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Amazon S3 cloud service outage takes down big part of the internet
Sites affected by the disruption included Medium, Slack and the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Mar 01, 2017
Amazon is teaching Alexa to distinguish between users by their voice
Sources claim Amazon is developing a system called Voice ID which will understand who is talking.
Alistair Charlton Feb 27, 2017
Motorola unveils new Moto Mods including an Amazon Alexa speaker, Power Pack and gamepad
The company announced a slew of new Moto Mods as part of its pledge to release at least 12 new Mods in 2017.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Feb 27, 2017
Is Amazon Echo always listening to me? How to stop it and delete Alexa recordings
Amazon has argued Alexa's First Amendment Rights in a US murder case, but is it really that nosy?
Oliver Cragg Feb 24, 2017
Amazon says Alexa protected by First Amendment, will not hand over evidence in murder case
The e-commerce giant has filed a motion to quash a search warrant for recordings.
Agamoni Ghosh Feb 24, 2017
Watch out Amazon: UPS shows off delivery drones of its own
Drones take off from UPS vans to make deliveries while the driver heads to the next address.
Alistair Charlton Feb 22, 2017
Amazon Fire TV Stick with Alexa vs Chromecast Ultra: Which one should I buy?
Google and Amazon both offer strong streaming devices. Here's how to decide which is best for you.
Owen Hughes Feb 21, 2017
Why are changes to Britain's business rates upsetting everyone?
Changes to UK business taxes are angering small retailers, larger retailers, those in the South and MPs.
Roger Baird Feb 21, 2017
Amazon to create more than 5,000 jobs in UK this year
The latest job opportunities will take Amazon's UK workforce to over 24,000.
Sarmistha Acharya Feb 20, 2017
Apple and Amazon accused of 'unethical' sale of anti-vaccination film Vaxxed
Vaxxed, the film by discredited doctor Andrew Wakefield, is now on sale in the UK.
Brendan Cole Feb 17, 2017
RIP landlines? How Google Home and Amazon Echo smart speakers could replace home phones for good
Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant-powered speakers reportedly considered for voice call support.
Oliver Cragg Feb 16, 2017
Online giant Amazon to get business rates cut while UK high street businesses face rises
Business leaders say bricks-and-mortar shops will be hurt by overhaul in rates.
Brendan Cole Feb 15, 2017
Apple, Facebook and Amazon primed for PSD2 demolition of the card networks
Icon's Tom Hay and Richard Dear explain how instant payments will drive the new API economy.
Ian Allison Feb 13, 2017
Online giant Amazon facing pressure over Holocaust denial books
Titles were removed from Amazon in countries where Holocaust denial is illegal
Oli Gamp Feb 12, 2017
Best gadget deals of the week: Samsung Gear 3, 4K TVs and Amazon Fire Tablet
More savings on tech, which this week includes smartwatches, fitness trackers and expansion drives.
Owen Hughes Feb 10, 2017
Why does Amazon's Jeff Bezos want to help sue Donald Trump?
Bezos is spearheading the legal charge over Trump's Muslim ban, and Apple's Tim Cook may soon follow.
Jason Murdock Feb 01, 2017
Which companies are opposing Donald Trump's travel ban?
Goldman Sachs, Amazon and Facebook are among Wall Street big hitters criticising the president's executive order.
Dan Cancian Jan 31, 2017
Amazon, Microsoft and Expedia to support Washington lawsuit over Trump's travel ban
"No one is above the law — not even the president," Washington State Attorney General Bob Ferguson said.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jan 31, 2017
Star Trek fans can wake up and command their Amazon Echo simply by saying 'computer'
Amazon executives have previously cited the Enterprise's powerful computer as the inspiration behind Alexa.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jan 24, 2017
Amazon to deliver VR shopping experiences for next-generation retail therapy
Retail giant on the lookout for a new Creative Director with extensive experience in VR.
Owen Hughes Jan 19, 2017
Oxfam's inequality report ignores the facts on poverty and billionaires
Zuckerberg and Gates got rich by creating something people want – we can't confiscate successful businesses.
Len Shackleton Jan 16, 2017
Nintendo eases Switch stock concerns, says those who want the new console will get one
"Our focus is making sure consumers who want to buy a Nintendo Switch can buy a Nintendo Switch."
Ben Skipper Jan 16, 2017
Amazon seeks FCC approval to run wireless tests in Washington
The tests will first be conducted indoors at Seattle and then expanded outdoors in Kennewick.
Sarmistha Acharya Jan 16, 2017
Canada just fined Amazon C$1.1m for tricking customers with deceptive prices
Canadian government found that Amazon misled customers about potential savings on products.
Mary-Ann Russon Jan 13, 2017
Amazon says it will create over 100,000 full-time jobs in the US over the next 18 months
Incoming White House press secretary Sean Spicer partially credited Donald Trump for the proposed hiring spree.
Hyacinth Mascarenhas Jan 13, 2017
Amazon honouring its home city of Seattle by giving out 5,000 bananas a day – just because
'Banistas' have so far handed out 1million bananas as a way to give back to the community.
Mary-Ann Russon Jan 12, 2017
Apple tops Greenpeace clean energy report - Amazon, Twitter and Samsung scolded
Facebook, Google and Apple all receive top marks in 'clicking clean' analysis.
Oliver Cragg Jan 11, 2017
Girl accidentally orders dollhouse and 2kg of cookies after speaking to Amazon's Echo Dot
Brooke Neitzel, accidentally made the purchase after a conversation with the voice-based operating system.
William Watkinson Jan 06, 2017
Amazon wants giant airborne warehouses that float over major cities
At 45,000ft, the airships would be refuelled and restocked by a smaller vessel.
James Tennent Dec 29, 2016
Amazon won't give police the voice data from Echo in murder investigation
Arkansas police had issued a warrant for Amazon to provide data from an Echo device belonging to a murder suspect.
India Ashok Dec 28, 2016
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