In the largest round of layoffs in Amazon’s history, the company is cutting 18,000 jobs, a larger number than previously revealed. “We typically wait to communicate about these outcomes until we can speak with the people who are directly impacted,” CEO Andy Jassy said Wednesday. “However, because one of our …
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Amazon Begins Delivering Packages Through Its Newest Prime Air Feature
Amazon has welcomed its newest delivery service option, air drones. According to Ars Technica, the retail giant has begun dropping off customers’ packages through its Amazon Prime Air delivery service. The latest feature is currently only available for Lockeford, California, and College Station, Texas residents. As noted on the company’s …
Read More »Amazon May Be Liable For Fake Christian Louboutins On Site
Online retail giant Amazon may be in trouble with luxury brand Christian Louboutin. Amazon could allegedly be held responsible for breaching the luxury shoemaker trademark rights over the sale of counterfeit red-soled high heels, which are a classic for the brand. The European Court of Justice ruled on Thursday that …
Read More »Ice-T Claims To Be Responsible For Amazon Changing Its Dress Code For Delivery Drivers
Rap legend Ice-T believes he is responsible for Amazon changing its dress code for delivery drivers. On Thursday, the rapper-turned-actor commented on an old tweet that he made referring to the way Amazon delivery drivers dress. “Remember THIS tweet?,” he wrote alongside the repost. “Amazon actually changed their protocols after …
Read More »Amazon Ends Program To Thank Drivers One Day After It Began
Amazon announced that a new program to thank the company’s delivery drivers with a tip has ended just one day after it began. The online retailer implemented a program to send the drivers of the first 1 million “thank-yous” a $5 tip. Shoppers could send the thank-yous through an Alexa, Alexa-enabled …
Read More »NBA Youngboy Partners With Amazon And Launches His Own Radio Show On The Company’s Amp App
Rapper NBA Youngboy launches his own radio show on Amazon’s Amp app. On Thursday, Youngboy announced the news on social media and revealed the show would premiere on Friday. “YOUNGBOY NEVER BROKE AGAIN RADIO SHOW’ Lil TOP team up with ‘Amazon’ on a Radio talk show launching tomorrow,” the Instagram …
Read More »Amazon Partners With Content Creators for TikTok-Inspired Shopping Feed
One day, big corporations will be released from the shackles of emulating TikTok on their platforms. That won’t happen any time soon, though, as Amazon is the most recent company to integrate a TikTok-friendly stream into its app. The online marketplace has debuted a new feed filled with photos and …
Read More »Amazon CEO Says It Will Continue to Sell Antisemitic Film and Book Despite Backlash
Despite Kyrie Irving facing significant backlash and a Brooklyn Nets suspension for promoting an antisemitic film on Amazon, the platform still has decided to sell it. Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, who is Jewish, was interviewed at the New York Times‘ DealBook Summit. When asked about selling the film, he responded, …
Read More »Tyler Perry Lands Four-Film Deal With Amazon Prime
Tyler Perry is taking his many talents to Amazon Studios with a four-feature deal. The lucrative partnership was announced on Monday, with Perry being given creative control to write, direct and produce four movies. Each will be released exclusively on Prime Video and streamed in over 240 countries internationally. “I’m …
Read More »Jeff Bezos Announces He’s Donating His Wealth to Charity Amid Massive Amazon Layoffs
Jeff Bezos has declared his intention to donate most of his wealth to various charitable causes worldwide. The Amazon founder has been criticized over the years for failing to lend his massive wealth to critical matters plaguing the world. Currently, worth $124.1 billion, Bezos has even been slammed by Amazon …
Read More »Celebrities Are Calling for Amazon to Take Down the Antisemitic Film Kyrie Irving Shared Online
The drama just continues to implode. As Kyrie Irving is awaiting news on whether he can return to the NBA after his suspension, some celebrities have been campaigning against Amazon since the streaming platform still has the antisemitic film and book available, which Irving supported. According to Variety, Mila Kunis …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: ‘RHOA’ Alum Porsha Williams Launches Amazon the Drop Collection
Former Real Housewives of Atlanta star Porsha Williams is hopping in her bag with a new clothing collection on Amazon. But hurry, the size-inclusive collection is only available for 30 hours. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Porsha Williams (@porsha4real) The new collection, Porsha Williams x Amazon …
Read More »Amazon Still Carrying Antisemitic Film Kyrie Irving Tweeted
Kyrie Irving recently tweeted about an antisemitic film available on Amazon. The promotion caused him to be suspended. But what’s puzzling is that Amazon still carries the film on its platform. “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America!” is listed on Amazon for rent at $10.99 or users can purchase …
Read More »Venmo Has Arrived At Amazon Just In Time for Holiday Shopping
Amazon has added Venmo to its list of convenient payment options. On Tuesday, the retail giant rolled out the implementation to select United States shoppers. By Black Friday, Venmo will be available for all Amazon users to enjoy during the bustling retail day. Amazon purchases can be paid for easily with the peer-to-peer money-sharing service. When buyers tap “Select …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: Amazon to Sell Top Designer Brands Like Chanel, Hermes, and Rolex
Amazon is in their bag and just upped their brand’s price by adding luxury brands Chanel, Hermes, and Rolex. Starting today, you can buy exclusive designers on the giant website. The luxury resale site, What Goes Around Comes Around (WGACA), has partnered with Amazon to bring designers to the site. …
Read More »2 Chainz to Host New Amazon Music Live Concert Series Debuting Later This Month
Later this month, the brand-new Amazon Music Live concert series will debut with 2 Chainz as the host. On Oct. 27, Amazon Music Live will premiere with a performance from Lil Baby, who will perform live versions of tracks from It’s Only Me and past catalog favorites. Each episode coincides …
Read More »Ballerific Fashion: TikTok Girlies Share Favorite Amazon Fashion Storefronts
The TikTok girlies have spoken, and now it’s time to listen. Amazon has been killing it lately regarding fashion, with TikTok being the primary source to find all the hidden gems. Check out five Amazon storefronts to be shopping to step up your fashion game. The Drop Store View this …
Read More »SNAP EBT Recipients Can Now Cash In On New Discounts via Amazon Access Portal
Amazon has launched Amazon Access, a new portal to ensure that SNAP EBT recipients are receiving the best deals possible on their Amazon purchases. This helpful new hub was built exclusively for those who receive SNAP EBT and provides features and programs that will offer additional discounts to families needing …
Read More »California Suing Amazon for Using Harmful Anti-Competitive Practices to Make Consumers Pay More
California is suing Amazon, alleging that its policies cause higher prices for both sellers and buyers. In the lawsuit, state Attorney General Rob Bonta claims that the platform penalizes sellers and suppliers such as Walmart and Target, who offer lower prices outside of Amazon. According to the suit docs, Amazon …
Read More »Disney Creating Membership Program Similar To Amazon Prime
Disney is taking a page out of Amazon’s handbook and creating “Disney Prime.” The company revealed that they are in the process of trying to create a membership program similar to Amazon Prime. The program will include exclusive perks, discounts, and other Disney products and services for subscribers. The primary …
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