Amazon Amazon says its warehouses now deploy more than 750,000 robots, most of them robotic arms or wheel-based machines designed for repetitive jobs to free up employees for other tasks. But Amazon’s latest deployment may have some warehouse workers looking over their shoulders as this particular contraption looks and moves more like them. Undergoing testing …
Amazon Eyeing the upcoming holiday rush, Amazon announced on Tuesday that it’s seeking to hire 250,000 warehouse and delivery workers to work alongside its existing team. A bump in the hourly pay rate is also being offered in the hope of encouraging more people to sign up. The e-commerce giant usually runs hiring campaigns around …
Amazon Amazon will soon start adding a small fee for Prime members using its In-Garage Delivery option unless the delivery is made on the customer’s designated Amazon Day. In-Garage Delivery does what it says on the tin, with the delivery person placing the package in a more secure location that’s out of view of porch …
Amazon is constantly adjusting its delivery costs for its online shoppers, whether they’re Prime members or not. The latest change, which came this week, will see the free shipping minimum cost increased to $35 in a number of markets, according to notices on its website that were spotted by CNBC. Before the change, non-Prime customers …
Anca Nitu, a resident of Langley, British Columbia, has been receiving daily Amazon packages for the past two months. However, she has not placed any orders for these items. The packages, which often contain ornate shoes that do not match her style, are being sent to her from various locations across North America. Nitu has …
Amazon has recently made a significant change to its Fresh grocery delivery service. Previously, a $139-a-year Prime membership was required to access the service. However, Amazon is now opening it up to shoppers without a Prime membership, starting with select cities. Currently, the service is available in Austin, Texas; Boston, Massachusetts; Charlotte, North Carolina; Dallas-Fort …
Amazon Amazon is revolutionizing the checkout experience at its Whole Foods Market stores in the U.S. by expanding the availability of its Amazon One palm-recognition payment system. With a projected completion date before the end of the year, all 500 locations will offer this futuristic payment option. Once enrolled in the system, shoppers can complete …
Amazon is joining the generative AI trend with a new project that promises to revolutionize search. According to a recent job ad spotted by Bloomberg, the company is seeking a senior software development engineer to lead a “once-in-a-generation transformation for search.” The ad explains that Amazon is reimagining its search function to provide an interactive …
Memorial Day, a time to remember those who have lost their lives in war, also offers an opportunity for a much-needed break and a three-day weekend. It’s a time when retailers join in the celebration by offering sales that last the entire weekend. However, not all of these sales are created equally. To save you …