Posts tagged with "amazon"
5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Wednesday, March 24, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back,...
Review: Amazon Halo is Making Me A Healthy Person
At the end of last year, Amazon announced its new wearable device — the Halo. The device, they said, would be dedicated to health, with no watch face and no text messaging.
What's New in February on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime
The turn of the calendar page means a new slate of February 2021 streaming additions coming to Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime.
Jeff Bezos to Step Down as Amazon CEO
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has announced he will be stepping down as CEO — immediately after announcing a 38% increase in net sales for 2020. The company is reporting that AWS CEO Andy Jassy will be replacing Bezos in Q3. Jeff Bezos. | Steve Jurvetson photo, CC-BY-2.0 The transition will not happen until later in the year, at...
5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Thursday, Jan. 28, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit...
5 Things to Know Before Your Morning Coffee — Thursday, Jan. 21, 2021
Every day we wake up, drink a cup of coffee, and get ready for work. Following are a handful of stories from around the tech world condensed to fit into one single cup of coffee. These are the things you need to know before you step foot out of your door (or in front of a webcam) and into the real world this morning. So sit back, grab...
UK Unions Demand Investigation Into Amazon Employee Surveillance
Amazon is no stranger to controversy when it comes to employee conditions and relations. Through protests, strikes and walkouts, the company has seen workers stand up and demand fair treatment. Recent breaking news regarding surveillance of employees has now reignited that controversy. In the United Kingdom, union groups and activists...
Amazon Wants to Take You for a Ride
Retail Giant Spends $1B+ for Zoox AV Startup Amazon appears to be looking for new markets to dominate, including future robotaxis, as it last week added autonomous vehicle (AV) developer Zoox to its portfolio. While the transaction numbers were not disclosed, based on the valuation of the company it is believed that Amazon spent...
Analyzing the Pros and Cons of Cashless Retail
Cashless stores are getting more popular, especially in cities. They allow people to buy what they need or want faster than if they waited in lines for cashiers to serve them.
Highlights From Amazon's re:MARS Conference You May Have Missed
So what were the most memorable moments of the Amazon's re:MARS? We'll walk you through five of them, detailing a few highlights you may have missed.
The Best Deals for Amazon Prime Day
Amazon Prime Day is starting soon, and with Prime Day comes prime deals on electronics, Amazon Products, and more. Prime Day is an international shopping event exclusive to Prime members that begins this year on July 16th at 3 p.m. EST and ends on July 17th. Here Are the Top 10 Deals Prime Day Has to Offer: $300 off DJI Mavic Pro...
Why Amazon Won't Rule the World Wide Web
The sun never sets on the Amazon empire. Amazon has over a dozen country-specific sites, including in the USA, Canada, UK, Japan, Austria, Singapore, and Spain. Meanwhile, residents in other countries can still access many of Amazon’s streaming and web services. Then there’s Amazon’s massive cloud business, which has penetrated...
Can Amazon Take On YouTube?
For over a decade, YouTube has been the place to go to search for every cat video, music video, and cat video you’d like. And they are definitely way ahead of the competition. After all, the website is globally number two in terms of Alexa rankings, with competitors Twitch and Dailymotion ranked 43rd and 132nd globally respectively....
The Everything Store Lives Up To Its Name
Sometimes it seems nearly impossible to keep up with what Amazon is doing. Can The Everything Store really do everything? I always find myself asking the same question: “Amazon just did what!?” And it’s not without justification. This year alone, they have already acquired a grocery store chain (Whole Foods, in case you haven’t...
