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Readers reporting typos in Kindle books can be a headache for authors, and a feature that’s easily abused
Authors have to attentively “fix” issues when often there aren’t any actual problems with a book.
Amazon Alexa app shoots to the top of the App Store, suggesting it’s one of the most popular Christmas gifts
Thousands have let Alexa into their home this Christmas.
Smart home providers commit to new open standards
The movement aims to increase security and help manufacturers create compatible devices.
Bloomberg is roasted online after article image resembles an Amazon Alexa sex toy
The article got attention for all the wrong reasons.
Amazon Premier League streaming debut is plagued with buffering issues for some users
Fans are hoping it will be fixed by tomorrow.
Even Facebook’s own employees say they wouldn’t trust the company with their finances
Most prefer traditional banks.
Korean streamer banned from Twitch and switches platforms, saying she “lost all trust”
Like many streamers, QueenMico is moving.
Facebook blocks links to website calling for investigation of Amazon Ring surveillance
The blocked website was promoting a new campaign launched by more than a dozen civil liberties groups.
Harrowing screams captured in Amazon Ring doorbell footage causes police to open kidnapping investigation
Police initially had no evidence of a crime being committed.
Netflix and Amazon team up to stop users sharing streaming login passwords
The industry wants to crack down.
Zappos thinks a 10% discount coupon is good compensation for leaking your personal data
If accepted, this solution would represent a setback in consumer protection laws, as it shows how easy it is for companies to get rid of such serious issues as data leaks.
New privacy bill threatens jail time for tech executives that abuse user data
The act would force tech companies to include a “one-click solution” for users to opt-out of their tracking and targeted ads programs.