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2021
Amazon adds Secrets Detector to CodeGuru
Amazon announced an update to its CodeGuru platform adding Secrets Detector, a feature that uses machine learning to detect secrets in source code during code review and suggest steps to secure them.
2021
Sainsbury’s launches checkout-free SmartShop Pick & Go store
Sainsbury’s launched a checkout-free SmartShop Pick & Go store at Holborn Circus in London, using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology.
2021
Sainsbury’s launches SmartShop Pick & Go
Sainsbury’s launched SmartShop Pick & Go, a contactless, checkout-free shopping service at its Holborn Circus convenience store, using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology.
2021
Amazon offers Black Friday discounts on Anker charging products
Amazon offered limited-time Black Friday discounts on Anker charging products, including the Nano II 65W charger and Power Bank.
2021
Italy fines Amazon and Apple over Beats sales restrictions
Italy's competition authority fined Amazon €68.7 million and Apple €134.5 million after finding that an agreement between them restricted sales of Apple and Beats products on Amazon's Italian website. It also ordered the companies to end the restrictions and allow sales in a non-discriminatory manner.
2021
Italy fines Amazon and Apple over sales restrictions
Italy's antitrust authority fined Amazon and Apple over alleged anti-competitive cooperation in sales of Apple and Beats products. The authority said provisions in a 2018 agreement restricted which resellers could sell the products on Amazon.it and ordered the companies to end the restrictions. Apple denied wrongdoing and said it planned to appeal.
2021
Patriot announces Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts
Patriot announced limited-time Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts of up to 43% on selected technology and gaming accessories, with offers available through its official website and selling partners Amazon and Newegg.
2021
Dreame announces Black Friday and Cyber Monday discounts
Dreame announced a Black Friday and Cyber Monday sale on Amazon, with discounts on selected products running from November 22 to November 29, and the broader sale described as running through November 30.
2021
Dreame releases the W10 robot vacuum and mop on Amazon
Dreame Technology is releasing the W10 self-cleaning robot vacuum and mop on Amazon during a launch period from November 22 to November 30, 2021.
2021
Amazon announces plan to reduce plastic packaging in Germany
Amazon announced that it intends to largely do away with plastic packaging in Germany by the end of 2021, replacing single-use plastic packaging bags with paper bags and shipping larger items in corrugated cardboard boxes. The announcement followed accusations that its plastic packaging contributed to plastic waste and ocean pollution.
2021
Amazon offers a discount for selecting a non-Visa payment method
Amazon customers were offered a $27 discount off their next purchase if they set a debit or non-Visa credit card as their payment default.
2021
Amazon announces planned end to acceptance of UK-issued Visa credit cards
Amazon announced that it would stop accepting Visa credit cards issued in the UK for purchases starting January 19, 2022, citing high processing fees. Customers could continue using Visa debit cards and Visa credit cards issued outside the UK. Visa said it was disappointed and was working toward a resolution.
2021
Amazon recalls AmazonBasics memory foam mattresses over fire hazard
Amazon recalled 15,300 AmazonBasics Memory Foam Mattresses after the CPSC said they failed to meet the mandatory federal flammability standard. Amazon said it was contacting affected customers and would arrange free shipment of covers intended to bring the mattresses into compliance; no injuries or incidents had been reported.
2021
Starbucks and Amazon open joint New York City store
Starbucks and Amazon opened a joint Starbucks Pickup and Amazon Go store in Manhattan, New York City, on November 18, 2021. The store uses Amazon's Just Walk Out technology and the Starbucks app.
2021
Starbucks and Amazon team up on cashier-less cafe concept
Starbucks announced that it is teaming up with Amazon and its Amazon Go concept to offer customers cashier-less shopping at Starbucks Pickup locations. The article identifies the first location in midtown Manhattan and another cafe in the New York Times Building.
2021
Amazon launches Conversation Mode for Echo Show 10
Amazon officially launched Conversation Mode for Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen.) devices. The feature enables more natural conversations without requiring users to say the Alexa wake word and can be turned on or off by voice command.
2021
Amazon rolls out curbside-recyclable insulated paper packaging
Amazon said perishable deliveries from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods Market would use curbside-recyclable insulated paper packaging made from recycled paper.
2021
Amazon settles with California over COVID-19 notification requirements
Amazon agreed in a court settlement with California to notify warehouse workers of workplace COVID-19 cases within a day and local health agencies within 48 hours. The settlement requires a $500,000 payment and does not include an admission of wrongdoing; it applies to Amazon sites in California.
2021
Amazon fined over California COVID-19 notifications
Amazon was ordered to pay a $500,000 fine after a complaint alleged it did not properly notify warehouse workers and local health agencies about new COVID-19 cases. Amazon agreed to pay the fine and improve its case tracking and notification practices.
2021
Amazon offers one-day discounts on Instant products
Amazon offered one-day discounts on a selection of Instant Pot and Instant kitchen appliances, including the 8-quart Duo Crisp for $119.