Amazon
Amazon ($AMZN) is an online retailer and technology company based near Seattle, Washington. The company operates the popular Amazon.com online warehouse, which offers discounted prices and shipping with the purchase of a monthly or annual subscription called Amazon Prime. The company also operates the Amazon Prime Video streaming service, Amazon Web Services cloud computing solution, Amazon Music streaming service and Audible audiobook streaming service, and manufactures a line of tablets and smart TV devices under the Fire and Fire TV brands.
Parler, Gab outages cause law enforcement headaches
Social media posts help build cases and prevent crimes, but a blackout on mainstream and fringe platforms since the Capitol attack has caused serious headaches for police and prosecutors.
Parler sues Amazon, can’t keep story straight on future of company
In public statements and court documents, Parler's CEO offers contradictory statements on the company's future.
Amazon leveraged cloud business for HBO Max deal
A new report says AT&T WarnerMedia's use of Amazon Web Services helped push through a deal for HBO Max on Amazon Fire TV devices.
Amazon acquires podcast producer Wondery
Amazon will purchase Wondery for $300 million while still offering the podcast company's shows on other platforms.
Senator urges streaming services to make content free
Angus King is urging Netflix, Amazon, Apple, Hulu, Disney Plus and HBO Max to make their content free over the Christmas holiday.
Reuters moves servers to Amazon’s cloud
Thomson Reuters has moved its servers and cloud storage to Amazon Web Services, which will help power digital Reuters news properties.
Amazon rolling out new interface for Fire TV devices
Amazon this week said it is rolling out a refreshed look-and-feel on its Fire TV line of streaming television devices.
Exclusive: AT&T, Roku near deal to bring HBO Max to users
The two sides are close to reaching a deal that would bring native support for HBO Max to more than 40 million Roku users.
Amazon’s deal for HBO Max puts pressure on Roku
Roku is now the only major streaming platform to not support AT&T's blowout streaming service
Amazon quietly drops anti-disparagement clause for future podcast feature
Amazon has quietly removed a requirement that podcasts not contain disparaging remarks as a condition for a show's inclusion in Amazon Music.
Amazon to incorporate podcasts into Amazon Music, Audible
Amazon will incorporate free podcasts into its Amazon Music and Audible products.
Vizio to replace Amazon Prime button after pressure from Walmart
Vizio will replace the Amazon Prime Video shortcut button on its remote controls after a request from retailer Walmart.