Amazon Prime Day: October’s ‘Big Deal Days’ kicks off for next 48 hours
Amazon Prime’s “Big Deal Days” has kicked off, marking the tech giant’s second Prime sale this year ahead of the holiday season.
Amazon faces lawsuit over allegations of price inflation, anti-competitive practices
The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorney generals filed an antitrust lawsuit against Amazon on Tuesday, alleging the e-commerce behemoth uses its position in the marketplace to inflate prices on other platforms.
Amazon investing billions in AI startup Anthropic
Big Tech companies are pouring money into AI as they race to capitalize on the opportunities that a new generation of the technology is set to bring. Amazon is the latest with a massive investment.
Amazon Prime Video will have ads in 2024, or users can pay $2.99 monthly to avoid them
Amazon’s Prime Video will begin showing adds during shows and movies early next year, joining other streaming services that have added different tiers of subscriptions.
Amazon announces Prime Big Deal Days event in October
Amazon is holding its second Prime sale this year ahead of the holiday season. Here’s what we know about the Prime Big Deal Days event next month.
Amazon boosting pay for contracted delivery drivers, company says
Amazon says it’s increasing pay for contracted drivers who deliver millions of packages to customers every day.
Amazon CEO on staff resisting return to the office: 'Probably won't work out' for them
Andy Jassy set the online retail giant's return-to-office policy in May.
Amazon raising free-shipping minimums for some customers without Prime memberships
The move comes as the online retail giant works to cut costs across different areas of its business.
Recalled products tied to infant deaths still being sold on Meta’s Facebook Marketplace, lawmakers say
Amazon, Walmart, Target and other online marketplaces also received letters.
Amazon to impose new fees on third-party sellers who ship their own products
Effective October 1, the company will get a 2% cut of every product sold by merchants that are members of Amazon’s Seller Fulfilled Prime Program, or a minimum of $0.25 per item.
Amazon Pharmacy adds automatic coupons to drop insulin prices
Amazon Pharmacy will release coupons that will automatically bring down the cost of insulin on more than a dozen insulin and diabetes care brands.
Amazon launching generative AI feature that summarizes product reviews
Amazon says the feature is now available for some mobile shoppers in the U.S., and the company may expand it to more consumers based on customer feedback.
Amazon holding second Prime sale ahead of holiday season
Amazon's Prime Day event in July was its biggest two-day event in history.
Amazon begins offering grocery delivery for some non-Prime members
Amazon has begun offering its Fresh grocery delivery service to customers who aren’t Prime members.
Amazon adding video telemedicine visits nationwide to virtual clinic
Amazon’s virtual clinic is available daily, and appointments aren’t required.
Pay with your palm: Amazon One technology coming to all Whole Foods
This means Whole Foods Market customers who choose to use Amazon One will no longer need their wallet or even a phone to pay – they can simply hover their palm over an Amazon One device.
Amazon semi-truck slams into, gets stuck under Indiana bridge
The police chief said the driver missed, or ignored, multiple low clearance signs.
Amazon Prime Day kicks off Tuesday, experts warn consumers to beware of scams
With a rise in online shopping during the two-day event, experts warn that scammers try to trick unsuspecting shoppers into revealing their personal information or making fraudulent purchases.
Former Atlanta-area Amazon manager sentenced to 16 years for stealing $9.4M
Former Amazon manager Kayricka Wortham has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for stealing over $9.4 million from the company. Wortham was among seven individuals charged in connection with the fraudulent scheme.
Sen. Bernie Sanders launches probe into Amazon's safety practices, asks workers to share stories
Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders on Tuesday opened a Senate investigation into Amazon’s warehouse safety practices.