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2021
Amazon announces GameOn iOS app
Amazon announced its GameOn short-form gameplay footage app for mobile devices, with the article describing it as an iOS app that users would be able to download from the App Store. The article presents the iOS availability as forthcoming, not as a completed release.
2021
Rapid Nutrition launches its Amazon USA store
Rapid Nutrition launched its Amazon USA store for its SystemLS line, expanding its direct-to-consumer sales channel.
2021
Amazon releases Alexa Conversations
Amazon released the full version of Alexa Conversations, a deep-learning-based tool intended to simplify development of Alexa skills; it launched initially in the en_US language environment.
2021
Amazon changes shopping-app icon design
Amazon changed its shopping-app icon from the blue-tape design to folded blue tape after commentators said the earlier redesign resembled Adolf Hitler and following customer feedback.
2021
Amazon announces plans for Indiana logistics facilities
Amazon announced plans for logistics facilities in Valparaiso and Merrillville, Indiana; the article says two of five new Amazon Logistics facilities opening in Indiana that year would be in those cities.
2021
SBI announces second YONO Super Saving Days carnival
State Bank of India announced the second edition of YONO Super Saving Days, a four-day shopping carnival scheduled for March 4–7, 2021, with discounts and cashback offers for YONO users.
2021
Amazon book availability controversy
The article reported that Amazon appeared to make Ryan Anderson’s book “When Harry Became Sally: Responding to the Transgender Movement” unavailable. The article did not establish whether the unavailability was intentional.
2021
Parler files a new lawsuit against Amazon
Parler filed a new lawsuit against Amazon in King County Superior Court, alleging contractual offenses, deceptive and unfair trade practices, and defamation. Amazon Web Services disputed the claims, saying they had no merit.
2021
Amazon launches Build It crowdfunding platform
Amazon launched Build It, a crowdfunding platform for potential smart devices compatible with Alexa. Users can pre-order concepts, which will be built if they meet their funding targets.
2021
Amazon partners with Mahindra Electric on delivery fleet
Amazon partnered with Mahindra Electric to include electric vehicles in Amazon’s delivery fleet in India.
2021
Hudson opens Hudson Nonstop at Dallas Love Field Airport
Hudson Group opened its first Hudson Nonstop store using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology at Dallas Love Field Airport on February 22, 2021.
2021
Hudson opens first Hudson Nonstop store at Dallas Love Field
Hudson opened its first Hudson Nonstop store using Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology at Dallas Love Field Airport.
2021
Asus announces updated ZenBook Flip 13 OLED
Asus announced an updated ZenBook Flip 13 OLED (UX363), with an OLED touchscreen, 11th Generation Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics. The model was scheduled to be available in the UAE from 18 February 2021.
2021
New York attorney general sues Amazon over workplace safety and retaliation allegations
New York Attorney General Letitia James filed a lawsuit against Amazon, alleging failures to protect workers at its New York City facilities during the pandemic and challenging its firing of a worker. Amazon defended its safety protocols and said the worker was terminated for violating social-distancing guidelines.
2021
ILIFE vacuums discounted for Presidents’ Day
ILIFE robot vacuums were offered on Amazon in a one-day Presidents' Day sale with discounts of up to 25%.
2021
Amazon enables seller registration and account management in Marathi
Amazon said sellers would be able to register on the Amazon.in marketplace and manage their online businesses in Marathi.
2021
Amazon sues New York attorney general over pandemic workplace-safety oversight
Amazon sued New York Attorney General Letitia James, seeking to block her from regulating the company's workplace-safety response to the Covid pandemic. Amazon argued that the area was already governed by federal law; the article also reports allegations concerning worker safety and retaliation.
2021
Amazon files preemptive lawsuit against New York attorney general
Amazon filed a complaint in federal court against New York Attorney General Letitia James, seeking relief from state oversight activities related to its COVID-19 workplace conditions. The article also recounts allegations concerning worker safety and employee firings.
2021
Amazon and Best Buy discount Samsung phones
Samsung Galaxy S21 series phones and other Samsung models were discounted on Amazon and Best Buy, including reductions of about $200 or more for several models.
2021
Alexa app adds display and accessibility features
The Alexa app’s latest version adds light mode that follows phone settings and text scaling; the article says the new app is available for iOS and is coming to Android by the end of the month.