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Apple’s star presence no longer overshadows CESApple’s star presence no longer overshadows CES
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Amazon’s Alexa voice platform, and now Google’s assistant voice platform, were the clear ecosystem winners of CES.

By Ben Bajarin
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The Supreme Court could soon clear the way for states to impose new online sales taxesThe Supreme Court could soon clear the way for states to impose new online sales taxes
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The justices said they’d take up a fight involving Wayfair.

By Tony Romm
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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos will give $33 million in college scholarships to DACA studentsAmazon CEO Jeff Bezos will give $33 million in college scholarships to DACA students
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The donation comes as Congress and the White House continue warring over the future of the immigration policy.

By Jason Del Rey
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Did Google Assistant win CES 2018?Did Google Assistant win CES 2018?
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Google launched a strong counterattack to Amazon’s Alexa, The Verge’s Ashley Carman says on the latest Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
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Domino’s stock price grew faster than Amazon’s, Apple’s or Google’s under its departing CEODomino’s stock price grew faster than Amazon’s, Apple’s or Google’s under its departing CEO
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CEO Patrick Doyle will leave behind quite the legacy when he departs in June.

By Rani Molla and Jason Del Rey
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Jeff Bezos is the richest person in the world. What good will he do with all that money?Jeff Bezos is the richest person in the world. What good will he do with all that money?
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It’s been seven months since Bezos tweeted a request for philanthropic ideas.

By Jason Del Rey
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Why Amazon’s master plan for Alexa includes things like voice-controlled Bose headphonesWhy Amazon’s master plan for Alexa includes things like voice-controlled Bose headphones
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It’s all about the OS.

By Jason Del Rey
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Another big Amazon acquisition, a Peloton IPO — and other commerce predictions for 2018Another big Amazon acquisition, a Peloton IPO — and other commerce predictions for 2018
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If 2017 is any indication, 2018 will be a big year for e-commerce and retail.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon killed their wine website. Now the two founders are back with another.Amazon killed their wine website. Now the two founders are back with another.
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Casemates is launching — from the founder of Woot.com and Wine.Woot.

By Jason Del Rey
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What were the biggest tech stories of 2017?What were the biggest tech stories of 2017?
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Recode’s Kara Swisher and The Verge’s Lauren Goode count down the Top 10 news items of the year on the latest Too Embarrassed to Ask.

By Eric Johnson
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Home Depot has considered buying a $9 billion logistics company so Amazon doesn’tHome Depot has considered buying a $9 billion logistics company so Amazon doesn’t
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XPO Logistics has been a partner of both companies.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon has combined the leadership of Prime Now and Amazon Fresh under one rising-star executiveAmazon has combined the leadership of Prime Now and Amazon Fresh under one rising-star executive
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VP Stephenie Landry has been running Prime Now since its 2014 launch.

By Jason Del Rey
Amazon’s Toni Reid and Rohit Prasad have made Alexa a household name
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Reid and Prasad are No. 15 on the Recode 100.

By Kurt Wagner
Jeff Bezos won 2017 — and set Amazon up to dominate the next decade
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Bezos is No. 1 on the Recode 100.

By Jason Del Rey
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Which tech stocks beat Facebook, Amazon and Netflix this year?Which tech stocks beat Facebook, Amazon and Netflix this year?
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Answer: Alibaba, Square and Nvidia. FAANG stocks don’t have the same bite.

By Rani Molla
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Amazon has privately blamed the U.S. Postal Service for grocery delivery issues that led to Amazon Fresh changesAmazon has privately blamed the U.S. Postal Service for grocery delivery issues that led to Amazon Fresh changes
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Too many late or missed deliveries, company officials have told partners.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon has already made changes to its new try-before-you-buy Prime Wardrobe serviceAmazon has already made changes to its new try-before-you-buy Prime Wardrobe service
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The e-commerce giant has altered how discounts work and how many items can be ordered.

By Jason Del Rey
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Full transcript: Recode Senior Editor Jason Del Rey tackles Amazon hardware questions on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Recode Senior Editor Jason Del Rey tackles Amazon hardware questions on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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Yeah, the Fire phone was a flop. And that’s okay.

By Recode Staff
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Amazon faces fines following the death of a second warehouse worker in as many monthsAmazon faces fines following the death of a second warehouse worker in as many months
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The state of Indiana found four potential violations.

By Jason Del Rey
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J.Crew approached Amazon about a sale, chairman Mickey Drexler saysJ.Crew approached Amazon about a sale, chairman Mickey Drexler says
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“The thing that these big companies need is creativity.”

