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Amazon has since not responded to further requests for comment. (Representational image/ Photo: AFP)

Amazon's USD 1.5 million political gambit backfires in Seattle City Council election

Amazon and other companies through the chamber’s Super Pac emerged winners, one of them an incumbent.

11 Nov 2019 9:32 AM

Kessel, a senior vice president who has worked on Amazon’s “Kindle” and brick-and-mortar store “Amazon Go”, said he would be focusing on community service and not-for-profit work.

Amazon long-time executive Steve Kessel to step down

Beginning January, Dave Clark who is responsible for the company’s global supply chain and logistics operation will assume Kessel’s roles.

10 Nov 2019 5:17 PM

"Triggered" is published by Centre Street, a known publisher of conservative books. (Photo: AFP)

Donald Trump Jr releases provocative book defending father

The book quickly rose to third on Amazon's list of bestselling books after the president encouraged his Twitter followers to order a copy.

06 Nov 2019 12:48 PM

In August, the company said it will pick up a minority stake in India’s Future Retail Ltd which owns several supermarket brands.

Amazon pumps in more than USD 600 million into India units

The company did not immediately clarify where or how the money would be used.

30 Oct 2019 1:08 PM

Amazon Retail India posted a loss of Rs 127.4 crore and revenue of Rs 139 crore in 2019.

Amazon pumps in over Rs 4,400 cr in India business

An Amazon India spokesperson declined to comment on the fund infusion.

29 Oct 2019 5:41 PM

There are some in the Church who would even like them to be allowed to become deacons, a function currently reserved for lay men. (Photo: AFP)

Catholic bishops gather at Vatican to open priesthood to married men in Amazon

Bishops urge Pope to open priesthood to married men in Amazon.

28 Oct 2019 10:14 AM

. The Pentagon has said it planned to award future cloud deals to multiple contractors.

Microsoft beats Amazon for Pentagon's USD 10 billion cloud computing contract

The contracting process had long been mired in conflict of interest allegations, even drawing the attention of President Donald Trump.

28 Oct 2019 7:16 AM

US President Donald Trump had directed his former Defence Secretary James Mattis to "screw Amazon' out of Pentagon's USD 10 billion cloud computing contract, his former speechwriter and communications director claimed in an upcoming book. (Photo: File)

Trump asked aide to ‘screw Amazon out’ of defence contract: report

In the past, Trump has voiced his displeasure with Amazon and Jeff Bezos, who also owns The Washington Post.

27 Oct 2019 11:56 AM

The deal is a major win for Microsoft’s cloud business Azure, which has long been playing catch-up to Amazon’s market leading Amazon Web Services. Microsoft said it was preparing a statement. (Representational Image)

Pentagon hands USD 10 billion 'war cloud' deal to Microsoft, snubs Amazon

The Pentagon emphasized in an announcement that the process was fair and followed procurement guidelines.

26 Oct 2019 10:19 AM

A few tech gifts to brighten up your Diwali.

Gadgets to buy this festive season on Amazon.in

A look at some of the best last-minute shopping options on Amazon India.

25 Oct 2019 9:57 AM

Support for Apple TV+ will also be available starting November 1, 2019.

You can now watch Apple TV app content on Amazon Fire TV

Fire TV users in over 60 countries will be able to watch TV shows, movies, and channels purchased on Apple TV app on the Fire TV.

25 Oct 2019 8:47 AM

Walmart-owned Flipkart and rival Amazon were forced to overhaul their business models, having been upset by changes made late last year to rules governing foreign direct investment for e-commerce marketplaces.

Walmart chief seeks stable business environment from Modi: Report

In January, Walmart told the US government privately that India's new rules were regressive and had the potential to hurt trade ties.

22 Oct 2019 3:01 PM

The student asked 'Who's Jeff Bezos?' twice, to another student sitting behind him. (Photo: Screengrab)

'Big deal,' high school teen says of Jeff Bezos when told he was a top CEO

Bezos surprised a company-funded computer science class at Dunbar High School in Washington, DC on Monday.

22 Oct 2019 2:37 PM

The smart speaker voice apps called Skills for Alexa and Actions on Google Home contain vulnerabilities that can be abused to listen in on users or voice-phish their passwords.

Alexa, Google Home approved apps allow eavesdropping on users

The researchers found two possible hacking scenarios that allow a hacker to phish for sensitive information and eavesdrop on users.

22 Oct 2019 8:25 AM

E-commerce companies have no right to offer discounts or adopt predatory prices. Selling products cheaper and resulting the retail sector to incur losses is not allowed, said commerce minister Piyush Goyal in Mumbai on Thursday. (Photo: File)

Govt probing Flipkart, Amazon for alleged discount sales: Piyush Goyal

Detailed questionnaires have been sent to Flipkart, Amazon and their response is awaited, said commerce minister Piyush Goyal.

18 Oct 2019 3:42 PM

Alexa will retrieve the amount due for bills from their registered Amazon account and ask for customer confirmation before processing the payment.

Amazon Alexa enables bill payments powered by Amazon Pay

Amazon Pay also offers various cashbacks and EMI options, which enable its customers a purchasing power at the lowest possible cost.

16 Oct 2019 12:12 PM

In line with the Government of India's FDI policy, which allows 100 per cent foreign direct investment (FDI) in food retail for food produced and manufactured in India, Flipkart is applying for appropriate licenses from the government, Flipkart Group CEO Kalyan Krishnamurthy said in a statement.

Flipkart ups ante against Amazon; to set up unit for food retail in India

Flipkart did not comment on the investments planned for the new venture.

15 Oct 2019 5:00 PM

Shinco TVs now at never before seen prices

Celebrate the festive season with Amazon Great Indian Festival; buy the latest Shinco Smart TVs with the new UNIWALL-UI.

15 Oct 2019 1:40 PM

Paytm Mall business is close to break-even, USD 3 million EBIDTA loss a month and USD 1.2-1.3 billion run rate. In a day, we do 275,000-300,000 orders a day. In festive season, this peaks to half a million orders a day, double of the average day, said Paytm founder Vijay Shekhar Sharma.

Expect Paytm Mall biz to break even in a year: Vijay Shekhar Sharma

Paytm will consider getting listed on stock exchanges only after 2021 when the financial services company starts generating cash.

14 Oct 2019 8:38 PM

Last week, senior officials of the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) held a meeting with the representatives of Amazon and Flipkart following a complaint by the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT).

CAIT seeks govt audit into business models of Amazon, Flipkart

...both Amazon and Flipkart in a clandestine manner refuted the issues raised by us even after showing relevant evidences, said CAIT.

14 Oct 2019 8:06 PM

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