Amazon has launched a new Housing Equity Fund, bankrolled by more than $2 billion, “to preserve and create 20,000 affordable housing units” in areas the retailer expects to have more than 5,000 employees. They are: Arlington, Va.; Nashville, Tenn.; and Washington state’s Puget Sound region,...
Following reports that Amazon was looking to acquire podcast creator Wondery, it has now done so, according to a release from the eCommerce giant on Wednesday (Dec. 30). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to...
Amazon is reporting a record-breaking holiday shopping season that saw more than 1.5 billion toys, electronics and household goods delivered amid the global COVID-19 pandemic. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content...
Amazon is postponing its logistics fee increase to help accommodate businesses affected by the pandemic, a company letter from Amazon Worldwide Consumer CEO Jeff Wilke stated. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...
Amazon Inc. made good on its previously announced plan to allow group audio- and video-conference calls on its Echo devices, The Verge reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
The startup Zoox — which Amazon acquired in June for a reported $1.2 billion — unveiled a self-driving electric taxi Monday (Dec. 14). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...
Amazon Web Services (AWS) is working with BMW Group on a “comprehensive strategic collaboration” for cloud-enabled services to help with everything from vehicle design to selling to customers, a press release says. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...
Amazon is in talks to purchase of podcast maker Wondery, a startup that could help the tech giant push more into the burgeoning podcast sector, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Wednesday (Dec. 2). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...
As Amazon sees new demand for cloud services because of the pandemic, the company has announced voice recognition as part of its new services suite for call center businesses, Reuters reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited...