By Jason Del Rey
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Full transcript: Former prosecutor Beth Wilkinson and Yelp VP of Public Policy Luther Lowe on Recode DecodeFull transcript: Former prosecutor Beth Wilkinson and Yelp VP of Public Policy Luther Lowe on Recode Decode
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The group discusses the tech and political intersection with special guest co-host Hilary Rosen.

By Recode Staff
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Sen. Al Franken torched Amazon, Facebook and Google for using their algorithms to maintain their massive footprintsSen. Al Franken torched Amazon, Facebook and Google for using their algorithms to maintain their massive footprints
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His wide-ranging speech Wednesday questioned their power over publishers and others.

By Tony Romm
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Sorry, Jeff Bezos. Amazon Key won’t get online retailers through the front door.Sorry, Jeff Bezos. Amazon Key won’t get online retailers through the front door.
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The key to in-home commerce is more trust, not more tech.

By Marcela Sapone
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Most Amazon Prime subscribers say they don’t want to buy the Amazon Key that lets delivery people into their homesMost Amazon Prime subscribers say they don’t want to buy the Amazon Key that lets delivery people into their homes
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But 5 percent of Prime subscribers would definitely buy an Amazon Key.

By Rani Molla
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Should I be worried that Amazon knows so much about me?Should I be worried that Amazon knows so much about me?
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The commerce giant’s power in search is growing, thanks to Alexa, Recode’s Jason Del Rey says.

By Eric Johnson
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Amazon is shutting down its Fresh grocery delivery service in parts of at least nine statesAmazon is shutting down its Fresh grocery delivery service in parts of at least nine states
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A somewhat surprising move in the wake of the Whole Foods acquisition.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s new 3-D feature is augmented reality that people might actually useAmazon’s new 3-D feature is augmented reality that people might actually use
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AR View lets online shoppers see how a product will look in their homes.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon and Google are still fighting, so YouTube’s TV service won’t be on Amazon devicesAmazon and Google are still fighting, so YouTube’s TV service won’t be on Amazon devices
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But it will be everywhere else soon, including Apple TV.

By Peter Kafka
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Meet David Rosenblatt, the e-commerce CEO who’s not afraid of AmazonMeet David Rosenblatt, the e-commerce CEO who’s not afraid of Amazon
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Rosenblatt describes his luxury marketplace company 1stdibs as “eBay meets Sotheby’s.”

By Eric Johnson
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Amazon has slashed seller fees to try to improve its grocery selection onlineAmazon has slashed seller fees to try to improve its grocery selection online
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The economics of selling low-priced packaged goods online are tough.

By Jason Del Rey
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‘Amazon Stadium’ is the latest bait being dangled in front of Jeff Bezos‘Amazon Stadium’ is the latest bait being dangled in front of Jeff Bezos
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A Chicago developer is promising a sports complex if the company decides to put its HQ2 in the Windy City.

By Elizabeth Crane
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Amazon’s move into wholesale pharmaceuticals sent pharmacy stocks plungingAmazon’s move into wholesale pharmaceuticals sent pharmacy stocks plunging
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It’s tough being everyone else.

By Rani Molla
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This one Amazon chart shows how India has overtaken China as its most important international marketThis one Amazon chart shows how India has overtaken China as its most important international market
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China has been a tougher nut to crack.

By Rani Molla and Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s stock price is soaring after its financial results crushed third-quarter expectationsAmazon’s stock price is soaring after its financial results crushed third-quarter expectations
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A 10th straight quarter of profit — albeit a small one.

By Jason Del Rey
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A new Trump policy could let Amazon and Google test more drones in U.S. citiesA new Trump policy could let Amazon and Google test more drones in U.S. cities
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The White House wants cities and towns to partner with drone makers on new pilot projects.

By Tony Romm
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Amazon will start delivering packages into the homes of Prime membersAmazon will start delivering packages into the homes of Prime members
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The program is called Amazon Key.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon could be responsible for nearly half of U.S. e-commerce sales in 2017Amazon could be responsible for nearly half of U.S. e-commerce sales in 2017
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The online retail space gets scarier and scarier for everyone that isn’t Amazon.

By Rani Molla
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Amazon is shutting down its Amazon Wine business in the wake of the Whole Foods dealAmazon is shutting down its Amazon Wine business in the wake of the Whole Foods deal
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Amazon Wine will close up shop at the end of this year.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon received more than 200 proposals from places that want to host its new headquartersAmazon received more than 200 proposals from places that want to host its new headquarters
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The unorthodox search process seems to have worked.

By Jason Del Rey
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It’s 2017 and Amazon only has one woman among its 18 most powerful executivesIt’s 2017 and Amazon only has one woman among its 18 most powerful executives
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HR head Beth Galetti stands alone.

By Jason Del Rey