directly to official and reliable NHS information, users are less likely […]
Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google to testify in Congress on competition
[ad_1] Both Democrats and Republicans have been concerned that just a handful of companies not only have control of the internet (and technology at large), but might be abusing their power to squeeze out competition. The investigation won’t necessarily lead to action, but it may help politicians determine if any problems can either be addressed […]
Amazon orders comedy series from ‘Girls Trip’ writer Tracy Oliver
[ad_1] It’s still early days for the show, which was originally called Harlem and is currently being referred to as the Untitled Tracy Oliver Project. The production will be a single-camera comedy following the lives of four women — friends since college — as they navigate sex, relationships and chasing their dreams. Other than that, […]
How to prepare for Amazon Prime Day
[ad_1] At Wirecutter, we’ll be sifting through the thousands of deals from Amazon and everyone else, posting on our Deals page only the best discounts (generally the lowest price we’ve seen in 90 days) on items our staff has reviewed and recommends. You can also follow along on Twitter with the @WirecutterDeals account, or get […]
Amazon asks FCC for permission to launch internet satellites
[ad_1] They’d use Ka-band frequencies like those Iridium is using in its latest satellites, and Amazon is asking for clearance to use anti-interference technology to avoid headaches. And yes, Amazon is aware of the potential problems with space debris. The satellites would deorbit themselves in less than 10 years whether or not they were still […]
After Math: ‘Murica
[ad_1] The 1967 Ford Mustang hatchback is still among the most recognizable and sought after muscle cars, even after 42 years. But for those seeking to recreate Bullitt’s iconic Bay Area chase scene, there’s an EV for that. Just assuming that you’ve got the $377,000 to afford one of Charge’s limited edition electrified Mustangs. Stranger […]
This week in tech history: Amazon’s 25th birthday
[ad_1] As Amazon has entered more industries, its size, scale and influence has exploded. From 2014 to 2018, revenue nearly tripled, from an already staggering $89 billion to $233 billion. And its profits have surged even more. Between 2007 and 2014, net income bounced around from a high of $1.15 billion in 2010 to a […]
UK regulator forces Amazon to put its Deliveroo plans on ice
[ad_1] The UK watchdog, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), raised concerns this week that Amazon and Deliveroo had “ceased to be distinct” or that they could merge in the future. This would reduce customer choice in the market, which gives the CMA grounds to intervene in the business relationship. It issued an initial enforcement […]