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People are being sent sex toys from Amazon that they never ordered
Amazon can't figure out who is behind the mystery packages.
Amazon advert which ordered cat food on customer's Echo Dot 'not socially irresponsible'
The Advertising Standards Authority investigated after a customer claimed an Amazon advert resulted in their Echo Dot placing an order for Purina cat food.
Gordon Ramsay can now insult your cooking with this new hilarious Amazon Alexa skill
"We all need to lighten up in the kitchen sometimes, don't we?" Chef Gordon Ramsay said in a statement.
Son's moving story of search for late mother's bedtime book moves internet to tears
Man finds book that his mother read to him as a child - but only thanks to the kindness of an independent bookstore owner.
Mystery over sex toy packages sent anonymously to Canadian university students
Police investigate after student union representatives across Canada receive packages containing electrical items and adult sex aids.
Why are big apps quitting the Apple Watch?
Apple Watch continues to haemorrhage app support. Slack joins Twitter, Amazon and Google Maps in abandoning Watch OS.
Amazon pulls fire-breathing hair dryer after torching woman
South Carolina woman burnt as "salon-grade hair dryer" turns into a flame-thrower in her bathroom.
Amazon, Warren Buffett and JPMorgan form healthcare goliath - give sector a heart attack
Amazon, Warren Buffett and JPMorgan to tackle failing healthcare system and its rising costs. Established health firms' stocks tumble on announcement.
Critics slam using tax breaks in race to win Amazon's new headquarters
Critics have railed against the use of tax incentives by cities trying to lure Amazon into building its $5 billion second headquarters in their city.
Redditors send food to college student who feared surviving the week on just a bottle of syrup
Software engineer Christina Aiello was among a number of Reddit users who stepped up to help a college student who thought he may have to survive until next week eating just syrup.
Amazon will finally open checkout-less store in Seattle
After almost a year of delays, Amazon's checkout-less shop the Go store is finally set to be open to the general public.
Red Dead Redemption 2 release date touted on Amazon for Rockstar western
Red Dead Redemption 2 is officially set for "Spring 2018", but a listing for the anticipated title on Amazon Mexico may have leaked a more precise release date.
Amazon's Alexa says 'LOL' when you ask it what sexual consent is
Alexa has a new skill set born from a partnership between Amazon and dating site Match.com. The skills are being criticised for the offensive dating advice they dispense.
'What the f**k': Sarah Sanders blasted for using official White House Twitter account to slam Amazon
"Alexa, can you track @PressSec inappropriate use of an official Twitter account? Thanks" one Twitter user wrote.
World's richest man Jeff Bezos earned more than the combined GDP of 28 countries last year
The founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos, worth $104bn, is the world's richest man and earned $32.6bn last year, more than the GDP of 28 countries combined.
Amazon smart mirror could change the way people buy clothes online
Fashion shoppers who shudder at the idea of buying clothes without trying them on could soon be able to buy direct from Amazon, without ever leaving their home.
Death of the disc: Apple, Spotify and Amazon are taking over video and music distribution
Entertainment consumers are turning to streaming channels and digital downloads faster than ever before.
Smart home devices to report crime by end of 2018
Voice-activated devices can be used for alerts, alarms and web searches – but what about reporting crime? It may seem far-fetched, but one police force believes it's possible.
Alexa and Google Home are getting increasingly creepy and even complimenting each other
Is it time for the robot uprising? Amazon and Google's devices have been coming out with some funny responses this Christmas - but people are worried about their creepiness, too.
UK hacker linked to cyberattacks on Netflix, Pornhub and Amazon avoids jail time
A 19-year-old computer hacker from the UK has avoided a jail sentence after admitting to launching a series of cyberattacks on high-profile firms including BT, O2 and Amazon.
Amazon Prime streams Japanese porn films featuring women being groped without consent
Amazon Prime video users have stumbled across a Japanese show called Tokyo Train Girls, which features groping and up-skirt shots of women on public transport.
Amazon expansion lessons: an essential M&A shopping checklist
David Cotterell, QualiTest COO & CAO provides M&A shopping tips
What's in a name? US retail giant Wal-Mart changing its 'legal name'
In the age of Amazon, the company is changing its legal name to reflect a shift away from mere physical stores.
Tech giants at war: YouTube is latest victim of Google vs Amazon feud
Feud between internet giants leads to YouTube being pulled from all Amazon home devices including Fire TV and Echo Show from 1 January.
The Internet can't stop mocking Australia's underwhelming Amazon launch
Amazon is off to a rocky start in Australia after shoppers discovered pricing was not much different from regular shops.
Why 'digital magic' doesn't always come with a big tech reveal
In their quest for a killer moment, business leaders often overlook simple opportunities to leverage digital technologies.
Putin strongman calendar selling 'like hot cakes' in UK, claims Russian media - we're not so sure
The Kremlin has been drawn into a war of words with the UK press over whether a President Vladimir Putin calendar has sold out in Britain.
Amazon apologises after delivery driver defecates outside man's home
Woman contracted to work for Amazon filmed on CCTV squatting in front of house before pulling up trousers and driving away.
Amazon, Apple and Google: Is big tech the biggest threat to banks?
Never mind the sharks; it's the piranhas that could get you, says Dharmesh Mistry, Chief Digital Officer at Temenos.
YouTube's paedophile problem: Mars among brands pulling ads following predator outbreak
Big-name brands including Mars and Lidl have pulled advertising from video giant YouTube after they were attached to videos of children attracting lurid comments from paedophiles.