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Amazon Archive

Archives for March 2020

Technology
NYC is investigating Amazon for firing a worker who protested coronavirus working conditionsNYC is investigating Amazon for firing a worker who protested coronavirus working conditions
Technology

A Staten Island warehouse is still open despite allegations that workers there have Covid-19.

By Shirin Ghaffary
Technology
Amazon says it unintentionally hid some competitors’ faster delivery optionsAmazon says it unintentionally hid some competitors’ faster delivery options
Technology

The company is working on a fix after Recode alerted it to the issue.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon Prime delivery delays are now as long as a monthAmazon Prime delivery delays are now as long as a month
Technology

The e-commerce giant is prioritizing household staples and other high-demand items during the coronavirus pandemic.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon reopened a NYC warehouse a day after a worker tested positive for coronavirusAmazon reopened a NYC warehouse a day after a worker tested positive for coronavirus
Technology

Amazon “temporarily closed the Queens delivery station for additional sanitation” Wednesday, but it was back open on Thursday.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Here’s what Alexa and other smart speakers say about the coronavirusHere’s what Alexa and other smart speakers say about the coronavirus
Technology

In the midst of a pandemic, your voice assistant might need some tweaks.

By Rebecca Heilweil
Technology
A tiny Amazon seller’s hand sanitizer went viral because of coronavirus. Then the trouble began.A tiny Amazon seller’s hand sanitizer went viral because of coronavirus. Then the trouble began.
Technology

One small seller’s whiplash Amazon experience is a snapshot of the highs and lows of doing business on the e-commerce platform.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon is selling its cashierless technology to other vendors, starting with airportsAmazon is selling its cashierless technology to other vendors, starting with airports
Technology

Millions of cashier jobs could be at risk.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Amazon will spend $5 million to prop up Seattle businesses harmed by coronavirus precautionsAmazon will spend $5 million to prop up Seattle businesses harmed by coronavirus precautions
Technology

The ecommerce giant is focusing its efforts on small businesses surrounding its offices.

By Jason Del Rey
Technology
Why Amazon can’t stop coronavirus price gougersWhy Amazon can’t stop coronavirus price gougers
Technology

Packs of Purell hand sanitizer are as high as $350 on Amazon, and the company is struggling to deal with the problem.

By Jason Del Rey