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Jason Del Rey

Jason Del Rey

Former Senior correspondent, commerce, at Recode by Vox

    Latest articles by Jason Del Rey

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    Amazon is courting Alexa developers with free AWS servicesAmazon is courting Alexa developers with free AWS services
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    A smart move since Alexa developers don’t have a way to make money.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Jeff Bezos has a new top adviser at AmazonJeff Bezos has a new top adviser at Amazon
    Technology

    A Kindle vice president is the CEO’s new “shadow.”

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    eBay is doubling down on its advertising business, just like AmazoneBay is doubling down on its advertising business, just like Amazon
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    In the process, product ads linking to other sites are getting banned.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Millennials buy more clothes on Amazon than any other websiteMillennials buy more clothes on Amazon than any other website
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    Yes, Amazon.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Amazon just confirmed its 10th book store, signaling this is way more than an experimentAmazon just confirmed its 10th book store, signaling this is way more than an experiment
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    The new Amazon Books location will open in Bellevue, Wash., later this year.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Amazon plans to release new Alexa devices that can make phone calls and work as intercomsAmazon plans to release new Alexa devices that can make phone calls and work as intercoms
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    Alexa is popular, but daily usage is key.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Amazon’s massive AWS outage was caused by human errorAmazon’s massive AWS outage was caused by human error
    Technology

    One incorrect command and the whole internet suffers.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    One of Facebook Messenger’s first retail partners has ditched it as a notification toolOne of Facebook Messenger’s first retail partners has ditched it as a notification tool
    Technology

    Online fashion retailer Everlane announced the changes to customers today.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    JackThreads is trying to find a buyer after its Hail Mary business model failedJackThreads is trying to find a buyer after its Hail Mary business model failed
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    The company has laid off staff in the process.

    By Jason Del Rey
    Technology
    Surprise! It’s 2017 and Square is thrivingSurprise! It’s 2017 and Square is thriving
    Technology

    Remember when Jack Dorsey’s Square was supposedly crumbling? I do.

    By Jason Del Rey