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Ocker reboot makes Alexa 'authentically Australian'

Amazon Australia is upgrading its Alexa chatbot with the same technology that underpins ChatGPT, and says it has been trained to understand Australian culture.

AAP · Aug 5

River clean-up flows into data centre climate debate

A tech giant plans to rescue millions of litres of drinking water from an Australian river as debate continues over data centre climate commitments.

AAP · Aug 2

What you need to know about Amazon's new same-day delivery service in the Hunter

Did your postcode make the cut?

Newcastle Herald · Jul 23

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Inside the e-commerce giant primed for bargain hunters

As the cost of living bites, some Australians are looking towards major sales events, with one e-commerce giant hiring hundreds of extra seasonal workers.

AAP · Jul 7

Amazon is being taken to court for introducing ads to Prime Video. The world will be watching

When Amazon started showing ads to its Prime Video subscribers, annoyed TV viewers complained to the consumer watchdog. Now the case is headed for the Federal Court – and already attracting international interest.

The Conversation · Jun 30

Australia sues Amazon unit over alleged breach via Prime Video ads

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) alleged that between November ‌2023 and August ⁠2025, ⁠Amazon Australia used unfair Prime Video contract terms to make negative changes for over 1 million annual subscribers without offering compensation.

The Economic Times · Jun 30

Kevin Murphy Grows Marketplace Revenue 141% with Pattern

MELBOURNE, Australia, June 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium haircare brand Kevin Murphy has grown its Amazon Australia revenue by 141% with ecommerce accelerator Pattern, transforming the marketplace from a grey market challenge into one of the brand's fastest growing retail channels. Distributed in Australia by Ozdare, Kevin Murphy partnered with…

AAP · Jun 19

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Amazon Australia adds to green energy portfolio

Amazon has invested an estimated $2.8 billion in renewable energy projects in Australia from 2020 to 2025 and is adding to that with nine new deals.

AAP · Apr 15

Massive robotic warehouse to deliver thousands of jobs

Construction has begun on the biggest warehouse ever constructed in Queensland - a robotic customer fulfilment centre for Amazon Australia.

AAP · Mar 11

Drop test: tech giant to ditch single-use plastic packs

More Christmas gifts purchased online will arrive in recyclable packaging this year after a two-year research project into making envelopes green.

AAP · Dec 12, 2024

Amazon Follows Up Its Viral 2023 Christmas Cob Loaf Pudding With An Even More Divisive Flavour

Yum?

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 2, 2024

30 Of The Best Black Friday Tech Sales To Shop Before They Go Back To Full Price Again

New headphones, here I come.

Pedestrian.tv · Nov 28, 2024

Amazon Australia’s Bringing Same Day Delivery To Sydney Today & We Love Convenience

Order by 12pm, delivered before 10pm. Not bad?!

Pedestrian.tv · Aug 21, 2024

Amazon Australia Is Hiding Gift Cards Worth $500 to $1000 Around Syd & Melb

Amazon Australia is gearing up for its most epic Prime Day sale by teaming up with Treausure Hunter Australia.

Pedestrian.tv · Jul 8, 2024

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Pedestrian.tv · May 23, 2024

This Is The Correct Way To Read The Bridgerton Books In Order

If you've finished Bridgerton season 3 but are yearning for some more romance, here's what order to read the books in and where to buy them.

AAP · Feb 27, 2024

Rewards of working like dogs at corporate playground

Canine colleagues of workers now have their own playground where employees at a tech giant can walk their dogs outside.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 22, 2023

60 Of The Best Books Of 2024 (So Far) Because Reading Is Hottie Behaviour

You may have forgotten about your 2024 reading goal but I sure haven't.

Pedestrian.tv · Dec 18, 2023

PSA: Here’s How You Can Cop One Of Amazon’s Sold-Out Garlic Puddings & Have It Delivered By Xmas

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AAP · Dec 12, 2022

Christmas delivery gift for late shoppers

Online shoppers will be able to order gifts just two days before Christmas this year, though not everything will be available at the last moment.

Pedestrian.tv · Oct 10, 2022

DJ Tigerlily Created An Incredibly Aussie Mix Using Checks Notes Lawnmowers Sprinklers

I know what you're thinking, we've picked a bunch of random words and shoved them into a headline for shits and giggles, but oh no no, this is as real as it gets.

The Conversation · May 2, 2022

ACCC says consumers need more choices about what online marketplaces are doing with their data

Consumers using online retail marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon “have little effective choice in the amount of data they share”, according to the latest report of the Australian Competition Consumer Commission (ACCC) Digital Platform Services Inquiry.

ABC News · Apr 28, 2022

Amazon, Catch, eBay and Kogan under scrutiny over concerns about their algorithms and use of data

The ACCC raises a range of concerns about a number of online retail marketplaces, including whether they are transparent with customers about how they collect and use consumer information.

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