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World's richest man Jeff Bezos earned more than the combined GDP of 28 countries last year
The founder of Amazon Jeff Bezos, worth $104bn, is the world's richest man and earned $32.6bn last year, more than the GDP of 28 countries combined.
Amazon smart mirror could change the way people buy clothes online
Fashion shoppers who shudder at the idea of buying clothes without trying them on could soon be able to buy direct from Amazon, without ever leaving their home.
Death of the disc: Apple, Spotify and Amazon are taking over video and music distribution
Entertainment consumers are turning to streaming channels and digital downloads faster than ever before.
Smart home devices to report crime by end of 2018
Voice-activated devices can be used for alerts, alarms and web searches – but what about reporting crime? It may seem far-fetched, but one police force believes it's possible.
Alexa and Google Home are getting increasingly creepy and even complimenting each other
Is it time for the robot uprising? Amazon and Google's devices have been coming out with some funny responses this Christmas - but people are worried about their creepiness, too.
UK hacker linked to cyberattacks on Netflix, Pornhub and Amazon avoids jail time
A 19-year-old computer hacker from the UK has avoided a jail sentence after admitting to launching a series of cyberattacks on high-profile firms including BT, O2 and Amazon.
Amazon Prime streams Japanese porn films featuring women being groped without consent
Amazon Prime video users have stumbled across a Japanese show called Tokyo Train Girls, which features groping and up-skirt shots of women on public transport.
Amazon expansion lessons: an essential M&A shopping checklist
David Cotterell, QualiTest COO & CAO provides M&A shopping tips
The Internet can't stop mocking Australia's underwhelming Amazon launch
Amazon is off to a rocky start in Australia after shoppers discovered pricing was not much different from regular shops.
Why 'digital magic' doesn't always come with a big tech reveal
In their quest for a killer moment, business leaders often overlook simple opportunities to leverage digital technologies.
Putin strongman calendar selling 'like hot cakes' in UK, claims Russian media - we're not so sure
The Kremlin has been drawn into a war of words with the UK press over whether a President Vladimir Putin calendar has sold out in Britain.
Amazon apologises after delivery driver defecates outside man's home
Woman contracted to work for Amazon filmed on CCTV squatting in front of house before pulling up trousers and driving away.
Amazon, Apple and Google: Is big tech the biggest threat to banks?
Never mind the sharks; it's the piranhas that could get you, says Dharmesh Mistry, Chief Digital Officer at Temenos.
YouTube's paedophile problem: Mars among brands pulling ads following predator outbreak
Big-name brands including Mars and Lidl have pulled advertising from video giant YouTube after they were attached to videos of children attracting lurid comments from paedophiles.
Pornhub to open physical store in trendy Soho
Pornhub are joining the pop-shop craze and will launch a physical store in New York City to run until Christmas
Black Friday video game deals: The best offers on PS4, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One bundles and more
If you're after a nice PS4, a Xbox One or some of the year's top games, here are the beast deals on Black Friday.
Apple, Amazon and Alphabet among firms hit with 'Google tax' for avoidance in UK Budget
Philip Hammond announced in the budget that the UK will crack down on tax avoidance. Companies will now pay royalties when legally avoiding tax.
Irish PM Leo Varadkar demands Apple pays back €13bn in taxes
In the coming weeks, Apple will be expected to start paying back €13 billion in taxes. Irish Prime Minister Leo Varadkar says he wants the funds "without delays".
Are you being ripped off on Black Friday? Shoppers told 'be cautious' of dubious deals
Since Black Friday was introduced to the UK back in 2013, consumers have flocked to the high-street and rushed online - but are you being ripped off by retailers?
Amazon Key hacked: Tech-savvy couriers could exploit cameras and sneak into homes
Amazon has pledged to release a security patch after a team of cybersecurity researchers showed its delivery service, which lets couriers inside homes, could be hacked.
Amazon physical stores with no checkouts get stress-tested by giant Pikachus
Amazon is putting its physical supermarket stores through extensive testing to try and iron out bugs before its launch to the public.
Just Eat's £200m takeover of Hungryhouse cleared by competition regulator
The Competition and Markets Authority ruled after an in-depth investigation that the merger did not pose competition concerns.
Why you should give Amazon's Lord of the Rings TV series a chance
Amazon has announced ambitious plans for a Lord of the Rings television show. Here's why it could be great.
Amazon Prime's secret advertising plan to beat Netflix and Apple
Amazon is reportedly planning to offer a free streaming service that will include adverts. Amazon Prime includes streaming for £7.99 a month.
2018 digital commerce trends: Mobile payments, burst bubbles and social commerce
Jason Mander, Chief Research Officer at GlobalWebIndex, looks at the race between Amazon, Alibaba and Apple.
Amazon Alexa AI goes rogue, wakes up neighbourhood with 2am rave and police raid
Unprompted, Alexa blasted music so loud that it woke the neighbours at 2am. The owner posted a lengthy tongue-in-cheek complaint to Amazon Germany.
Is Amazon preparing for its own cryptocurrency? Company registers 3 new crypto-related domain names
Amazon has registered three different domain names, all of them related to blockchain and cryptocurrency.
Amazon purchases can now appear in your house before you even buy them
Amazon will use Augmented Reality to show shoppers what new purchasers will look like in their homes.
The Pirate Bay is 'hidden' from UK residents
Google has seemingly tucked the The Pirate Bay more than five pages deep in UK results pages. However, the search company claims it's just how it's algorithm works.
Florida couple receive 65 pounds of marijuana along with plastic bins they ordered from Amazon
A police investigation revealed that the package had been shipped by Amazon's Warehouse Deals via UPS from a facility in Massachusetts.