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BritBox pricing announced as broadcasters prepare to launch streaming service
UK streaming subscription service BritBox will launch later this year at £5.99 a month, the BBC and ITV have said.
EU probing Amazon over use of retailers’ data to gain edge
The European Union is opening a new front in its quest to regulate big tech companies, investigating whether Amazon uses data from independent retailers to gain an illegal edge when selling its own products.
Deliveroo set to expand to 50 new towns and cities
Deliveroo is set to expand to more than 50 towns and cities across the UK, the online food delivery platform has revealed.
France approves tax on internet giants despite US threats
France has adopted a pioneering tax on internet giants like Google, Amazon and Facebook despite US threats of new tariffs on French imports if Paris went ahead with the plan.
Google admits listening to some smart speaker recordings
Google has admitted it gives workers access to some audio recordings from its Google Home smart speakers.
Taylor Swift targets ‘liars and dirty cheats’ amid row with Scooter Braun
Taylor Swift took aim at “liars and dirty cheats” during her performance at Amazon’s Prime Day Concert.
US launches probe into France’s proposed tax on tech giants
The White House is launching an investigation into France’s proposed tax on internet giants like Google, Amazon and Facebook, in a move that could lead to US taxes on French imports.
Amazon insists Alexa health info will stay safe
Amazon has defended its new partnership with the NHS, insisting it takes customer privacy seriously.
YouTube returns to Amazon Fire TV devices
The YouTube app has returned to Amazon’s Fire TV streaming devices following the end of a dispute between the technology firms.
Corbyn attacks Amazon over tax payments
Jeremy Corbyn has used the 25th anniversary of Amazon’s launch to accuse the company of not paying its fair share of taxes.
Amazon deal with Deliveroo under scrutiny by competition watchdog
Attempts by Amazon to eat into the UK food delivery sector suffered a blow on Friday when the competition watchdog revealed it was launching an inquiry into a deal with Deliveroo.
Sellers beating Amazon’s security to post fake reviews online – Which?
Unscrupulous sellers are beating Amazon’s security systems with tactics such as bribery and hacking to post fake reviews for their products, consumer group Which? has claimed.
French politicians approve 3% tax on online giants
France’s lower house of parliament has approved a pioneering tax on internet giants such as Google, Amazon and Facebook.
Juan Antonio Bayona to direct The Lord Of The Rings episodes
Film-maker Juan Antonio Bayona has told of his delight as it was announced he will direct the first two episodes of Amazon Studios’ upcoming The Lord Of The Rings series.
Amazon’s smart wall clock goes on sale in UK
Amazon’s smart wall clock, which can be used to track multiple alarms and timers when connected to a smart speaker, has been launched in the UK.
Amazon to create 2,000 jobs in UK this year
Amazon will create 2,000 jobs in the UK this year, bringing its total permanent British workforce to almost 30,000 people.
French protesters block Amazon sites over climate and jobs
Environmental activists have chained themselves to gates and turnstiles as they occupied an Amazon building near Paris, accusing the online company of destroying jobs and hurting the planet.
Grocery suppliers call for Amazon to be scrutinised by industry watchdog
Food and drink suppliers have called for online giant Amazon to come under the watch of the grocery industry regulator.
Surge in number of people asking Alexa to fart after video goes viral
There has been a surge in the number of people asking their Alexas to fart, after a video of two young boys and their grandfather went viral.
Amazon announces new Kindle Oasis with adjustable light
Amazon has unveiled a new version of its Oasis Kindle flagship e-reader, complete with an adjustable “warm light” to make it easier to read in changing light conditions.
Fans warned over cost of Premier League games on TV as fixtures are revealed
Avid armchair football fans are being advised to shop around if they want access to all 200 televised Premier League matches next season, with Amazon Prime, BT Sport and Sky Sports sharing the domestic rights.
Morrisons ramps up delivery deal with Amazon
Supermarket Morrisons is rolling out its same-day online grocery delivery service with Amazon to at least five more cities across the UK.
Smart speaker users want emergency services call feature despite privacy fears
Smart speaker owners would like to use their devices to call the emergency services, despite many also being concerned they could be used to spy on them, new research suggests.
Vodafone mobile users can now make calls with Amazon’s Alexa
Vodafone customers can now make hands-free calls using Amazon Echo smart devices under their existing mobile plan, the operator has announced.
Hammond to push for global tax crackdown on tech giants
Chancellor Philip Hammond is calling for concerted international action by the world’s largest economies to ensure tech giants like Amazon and Google pay their “fair share” of tax.
Google set to close cash deal with data firm Looker
Google is acquiring data analytics firm Looker for $2.6 billion cash in an effort to expand its Google Cloud business.
Amazon to start deliveries by drone ‘within months’
Amazon has said it hopes to start delivering packages via drone “within months” as it unveiled its newest model with emphasis on safety.
First glimpse of fantasy adventure Carnival Row starring Orlando Bloom
Viewers have been given a first glimpse of new fantasy adventure series Carnival Row.
Amazon opens pop-up shops to put online brands on the high street
Amazon has launched a programme to put small British businesses on the high street with a series of pop-up shops.