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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.
Amazon considers introducing a restaurant delivery service in the UK
Amazon has started conducting surveys in the UK focusing on customer satisfaction with restaurant delivery services.
How much would it cost to buy everything on Amazon?
If you've got the spare cash and the space one man has calculated the total price for one of everything on the site.
Amazon pulls hoverboards for the second time after scooters spark new safety concerns
Online giant removes devices from US site after safety commission warns they "pose an unreasonable fire risk"
MouseJack: Hackers can take over your PC by hijacking millions of wireless mice and keyboards
Microsoft, Amazon, Dell, Lenovo, HP, Logitech, Gigabyte wireless mice and keyboards vulnerable to hijacking.
Amazon launches its own clothing line
Amazon now owns labels such as Lark and Ro, Scout and Ro and Society New York.
Robert Pickton: Book by Canadian serial killer removed from Amazon
Officials pledge to prevent criminals profiting from their crimes.
Amazon raises free shipping minimum to $49 except for books
Non-Prime customers need to buy products of at least $49 to avail free shipping service.
Woody Allen new movie, starring Kristen Stewart and Steve Carell, to be streamed via Amazon
Corey Stoll, Parker Posey, Blake Lively and Jesse Eisenberg will also feature in the currently untitled picture.
Amazon expanding on-demand delivery service by Flex drivers
Amazon is trying to cut shipping costs which grew 18% in 2015.
Amazon could hire Frances Russell, former Marks and Spencer womenswear boss
This follows the e-commerce company's plans to launch its own-label clothing brand.
YouTube Red: Video-streaming giant launches original programmes for subscribers
Films and web series of Lilly Singh, Rooster Teeth and PewDiePie, will be available for Red subscribers.
Amazon launches free on-demand sommelier service in Japan
What a grape idea: Customers offered wine wisdom on what to plonk for over the phone.