But federal lawsuits have the potential to negatively affect consumers’ experience using these platforms.
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Tech giants ramp up cloud security under pressure from Washington
Amazon, Microsoft and Google are improving security for cloud computing customers as Washington regulators and politicians press for action after breaches.
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FTC and 17 states, including Maine, sue Amazon, saying it inflates prices and overcharges sellers
The lawsuit is the result of a yearslong investigation into the company’s businesses and one of the most significant legal challenges brought against it in its nearly 30-year history.
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Amazon Prime Video will soon come with ads, or a $2.99 monthly charge to dodge them
Streaming services are in a heated tug-of-war over viewers and users are growing more adept at jumping in and out of those services, often depending on price.
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FTC poised to sue Amazon for antitrust violations
It will be the agency’s fourth swipe at the online retail giant this year.
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Amazon plans to hire 250,000 workers for holiday season. Target says it will add nearly 100,000
The announcement from the 2 companies follows news from Macy’s Inc. on Monday that it will add more than 38,000 full- and part-time seasonal employees.
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Regulators struggle to rein in Amazon on safety for warehouse workers
Some labor advocates are hopeful that multiple investigations will force the company to change, improving working conditions.
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Customers want instant gratification. Workers say it’s pushing them to the brink
Drastic changes in consumer demands are driving labor unrest in diverse industries upended by technology.
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Amazon doubling same-day delivery facilities in push for speed
The Seattle-based giant is scheduled to report second-quarter financial results in the coming days.
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Lina Khan is coming for Amazon, armed with an FTC antitrust suit
The suit is expected to argue that the company leverages its power to reward merchants on its online marketplace that use its logistics services and punish those who don’t.