Tag: Amazon

  • Amazon Is Getting Ripped Online for Selling Russian Pro-War Shirts

    Amazon Is Getting Ripped Online for Selling Russian Pro-War Shirts

    Amazon is under fire for allowing the sale of shirts that support the Russian military amid its invasion of Ukraine. The shirts feature a “Z” symbol associated with supporters of Vladimir Putin. Putin’s supporters use the symbol in Russia because it appeared on Russian vehicles invading Ukraine. The “Z” to…

  • Amazon Warehouse Workers in New York Voting on Whether or Not to Unionize: Report

    Amazon Warehouse Workers in New York Voting on Whether or Not to Unionize: Report

    Online retailer giant Amazon will face a union election at one of their New York warehouses next month. According to the Amazon Labor Union, a labor group that aims to represent workers at the warehouse, employees will cast their votes in person between March 25th and March 30th.  The group…

  • Amazon Driver Leaves Wholesome Message for Mississippi Family on Doorbell Camera

    Amazon Driver Leaves Wholesome Message for Mississippi Family on Doorbell Camera

    All over the country, residents eagerly wait by their windows for the arrival of their Amazon packages. But recently, a driver for the company surprised customers with an unexpected message. A TikTok of the driver’s kind message to Mississippi homeowners via doorbell camera has gone viral. Throughout the day of…

  • Amazon Increasing Corporate Workers’ Max Base Salary Cap: Here’s Why

    Amazon Increasing Corporate Workers’ Max Base Salary Cap: Here’s Why

    E-commerce giant Amazon has reportedly boosted the max base pay for its corporate workers from its previous max of $160,000 to $350,000. According to CNBC, Amazon stated that the competitive labor market is one of several factors behind the decision to boost the maximum base salary for its corporate workers.…

  • Here’s the Mind-Blowing Amount Amazon Spent on Streaming Content in 2021

    Here’s the Mind-Blowing Amount Amazon Spent on Streaming Content in 2021

    Amazon revealed the mind-blowing amount it spent on streaming content in 2021, explaining why it is increasing its membership fees. On Friday, the company reported spending $13 billion on video and music content. According to The Hollywood Reporter, that’s a $2 billion increase from last year. The company said that cost…

  • Some Amazon Prime Members Could Have To Pay As Much As $180: Here’s Why

    Some Amazon Prime Members Could Have To Pay As Much As $180: Here’s Why

    We all love our Amazon Prime. Free shipping, movie and streaming perks, sports programs as well as many other benefits. It’s the go-to for all shopping. However, come February 18, the cost of Prime memberships are climbing from $12.99 to $14.99/per month. And this means that some members will be…

  • Amazon Prime Raising Price To $139 Per Year

    Amazon Prime Raising Price To $139 Per Year

    The cost of an Amazon Prime membership is about to go up, folks. This will be the first time the membership has gone up in almost three years. Right now, the annual fee for a membership is $119. After Amazon raises the price, the annual fee will be $139. If…

  • Amazon Announces 1st Brick-and-Mortar Clothing Store

    Amazon Announces 1st Brick-and-Mortar Clothing Store

    E-commerce company Amazon announced earlier this week that it is planning to open its first brick-and-mortar clothing store. The company reported that its Amazon Style is going to be a physical fashion store. Customers may find a selection of women’s and men’s apparel, shoes, and accessories. “Using the Amazon Shopping…

  • Amazon Alexa Reportedly Tells 10-Year Old To Try a Potentially Lethal Challenge

    Amazon Alexa Reportedly Tells 10-Year Old To Try a Potentially Lethal Challenge

    A concerned mother issued a warning after Amazon’s Alexa told her daughter to try a potentially lethal online challenge. As Kristin Livdahl wrote on social media per CNN, her 10-year-old daughter was playing with the AI device and asked it to give her a challenge. OMFG My 10 year old…

  • Heroic Amazon Driver Saves Customer’s Daughter From Attacking Pit Bull

    Heroic Amazon Driver Saves Customer’s Daughter From Attacking Pit Bull

    A heroic Amazon driver recently saved one customer’s daughter and the family pet from an attacking pit bull last week. For Amazon employee and Las Vegas resident Stephanie Lontz, the bravery tops off a hectic week of getting bit by another dog, rescuing a toddler locked in a house, and…

  • Amazon Employees Evacuated After Facility Receives Bomb Threat: Report

    Amazon Employees Evacuated After Facility Receives Bomb Threat: Report

    An Amazon warehouse in New Mexico was recently evacuated due to a bomb threat. While this event is highly suspicious, early reports say the threat reportedly came from a text. The investigation is still going on, and Amazon cannot relay any information at this time. According to a KOAT 7…

  • Amazon Suffers Another Web Services Outage, Second in Two Weeks

    Amazon Suffers Another Web Services Outage, Second in Two Weeks

    Just a little over a week after Amazon Web Services experienced a major outage that affected both deliveries and other websites, the service is reportedly experiencing yet another outage.  According to NBC News, internet issues tracker Downtector.com detected some issues with various websites impacted by Amazon Web Services’ latest outage.…

