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Big Tech Backlash August 13, 2019

FTC chief willing to break up Big Tech

The head of the Federal Trade Commission said he's prepared to break up tech companies by undoing past mergers as the agency probes whether the firms are hurting competition.

Big Tech Backlash August 13, 2019

Amazon's Choice under fire amid widespread fraud in recommendations

A group of senators are demanding that Amazon explain how it comes up with its well-known "Amazon Choice" label, a mark of distinction that earns certain products preferred placement on the retail platform.

Bernie Sanders August 13, 2019

Fleischer: Bernie Sanders 'echoing' Trump on Washington Post, Bezos critiques

Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., is criticizing Amazon and the Washington Post in a similar manner to President Trump, according to Ari Fleischer.

Big Tech Backlash August 13, 2019

Sanders blasts Bezos-owned Washington Post over bias in echo of Trump

Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders blasted The Washington Post and accused the paper of biased coverage because of his criticisms of Amazon.

Amazon August 12, 2019

#JewsAgainstICE protest Amazon's role in 'profiting off cruelty,' dozens arrested

Dozens of members of Jewish community groups protesting Amazon's cloud computing contracts and other work with Immigration and Customs Enforcement were arrested at an Amazon Books store in New York on Sunday.

Big Tech Backlash August 12, 2019

Amazon devices are being built illegally by children working 'grueling' shifts, documents reveal

Chinese schoolchildren are producing Amazon's Alexa and Echo devices in grueling shifts in order to meet certain production goals, according to a new report from China Labor Watch.

Big Tech Backlash August 5, 2019

Big Tech faces massive antitrust fines under new bill

Big tech giants like Google and Facebook would face massive, crippling fines under a new bill meant to combat antitrust violations.

Apple August 5, 2019

FTC probes Amazon deal that booted Apple refurbishers

Amazon's deal to sell official Apple products is facing a possible Federal Trade Commission investigation because the same deal also booted many third-party resellers, including refurbishers, from selling low-cost MacBooks and iPods on Amazon.

Amazon August 2, 2019

Pentagon hits pause on massive contract amid Trump concerns about Amazon

Defense Secretary Mark Esper will review a massive $10 billion Pentagon contract that Amazon was in strong contention to receive -- weeks after President Trump said he may intervene. 

Washington August 1, 2019

Amazon drivers part of major theft ring, FBI says

A theft ring in Washington state sold millions of dollars’ worth of stolen goods on Amazon.com in the past six years, and a pair of contract Amazon delivery drivers was involved, recently unsealed federal court documents show.

Amazon July 30, 2019

Amazon's Ring service may have 200 police department partnerships already

Amazon's Ring security service is reportedly working with 200 law enforcement agencies.