Amazon dumps NYC
Amazon will not build a new headquarters in New York City, a stunning reversal to an ambitious plan that would have brought an estimated 25,000 jobs to the city.?Along with the jobs, the company had planned to spend $2.5 billion to build the new offices in Queens.
Amazon will not build a new headquarters in New York City, a stunning reversal to an ambitious plan that would have brought an estimated 25,000 jobs to the city.?Along with the jobs, the company had planned to spend $2.5 billion to build the new offices in Queens.
Amazon deal debate
The Amazon deal is facing staunch opposition from some Democrats in the New York City Council and the state Senate, who say too much was given away to one of the world's richest companies. Mayor de Blasio and Governor Cuomo are defending the deal.
The Amazon deal is facing staunch opposition from some Democrats in the New York City Council and the state Senate, who say too much was given away to one of the world's richest companies. Mayor de Blasio and Governor Cuomo are defending the deal.
Jeff Bezos blackmailed?
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said Thursday he was the target of "extortion and blackmail" by the publisher of the National Enquirer, which he said threatened to publish revealing personal photos of him unless he stopped investigating how other private photos and messages were obtained by the tabloid.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos said Thursday he was the target of "extortion and blackmail" by the publisher of the National Enquirer, which he said threatened to publish revealing personal photos of him unless he stopped investigating how other private photos and messages were obtained by the tabloid.
New York-Amazon deal
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says fellow Democrats in the state Senate are "playing politics" by nominating a critic of subsidies for Amazon's planned campus in Queens to a state board with the power to derail the project.
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo says fellow Democrats in the state Senate are "playing politics" by nominating a critic of subsidies for Amazon's planned campus in Queens to a state board with the power to derail the project.
Amazon critic nominated to state board
A leading critic of New York subsidies for Amazon's plan to build a second headquarters in Queens was nominated Monday to serve on a state board with the power to reject the project, driving a wedge between opponents of the state's financial backing and supporters like Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
A leading critic of New York subsidies for Amazon's plan to build a second headquarters in Queens was nominated Monday to serve on a state board with the power to reject the project, driving a wedge between opponents of the state's financial backing and supporters like Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
Job openings at Amazon Long Island City
Amazon HQ2 is coming to LIC and that means thousands of new jobs, but who is eligible and how do you get hired?
Amazon HQ2 is coming to LIC and that means thousands of new jobs, but who is eligible and how do you get hired?
Amazon council hearings
The City Council grilled Amazon executives about the deal with New York City and New York State. Protesters rallied outside City Hall as well as inside the council chambers.
The City Council grilled Amazon executives about the deal with New York City and New York State. Protesters rallied outside City Hall as well as inside the council chambers.
Rank Tracer
Trade Bodge explains how rank tracer works for online shopping.
Trade Bodge explains how rank tracer works for online shopping.
Controversy over the Amazon deal
Some elected officials in New York are criticizing how the Amazon deal was negotiated and the way it is structured. Permits and plans will bypass the city and filter through a special state-building process. To be fair, New York wasn't the only city vying for Amazon's attention. When the tech giant put out the call one year ago, elected leaders around the United States were tripping over themselves to win the bid.
Some elected officials in New York are criticizing how the Amazon deal was negotiated and the way it is structured. Permits and plans will bypass the city and filter through a special state-building process. To be fair, New York wasn't the only city vying for Amazon's attention. When the tech giant put out the call one year ago, elected leaders around the United States were tripping over themselves to win the bid.
Protesting Amazon
Some elected officials in New York are saying that whatever Amazon will bring to Queens will come at a hefty price and the money the state gifted the tech giant in incentives could have been used to improve things that immediately impact Long Island City residents.
Some elected officials in New York are saying that whatever Amazon will bring to Queens will come at a hefty price and the money the state gifted the tech giant in incentives could have been used to improve things that immediately impact Long Island City residents.
Amazon and LIC real estate
If those in Long Island City, Queens, failed to recognize the climbing canyons of high-rises and surging rents in their neighborhood as a boom, the arrival of the headquarters of Amazon should surely convince them.
If those in Long Island City, Queens, failed to recognize the climbing canyons of high-rises and surging rents in their neighborhood as a boom, the arrival of the headquarters of Amazon should surely convince them.
Is New York giving Amazon too much?
Amazon is promising 3.5 acres of public green space, an esplanade, and a school. But some lawmakers say the city and state gave the tech giant way too much.
