Tech workers protest business ties with government
Workers at Amazon, Google and Microsoft are questioning the ethics of their employers' ties to the U.S. government
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Big tech stocks stand alone on Wall Street
Despite the Dow's worst string of losses since the 1970s, a handful of tech stocks remain buoyant -- that's worrisome
States can collect internet sales tax, Supreme Court rules
States can force online shoppers to pay sales tax—affecting billions of dollars from the likes of Amazon
Hulu is a key to the Comcast vs. Disney bidding war for Fox
"Certainly," says one analyst, "it's one of the gems that Disney sees in this whole deal" -- as does Comcast
Atul Gawande to lead Amazon-Berkshire health venture
The company, to be based in Boston, will look to control rising health care costs for 1 million-plus corporate employees
Alexa, send up breakfast: Amazon debuts Echo for hotels
Amazon's version of Alexa for hotels allows guests to order room service or fresh towels
Family dairy farms are staring at extinction
These small operations are in trouble as falling milk prices and the rise of corporate farms destroy their business
Crafts marketplace Etsy hikes its seller fees
Bid to boost earnings cheered by investors, but certain to be less welcome by those peddling their wares on platform
AT&T's Time Warner deal raises the specter of AOL
Time Warner is again involved in a megamerger, just like during the dotcom bubble. Why will this time be different?
Seattle repeals tax on large businesses aimed at combating homelessness
The tax was proposed as a progressive revenue source aimed at tackling one of the nation's highest homelessness numbers
Amazon's push gets Seattle to repeal new business tax
The levy, meant to raise funds to combat homelessness, faced fierce opposition from the city's big companies
Tech stocks in a bubble? Wall Street can't decide
The likes of Apple and Amazon have pushed Nasdaq to new highs, but at least some analysts see a big fall ahead
Inside Amazon Alexa's "smart homes" by Lennar
Online giant teams up with one of largest home builders to market voice-activated technology throughout the house
11 Amazon Prime hacks: How to get the biggest bang for your buck
Although membership costs for the popular shopping club have jumped, there are simple ways to save money
Here's how to get an $800 value out of your $119 Amazon Prime account
That's what a JPMorgan analysis pegs the value at, but it depends on making full use of the service
Banned from Amazon? It can happen with too many returns
Online retailer is barring customers who've shipped back too many items and sparked apparent reviewer-fraud concerns
How to keep voice-enabled gadgets from listening to private chats
You can minimize the odds of unpleasant privacy surprises with these tips
How to minimize privacy risks from smart gadgets
Certain features on smart devices can be disabled or removed, helping to protect users' privacy
Amazon: Alexa Echo sent recorded conversation in "unlikely" string of events
In a statement Thursday, Amazon confirmed the woman's private conversation had been inadvertently recorded and sent
Amazon exec "misspoke" about Orlando facial recognition test
The company apologizes to the Florida city, which is trying out the technology, for overstating how it's being used
Amazon, Starbucks join fight to repeal Seattle's new tax
They're among the companies pledging $25,000 each to fund a campaign aimed at undoing the levy on their businesses
ACLU accuses Amazon of enabling government surveillance
Civil liberties group claims e-commerce giant's facial-recognition service poses a threat to Americans' privacy
Trump pushed postmaster to double Amazon's shipping rates, report says
Trump personally urged Postmaster General Megan Brennan to double the U.S. Postal Service's shipping rate for Amazon and other companies, the Washington Post reported
Walmart venture wants to be your concierge
The online shopping initiative, now branded as Jetblack, is being piloted in New York City and targets affluent moms
Kroger, Ocado join forces as battle with Amazon heats up
U.S. retailer is taking a stake in the British online grocer, with plans to ramp up home deliveries
Oregon school shooter ID'd, used shotgun bought by mother, sources say
Katie Zacharia out as White House press secretary after first week
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