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Big tech’s pro-climate rhetoric is not matched by policy action, report finds
Tech companies poured $65m into lobbying in 2020 – but only 6% of their lobbying activity is targeted at climate policy
Laura Paddison
20, Sep, 2021 @1:00 PM
A billionaire wants to build a utopia in the US desert. Seems like this could go wrong | Jessa Crispin
The architects of the proposed 150,000-acre project are scouting the American south-west. They’re already predicting the first residents can move in by 2030
Jessa Crispin
20, Sep, 2021 @10:15 AM
Ring Video Doorbell 4 review: pre-roll is a battery bell gamechanger
Simple to install and use, Amazon’s smart doorbell now has a much better view of events at your door
Samuel Gibbs Consumer technology editor
20, Sep, 2021 @6:00 AM
Boris Johnson to address Amazon’s tax record with Jeff Bezos on US visit
PM is making three-day trip during which he will give speech to UN general assembly and hold talks with Joe Biden at White House
Heather Stewart Political editor
19, Sep, 2021 @9:30 PM
Co-op faces criticism as it begins selling groceries via Amazon
Store revs up 300 more delivery robots and offers full range of groceries to Amazon Prime subscribers
Sarah Butler
16, Sep, 2021 @6:00 AM
Amazon offers $3,000 sign-on bonuses to US delivery and warehouse workers
Online retailer will also raise its average starting wage to $18 an hour to help recruit 125,000 people
Sarah Butler
14, Sep, 2021 @4:06 PM
Senator and congressman condemn Amazon for promoting anti-vaxxer books
Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have written to complain about search algorithms that appear to spread misinformation
Alison Flood
13, Sep, 2021 @1:01 PM
Streaming demand for UK shows will create 30,000 film and TV jobs
Amid a shortage of crew, UK producers are investing billions in training and bringing in more diversity
Tara Conlan
12, Sep, 2021 @1:00 PM
Jeff Bezos is on a quest for eternal life – back on Earth, we're searching for Amazon’s taxes | Marina Hyde
The tech overlord is reportedly investing in age-reversal, which means so much more than a fair contribution to the UK’s finances, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde
Marina Hyde
10, Sep, 2021 @1:28 PM
California passes landmark bill targeting Amazon’s algorithm-driven rules
The legislation would require warehouses to disclose to government agencies the quotas used to track workers
Kari Paul
10, Sep, 2021 @10:00 AM
Amazon offers to pay college fees of 750,000 frontline US workers
Company is latest big US firm to offer education-focused perks to workers after Walmart, Target and Kroger
Mark Sweney
10, Sep, 2021 @8:58 AM
Amazon UK arm pays £3.8m more corporation tax despite £1.9bn sales rise
Company says UK business as a whole paid out £492m in ‘direct taxes’ in 2020 – up from £293m in previous year
Sarah Butler
07, Sep, 2021 @10:00 PM
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