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Amazon Goes On Hiring Spree To Staff New Facilities
Amazon is about to go on a hiring spree. The online retailer plans to hire 5,000 workers to staff new warehouses it is building in order to reduce delivery times.
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On Amazon, Dubious 'Antiviral' Supplements Proliferate Amid Pandemic
Federal law generally prohibits dietary supplements from claiming to treat specific diseases or viruses. Yet NPR found more than 100 products sold on Amazon that make unsubstantiated antiviral claims.
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What the Amazon-MGM deal means for the streaming business
MGM is the film and television studio behind iconic films like the James Bond franchise, Rocky and The Silence of the Lambs.
Tech Week That Was: #NPRBlacksInTech, Amazon's Buzz On Drones
Cybersecurity, Christmas-themed cats and HealthCare.gov gained spots in the news this week, along with some coverage of innovative gaming. Plus, Tell Me More launches a discussion on blacks in the technology industry.
Tech Week Ahead: Amazon Hints At New Kindle
Melissa Block looks ahead to the week's tech news with Laura Sydell. They cover a big upcoming announcement from Amazon.
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Amazon Acquires Ring, Expanding Reach Into Home Security
The tech giant bought the smart-doorbell maker in a deal reportedly exceeding $1 billion on Tuesday. It marks another big step into the camera surveillance business for the online retailer.
How are looming tariffs affecting Amazon Prime Day?
Amazon Prime Day is underway this week, and it's actually four days long. This year, it offers a gut check on the state of selling — and shopping — as President Trump's tariffs loom.
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Amazon's New Kindle Will Have Thin Profit Margin
Amazon has introduced its new e-reader, the Paperwhite. The company says it has a self-lighting screen and an eight-week battery life and will sell for $119. The Amazon e-reader is expected to compete with the Nook from Barnes & Noble. Amazon also unveiled two high-definition versions of the Kindle Fire.
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Amazon Wants To Put A Listening Speaker In Your Home
Are you ready to bring an eavesdropping device that's connected to the cloud into the privacy of your abode? Amazon thinks so, as it introduces Echo, a speaker that takes your questions and commands.
What The CVS And Aetna Merger Has To Do With Amazon
The $69 billion merger of the drug store chain CVS with insurer Aetna is about several things. Depending on whom you ask, it's about transforming the pharmacy store experience, getting a stronger foothold in lucrative sales of specialty prescription drugs — or about preparing for a future threat from Amazon.
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