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Meet the Wall Street analyst the big media companies love to hateMeet the Wall Street analyst the big media companies love to hate
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Like the best reality TV contestants, BTIG’s Rich Greenfield says he’s not here to make friends.

By Eric Johnson
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Best Buy’s new weapon against Amazon: A try-before-you-buy optionBest Buy’s new weapon against Amazon: A try-before-you-buy option
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With a little help from San Francisco-based startup Lumoid.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon will be the first company worth $1 trillion, NYU’s Scott Galloway saysAmazon will be the first company worth $1 trillion, NYU’s Scott Galloway says
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Along the way, it’s also going to take millions of jobs.

By Eric Johnson
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Amazon’s Richard Hammond survived a fiery crash while filming ‘The Grand Tour’Amazon’s Richard Hammond survived a fiery crash while filming ‘The Grand Tour’
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Amazingly, just a fractured knee.

By Peter Kafka
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Is Apple’s HomePod better than Amazon’s Echo or Google’s Home?Is Apple’s HomePod better than Amazon’s Echo or Google’s Home?
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The HomePod’s announced price, $349, is higher than its competitors’, but how does it stack up on the features?

By Eric Johnson
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For the wealthiest Americans, Amazon Prime has become the normFor the wealthiest Americans, Amazon Prime has become the norm
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Amazon’s new discounted Prime for lower-income consumers could add new subscribers.

By Rani Molla
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Amazon is going after Walmart with a 45 percent discount on Prime for lower-income shoppersAmazon is going after Walmart with a 45 percent discount on Prime for lower-income shoppers
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It’s official: Amazon Prime Video is coming to Apple TVIt’s official: Amazon Prime Video is coming to Apple TV
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The years-long freeze has thawed.

By Jason Del Rey
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Alphabet shares hit $1,000 this morningAlphabet shares hit $1,000 this morning
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Alphabet subsidiary Google hit the same milestone in 2013, and Amazon hit it for the first time last month.

By Tess Townsend
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Some of Amazon’s own brands are becoming super popular onlineSome of Amazon’s own brands are becoming super popular online
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Batteries and baby wipes, oh my.

By Jason Del Rey
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Watch eBay’s new TV ad that fires a shot at the Amazon-ification of online shoppingWatch eBay’s new TV ad that fires a shot at the Amazon-ification of online shopping
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EBay wants to be the place for what you want, not just what you need.

By Jason Del Rey
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Jill Soloway: The full Code interview videoJill Soloway: The full Code interview video
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The creator of the Emmy-winning Amazon original show “Transparent” talks about filmmaking and social justice.

By April Glaser
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Jill Soloway, creator of Amazon’s ‘Transparent,’ can create political change. Jeff Bezos said so.Jill Soloway, creator of Amazon’s ‘Transparent,’ can create political change. Jeff Bezos said so.
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“Transparent” has won eight Emmys.

By April Glaser
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Amazon doesn’t understand why you don’t understand why Amazon is opening bookstoresAmazon doesn’t understand why you don’t understand why Amazon is opening bookstores
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It’s about the books. Really.

By Jason Del Rey
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Why a new four-hour documentary about the Grateful Dead took 14 years to makeWhy a new four-hour documentary about the Grateful Dead took 14 years to make
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Meet director Amir Bar-Lev, who made “Long Strange Trip” and then sold it to Amazon.

By Eric Johnson
Photos: Inside Amazon’s first New York City bookstore
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Opening soon.

By Dan Frommer
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Amazon is now worth two WalmartsAmazon is now worth two Walmarts
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On the 20th anniversary of its IPO, Amazon’s market cap stands at $459 billion. Walmart’s? $228 billion.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s epic 20-year run as a public company, explained in five chartsAmazon’s epic 20-year run as a public company, explained in five charts
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Soaring revenue and cash flow, plus intentionally tiny profits.

By Rani Molla and Jason Del Rey
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Watch this ‘SNL’ skit about an Amazon Echo Silver for senior citizensWatch this ‘SNL’ skit about an Amazon Echo Silver for senior citizens
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You can buy it with a check or money order.

