Amazon layoffs will shut down camera review site DPReview.com after 25 years [Updated]

Just last month, Amazon announced the devastating news that it would be shutting down the well-known camera review website DPReview.com after 25 years of operations. This affects the livelihood of countless camera enthusiasts, photographers, and hobbyists around the world. DPReview is a website dedicated to digital photography and digital imaging. Launched in December of 1998,… Continue reading Amazon layoffs will shut down camera review site DPReview.com after 25 years [Updated]

Amazon kills DPReview, the best camera review site on the web

The internet was recently rocked with news that one of the most beloved camera review websites, DPReview, was shut down by its parent company, Amazon. This was a shock to many photographers, including professionals and hobbyists alike, who had relied on the comprehensive coverage and reliable reviews of DPReview. DPReview (originally Digital Photography Review) was… Continue reading Amazon kills DPReview, the best camera review site on the web

Amazon layoffs will shut down camera review site DPReview.com after 25 years

The well-known camera website, DPReview.com, is reportedly set to shut down following 25 years of successful operation due to the recent layoffs at Amazon which includes the staff at DPReview.com. DPReview.com was founded in 1998, and quickly established itself as one of the go-to websites for camera reviews and photography news. The website had more… Continue reading Amazon layoffs will shut down camera review site DPReview.com after 25 years

Amazon is laying off another 9,000 workers

In a shocking announcement earlier this week, Amazon has announced plans to lay off 9,000 of its employees. The layoffs come as the company faces a number of headwinds and internal struggles with regards to operations and strategy. The 9,000 positions cut represent approximately 1% of Amazon’s total workforce, and are expected to impact employees… Continue reading Amazon is laying off another 9,000 workers

Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Announces an Additional 9,000 Layoffs

On April 5, 2021, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced that the company would be cutting an additional 9,000 jobs. The layoffs will affect Amazon’s ‘corporate’ and ‘operational’ divisions and are part of an effort to streamline operations. The cuts represent 0.5% of Amazon’s global 1.2 million strong workforce. The move comes as Amazon is dealing… Continue reading Amazon CEO Andy Jassy Announces an Additional 9,000 Layoffs

Amazon unveils three satellite user terminals, plans broadband service in 2024

On April 13th, Amazon unveiled three satellite user terminals designed to bring high-speed broadband services to remote areas of the world by 2024. The satellites are part of Amazon’s initiative to get broadband service to millions of people without access to reliable internet. The initiative, known as Project Kuiper, is set to launch 3,236 satellites… Continue reading Amazon unveils three satellite user terminals, plans broadband service in 2024

Amazon Taking Heat for Inhumane Donkey Products Sold by Third-Party Vendors

As a leading online store, Amazon has had their share of controversial products. But their recent decision to offer products made from donkeys is one of their most controversial choices yet. In recent weeks, the global marketplace has come under intense scrutiny and taken heat for inhumane donkey products sold by third-party vendors. The controversy… Continue reading Amazon Taking Heat for Inhumane Donkey Products Sold by Third-Party Vendors

Amazon Subject of Investigation Over iRobot Acquisition

Amazon is coming under investigation for its recent acquisition of the robotics company iRobot. The U.S. Department of Justice has opened an antitrust probe into the acquisition, citing concerns that the deal could lead to Amazon gaining “unfair competitive advantages” over rivals in the robotics market. The DOJ has requested information from Amazon about its… Continue reading Amazon Subject of Investigation Over iRobot Acquisition

The Amazon Halo Rise would be a neat sleep tracker, if it weren’t for my cat

These days, sleep tracking is becoming big business. There are lots of devices out there which track our sleep and provide feedback, with the Amazon Halo Rise being one of the most advanced options. On paper, the Halo Rise looks like a dream (pun unintended). It is able to track sleep stages, calories burned and… Continue reading The Amazon Halo Rise would be a neat sleep tracker, if it weren’t for my cat

Amazon is discontinuing its AmazonSmile charity program next month

In a surprise move, Amazon announced today that it will be discontinuing its AmazonSmile charity program next month. The program, which allows customers to donate 0.5% of their purchases to charities of their choice, has been an immensely popular way of giving back since its launch in 2013. The website States that AmazonSmile has been… Continue reading Amazon is discontinuing its AmazonSmile charity program next month

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