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Amazon Launches 50 New Tools To Help SMBs Grow
April 09, 2019

Small to medium-size businesses (SMBs) drive the sales of more than half of all units sold on Amazon, and today (April 9), the eCommerce giant announced that it has launched 50 new tools and services since the start of the year to help more of...

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Amazon Wants Alexa To Track Medicine, Provide Health Data
April 08, 2019

Amazon.com is aiming to enable Alexa, its voice-activated digital assistant, to keep tabs on customers’ medicine and provide personal health updates. As part of an effort to expand into healthcare, Amazon took the first step last week announcing Alexa is HIPAA-compliant and that five healthcare...

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Amazon Getting More Search Ad Dollars At The Expense Of Google
April 05, 2019

Amazon is starting to get more of the digital advertising dollars as marketers shift their focus away from Google. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe...

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Amazon’s Alexa Now Offers HIPAA-Compliant Skills
April 04, 2019

Amazon just entered a whole new market now that Alexa, its voice-activated digital assistant, is HIPAA-compliant, which it means it can handle patients’ sensitive information. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Amazon Aims To Offer Global Broadband From Space
April 04, 2019

Amazon is gearing up to provide broadband access to the world by relying on satellites orbiting in space. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to...

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Turing Award Winner To Amazon: Stop Selling Face ID Tech
April 04, 2019

Two dozen artificial intelligence (AI) researchers working in tech and academia have sent a letter to Amazon Web Services (AWS), asking for it to stop selling its facial recognition software to law enforcement agencies. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy...

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Amazon Reins In Ads Amid Regulatory Probe
April 03, 2019

Amazon has removed some very prominent ads for some of its private label products amid increased regulatory scrutiny from politicians, according to reports. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

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Amazon Lowers Whole Foods Prices To Attract More Customers
April 01, 2019

Amazon plans to slash prices on hundreds of items at Whole Foods stores in an attempt to attract customers and change the brand’s image as a high-priced grocery store, The Wall Street Journal reported. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article...

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Amazon Accepting Cash Payments At Oxxo Stores
April 01, 2019

Amazon will now accept cash payments at Mexico’s most popular chain corner store, Oxxo, the companies announced on Monday (April 1). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins...