Amazon union vote re-do date set in US
Labor organizers and e-commerce giant Amazon are set for a rematch vote to begin next month on whether workers will form a union at a warehouse in Alabama, officials said Tuesday.
Jan 11, 2022
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CES tech fair prepares to draw crowds as COVID surges
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES), one of the world's largest trade fairs, returns to Las Vegas in person this week under a newly resurgent pandemic that has supercharged the industry but threatens its downsized expo.
Jan 3, 2022
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Online shopping faces big hurdles in Tijuana. Amazon hopes to change that
Like many Amazon shoppers, Sergio Rodriguez Sanchez saw his online buying habits—mostly home goods and kitchen gadgets—escalate as the pandemic wore on.
Dec 15, 2021
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Human-like brain helps robot out of a maze
Psychologists use mazes to assess the learning capacity of mice or rats. But how about robots? Can they learn to navigate the twists and turns of a labyrinth? Now, researchers at the Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) ...
Dec 13, 2021
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Alibaba appoints new CFO, reshuffles e-commerce businesses
China's largest e-commerce group Alibaba said Monday it is appointing a new chief financial officer and reorganizing its e-commerce businesses amid a regulatory crackdown in the technology industry.
Dec 6, 2021
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China unveils new rules on ride-hailing drivers' rights
Beijing has unveiled fresh rules on workers' rights in the ride-hailing industry—including better pay and breaks—as officials tighten oversight of China's embattled tech sector and gig economy.
Dec 1, 2021
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Cyber Monday sales should be robust but business cooling
Consumers are expected to spend between $10.2 billion and $11.3 billion on Monday, making it once again the biggest online shopping day of the year, according to Adobe Digital Economy Index.
Nov 29, 2021
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Italy hits Apple, Google with antitrust fine
Italy's antitrust watchdog imposed 20 million euros ($22.5 million) in fines on Apple and Google on Friday, the second time the regulator has sanctioned US tech giants this week.
Nov 26, 2021
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Carbon labelling can potentially encourage eco-friendly E-commerce
Having the world at our fingertips was one of the promises of the age of information. With electronic commerce (e-commerce) giving us the power to buy almost anything from anywhere with a swipe or a click, this promise has ...
Nov 19, 2021
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PayPal quashes Pinterest acquisition rumors
Online payments giant PayPal has said it is not seeking to buy Pinterest, ending days of speculation that had prompted shares in the image-sharing site to soar.
Oct 25, 2021
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