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Amazon pauses police use of its facial recognition tech for a year

Amazon.com Inc said it was implementing a one-year moratorium on police use of its facial recognition software, halting a business it long defended as many protested law enforcement brutality against people of colour.

Jun 11, 2020

Amazon sues former AWS employee who joined Google Cloud

In his LinkedIn profile, Brian Hall who served as Vice President of Product Marketing at AWS, describes his current designation as "waiting to work as a VP, at Google".

Jun 9, 2020

Amazon in talks to buy $2 billion stake in Indian telco Bharti Airtel

Amazon counts India as a crucial growth market where it has committed $6.5 billion in investments mainly toward expanding its e-commerce footprint.

Jun 4, 2020

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Good news for job seekers, these firms are hiring amid coronavirus pandemic

At a time when most of the companies are either cutting their workforce or announcing pay cuts, there are a few firms that are creating new opportunities for those in need of jobs.

Jun 3, 2020

Bezos says Amazon serious about warehouse workers' health

At least eight Amazon warehouse worker in the US to have lost their lives due to complications from Covid-19, although the e-commerce giant has not disclosed the exact numbers.

May 28, 2020

Reliance launches Jiomart: New online grocery service challenges Amazon, Flipkart

JioMart, the e-commerce venture of Reliance's retail arm, offers free express grocery delivery from neighbourhood mom-and-pop stores.

May 24, 2020

'We all want to go to theaters,' Ila Arun ahead of Ghoomketu's digital release [Exclusive]

In an exclusive conversation with International Business Times India, Ila Arun spoke in length about her upcoming web film Ghoomketu, her take on the ongoing tussle between OTT and theatres and how she spends her lockdown time and more.

May 20, 2020

International Day against Homophobia: 10 celebrities who pulled off homosexual characters with great panache

International Day against Homophobia: From Manoj Bajpayee to Ayushmann Khurrana, 10 Bollywood actors who played the role of a homosexual character with full pride and showcased love is beyond everything.

May 17, 2020

Chris Pratt returning to the small screen, actor signs with Amazon for new show?

Just days after returning as Andy Dwyer in the Parks and Recreation special, Chris Pratt is returning to the small screen with a brand new Amazon Studios series.

May 6, 2020

How India's lockdown has hit Amazon the hardest internationally

The Indian government has directed the e-commerce platforms to sell only essential goods during the lockdown period that is on till May 3.

May 1, 2020

Amazon urges Indian government to allow delivery of non-essential goods

As the lockdown cripples almost all small scale businesses, there have been accusations against e-commerce players such as Amazon on monopolising business given their robust supply chain.

Apr 28, 2020

No phones, TV, refrigerators on e-commerce platforms: MHA revises order | Details

Revising its decision on allowing e-commerce companies to sell non-essential goods post-April 20, the MHA stated that the ban on procurement of non-essential items will continue.

Apr 19, 2020

Alexa, do I have coronavirus? Amazon assistant reads our Covid-19 symptoms

Amazon has instilled a new feature in its voice assistants to help people get information about the coronavirus pandemic.

Apr 10, 2020

Ram Gopal Varma's conspiracy theory: Netflix and Amazon invented coronavirus

Ram Gopal Varma's conspiracy theory is that Netflix and Amazon have invented the novel Coronavirus, but he saluted these OTT platforms for their service during the lockdown period.

Apr 10, 2020

Migrant workers in Bengaluru get free meals twice a day; Karnataka govt, Swiggy make it happen

The state govt has partnered with Swiggy and created the Dasoha 2020 project, which helps the Govt deliver food to needy people in Bengaluru.

Apr 8, 2020

Jeff Bezos donates $100 million to feed out-of-work Americans amid coronavirus pandemic

Bezos said he wants to support those on the front lines at nation's food banks and those who are relying on them for food with a $100 million gift to @FeedingAmerica.

Apr 4, 2020

COVID-19 self-quarantine: Best TV shows to binge-watch

If you're looking to get your mind off the alarming headlines, we have listed down genre-wise TV shows to help you get through this phase of self-isolation.

Mar 27, 2020

Coronavirus lockdown: E-commerce giant Flipkart resumes operations, Amazon in talks with govt

As the retail shops in town remain shut in the backdrop of the national lockdown due to the coronavirus spread, the e-commerce giants Flipkart and its rival Amazon plan to reopen their markets and operations.

Mar 26, 2020

'Undone' on Amazon Prime Video is a thought-provoking show you must binge-watch amid lockdown

While Amazon Prime Video has various engaging Indian content, the adult cartoon Undone has introduced some new engaging concepts.

Mar 23, 2020

Coronavirus impact: Rampant price gouging by third-party sellers on Amazon and Flipkart

To prevent price gouging amidst the coronavirus scare, Amazon has suspended 2,500 seller accounts and removed 530,000 "high-priced product offers" from its online marketplace, while Flipkart has issued advisory to its nationwide sales network stating - products to be priced right in the fight against Covid-19.

Mar 18, 2020

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