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World Radio Day: Pure announces StreamR Splash
Today sees the celebration of World Radio Day, taking place on the anniversary of the founding of United Nations Radio on February 13th 1946, To mark the occasion, Pure announces […]
Which? claims Amazon’s Choice badge is flawed
The latest findings from consumer watchdog Which? show that Amazon’s recommendation system is inherently flawed and easily gamed by unscrupulous sellers, despite many consumers trusting Amazon’s Choice badge as a […]
5 ways to make running your online business simpler
If you’ve recently set up your own business, you could be brimming with excitement right now. You’re your own boss! You can set your own hours! You can work around […]
UK streaming service BritBox launches with Channel 4 deal
UK streaming service BritBox has launched, announcing that it has struck a deal with Channel 4 for All 4 and Film4 content. The BBC and ITV announced BritBox earlier this […]
Inside Amazon’s Peterborough warehouse – report
The PA news agency sent its City reporter, Henry Saker-Clark, to Amazon’s Peterborough warehouse on one of the company’s public tours. This is what he saw: Amazon has faced years […]
Amazon accused of ‘wasting millions’ on major transparency campaign
Amazon has been accused of “wasting millions” on a major advertising campaign calling for customers to visit its warehouses. In recent weeks, the retail giant has launched a series of […]
BBC launches interactive voice news for Alexa
The BBC is launching an interactive voice news service for Alexa, allowing people to skip stories or ask for more details about the items they are interested in. From Wednesday, […]
Amazon deal with Deliveroo investigated by competition watchdog
Amazon has been asked explain why an attempt to buy a stake in Deliveroo will not reduce competition in the UK. If officials believe prices for customers could rise and […]
Amazon unveils dedicated Kindle e-reader for children
Amazon has unveiled a new version of its Kindle e-reader – the £100 Kindle Kids Edition. It is the company’s first to be designed specifically for children. The new Kindle […]
BBC promises iPlayer revamp to compete with Netflix
BBC bosses have promised a total transformation of the iPlayer to compete with streaming giants. Director-general Lord Tony Hall believes the corporation can challenge the existing dominance of services like […]