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Film
fromThe Independent
2 days ago

Amazon blocks local theater from playing Melania after 'disparaging' marquee jokes

Amazon requested a Lake Oswego theater cancel future screenings of the documentary Melania after the theater posted joking marquee promotions, prompting cancellations and public reactions.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago

Amazon's blowout $200 billion AI spending plan stuns Wall Street

Amazon plans $200 billion in capital expenditures this year, exceeding Wall Street expectations and prompting investor concern about returns on such large AI-driven investments.
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Germany news
fromEngadget
2 days ago

Amazon Germany fined $70 million for 'influencing' third-party Marketplace pricing

Germany's competition authority banned Amazon's price-control mechanisms that remove or demote third-party listings, citing anti-competitive risks and potential harm to sellers.
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

Amazon rolls out Alexa Plus nationwide and launches a new free tier

Amazon has announced that its generative AI-powered digital assistant Alexa Plus is now available to all Prime members in the US via any Alexa-enabled device, Alexa.com, and the Alexa mobile app. If you don't have Prime, you can access the assistant on a new free tier on the web and app, or pay $20 a month for unlimited access to Alexa Plus, without Prime.
Tech industry
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#layoffs
fromBusiness Insider
6 days ago
Tech industry

In a brutal job market, laid-off workers are trying to figure out their next steps in the new norm

Tech layoffs across major firms are increasing job-market competition while slower hiring and AI-driven efficiency make rapid reemployment less certain for many skilled workers.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Careers

I was laid off by Amazon and am struggling to find work. The job market feels like a brick wall, and I'm worried about my finances.

A laid-off Amazon IT support engineer is struggling to find new work, using severance to cover essentials while prioritizing budgeting and steady applications and networking.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Careers

I was laid off by Amazon and am struggling to find work. The job market feels like a brick wall, and I'm worried about my finances.

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fromThe Drum
1 week ago
E-Commerce

Why Amazon's dominance over e-commerce may not be as complete as it seems

Brands can compete with Amazon by focusing on superior product discovery using proven martech, carving market share despite Amazon's scale.
US politics
fromThe Verge
1 week ago

Melania documentary creators say its big price tag wasn't bribery

Amazon paid $40 million for Melania Trump's film rights plus $35 million for marketing, triggering criticism that the $75 million outlay amounted to a bribe.
Artificial intelligence
fromEngadget
1 week ago

Amazon discovered a 'high volume' of CSAM in its AI training data but isn't saying where it came from

Amazon accounted for the vast majority of over one million AI-related CSAM reports to NCMEC in 2025 but declined to disclose sources, leaving many reports inactionable.
Fashion & style
fromTravel + Leisure
1 week ago

I'm 5'2" and Always Have the Best Luck With Amazon's Petite Pants-Here Are 10 Fleece Pairs I'm Eyeing From $11

Amazon offers ready-to-wear petite fleece and fleece-lined pants in many styles so petites can find warm, affordable options without tailoring.
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Film
fromThe Independent
1 week ago

CNN polling guru predicts a humiliating opening box office for Melania documentary

Documentary Melania faces poor critical reception and weak opening-weekend box office prospects despite Amazon's heavy spending and presidential promotion.
E-Commerce
fromThe Drum
1 week ago

Amazon and Flipkart face headwinds in India as new foreign investment restrictions come into effect

India's new FDI rules bar marketplace-owned or controlled-inventory brands from selling on those marketplaces, threatening major e-commerce investments and local brand listings.
Music
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Neil Young gifts Greenland free access to his music and withdraws it from Amazon over Trump

Neil Young gave Greenland residents one year of free access to his music and film archive as a gesture of peace and political protest.
#tariffs
fromFortune
2 weeks ago
E-Commerce

6 months later, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sings a different tune on tariffs, saying the pain of higher prices is coming soon in 2026 | Fortune

fromFortune
2 weeks ago
E-Commerce

6 months later, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy sings a different tune on tariffs, saying the pain of higher prices is coming soon in 2026 | Fortune

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E-Commerce
fromApartment Therapy
2 weeks ago

CGK Linens Bed Sheets Have 400,000 Five-Star Ratings and Are Only $25 Right Now

CGK Linens queen 4-piece microfiber sheet set: highly rated, affordable ($25), soft, durable, deep pockets, multiple sizes and colors, praised by customers.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Men charged with contract killing of Indigenous leader to go on trial in Peru

Peru will try five suspects for the November 2023 killing of Amazonian Kichwa leader Quinto Inuma Alvarado, testing prosecution of violence against environmental defenders.
Public health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Amazon workers at Coventry warehouse being tested for tuberculosis after possible outbreak

Amazon Coventry is running TB screening after workers tested positive; NHS and UKHSA are involved and say the overall risk remains low.
Television
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

A Reality TV Show Is Going To Put Actual People Inside A Fallout Vault

Amazon is developing a Fallout-themed reality competition called Fallout Shelter featuring contestants living in a vault competing across S.P.E.C.I.A.L. attributes for a cash prize.
E-Commerce
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

Hisense Smart Fire TV (32", FHD, 1080p) Now Costs Less Than a Budget Portable Monitor as Amazon Clears Out Stock - Kotaku

Amazon offers the 32-inch Hisense Class A4 TV for $100 with free delivery and an automatic 17% discount.
Business
fromBusiness Insider
3 weeks ago

Larry Page, Jeff Bezos, and Sergey Brin could soon join the $300 billion club

Jeff Bezos, Larry Page and Sergey Brin each exceed $250 billion and are nearing $300 billion as AI-driven tech gains boost their fortunes.
fromTravel + Leisure
4 weeks ago

10 Cozy Turtleneck Sweaters From Amazon That Are Timeless, Perfect for Travel-and Under $50

Winter is the season of layering, and there's no piece better suited for the job than a good turtleneck. The timeless style staple is a sartorial chameleon, and it looks just as perfect on its own as it does layered beneath a chunky knit or fuzzy vest. If you haven't been giving your basics collection the TLC it deserves, now's your chance as we've uncovered a trove of well-made turtlenecks under $50 at Amazon that will become the cornerstone of your winter travel wardrobe.
Fashion & style
fromBusiness Insider
4 weeks ago

Amazon gives managers a new way to spot who's barely coming into the office

Amazon is equipping its managers withpowerful new metricsto monitor their reports with a dashboard that tracks not only whether employees show up to the office, but also how many hours they spend there, according to an internal document obtained by Business Insider. The move marks an escalation in the surveillance of white-collar workers at the e-commerce and cloud computing giant.
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Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

I'm a senior software engineer at Microsoft. My AI skills have helped me climb the ladder in my career - here's my advice.

Self-learning AI and strong problem-solving skills enabled transition from Amazon to senior software engineering at Microsoft amid rising AI demand across major tech firms.
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