American Sellers Lost Amazon to China
(marketplacepulse.com)
In 2024, China-based sellers increased their market share to more than 50% on Amazon.
In 2024, China-based sellers increased their market share to more than 50% on Amazon.
My Amazon TV Now Unmutes Itself During Prime Video Commercial Breaks
(reddit.com)
My Amazon TV now unmutes itself during Prime Video commercial breaks
My Amazon TV now unmutes itself during Prime Video commercial breaks
I don't like that my Whole Foods receipts appear in my Amazon past orders
(ycombinator.com)
I recently noticed that my Amazon past orders includes a record of every Whole Foods purchase, including each individual item, and the date, and store location.
I recently noticed that my Amazon past orders includes a record of every Whole Foods purchase, including each individual item, and the date, and store location.
45% of Amazon Japan delivery drivers involved in accident: survey
(mainichi.jp)
Around 45 percent of self-employed delivery drivers working for the Japanese unit of Amazon.com Inc. said they had been involved in a traffic accident while on the job, a recent survey conducted by a labor union has shown.
Around 45 percent of self-employed delivery drivers working for the Japanese unit of Amazon.com Inc. said they had been involved in a traffic accident while on the job, a recent survey conducted by a labor union has shown.
Where is James Bond? Trapped in an ugly stalemate with Amazon
(wsj.com)
James Bond has dodged more than 4,000 bullets. He has jumped from an airplane, skied off a cliff and escaped castration by laser beam.
James Bond has dodged more than 4,000 bullets. He has jumped from an airplane, skied off a cliff and escaped castration by laser beam.
Nvidia's Christmas Present: GB300 and B300 – Reasoning Inference, Amazon, Memory
(semianalysis.com)
Merry Christmas has come thanks to Santa Huang. Despite Nvidia’s Blackwell GPU’s having multiple delays, discussed here, and numerous times through the Accelerator Model due to silicon, packaging, and backplane issues, that hasn’t stopped Nvidia from continuing their relentless march.
Merry Christmas has come thanks to Santa Huang. Despite Nvidia’s Blackwell GPU’s having multiple delays, discussed here, and numerous times through the Accelerator Model due to silicon, packaging, and backplane issues, that hasn’t stopped Nvidia from continuing their relentless march.
Amazon delays return-to-office in some cities due to lack of space
(geekwire.com)
Some Amazon workers won’t be back in the office five days a week when the company’s new RTO mandate goes into effect next month.
Some Amazon workers won’t be back in the office five days a week when the company’s new RTO mandate goes into effect next month.
Ask HN: Are you crosssing the Amazon picket line? If no, where are you shopping?
(ycombinator.com)
Feels like such a bougie question, but I just wonder: have any of y'all discovered an online shopping experience with quick shipping and broad product selection that competes well with Amazon?
Feels like such a bougie question, but I just wonder: have any of y'all discovered an online shopping experience with quick shipping and broad product selection that competes well with Amazon?
Workers in Saudi Arabia say Amazon failed to compensate them for labor abuses
(theguardian.com)
In February, one of the world’s richest employers, Amazon, announced it had refunded nearly $2m to more than 700 overseas workers who had been forced to pay big recruiting fees to get work at the company’s warehouses in Saudi Arabia.
In February, one of the world’s richest employers, Amazon, announced it had refunded nearly $2m to more than 700 overseas workers who had been forced to pay big recruiting fees to get work at the company’s warehouses in Saudi Arabia.
Amazon forces sellers to divulge COGS, won't reimburse other costs
(amazon.com)
We’re updating our Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) inventory reimbursement policy to help provide you greater transparency and more predictability in how reimbursements are calculated for items that are lost or damaged before a customer order.
We’re updating our Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) inventory reimbursement policy to help provide you greater transparency and more predictability in how reimbursements are calculated for items that are lost or damaged before a customer order.
Amazon Delays Return-to-Office Mandate for Workers
(bloomberg.com)
Amazon.com Inc. won’t have enough space for thousands of employees when they start returning to the office five days a week next month.
Amazon.com Inc. won’t have enough space for thousands of employees when they start returning to the office five days a week next month.
Amazon is showing us how not to do return-to-office mandates
(arstechnica.com)
Amazon announced in September that it will require workers to be in the office five days a week starting in January.
Amazon announced in September that it will require workers to be in the office five days a week starting in January.
And That's a Wrap
(amazon.com)
After 20 years, and 3283 posts adding up to 1,577,106 words I am wrapping up my time as the lead blogger on the AWS News Blog.
After 20 years, and 3283 posts adding up to 1,577,106 words I am wrapping up my time as the lead blogger on the AWS News Blog.
Amazon reportedly doesn't have room for everyone it ordered to RTO
(qz.com)
Amazon (AMZN+2.30%) is reportedly hitting pause on its return-to-office (RTO) plans due to a shortage of office space.
Amazon (AMZN+2.30%) is reportedly hitting pause on its return-to-office (RTO) plans due to a shortage of office space.
Amazon Disregarded Internal Warnings on Injuries, Senate Investigation Claims
(nytimes.com)
A staff report by the Senate labor committee, led by Bernie Sanders, uncovered evidence of internal concern about high injury rates at the e-commerce giant.
A staff report by the Senate labor committee, led by Bernie Sanders, uncovered evidence of internal concern about high injury rates at the e-commerce giant.
Amazon Teamsters in NYC have voted to authorize a strike
(theverge.com)
Workers at a Staten Island, New York Amazon warehouse voted on Friday to authorize a strike if the company doesn’t agree to set dates for contract negotiations.
Workers at a Staten Island, New York Amazon warehouse voted on Friday to authorize a strike if the company doesn’t agree to set dates for contract negotiations.
AI Product Management
(deeplearning.ai)
Amazon introduced a range of models that confront competitors head-on.
Amazon introduced a range of models that confront competitors head-on.
Amazon says developers spend 'just one hour per day' on actual coding
(fortune.com)
Amazon says developers spend ‘just one hour per day’ on actual coding
Amazon says developers spend ‘just one hour per day’ on actual coding
Amazon is officially in the online car sales business
(techcrunch.com)
Amazon expanded Monday into online car sales with the launch of Amazon Autos, an e-commerce business that lets customers find, order, and buy new cars, trucks, and SUVs from dealerships.
Amazon expanded Monday into online car sales with the launch of Amazon Autos, an e-commerce business that lets customers find, order, and buy new cars, trucks, and SUVs from dealerships.
You Can Buy a Car on Amazon Now
(wired.com)
The next time you see a Hyundai online, you may just be able to hit Add to Cart.
The next time you see a Hyundai online, you may just be able to hit Add to Cart.
Amazon forms a new AI agent-focused lab
(techcrunch.com)
Amazon says that it’s establishing a new R&D lab in San Francisco, the Amazon AGI SF Lab, to focus on building “foundational” capabilities for AI agents.
Amazon says that it’s establishing a new R&D lab in San Francisco, the Amazon AGI SF Lab, to focus on building “foundational” capabilities for AI agents.
In wake of CEO shooting, Amazon creates Executive Protection role
(amazon.jobs)
At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.
At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. To get there, we need exceptionally talented, bright, and driven people.
DC Sues Amazon for 'Secretly' Excluding Zip Codes from Prime Delivery Benefits
(oag.dc.gov)
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today sued Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon) for deceiving District residents into paying for Prime delivery benefits they are not receiving, in violation of District consumer protection law.
Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today sued Amazon.com, Inc. (Amazon) for deceiving District residents into paying for Prime delivery benefits they are not receiving, in violation of District consumer protection law.