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This Is The Year That Truly Challenged People's Trust In Amazon
But it didn’t keep people from shopping on Amazon.
New York Lawmakers Say They Were Blindsided By The Amazon HQ2 Deal And Want To Ban NDAs
Three New York City Council members are introducing legislation to prevent the city from signing nondisclosure agreements during negotiations with corporations.
This Is Why You See Amazon Ads When You Google "Neiman Marcus"
Over Black Friday weekend Amazon was 182% more likely to appear on competitors' brand search terms — Williams Sonoma, Wayfair, Walmart — than its own brand name, according to a market analysis report.
Amazon Won’t Say It Doesn’t Work With ICE
Public scrutiny of US law enforcement’s use of Amazon’s facial recognition tech has grown in response to reports that the technology could at times be inaccurate, and even racially biased.
Amazon's First Hearing With The New York City Council Didn't Go So Well
Protesters filled New York City's council chambers on Wednesday, interrupting Amazon's remarks with chants like "G-T-F-O, Amazon has got to go."
People Are Angry About Amazon Sharing This Local News Story About A Delivery Driver Losing Weight
“You know the world is in a great place when our largest corporations are literally using the same strategies as Nathan for You.”
House Democrats Worry Amazon’s Facial Recognition Tool Might Be Racially Biased
After a BuzzFeed News report about Amazon’s facial recognition pilot in Florida, seven House Democrats are asking questions about the technology’s accuracy.
Amazon Is Making A "Modern Love" Show Featuring Anne Hathaway, Tina Fey, And Others
Based on the popular New York Times column, the anthology series was created by John Carney (Once).
Brazil Says Deforestation In The Amazon Is At Its Worst Level In A Decade
The news comes amid concerns from environmentalists that the country’s new president-elect will open up more of the Amazon to logging.
What If Amazon.com Actually…Is A Horrible Website?
How does a powerful, innovative behemoth megacorporation repeatedly fail at its most basic task: running a website?
Amazon Inadvertently Leaked Customer Information. Here’s How To Secure Your Account.
Amazon said only names and emails were exposed — but you should protect your account anyway. Here's the definitive guide.
Here’s A Guide To Spotting Fake Amazon Reviews
Be extra vigilant during the shopping holiday. Sellers will manipulate ratings to catch your eye and trick you into buying a product that doesn’t actually have good reviews.
What Amazon Reviews Reveal About Humanity
The real reason to read Amazon reviews — specifically that trail of reviews left by one person, product after product — is to get a glimpse into a life utterly unlike your own.
I’m From Seattle. Here’s What Amazon Will Do To New York City.
Homelessness, traffic, and average rents have skyrocketed. But hey, at least we have some nice restaurants.
Here Are The Most Outrageous Incentives Cities Offered Amazon In Their HQ2 Bids
Massive tax breaks, an exclusive airport lounge, and a William Shatner cameo for Star Trek-obsessed CEO Jeff Bezos.
Amazon's Microwave With Alexa Makes Life Marginally Better
Instead of pushing buttons, you can control Amazon’s new microwave with your voice.
Morning Update: Amazon Splits The Final Rose
Trump spreads bogus voter fraud claims, CNN sues the president, a secret recording of NGO workers. Your BuzzFeed News newsletter, Nov. 14.
New York City’s Infrastructure Is Crumbling. It Just Agreed To Help Amazon Build A Helipad.
“Ah, so their top execs just can fly over the groveling masses squeezing themselves through the City’s overly clogged transportation arteries.”
The 12 Things You Need To Know About Amazon’s HQ2 Announcement
Some public officials are mad, people say the company invented a neighborhood that never existed, and Amazon is getting even more incentive money than you thought.
Amazon Said Its New HQ Will Be In "National Landing." Locals Say That's Not A Real Place.
Guys, "it’s not an actual neighborhood."
New York And Virginia Offered Amazon More Than $2 Billion In Incentives For HQ2
The search for Amazon’s next headquarters has finally come to an end — and it’s officially a tie.
Amazon Removed Merchandise From Its Site Touting The Far-Right Group "Proud Boys"
Earlier this year, Amazon pulled items promoting Nazism and other racist ideologies from its marketplace after facing scrutiny from Congress.
Amazon Employees Aren’t Happy With How Execs Just Addressed Concerns Over Cops Using Its Facial Recognition Tech
“It’s hard to trust that harm and abuse can be prevented if it is only post-mortem and through the Terms of Service,” an Amazon employee told BuzzFeed News.
Amazon Will Ship All Holiday Orders For Free So You Don't Shop Anywhere Else Ever Again
It's free standard shipping for everyone, folks.
Amazon Has Pulled Its Ads From Bloomberg Over China Hack Story
Sources say both Amazon and Apple are taking retributive measures against the outlet that alleged they were hacked by China.
With No Laws To Guide It, Here's How Orlando Is Using Amazon's Facial Recognition Technology
New documents obtained by BuzzFeed News reveal the most detailed picture yet of how the Orlando Police Department is using Amazon Rekognition, the tech giant’s facial recognition technology.
With Alexa, Amazon Plans To "Democratize Voice In India." It's Still Day One.
Amazon has big ambitions for Alexa in India, where voice recognition is considered "the next big innovation." But for now, she only speaks English.
Amazon's “Today's Deals” Page Is Full Of Fake Deals And Made-Up Discounts
These deals are too good to be true — an $80 dual-cable charger on sale for $17.95 and a pair of $359 wireless earbuds on sale for $29.99.
Amazon Opened A Weird New “4-Star” Store. Here Are 8 Thoughts From Our Visit.
It had $20 kitchen mittens resembling dog paws, $16 USB cables, a corn kernel stripper for $7.99, a $15 mug that reads “Believe in yourself.” Oh, and some Alexa stuff.
Amazon Just Announced An Alexa-Powered Microwave And Bunch Of New Echo Devices
“New features and products related to Amazon’s devices business” are expected.