 Jeff Bezos steps down as Amazon CEOJeff Bezos will be stepping down during the third quarter of this year and be replaced by AWS CEO Andy Jassy. Alternative messaging app claims double standardA small-time messaging app, banned from app stores in the wake of the Capitol riots, is looking to sue Amazon for discrimination. Amazon bans ParlerAmazon follows Google and Apple in removing Parler app, which is seen as an outlet for conservative voices. Amazon Sidewalk: A No-Go for Privacy and SecurityMillions of folks that have purchased an Amazon Alexa device or a Ring camera opted into a new service from Amazon known as Sidewalk Amazon investigating Alexa's anti-Semitic responsesAmazon launches inquiry after British MPs complain about Alexa's anti-Semitic responses to questions about Jews, Israel and the Holocaust. French mayors seek to sidestep lockdown laws in order to protect local businessAll non-essential shops must close for 15 days - but 50 mayors aren't playing along. The time to invest in tech is over - back to the old favoritesWhile tech giants made trillions during the first lockdown, companies like Nestle & Unilever are cashing in now.Amazon: More than 19,000 employees have tested positive for COVID-19Amazon says that slightly more than 19,800 of its employees have tested positive for COVID-19 since the start of March.Rabbis to Amazon: Sever relationship with Southern Poverty Law Center 'Hate Map'Rabbis argue that list, besides unfairly targeting conservative organizations, is “detrimental and even dangerous to the Jewish community.” 'Dangerous' Amazon mini-series about Nazi hunters renewed for second seasonAmazon renews ‘Hunters,’ Al Pacino’s Nazi-hunting drama, for second season. Heads of large technology companies testify before US lawmakersApple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google CEOs testify on Capitol Hill over antitrust concerns. Two people shot at Amazon facility in FloridaTwo people shot at Amazon facility near Jacksonville. Their condition is unclear.Amazon resumes shipping to Israel - at a priceE-commerce giant resumes int'l deliveries, but currently only offers expensive express shipping. "Airways are limited at the moment." Amazon cancels free shipping to Israel due to coronavirusAs Amazon orders surge, coronavirus delays deliveries and threatens to put sellers out of business. Millions of people left without orders. Amazon bans 'Mein Kampf'Amazon bans the sale of most editions of Adolf Hitler’s book and other Nazi propaganda books.Head of Spielberg Holocaust foundation to Amazon: Drop 'Hunters'Fictional show "muddies historical record, disrespects those who perished, and provides ammo to" Holocaust deniers, fdn director says.Amazon offers Palestinian Arabs free shipping following uproarAmazon extends offer of free shipping to areas of Judea and Samaria controlled by the PA after PA threatens legal action.PA threatens Amazon over free deliveries to Judea and SamariaPA ministers threaten to sue Amazon in international court over 'racist' free shipping to Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.Amazon stops selling books described as 'Nazi propaganda'Online retail giant stops sales of some books following protests that the titles were Nazi-era "propaganda".Amazon mini-series 'dangerous foolishness,' Auschwitz Memorial warnsAuschwitz Memorial condemns Amazon’s Nazi-hunting series ‘Hunters’ as ‘dangerous.’Auschwitz museum calls on Amazon to remove Nazi propaganda from platformAuschwitz museum demands Amazon drop 'Nazi propaganda' books. 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Will the online retail giant open one of its mega-warehouses in Israel?Amazon removes Christmas ornaments with images of AuschwitzOnline retail giant removes bottle openers and Christmas ornaments featuring images of Auschwitz hours after complaints filed. Auschwitz Christmas ornaments put up for sale at AmazonChristmas ornaments and bottle openers featuring images from Auschwitz now up for sale at online retail giant Amazon.com.Amazon blocks pro-Israel Evangelical group from charity programPro-Israel group dropped from Amazon Smile program, after Southern Poverty Law Center dubs organization a 'hate group'.Online