Tag Archives: Amazon’s

Amazon’s Echo Dot is down to $28, plus the rest of this week’s best tech deals

Everything you need to know about Amazon Prime Day 2023 Valentina Palladino @valentinalucia This year’s Amazon Prime Day is likely right around the corner, so it’s a good time to start thinking about the things you’ll want to look for once the deal wave hits. Everything from gadgets to clothes to household necessities … Continue reading Amazon’s Echo Dot is down to $28, plus the rest of this week’s best tech deals →

Amazon’s return-to-office policy is hugely unpopular with employees, poll says

Amazon Employees

By Michael Grothaus June 09, 2023 A new survey from Glassdoor’s Fishbowl professional network highlights just how contentious Amazon’s recently enacted return-to-office (RTO) policy could be for the company. Back in February, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy penned a blog post detailing the company’s return-to-office plan. In the post, Jassy said Amazon would begin requiring … Continue reading Amazon’s return-to-office policy is hugely unpopular with employees, poll says →

Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite falls back to $100, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals

Amazon Kindle

Nathan Ingraham One thing you can definitely say about Amazon’s Kindle: It’s not the kind of device you need to upgrade often, even if you’re an avid reader. I’ve been using the same one since late 2015, and it’s still going strong. But Amazon caught my attention with the 5th-generation Paperwhite. For the first time … Continue reading Amazon’s Kindle Paperwhite falls back to $100, plus the rest of the week’s best tech deals →

Amazon’s Alexa caregiver service now allows custom alerts

Amazon Alexa

Amazon’s Alexa Together caregiver service is available today The subscription uses Alexa devices to help you support loved ones. J. Fingas @jonfingas Amazon You can now use Alexa Together to help take care of aging family members. Amazon has launched the $20 per month ($199 per year) service, with a six-month free trial available … Continue reading Amazon’s Alexa caregiver service now allows custom alerts →

Amazon’s latest sale knocks up to 50 percent off Fire tablets

Amazon Kindle

The best October Prime Day deals you can still get today Everything from headphones to smart home devices have been discounted. Engadget @engadget Devindra Hardawar/Engadget Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale remains in full swing. If you didn’t get the chance to shop (October 17, 2022), fear not — there are still a bunch … Continue reading Amazon’s latest sale knocks up to 50 percent off Fire tablets →

Amazon’s updated e-book return policy looks like a big win for authors

Amazon Books

Amazon’s updated e-book return policy looks like a big win for authors The company will soon block automatic returns on e-books that are more than 10 percent read. S. Rutherford @samrutherford Zhang Peng via Getty Images Anyone who has been taking advantage of Amazon’s liberal return policy regarding e-books could soon be in for … Continue reading Amazon’s updated e-book return policy looks like a big win for authors →

Amazon’s Echo Show 10 is on sale for $200 right now

Amazon Gadgets

Anker charging gear is up to 36 percent off today only Amazon has also discounted Anker speakers and cables. I. Bonifacic @igorbonifacic Anker For today only, Amazon has discounted a handful of Anker chargers and Soundcore speakers. Starting things off, there’s Anker’s 521 Charger. It’s a 40W power adapter with a pair of USB-C … Continue reading Amazon’s Echo Show 10 is on sale for $200 right now →

Amazon’s acquisition of iRobot is a profound bummer

Mergers and Acquisitions

By Jared Newman August 05, 2022 The tech world is about to lose another independent hardware company with Amazon’s planned acquisition of iRobot, whose Roombas pioneered the robot vacuum business two decades ago. The deal is valued at $1.7 billion, and cofounder Colin Angle will retain his role of iRobot CEO … Continue reading Amazon’s acquisition of iRobot is a profound bummer →

Amazon’s emissions increased dramatically last year despite carbon neutrality goal

Amazon Under Fire

Amazon’s emissions increased dramatically last year despite carbon neutrality goal The company doubled the size of its fulfillment network last year. A. Khalid @askhalid jahcottontail143 via Getty Images Despite the company’s commitment to decrease its carbon footprint, Amazon’s emissions grew by 18 percent last year, according to the annual sustainability report it released today. … Continue reading Amazon’s emissions increased dramatically last year despite carbon neutrality goal →