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Archives for May 2017

Technology
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.
Technology

“Transparent” has won eight Emmys.

By April Glaser
Technology
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
Technology

It’s about the books. Really.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
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
Technology

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
Technology

Opening soon.

By Dan Frommer
Technology
The big-six tech companies grew by $18 billion in total revenue and $4.5 billion in profit last quarterThe big-six tech companies grew by $18 billion in total revenue and $4.5 billion in profit last quarter
Technology
Amazon is now worth two WalmartsAmazon is now worth two Walmarts
Technology

On the 20th anniversary of its IPO, Amazon’s market cap stands at $459 billion. Walmart’s? $228 billion.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
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
Technology

Soaring revenue and cash flow, plus intentionally tiny profits.

By Rani Molla and Jason Del Rey
Technology
Watch this ‘SNL’ skit about an Amazon Echo Silver for senior citizensWatch this ‘SNL’ skit about an Amazon Echo Silver for senior citizens
Technology

You can buy it with a check or money order.

By Tess Townsend
Technology
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
Technology

Another cautionary tale for would-be Amazon partners.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
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
Technology

One-quarter of U.S. households now have at least one piece of smart home gear.

By Bob O'Donnell
Technology
Amazon unveiled an Alexa shopping machine for your kitchenAmazon unveiled an Alexa shopping machine for your kitchen
Technology

At $230, it’s the most expensive Alexa device yet.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
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
Technology

“Will it happen? There’s a high probability.”

By Kurt Wagner
Technology
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
Technology

Jeff Bezos and Tim Cook bury the hatchet.

By Jason Del Rey and Peter Kafka
Technology
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
Technology

Cathy Beaudoin is stepping away at a surprising time.

By Jason Del Rey

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