Government information made accessible via smart speakers
Smart speakers such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home are being tested as ways to get information about government services such as the minimum wage or retirement age.
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North-east student awarded university funding from Amazon
A north-east woman has received a prestigious bursary from online delivery giant Amazon.
YouTube to return to Amazon Fire TV devices
YouTube is set to return to Amazon’s Fire TV streaming devices in an apparent end to a near two-year spat between the pair of tech giants.
Amazon customer ratings undermined by ‘fake’ five-star reviews – Which?
Amazon’s system of customer reviews and ratings is being undermined by a flood of “fake” five-star reviews for products made by unknown brands, a consumer group has claimed.
Amazon ‘listens to what users say to Alexa’
Amazon staff listen to recordings of customer interactions with voice-based assistant Alexa to help train the artificial intelligence’s responses.
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos finalises divorce
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has finalised his divorce from wife MacKenzie, giving her a separate stake in the online shopping giant.
Apple Music comes to Amazon Echo devices in the UK
Apple Music subscribers in the UK are able to listen to music on their account through Amazon Echo devices for the first time, as Apple continues to broaden its services beyond its own physical products.
Amazon says it was ‘justified’ in breaking out of Woody Allen deal
Amazon Studios has said it was “justified” in terminating its film deal with director Woody Allen, alleging his comments in the wake of the #MeToo era “sabotaged” its efforts to promote his movies.
It’s a great time for British storytellers, says Bafta chief
Bafta chairwoman Dame Pippa Harris has praised traditional broadcasters for making “extraordinary programmes” despite competition from streaming services.
Volkswagen working with Amazon to improve worldwide factory efficiency
Volkswagen has said it is partnering with Amazon to develop cloud computing capacity aimed at improving efficiency and coordination across the carmaker’s global factory network.
Apple to take on Netflix and Amazon in battle of streaming services
Apple is entering the battle of the streaming services with the launch of Apple TV+ and will hope to take on dominant forces such as Netflix and Amazon Prime Video.
Amazon announces new budget Kindle e-reader
Amazon has announced a new version of its entry-level Kindle, the first of its e-readers under £100 to come with a front light for reading in different light conditions.
Regulatory bodies slowing BBC down, says chairman
The chairman of the BBC has called for a reduction in regulatory red tape so the broadcaster can compete with Netflix.
James May to travel through Japan for new Amazon Prime Video series
James May will break away from Jeremy Clarkson and Richard Hammond to host his own series in Japan on Amazon Prime Video.
Michael Sheen and David Tennant amuse as angel and demon in Good Omens trailer
Michael Sheen and David Tennant are an amusingly odd couple in the first full trailer for Amazon Prime Video’s hotly-anticipated series Good Omens.
Amazon discontinues physical Dash Buttons
Amazon has ended the sale of its physical Dash Buttons, the one-press gadgets which enabled users to automatically re-order household items.
Amazon pulls plan to open new headquarters in New York
Web retailer Amazon has shelved plans to open a new headquarters in New York following opposition from local politicians.
Alexa reveals Idris Elba is her celebrity crush ahead of Valentine’s Day
Digital voice-powered assistant Alexa has revealed that Luther actor Idris Elba is her celebrity crush, days before Valentine’s Day.
Amazon adds live QVC-style online shopping channels
Amazon customers can now watch live streams of products and brands, similar to traditional shopping channels on television.
Amazon unlikely to take hit from Jeff Bezos controversy, say experts
Amazon is unlikely to be affected by controversy engulfing its chief executive Jeff Bezos, according to analysts.
Amazon ramps up involvement in driverless car race with US developer investment
Amazon has taken a massive leap into the driverless vehicle arena by investing in autonomous technology developer Aurora.
Amazon accused of ‘aggressive tax-dodging’ by shadow chancellor
Labour has accused Amazon of appearing to engage in “aggressive tax-dodging” after it was reported that the company paid less corporation tax in the UK over the last two decades than major retailers such as Marks & Spencer paid in one year alone.
Amazon ‘paid less tax in 20 years than M&S in one year’ – report
Amazon has paid less corporation tax in the UK over the last two decades than major retailers such as Marks and Spencer paid in one year alone, it has been reported.
Amazon reports continued growth as Jeff Bezos hails Alexa
Amazon reported a rise in revenue and profits for the last quarter, as the tech giant published its latest set of financial results.
Harrison Ford pokes fun at ‘failed’ Amazon Alexa devices in Super Bowl ad
Harrison Ford and Forest Whitaker are among the famous faces appearing in Amazon’s Super Bowl advert that takes a light-hearted look at “rejected” Alexa-enabled devices.
Will Young threatens The Grand Tour with Ofcom over ‘homophobic’ jokes
Will Young has threatened to report The Grand Tour to Ofcom over its alleged “homophobic” content.
Amazon has launched its own autonomous delivery robots on wheels
Amazon deliveries will arrive on doorsteps in one US neighbourhood with a difference from today, as the web retailer introduces its own delivery robot called Amazon Scout.
Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin shoots Nasa experiments into space on test flight
Jeff Bezos’s rocket company Blue Origin has launched Nasa experiments into space on a brief test flight.
Grand Tour trio go in search of exotic wildlife in trailer for Colombia special
Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May journey to Colombia in search of exotic animals in the trailer for The Grand Tour’s two-part special.
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos to divorce from wife after 25 years of marriage
Amazon boss Jeff Bezos has announced that he and wife MacKenzie are to divorce after 25 years of marriage.