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Netflix Raises Canadian Subscription Prices Amid Industry-Wide Trend

Netflix implemented a price increase in Canada, raising its subscription plans by $2 to $7.99 for the basic plan with ads, $2.50 to $18.99 for the standard plan without ads, and $3 to $23.99 for the premium plan, reflecting a broader industry trend of rising streaming costs and competitive pressures...

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UK Replaces Competition Regulator Chair Amid Growth Concerns

The UK government replaced the Competition and Markets Authority's chair, Marcus Bokkerink, with former Amazon executive Doug Gurr, due to concerns about the CMA's impact on economic growth, following criticism from Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a meeting with the Finance Minister to discuss stimu...

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Amazon iPhone 16 Hack: Account Takeover via Social Engineering

A new hacking method targets Amazon customers, using fraudulent calls impersonating Amazon customer service to add multiple iPhone 16 orders to victims' accounts, tricking them into providing one-time codes for account takeover.

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Zoox to Launch Commercial Robotaxi Service in Las Vegas

Amazon's Zoox plans to launch its driverless robotaxi service in Las Vegas this year, expanding to San Francisco and other cities later, despite setbacks in the autonomous vehicle market and uncertainties about its business model.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Savannah Pub Owner Brutally Attacked by Fake Amazon Delivery Drivers

Two men, disguised as Amazon delivery drivers, attacked a 66-year-old Savannah, Georgia pub owner on January 11th, 2024, at approximately 8:00 a.m., causing multiple head wounds requiring 14 stitches and stealing $80; police are investigating.

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Amazon's Retail Ad Service: Expanding Dominance or Democratizing Retail Media?

Amazon is offering its retail ad technology to other retailers, aiming to expand its retail media dominance despite data privacy concerns; smaller retailers may benefit while larger ones remain hesitant.

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theguardian.com
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Former Amazon Executive Appointed to Lead UK Competition Watchdog

The UK government appointed Doug Gurr, a former Amazon executive, as interim chair of the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA), sparking criticism due to the CMA's upcoming investigations into tech companies like Google; the appointment comes amid concerns about the influence of large tech firms.

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theglobeandmail.com
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Amazon Closes All Quebec Warehouses, Laying Off 1950 Employees

Amazon Canada is closing seven Quebec warehouses, affecting 1,950 employees (1,700 permanent, 250 temporary), shifting back to third-party delivery after a recent successful unionization effort in Laval; union representatives allege anti-union tactics.

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Zoox Aims for 2025 RoboTaxi Launch in Las Vegas

Amazon's Zoox plans to launch commercial robotaxi services in Las Vegas this year, expanding to San Francisco and other cities later, using a purpose-built vehicle without manual controls, despite challenges and setbacks in the autonomous vehicle industry.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Post-Pandemic Job Market Shift: Reskilling and Worker Priorities

Surae Thomas's career path changed after she landed a job at Amazon's Reliability and Maintenance Engineering (RME) Mechatronics and Robotics Apprenticeship Program, highlighting a post-pandemic shift in worker priorities towards job security and work-life balance as the Great Resignation slows.

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Amazon Orders Multiple Electric Trucks for its Delivery Network

Amazon placed its largest-ever order for electric trucks—multiple E-Actros 600s from Daimler Truck—each with a 500km range, supported by a new 360-kW fast-charging network at Amazon's delivery centers, furthering Amazon's goal of net-zero emissions by 2040.

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cnbc.com
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Bank of America: Top Stock Picks for 2025

Bank of America's January 2024 report identifies Amazon, Crocs, Chewy, and Wells Fargo as top stock picks for 2025, citing margin growth, robust earnings, AI integration, and strategic market expansion as key drivers; Chewy shares are up 82% year-over-year, and Amazon shares are up 42%.

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