Amazon
In 1994, Jeff Bezos started his then online marketplace for books Amazon from his garage in Bellevue, Wash. before expanding to sell other products including electronics, apparel, toys, and jewelry. By 2015, Amazon went on to surpass Walmart as the most valuable retailer in the United States.
In 2017, Amazon acquired Whole Foods and in 2018 it launched its two-day delivery service called Prime. Today, it is the second-largest private employer in the United States and Amazon Prime has over 100 million subscribers worldwide.
Founder: Jeff Bezos
Launch Date: July 5, 1994
Services and Products:
- Amazon Prime
- Amazon Fresh
- Amazon Web Services
- Alexa
- Amazon Drive
- Echo
- Kindle
- Fire Tablets
- Fire TV
- Amazon Video
- Amazon Music
- Amazon Studios
- AmazonWireless
Value: $1.5 trillion
Latest Amazon News and Updates
“Ripped My Heart Right Out” — Mom Has to Think Fast After Daughter Spots Christmas Gift Early
"But I don’t have one."
Reports Claim Amazon Has Banned Its Delivery Drivers From Singing Along With the Radio
"Try to tell me when I can move my own mouth? I'm out."
15 of Amazon’s Most Expensive Items, From $1 Million Sports Memorabilia to Silicone Muscle Body Suits
The most expensive item on Amazon costs more than a house and car combined!
“Tired of Being Scammed” — Amazon Customer Says Prime Day Is a Con Job, Shares Hack for Real Discounts
"SOME things are on sale though."
Amazon Worker Posts Downsides of Working for Retailer, Internet Thinks She’s Dramatic
"Amazon is a good paying and easy job it’s just u gotta be willing to do it for 10-11 hrs a day," one person commented.
“It’s All from the Same Factory” — Man Details Problem with Shopping on Amazon in 2024
"The AI photos and weird text in broken English always make me laugh 'other shirts are crunchy'…'ours soft luxury fabric'"
"Excuse Me, Amazon?" — This Woman's Black Friday Christmas Shopping May Not Arrive Until January
A woman took to TikTok to complain about her Christmas shopping on Amazon, which may not even arrive until halfway into January 2024.
Amazon Is Dropping Venmo as a Payment Option, Users Want Answers
Amazon will no longer accept Venmo as a payment option starting in January 2024. Why has Amazon decided to drop the payment service?
"Amazon Sellers Price Gouge" — Woman Pays $44 for Sweater, Finds Same One on Shein for $15
This woman on TikTok easily detected some egregious price gouging on Amazon after a listing for a sweater came up way cheaper on other sites.
Amazon Delivery Driver Takes Dip In Customer’s Pool After Reading Note on Door
An Amazon customer's home surveillance camera recorded a delivery driver taking them up on their offer to take a dip in their swimming pool.
An Amazon Delivery Driver Got His Finger Bitten off by a Dog — Details on the Aftermath
This Amazon driver was delivering a package when a vicious dog attacked him and bit off his finger. Read on to see the terrifying footage.
This Is Why Amazon Sometimes Packs Small Items In Huge Boxes
There's a reason why your small item comes in a giant Amazon box, believe it or not.
Woman Leaves Back of an Amazon Delivery Van In Viral Video, What Was She Up To?
In a video going viral on TikTok, a woman steps out of an Amazon delivery van, leading many to question what she was doing in the van to begin with.
Amazon Employee Records Co-Worker Sleeping on Packages, Sparks Overworking Debate
An Amazon employee was caught in a viral TikTok sleeping on packages and it started a conversation on the social media platform.
Too Many People on Your Amazon Prime Account? Here’s How to Clean House
Need to know how to remove added accounts to Prime? Here are the steps for removing profiles from Prime Video accounts and other Amazon services.
Amazon Employees Ask for a Raise, Get Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Instead
An Amazon employee went viral on TikTok after uploading a video of the company handing out grilled cheese sandwiches to workers instead of raises.
Amazon Driver Walks Through Police Standoff Just to Get Package Delivered in Time
An Amazon delivery driver could care less that he was walking into what appears to be a police stand off: he just needed to get his package delivered.
TikToker Criticized for Expecting Neighbor to Bring Accidental Package Delivery to Her
A mom went viral on TikTok after criticizing her neighbor for not bringing over a package that mistakenly ended up on their doorstep.
Is Prime Gaming Free With Amazon Prime? Here's What to Know
Free monthly games, extra in-game content, and a free Twitch subscription: here's what you can get with an Amazon Prime subscription and Prime Gaming.
Amazon Return Pallets Are Often Sold Wholesale — Here's How You Can Buy Them
Amazon return pallets can contain a bounty of interesting items, and some want to know how they can buy one and see what's actually on it.
Laugh at These Amazon Prime Day Memes Instead of Buying Useless Stuff
These hilarious Amazon Prime Day memes will have you laughing — and they might inspire you to skip buying useless stuff just because it’s on sale too.
The Identity of the Headless Man Has Remained a Mystery to Royal Family Fans for Decades
Who was the headless man on 'A Very British Scandal'? Amazon's new show is already catching viewers' attention, but who was this mystery figure?
Here Are Some of Our Favorite Adult Animated Series for You to Binge on Prime Video
Prime Video has a wide selection of adult animated series to check out. Here are some of our favorite shows, ranging from superheroes to anime.
The Real Meaning Behind the Group's Name in 'The Legend of Vox Machina'
The new series ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’ features the members of Vox Machina fighting to protect the world. But what does “Vox Machina” mean?
