After days of swirling reports that Amazon might be rethinking plans to build one-half of its second headquarters in New York’s Long Island City, the final choice has been made. The Long Island City HQ2 project is officially off. The Valentine’s Day breakup was confirmed...
Amazon and General Motors are reportedly in talks about making an investment in Michigan-based startup Rivian Automotive. Sources told Reuters that the deal would value Rivian at between $1 billion and $2 billion and give both companies minority stakes in the electric truck manufacturer. If all...
Amazon has provided a solution for those Coachella festival-goers who may have forgotten essentials like sunscreen, hats or sunglasses, according to the retail giant. For the first time ever, Amazon will have lockers available at Coachella for delivery. People can order items to be shipped...
Amazon has launched a brand new video streaming service called Amazon Live, according to reports. The service features live shows from Amazon’s talent pool and also from brands through an app called the Amazon Live Creator. Shows on the service operate much like QVC does,...
After facing resistance from politicians and protestors, Amazon is reportedly rethinking its planned New York City campus. The eCommerce retailer, which had intended to bring 25,000 jobs to the city, hasn’t acquired office space for the effort as of now, The Washington Post reported. While...
Amazon has announced that it is releasing the Baby Activity Skill API for Alexa developers to create baby-related tracking skills for the voice assistant. “Today, we are excited to announce the Baby Activity Skill API, a new skill type that enables you to build Alexa...
Governor Andrew Cuomo of New York is girding up for a fight in the State Senate as the Democrats named a critic of Amazon coming to New York City to the state board that will look at the deal. The New York Times reported Democrats...
Amazon announced during an earnings call on Thursday (Jan. 31) that it was going to increase investment in the upcoming year, and expressed concern over new regulations in India that would limit its business in the country, according to a report by CNBC. On Friday...
The Amazon Marketplace stands as one of the most successful efforts of the eCommerce operator, and now changes are looming to the fees that third-party sellers pay to be part of that online platform. Details remain vague but they come as Amazon continues to attract...
