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Amazon unveils payment by hand-waving
Amazon said the biometric data would be "protected by multiple security controls and palm images are never stored on the Amazon One device"
Amazon unveils 2020 Echo hardware refresh: Alexa improvements and innovative tech
Aside from its collection of Echo devices, there were several gadgets that supposedly stole the show.
Microsoft aquisition of ZeniMax prompts questions about multi-platform titles
Microsoft officially opened preorder slots for the Xbox Series X, but it seems some eager consumers got confused and ordered the Xbox One X instead.
Amazon joins Apple's bid to compete against Peloton with its Prime Bike
As hinted by the name, the Amazon Prime Bike is a stationary bike which offers a connected at-home fitness programme.
Tesco set to begin drone delivery service trials next month
The drones have already started doing medicine and prescription delivery trials in Ireland along with other essential supplies.
Microsoft says its TikTok buyout offer rejected
TikTok has filed a lawsuit challenging the crackdown by the US government.
US stocks resume downward slide as sterling falls further
Large tech companies have been major beneficiaries during the coronavirus pandemic.
Walmart might soon deliver orders via drones as it explores other methods amid pandemic
The pilot programme for the retailer's new drone delivery system was launched on Wednesday and is currently limited to an area in North Carolina.
Prince Harry files 'legal complaint' against outlet's claims on why he cancelled Invictus Games' fundraiser
The newspaper claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex apparently pulled back from the event due to some "conflict of plans with another streaming service."
Harry, Meghan slammed for cancelling Invictus Games fundraiser; critics link it to Netflix deal
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were due to make keynote speeches at a music and comedy show set to be held in California in June next year.
Asian stocks plunge with Wall St as tech surge halted
All three main indexes in New York suffered hefty selling.
Walmart unveils subscription program to challenge Amazon
Walmart+ will start Sept. 15, for $98 annually or $12.95 a month, with free delivery as soon as the same day along with discounts on fuel and other features.
Amazon gets US approval to fly delivery drones
The Seattle-based e-commerce colossus has been developing drones as part of its massive investment in a logistics network to quickly deliver to customers.
TikTok: Walmart acquisition apparently targets younger users as potential shoppers
Now that TikTok's operations in the U.S. are up for sale as required by the Trump administration, Microsoft and Walmart are its prospective buyers.
Apple becomes first US company to hit $2 tn in market value
Apple is followed by Amazon, Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet, all of which now have more than $1 trillion in market value.
Facebook Gaming plans to attract former Mixer streamers and others to its own platform
While there were some former Mixer streamers who successfully transitioned to the social networking group's fold, the rest were more hesitant.
Amazon under fire for 'racist' description of shoes using the 'N word'
MP David Lammy complained via Twitter asking Amazon to remove a listing of shoes with racially offensive description.
Big Tech firms see robust results in pandemic-hit quarter
The results from Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google parent Alphabet were largely better than expected.
Zuckerberg and Bezos to defend American success stories
Social media giants face attacks for allegedly using their dominance to stifle conservative views.
Facebook says EU antitrust probe invades employee privacy
The antitrust hearing was called amid rising concerns over Big Tech dominance.
Rakuten introduces the $100 Kobo Nia to rival Amazon's entry-level Kindle e-reader
The Kobo Nia is powered by a 1,000 mAh battery which can last weeks depending on the owner's usage pattern.
Trump shaped by bullying father, niece says, as White House cries foul
The memoir is due out on July 14 amid a legal battle to stop its publication and is already a best-seller on Amazon.
Uber agrees deal to buy food delivery app Postmates: Bloomberg
A $6 billion Uber offer this year to acquire Grubhub -- another US food delivery app -- fell through.
Microsoft announces partnership with Facebook Gaming: Mixer to end service in July
Despite its star-studded lineup of streamers, the service failed to produce numbers that could rival that of YouTube, Twitch, and Facebook Gaming,
PS5 price leak might be shocking for gamers hoping to get one this holiday season
Based on the information supplied by an online retailer, the PS5 5 2-terabyte model will cost a premium $760 upon launch.
Amazon may buy robo-taxi startup Zoox: WSJ
Amazon and Zoox are in advanced negotiations of a deal that would value the startup at less than the $3.2 billion.
Global warming: Tropical forests at 'tipping point'; scientists call for 'immediate steps'
Scientists identify 32.2 degrees celsius maximum daily temperature could cause them to dry out and die.
'Crucible' from Amazon might be too late in the game, claims analysts
Gamers should know that "Crucible" follows a free-to-play model, but will include microtransactions similar to other popular titles.
Amazon rainforest could become 'hotspot for new global pandemic diseases' if deforestation persists
As per the data, there was an increase of 85 percent of deforestation in the tropical rainforest last year.
Dying COVID-19 patient uses Amazon Echo Show to ask Alexa for help
The patient supposedly died in the emergency room after she was transferred to Mercy Health Saint Mary's Hospital as her conditioned worsened.