Many 'Critical Role' Fans Think Orion Acaba Could Make a Comeback in 'Vox Machina'
Orion Acaba played Tiberius Stormwind in the original ‘Vox Machina’ campaign in ‘Critical Role.’ Will he make a return in ‘The Legend of Vox Machina’?
What Does It Mean if Your Amazon Alexa Device Is Flashing or Blinking Different Colors?
Sometimes, our Amazon Alexa Echo devices flash or blink different colors. We're here to uncover the truth and discover what the colors mean.
Amazon Prime Day Is Going Global With Savings for Prime Members in 20 Countries
Is Amazon Prime Day global in 2021? The company is offering deals to Prime members in 20 countries on June 21 and 22, 2021. Read more.
'Flack' Star Anna Paquin and Husband Stephen Moyer Could Reunite On-Screen
Anna Paquin stars in Amazon's 'Flack,' and her husband, Stephen Moyer, is now also working on the series with her, so could he appear on-screen?
Jeff Bezos Was Born Jeff Jorgensen — What's His Ethnicity?
What is Jeff Bezos's ethnicity? Plus, who does the Amazon founder date, and what's all the commotion about him going to space? Details inside!
This Zoo Gives Animals Amazon Reviews That Are Absolutely 5 Stars
Zoo begins giving animals reviews on Amazon that are very appropriate
This Guy's Pre-Workout Amazon Review Lists All The Hilarious Side Effects He Felt
This guy's Amazon review of pre-workout supplement Beyond Raw Lit reveals all the hilarious side effects.
Alexa, Did Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos Sign a Prenup?
Jeff Bezos is divorcing his wife McKenzie, and people are concerned the Amazon founder does not have a prenup.
Woman Saved All Her Amazon Boxes for Six Months to Play a Prank on Her Husband
The woman saved up all the family's Amazon boxes from the past six months.
Amazon is Selling a Bracelet That Shocks You For Spending Too Much Money or Eating Fast Food
Every time you get a craving, you're supposed to turn on the juice and shock yourself with the Pavlok.
People are Leaving Hilarious Amazon Reviews for This $10,000 Swiss Army Knife
People are finding this expensive Swiss army knife to be hilarious and are leaving the best reviews for it on amazon.
This Man Got His Amazon-Loving Wife a Package Cake for Her Birthday
Emily has a habit of ordering a lot of things from Amazon, so her husband got her a cake shaped like an Amazon package for her birthday.
Meet Shantel VanSanten: The Actress Who Plays Becca Butcher in Amazon's 'The Boys'
Meet the actress who plays Becca Butcher from Amazon's 'The Boys.' Details on Shantel VanSanten's Instagram, dating life, and more.
Popclaw Steals the Spotlight on Amazon's 'The Boys'
Brittany Allen landed a role on Amazon's dark comedy 'The Boys'. Here's everything to know about Popclaw and the actress who plays her.
Orlando Bloom's Amazon Show 'Carnival Row' Blends Fantasy With 19th Century England
Orlando Bloom's show 'Carnival Row' has a fascinating cast and will definitely be returning for Season 2. Get the details here.
Fans Are Begging for More Episodes of Amazon's New Series 'Carnival Row'
Will there be a Season 2 of 'Carnival Row'? Binge-watchers are already asking for more episodes of the fantasy series. Here’s what we know.
Who Are the Critch on Amazon's 'Carnival Row'? All the Details on the Buzzed-About Show
An explainer on the Critch meaning on 'Carnival Row.' The show dropped its first season on August 30, and it stars Cara Delevingne and Orlando Bloom.
Rosa Salazar From Amazon's 'Undone' Is Becoming Hollywood's Favorite Actress to Animate
'Undone' star Rosa Salazar has been acting in Hollywood for nearly a decade — here's everything you should know about the talented star.
How in the World Was Amazon Able to Make 'Undone' So Visually Spectacular?
How was ‘Undone’ made? Amazon employed some awesome technology to create the animated series, and it has fans dying to know more about the technology.
Cyber Monday Is Sparking a Debate About Whether or Not to Use Amazon Smile
How does Amazon Smile work? For Cyber Monday, charities all over are asking for Amazon Smile donations but Twitter users are questioning the service.
Amazon Prime Subscribers Are Upset They're Not Receiving Two-Day Shipping on Orders
The best part about an Amazon Prime subscription is free 2-day shipping, so why is the company not delivering some prime items in that time frame?
James May, the Host of Amazon's 'Our Man in Japan,' Is a Huge Deal in the U.K.
'Our Man in Japan' host James May has an extremely successful television career and a love of fast cars.
The Best Amazon Prime Shows of 2020, in Case You Needed Another Reason to Stay In
The best Amazon Prime shows of 2020 are here to get you ready for another year of binge-watching the shows everyone is talking about
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Just Dropped $165M on a Mansion in Beverly Hills
Billionaire Jeff Bezos’ new home is literally one for the record books, but it does have people wondering: does he have to pay taxes on the property?
Guy Kept Ordering Cardboard Boxes from Amazon and Getting Bags of Granola Instead
All Dave Meslin wanted was a 25-pack of brown cardboard boxes. But he mysteriously kept getting bags of granola instead.
What Is Jeff Bezos's Religion? The Amazon CEO Keeps His Beliefs to Himself
Jeff Bezos is one of the richest — and therefore most famous — people in the world, but people are curious: What is the Amazon CEO's religion?