  • Jeff Bezos ‘Heartbroken’ Over Amazon Warehouse Deaths During Illinois Tornado

    Jeff Bezos ‘Heartbroken’ Over Amazon Warehouse Deaths During Illinois Tornado

    One of the many unfortunate occurrences from Friday’s tornadoes was an Illinois Amazon warehouse collapsing, killing many inside. After hearing about the tragedy, Amazon found Jeff Bezos issued a statement. In it, he said he was “heartbroken” over what happened. The tornado took the lives of at least six Amazon…

  • Amazon Building Collapses During Massive Tornado Leaving Two Dead, Dozens Injured: Report

    Amazon Building Collapses During Massive Tornado Leaving Two Dead, Dozens Injured: Report

    An Amazon distribution center collapsed in Illinois during a severe storm. Emergency responders call it a “mass casualty incident.” On Friday night, Massive tornadoes caused great concern and destruction across the Midwest and Southern states. Devastating parts of Missouri, Arkansas, Kentucky, Illinois, and Tennessee, citizens in these areas are asking…

  • Amazon Web Services Users Experience Hiccups Following Recent Outage

    Amazon Web Services Users Experience Hiccups Following Recent Outage

    Some Amazon Web Services users are once again reporting problems with the service in the wake of a massive outage that struck on Tuesday. Downdetector charted a sudden spike in outage reports just before 9 a.m. this morning. The reports were concentrated around New York City and, to a lesser…

  • Amazon Web Services Experiences Major Outage, Affecting Deliveries and Netflix

    Amazon Web Services Experiences Major Outage, Affecting Deliveries and Netflix

    On Tuesday (December 7th), Amazon Web Service users reported that they have been suffering through a major outage. The outage is causing a standstill in delivery operations. According to CNBC, a notice on the Amazon Web Services’ status page indicates that the platform is experiencing problems with certain APIs and AWS…

  • Black Friday Starting Sooner This Year As Amazon Offering Steep Discounts Earlier

    Black Friday Starting Sooner This Year As Amazon Offering Steep Discounts Earlier

    Everyone sound the alarm! This is not a drill — Amazon has officially announced that their special Black Friday deals will be starting on Monday. Despite Black Friday not being for another 53 days, Amazon has decided to treat their customers a little early this year. The company announced on…

  • Amazon Increases Employee Pay Rate Amid Major Hiring Spree

    Amazon Increases Employee Pay Rate Amid Major Hiring Spree

    Amazon is hiking its employee pay rate as it embarks on a major hiring spree ahead of the holiday season. The company is adding 125,000 warehouse workers, Amazon announced on Tuesday. Some of them will make up to $22.50 an hour. Amazon has also increased its average starting wage for…

  • Amazon Completely Covering College Tuition Costs for Hourly Employees

    Amazon Completely Covering College Tuition Costs for Hourly Employees

    Employers versus employees. The two parties have been at odds over the last several months. The former frequently insists that people simply refuse to work. Meanwhile, the latter persist in advocating for better wages and more beneficial job perks. Now, the United States begins to pull itself up by the…

  • Amazon Makes Hiring Initiative to Employ 100,000 Military Veterans by 2024

    Amazon Makes Hiring Initiative to Employ 100,000 Military Veterans by 2024

    Amazon announced Tuesday a new initiative to hire more than 100,000 military veterans and their spouses over the next three years. The company guaranteed that they would receive a $15 an hour starting salary with access to benefits. “Amazon is focused on recruiting and developing military talent with training programs…

  • Why Is ‘Boycott Amazon’ Trending on Social Media?

    Why Is ‘Boycott Amazon’ Trending on Social Media?

    You may have noticed that “Boycott Amazon” is trending on social media. We’re here to fill you in on the details. This week, Alabama Amazon employees at the Bessemer warehouse are voting to decide on unionization. As a result, many of the employees have started a campaign urging people to…

  • Jeff Bezos to Step Down as CEO of Amazon: Report

    Jeff Bezos to Step Down as CEO of Amazon: Report

    Amazon Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bezos will step down from that role, according to an email announcement Bezos sent out on Tuesday.

  • Amazon Shuts Down ‘The Pack’ with Lindsey Vonn After Animal Treatment Controversy

    Amazon Shuts Down ‘The Pack’ with Lindsey Vonn After Animal Treatment Controversy

    Amazon is cancelling the reality canine competition series The Pack after just one season. Further, the new series faced some controversy after leaked footage showed dogs in unsafe conditions. Amazon announced the decision against renewing the series for a second season. The show’s host was Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn and her dog Lucy. Further,…

  • Must-Have Items for Your Campfire This Year

    Must-Have Items for Your Campfire This Year

    Whether you’re finally ready to tackle the outdoors or have been doing so your whole life, these campfire essentials will elevate any fireside experience. For many of us (this author included), settling down to a campfire for the evening is as good as it gets. Whether at home, in the…

  • 17 Amazon Camping Supplies You Didn’t Know You Needed

    17 Amazon Camping Supplies You Didn’t Know You Needed

    Whether you’re new to camping or looking to improve your outdoor experience, these 17 highly-rated Amazon camping supplies will do the trick. As any camper will tell you, making it in the wild is no easy task. While some choose to camp as barebones as possible, most prefer a middle-ground…