By Tess Townsend
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Amazon invested millions in the startup Nucleus — then cloned its product for the new EchoAmazon invested millions in the startup Nucleus — then cloned its product for the new Echo
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Another cautionary tale for would-be Amazon partners.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s new Echo Show proves that the smart home phenomenon is finally moving into the mainstreamAmazon’s new Echo Show proves that the smart home phenomenon is finally moving into the mainstream
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One-quarter of U.S. households now have at least one piece of smart home gear.

By Bob O'Donnell
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Amazon unveiled an Alexa shopping machine for your kitchenAmazon unveiled an Alexa shopping machine for your kitchen
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At $230, it’s the most expensive Alexa device yet.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s Twitch wants to stream some ‘choose your own adventure’ TV showsAmazon’s Twitch wants to stream some ‘choose your own adventure’ TV shows
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“Will it happen? There’s a high probability.”

By Kurt Wagner
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It looks like Amazon’s Video app is finally coming to Apple TV this summerIt looks like Amazon’s Video app is finally coming to Apple TV this summer
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Jeff Bezos and Tim Cook bury the hatchet.

By Jason Del Rey and Peter Kafka
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The president of Amazon’s fashion division is leaving the e-commerce giantThe president of Amazon’s fashion division is leaving the e-commerce giant
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Cathy Beaudoin is stepping away at a surprising time.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon’s cloud gain could be Google’s cloud lossAmazon’s cloud gain could be Google’s cloud loss
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Google could have a hard time catching up to Amazon.

By Tess Townsend
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Amazon just turned a profit for the eighth straight quarterAmazon just turned a profit for the eighth straight quarter
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A fast-growing and profitable Amazon is a scary Amazon.

By Jason Del Rey and Rani Molla
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Amazon’s new $200 Alexa device will give you advice on your outfitsAmazon’s new $200 Alexa device will give you advice on your outfits
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Meet the Echo Look.

By Jason Del Rey
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HBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’ is more than just dick jokes, actor Matt Ross saysHBO’s ‘Silicon Valley’ is more than just dick jokes, actor Matt Ross says
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Ross tries to bring a sympathetic antagonism to Hooli CEO Gavin Belson.

By Eric Johnson
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Amazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouseAmazon won a patent for an on-demand clothing manufacturing warehouse
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The company could wade deeper into developing its own apparel.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon? HBO? Netflix thinks its real competitor is... sleepAmazon? HBO? Netflix thinks its real competitor is... sleep
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That’s according to CEO Reed Hastings, who wants to talk to you about time and space and have you ever really looked at your hands? I mean — really, really looked? At your hands? Whoa.

By Peter Kafka
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Google is trying to turn Image Search into a shopping toolGoogle is trying to turn Image Search into a shopping tool
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Google wants to help you find a purse to match that dress.

By Tess Townsend
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This is the Jeff Bezos playbook for preventing Amazon’s demiseThis is the Jeff Bezos playbook for preventing Amazon’s demise
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It’s Day 1 forever because Day 2 is death.

By Jason Del Rey
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Walmart’s latest shot at Amazon: Giving you discounts to pick up online orders in storeWalmart’s latest shot at Amazon: Giving you discounts to pick up online orders in store
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Shoppers could save as much as 5 percent on over a million items.

By Jason Del Rey
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Why eBay’s CEO sold eBay India and poured $500 million into the country’s top Amazon rivalWhy eBay’s CEO sold eBay India and poured $500 million into the country’s top Amazon rival
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Devin Wenig talks about the latest chapter in India’s wild e-commerce story.

By Jason Del Rey
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Twitter lost its NFL streaming deal but says it’s still committed to live TVTwitter lost its NFL streaming deal but says it’s still committed to live TV
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Football and Donald Trump couldn’t help Twitter’s cause in 2016.

By Kurt Wagner
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Amazon will stream Thursday night NFL games this yearAmazon will stream Thursday night NFL games this year
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You’ll need to be an Amazon Prime subscriber to watch.

By Peter Kafka
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Why Amazon’s explanation for shutting down Diapers.com and Quidsi stunned employeesWhy Amazon’s explanation for shutting down Diapers.com and Quidsi stunned employees
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Employees were told the company would turn a profit this year.

By Jason Del Rey
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Amazon and Walmart are in an all-out price war that is terrifying America’s biggest brandsAmazon and Walmart are in an all-out price war that is terrifying America’s biggest brands
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Grocery suppliers are feeling the squeeze — big-time.

By Jason Del Rey