Tag: business
Verizon buys video conferencing app BlueJeans
In a classic example of trying to strike while the iron is hot, the business unit of Verizon (Engadget's parent company) is acquiring BlueJeans. If you're not familiar, BlueJeans is a video conferencing app like Zoom. Verizon didn't disclose the fina… Source
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Unicorn layoffs keep piling up as the economy gets worse
Earlier today a grip of new data presented a sharply negative picture of the American economy. And this afternoon, news broke that a trio of well-known, heavily-backed unicorns were cutting staff. With stocks down as well, we’ve received negative signals from the private market, the public market and the economy…
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Amazon fires two employees over criticism of labor practices
Amazon has confirmed the firing of two former employees who had been vocal critics of the company's climate and labor practices. On Monday, the retailer told the Washington Post, which is owned by Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, that it had stopped employing… Source
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Amazon lets sellers resume shipping ‘non-essential’ items to warehouses
In an effort to better meet the surge in consumer demand, Amazon announced last month that its fulfillment centers would only accept shipments of medical supplies and household cleaning goods from independent merchants. At the time, the company said… Source
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The intersection of small business, tech and our financial system is more important than ever
Ann Marie Mehlum Contributor Ann Marie Mehlum serves on several boards, including Summit Bank, and is a senior advisor at FS Vector, Fenway Summer’s advisory affiliate. Previously, she was associate administrator of Capital Access at SBA. Javier Saade Contributor Javier Saade serves on several boards, is venture partner at Fenway…
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Amazon extends return window amid coronavirus pandemic
Amazon is temporarily extending its return policy window to help its customers during the coronavirus crisis. If you live in the US or Canada, you now have until May 31st to return any products you buy between now and April 30th through Amazon or one… Source
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