Amazon is promising 3.5 acres of public green space, an esplanade, and a school. But some lawmakers say the city and state gave the tech giant way too much.
Amazon HQ2
The Wall Street Journal reported that the tech giant is considering splitting its second headquarters into two locations?one in New York and one in Virginia. The New York Times reported that this is virtually a done deal and that Amazon is nearing a deal to move to Long Island City in Queens and Arlington, Va., a Washington suburb.
The Wall Street Journal reported that the tech giant is considering splitting its second headquarters into two locations?one in New York and one in Virginia. The New York Times reported that this is virtually a done deal and that Amazon is nearing a deal to move to Long Island City in Queens and Arlington, Va., a Washington suburb.
Amazon 4-star store
Amazon is expanding its physical presence again, this time opening a 4,000-square-foot store that sells a wide range of products, including shower curtains, Hallmark cards and baby bottles.
Amazon is expanding its physical presence again, this time opening a 4,000-square-foot store that sells a wide range of products, including shower curtains, Hallmark cards and baby bottles.
Digital assistants and kids
Smart home devices with virtual assistants, such as Amazon Echo's Alexa and Google Home's Assistant, are creating challenges because some children are becoming too dependent on them. A wealth of information comes through a smart speaker that not only can answer questions and help with homework but can now make sure kids are polite and parents can control activities.
Smart home devices with virtual assistants, such as Amazon Echo's Alexa and Google Home's Assistant, are creating challenges because some children are becoming too dependent on them. A wealth of information comes through a smart speaker that not only can answer questions and help with homework but can now make sure kids are polite and parents can control activities.
Replace libraries with Amazon?
A Long Island University economics professor argued in a Forbes.com opinion piece that the nation ought to replace public libraries with Amazon because people now study in Starbucks, get their books online, and his local library claims too many of his tax dollars.
A Long Island University economics professor argued in a Forbes.com opinion piece that the nation ought to replace public libraries with Amazon because people now study in Starbucks, get their books online, and his local library claims too many of his tax dollars.
July shopping deals
July is typically a really good month for sales, but this Fourth of July might disappoint, according to Trae Bodge, a smart shopping expert with Slickdeals. Because the holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, Trae isn't seeing a ton of impressive sale activity. Department stores like Macy's are offering some discounts, but don't expect anything spectacular this year besides the fireworks.
July is typically a really good month for sales, but this Fourth of July might disappoint, according to Trae Bodge, a smart shopping expert with Slickdeals. Because the holiday falls on a Wednesday this year, Trae isn't seeing a ton of impressive sale activity. Department stores like Macy's are offering some discounts, but don't expect anything spectacular this year besides the fireworks.
Amazon to fund delivery startups
The online retailer has been looking for a while to find a way to have more control over how its packages are delivered. With its new program rolling out Thursday, contractors around the country can launch businesses that deliver Amazon packages. The move gives Amazon more ways to ship its packages to shoppers without having to rely on UPS, FedEx and other package delivery services.
The online retailer has been looking for a while to find a way to have more control over how its packages are delivered. With its new program rolling out Thursday, contractors around the country can launch businesses that deliver Amazon packages. The move gives Amazon more ways to ship its packages to shoppers without having to rely on UPS, FedEx and other package delivery services.
Amazon delivers to cars
Amazon latest perk ... free delivery to your car.? The Seattle company said Tuesday that it has begun delivering packages in 37 cities to Prime members who own newer General Motors or Volvo vehicles.
Amazon latest perk ... free delivery to your car.? The Seattle company said Tuesday that it has begun delivering packages in 37 cities to Prime members who own newer General Motors or Volvo vehicles.
Chatting digital assistants?
Ask Siri, the iPhone and now HomePod's digital assistant, if she knows Alexa, Amazon's competitor, and she'll respond with one of her pre-programmed responses. Often something like: "I'm sorry. I'm afraid I don't have an answer to that." That answer is a lie. And we can thank the YouTube user danrl, among others, for recording and uploading the proof to call shenanigans on Apple's duplicitous personal assistant, the first speaking machine many of us ever integrated into our lives.
Ask Siri, the iPhone and now HomePod's digital assistant, if she knows Alexa, Amazon's competitor, and she'll respond with one of her pre-programmed responses. Often something like: "I'm sorry. I'm afraid I don't have an answer to that." That answer is a lie. And we can thank the YouTube user danrl, among others, for recording and uploading the proof to call shenanigans on Apple's duplicitous personal assistant, the first speaking machine many of us ever integrated into our lives.