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Siri and Alexa Fuel Sexism, U.N. Finds
Virtual helpers that come with female voices by default are perpetuating bias, a Unesco report argues.
Battle for .amazon Domain Pits Retailer Against South American Nations
A years-long battle over control of the domain name, which included promises of free Kindles, may soon be decided.
Bezos’ Security Consultant Accuses Saudis of Hacking the Amazon C.E.O.’s Phone
The accusations by Gavin de Becker, Mr. Bezos’ longtime security consultant, are the latest twist in a bizarre situation that has also pulled in the largest U.S. tabloid publisher and The Washington Post.
Big Tech May Look Troubled, but It’s Just Getting Started
Even as Facebook, Google and others confronted challenges in 2018, their ambitions were undimmed. After all, so much of life remains undisrupted.
Amazon Sees in Brazil Continent-Size Profits and Problems
The retail behemoth is laying the groundwork to penetrate Brazil’s huge consumer market, analysts say. Success won’t come easy.
India Curbs Power of Amazon and Walmart to Sell Products Online
The government announced a new policy barring the foreign companies from selling products from affiliated companies on their Indian shopping sites.
Facebook Rebuked for Failing to Disclose Data-Sharing Deals
Lawmakers and others criticized the social network after a New York Times report revealed Facebook gave its partners extensive access to user data.
Chase for Talent Pushes Tech Giants Far Beyond West Coast
Amazon and Google are aggressively opening offices outside of their Silicon Valley and Seattle hometowns. On Thursday, Apple said it would invest $1 billion in Austin, Tex.
Amazon Grants Australians Access to Its Main Site
The online retailer will make products from its main website available, reversing a decision that angered its customers earlier this year.