shoppers rejoice - Amazon offers free shipping to IsraelInternet retail giant Amazon.com now offering free shipping to Israel on orders over $49 - allowing shoppers to avoid VAT tax. Woody Allen and Amazon agree to settle lawsuitWoody Allen ends $68 million lawsuit against Amazon over canceled movie deal. Amazon Boys Choir Releases Hit Song6 children of Chabad shluchim in the Amazon Rainforest take part in their parents' mission to awaken Judaism in the local Jewish community.Amazon launches in IsraelGlobal online retail giant launches its local delivery service in Israel. For the time being, the website is in English only. Amazon signs delivery agreement with Israel PostNew agreement expected to provide Israel Post with tens of millions of shekels. Israel sends experts to Brazil to assist with Amazon firesIsraeli delegation of firefighters, rescue experts leave for Brazil to help combat fires ravaging the Amazon Basin.Anti-Semitic shirt on sale on AmazonShirts bearing iconic photographs of the Holocaust of a man being shot to death while perched over a mass grave are sold on Amazon UK.Amazon officially launches in IsraelAmazon launches Hebrew web page, offers Israeli business owners to use its platform.Amazon buys Israeli startup for $60 millionUS tech giant purchases Israeli company E8 Storage, which develops high-speed data storage technology.German Jews condemn anti-Semitic items on Amazon'Absolutely unacceptable' that T-shirts, stickers, glorifying Nazis should be sold on Amazon, German Jewish leader says.CEO Jeff Bezos breaks ground at Amazon's $1.5 billion airportThe air cargo hub, slated to open in 2021, will 'get you your packages faster.'It's official - Amazon.com is opening up shop in IsraelOnline retail giant offers local merchants opportunity to sell via Amazon marketplace. Experts say move likely hints at future expansion.Amazon most popular supplier for Valentine’s Day18% of US shoppers went to Amazon for their Valentine’s Day gifts, followed by Walmart at 12% and Target at 10% The incredible hypocrisy of Jeff BezosWhen the patron of sexual smear artists and hackers got hacked. Opinion.Amazon cancels plan to build New York headquartersOnline giant cancels plans to open new headquarters in Queens, along with its 25,000 high-paying jobs.Woody Allen sues Amazon for nixing movie dealFilmmaker says online giant axed $68 million film deal over 'baseless 25-year-old allegations', refused to release film. Amazon to acquire Israeli cloud computing companyUS tech giant reportedly acquiring Israeli cloud computing company CloudEndure for an estimated $250 million.Amazon supports charities with ties to Islamic extremismFox News reports Jeff Bezos under fire for allowing donations to charities backed by controversial British imam.Cigarette lighter causes Amazon millions in damageAmazon worker jailed for causing over $10 million in damages.Amazon investigating doing business in Israel?Amazon was rumored to be opening an Israeli warehouse. A new survey hints the rumors may be correct. Amazon removes racist, anti-Semitic productsOnline shipping giant responds to Rep. Keith Ellison, announces 3rd party products of racist or anti-Semitic nature to be removed.Amazon removes items with Nazi symbolsAmazon removes items with Nazi or white supremacist symbols after criticism from advocacy groups.Viral: Delivery man hides package over doormat jokeWhile delivering a package, Texas delivery man notices doormat reading 'Please hide packages from husband' - and makes an effort to comply.Woman says Alexa device sent private conversation to contactsOregon woman says Amazon's Alexa recorded private conversation, then sent it to random contacts.Amazon pulls ad for money-flashing rabbi costumeFollowing complaints, Amazon Germany pulls picture of a model holding money while wearing a rabbi costume from website.Can the 'Amazon effect' hurt your investments?Technology giant Amazon grows significantly every day. How can this affect your money? Walmart coming to Israel?Report says Netanyanu wooing US-based retail superstore to open in Israel. 'Nazi toys' on sale at AmazonGerman citizen petitions Amazon.com to 'take action' against manufacturers of toy Nazi soldiers. |
