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June 28, 2017

Amazon offers Prime members more discounted phones

In exchange for the price reductions, Prime members who opt for one of these phones will have to deal with personalized offers and ads displayed on the lock screen.

June 23, 2017

Amazon patents blocking price comparisons in its stores

If you visit an Amazon Store, don't expect to be able to compare prices using your smartphone. Amazon's patent describes blocking such checks and sending a sales rep over to see you.

June 23, 2017

Amazon launches Dash Wand with Alexa

It costs $20, but comes with $20 credit (for a limited time) and 90 days free access to AmazonFresh worth $45.

June 23, 2017

Amazon's Prime Air 'drone tower' would look and sound like a giant beehive

Amazon has an idea for a "drone tower" that could one day act as both a fulfillment center and a busy drone delivery base. The beehive-like building would be built in urban centers where most of its customers live.

June 19, 2017

Amazon creates tech program for veterans in Dallas-Fort Worth

In keeping a company promise to hire veterans and military spouses over the next five years, Amazon announced Monday that the company is creating a new apprenticeship program in Texas.

June 14, 2017

Amazon launches 'Reload' to give Prime members more cash to spend

Amazon Reload offers Prime members a way to score extra funds if they make a few simple adjustments to the way they shop. So if you load up your Amazon gift card account via a debit card, Amazon will boost your funds by two percent.

May 31, 2017

Amazon awarded patent for parachute shipping label

It's a shipping label with a built-in parachute enabling packages to be dropped from a drone in flight.

May 23, 2017

Amazon refreshes Fire tablets, keeps low price tag

The very affordable Fire HD 8 and Fire 7 get updated specs but keep the low price tags.

May 23, 2017

Amazon's first Alexa TV is here, and we went hands-on

Alexa, is there anything good on TV? Amazon has extended its voice-based assistant to yet another device, this time a 4K LED TV that starts at just $449, and will be available this month.

May 23, 2017

Apple TV's biggest missing feature might be coming soon

Feuds between rival tech titans often hurt users, but the latest bad blood could be over.