Amazon opens new corporate office in Manchester creating 600 jobs
Amazon has opened a new office in Manchester, creating more than 600 jobs in the city.
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Sir Patrick Stewart brands Brexit ‘the grimmest thing’
Sir Patrick Stewart has described Brexit as “the grimmest thing” to have happened to him in his political life.
Star Trek takes over Piccadilly Circus to promote new series
Piccadilly Circus in London has been given a sci-fi name for 48 hours to promote the new series Star Trek: Picard.
Sir Steve McQueen signs production deal with Amazon
Filmmaker Sir Steve McQueen has signed a deal with Amazon Studios which will see him produce a sci-fi series for the streamer.
British stars announced for Amazon’s Lord Of The Rings TV adaption
A host of British actors have been announced as starring in Amazon’s big budget TV adaption of The Lord Of The Rings.
North-east councillors asked to fund Amazon smart speakers for people with dementia
North-east councillors have been asked to approve funding to buy technology to help people with dementia.
SpaceX tests dark coating to appease stargazers as 60 more satellites launched
SpaceX has launched 60 more mini internet satellites, this time testing a dark coating to appease stargazers.
Netflix content chief Ted Sarandos on the threat of rivals including Disney
Netflix is not worried by the increased competition provided by well-resourced rivals such as Disney and Amazon, the streaming giant’s content chief has said.
What’s in store for sports fans in the next decade?
What is in store for sports fans over the next decade?
The most important gadgets of the decade
The 2010s have been a pivotal era in digital technology, introducing new devices which have fundamentally changed how people communicate, work and play.
Entertainment in the 2010s: Streaming, consciously uncoupling and Kardashians
The 2010s will be remembered as the decade of the streaming wars, as television and film watching habits were altered forever.
Amazon and Deliveroo tie-up faces probe over competition concerns
The competition watchdog has launched an in-depth investigation into Amazon’s bid to buy a stake in Deliveroo.
Amazon pledges to fight fake reviews
Amazon says it has taken legal action against companies selling fake positive reviews for products on its website after a new report claimed four and five-star reviews were being sold online.
Amazon, Apple and Google unite in smart home partnership
Technology rivals Amazon, Apple and Google have announced a new partnership designed to improve compatibility between their smart home products.
What’s in store for sports fans in the next decade?
What is in store for sports fans over the next decade?
Amazon adds Alexa feature to change subject during Christmas arguments
Amazon’s Alexa can now be used to change the subject during family disputes that take place over the Christmas period.
Almost 400 jobs at risk as The Book People falls into administration
Online book seller The Book People has slid into administration, putting almost 400 jobs at risk just a week before Christmas.
Which? reveals 2019 product of the year
The Hyundai Kona Electric car has been named Which?’s product of the year for 2019, inching ahead of items ranging from Apple AirPods to a reusable coffee cup.
Race for Christmas number one kicks off: Who will take the festive chart crown?
The artist behind last year’s Christmas number one is hoping to repeat his success, but he will have to compete with the likes of Stormzy, Taylor Swift and Lewis Capaldi for the festive accolade.
Rare signed Harry Potter book bought for a penny sells for £2,300
A Harry Potter book signed by JK Rowling and bought for a penny has been sold at auction for £2,300.
Government accused of breaching EU rules by giving Amazon access to NHS data
The Government has been accused of breaching state aid rules by allowing Amazon to have access to public NHS data for free.
Amazon and Deliveroo tie-up in doubt as watchdog raises competition concerns
Attempts by Amazon to buy a minority stake in online food delivery business Deliveroo were in doubt on Wednesday as the competition watchdog warned it could launch full-scale investigation into the deal.
Brazilian president calls activist Greta Thunberg a ‘brat’
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has called young Swedish environmental activist Greta Thunberg a “brat” after she expressed concern about the killings of indigenous Brazilians in the Amazon.
City in the dark ahead of Premier League match at Burnley
Manchester City’s preparations for the Premier League game at Burnley were disrupted when the lights in the away dressing room at Turf Moor went out.
Jeremy Clarkson defends abrupt U-turn on climate change
Jeremy Clarkson has said he denied the existence of climate change for so long because it sounded like “a fabrication” and he was “earning a living in the car industry”.
Amazon adds 1,500 seasonal workers in Fife ahead of ‘biggest ever Black Friday’
Amazon is gearing up for what is expected to be its “biggest ever Black Friday” with an extra 1,500 seasonal workers hired at one of its Scottish sites in the run-up to Christmas.
Amazon UK removes skin lightening creams containing mercury from sale
Amazon UK has pulled two skin lightening creams from sale after they were found to illegally contain mercury.
More concerns raised about safety of products on online marketplaces
Further concerns have been raised about Amazon and eBay’s failure to stop the sale of unsafe products after a charity found them listing “potentially deadly” electrical items.
Antwerp win changed Murray’s mind about retirement
Andy Murray has revealed he contemplated retirement a matter of weeks before winning the European Open in Antwerp last month.
Corbyn to call out ‘tax and wage cheat culture’ in speech outside Amazon depot
Jeremy Corbyn is vowing to tackle the “tax and wage cheat culture” of multinational companies who “rip off” workers and the public purse with measures to force them to pay their fair share.