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Ethereum's Vitalik Buterin asks if Google, Apple and Facebook are threatened by blockchains
The Gafa companies (Google, Apple, Facebook, Amazon) have been conspicuously silent on blockchain.
Scientists astonished by huge coral reef found in the Amazon
600-mile discovery uncovered under muddy water breaks 'all paradigms of reef science'.
Amazon blocks sale of Fifa 16, GTA 5 and many other AAA Xbox One and PS4 games to non-Prime members
Rainbow Six Siege and Assassin's Creed Syndicate also among Prime-Exclusive Items.
Amazon Echo now gives health advice about your child and will help you find a plumber
The Alexa-enabled speaker can dole out health advice using an app powered by information curated by doctors.
Sainsbury's to tackle Amazon and Tesco online by hiring 150 digital employees
John Lewis and Marks & Spencer too have setup technology hubs to improve their online business.
Kindle Oasis: For £270, Amazon's pricey e-reader is thinner and lighter but not waterproof
The product will start shipping from 27 April.
Amazon called to dump Trump products and 'stop profiting from hate'
Amazon vs Trump: Thousands of customers sign online petition for Jeff Bezos to ban Trump's menswear line.
Israel to tax foreign tech firms like Google, Facebook and Amazon for online business
The companies will be required to pay 17% VAT as well as income tax in Israel.
Galaxy Quest sequel: Alan Rickman death stopped Amazon plans for new movie claims Sam Rockwell
According to the original movie's actor, the untimely death of Alan Rickman meant the follow-up couldn't happen.
Amazon challenges PayPal's dominance as it launches Payments Partner Programme
Programme will expand the use of its Amazon Payments service worldwide.
Amazon bans non-compliant USB Type-C cables and adapters
Amazon has added faulty USB Type-C cables and adapters to its prohibited electronics list.
Twitch launches new full-time food channel, kicks off with Julia Child marathon
The channel will stream Julia Child's 1960s cooking show The French Chef for four days.
Amazon patents selfie payment system for more secure purchases
Amazon wants to replace traditional passwords with more secure facial recognition technology.
Google, Facebook and WhatsApp working on increasing encryption
Move significant in the context of Apple's battle with the FBI over iPhone encryption.
Top Gear controversy: Watch Matt LeBlanc perform 'gravely disrespectful' Cenotaph stunt
Video footage shows former Friends star perform wheel spins next to war memorial in London.
How to get free apps: Amazon Underground trick lets you download paid apps on Android without Google Play
Amazon's app store enables users to download popular apps for free, letting Android users bypass Google Play.
Amazon accused of subjecting warehouse staff to TV sack threats to prevent theft
Silhouettes with the words 'arrested' and 'terminated' reportedly shown in warehouse warning video clips.
Critical Amazon Kindle update: How to download the emergency software release
A step-by-step guide on how to update your Kindle device to the latest software version.
MIT develops web page boosting tool that loads 34% faster than other existing systems
MIT's Polaris system attacks slow web page loading times by reducing network trips.
Amazon plans 1,000 permanent Manchester jobs in 2016
Online retail giant will open a fulfilment centre next to Manchester Airport, which will employ 1,000 staff.
Facebook bidding for rights to live stream NFL Thursday Night Football
Amazon and Verizon are also bidding for rights to live stream Thursday games.
Amazon, Tesco, Argos and other online retailers could be hit by shrinking warehouse space, LSH says
The shortage of warehouse space will affect the delivery capabilities of online retailers.
Amazon sets up women-only delivery centre in India
Ecommerce pioneer is running pilot programmes in the southern states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala.
Amazon to restore encryption support on Fire tablets after all
The Fire OS update featuring full-disk encryption would be available in Spring 2016.
UK students use £45 smartwatches from Amazon and eBay to cheat exams, say teachers
Text and pictures can be stored and hidden behind a clock face.
Amazon: Encryption support discarded for tablets and Kindles in latest Fire OS 5 update
Feature to encrypt data stored on device was removed last year, Amazon confirmed.
Amazon expands its Alexa AI line with Tap and Dot
Amazon's new spinoff gadgets follow the Echo which became a cult hit after its release in 2014.
Amazon recalls Fire tablet power adapters over electric shock hazard
The adapters risk coming apart when pulled out a socket causing electric shocks.
Amazon groceries UK: Morrisons clinches fresh food delivery deal as supermarket war intensifies
Morrisons fresh food will be available to Amazon Prime and Amazon Pantry subscribers from 2016.
Donald Trump threatens to go after Amazon boss Jeff Bezos if he wins US presidential election
Trump has alleged that Bezos bought over the Washington Post to help his company get tax breaks.