Jeff Bezos began Amazon in a borrowed SUV

Jeff Bezos wrote Amazon's plan on his laptop while MacKenzie Scott drove a 2,000-mile US road trip

While on a 2,000-mile road trip, Jeff Bezos envisioned the business plan for Amazon, ultimately leaving a high-paying Wall Street career to turn that vision into reality. With his wife, MacKenzie Scott, handling essential operations, they started small, predicting moderate sales. However, the response surpassed their expectations, leading Amazon to evolve well beyond its original online bookstore model.

A $40 Million AI Movie Was Nearly Finished—When Amazon Walked Away

Amazon has shocked Hollywood by abandoning ‘Artificial,’ a biopic about OpenAI CEO Sam Altman. The reason remains unclear.

Bezos opens Blue Origin to outside investors for the first time in 26 years

Jeff Bezos is letting outside investors into Blue Origin for the first time since he founded it in 2000. The rocket company is seeking about 10bn in fresh capital at a 130bn pre-money valuation, according to CNBC. For 26 years, Bezos bankrolled the company himself, selling billions in Amazon stock rather than sharing ownership. That solo-funding [] This story continues at The Next Web

Top five large five-seat PHEV family SUVs in 2026

Who knew there was so much choice for families looking for a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) large five-seat SUV!

Why e-rickshaws stopped mid-ride: The tech behind the chaos

Why e-rickshaws stopped mid-ride: The tech behind the chaos

Best Amazon alternatives in 2026

Whatever you need – whether it is technology, clothes, decorations or even food – Amazon has it. One click and it is on its way to you. As the leading online market provider worldwide, Amazon owns the monopoly when it comes to online shopping. At Amazon you can buy basically anything, but at what cost? Over the last couple of years not only has the company faced scrutiny, for its working conditions, for example, but also its founder has faced some backlash over his excessive wealth and lifestyle. Luckily, there are European alternatives available so you can become independent from Jeff Bezos and his Big Tech company.

MiB: Lyft CEO David Risher

This week, I speak with David Risher, CEO of Lyft, about his career path from Microsoft and Amazon to leading the ride-sharing platform. We discuss Lyft’s financial turnaround, cost-cutting measures, and strategies for expanding market share. Plus customer-centric features, the mechanics of ride data, and the decade-long transition toward autonomous vehicle networks. A transcript of Read More The post MiB: Lyft CEO David Risher appeared first on The Big Picture.

The Curator: Brands you didn’t know you could shop on Amazon

Amazon is no longer just a place for everyday essentials—it’s quietly become a destination for high-quality brands like Aesop, Fossil, Ray-Ban and more.

America builds trucks

The affordable small vehicles that once filled American driveways have been replaced by a parade of increasingly enormous trucks and compact SUVs

Hurry! Michael Kors, Shark and Beats Are on Super Sale

Walmart’s sale section right now is our new obsession. The retailer marked down top brands, like Michael Kors, Dyson, Shark, Beats and more. Now is the perfect time to treat yourself to a new bag or skincare routine, or finally grab those home upgrades you’ve been eyeing for months. To help you shop the best []

The $25K EV with hand crank windows - Rich On Tech

Rich DeMuro takes a ride in the new Slate EV, a $24,950 electric truck that skips the extras in favor of personalization. Buyers start with the basics, then choose from more than 200 accessories to make it their own. Follow @richontech for more tech news, gadget reviews and tips.

With a Range Bump, the $25K Slate Is the Most Affordable EV Truck in the US

Launching with better specs than expected, the no-frills Bezos-backed electric pickup looks set to take on Ford’s Maverick—and be an EV truck you can afford and fix yourself.

Should Investors Buy Amazon Stock Instead of Walmart?

These are two of the best retailers in the world.

Why Grocery Chains Like Costco Are Racing to Open Stores Across America

Why Grocery Chains Like Costco Are Racing to Open Stores Across America

Wealthy Americans choose one grocery store chain over rivals, survey finds

A YouGov survey reveals Costco is the top grocery store for higher-income Americans, but the reasons behind their warehouse club loyalty may surprise you.

Why Would Amazon’s CEO Try to Kneecap Anthropic by Tattling to Trump?

Petty, vindictive, or pragmatic?

Nissan CEO’s US mission: shed rental-car image

Nissan CEO’s US mission: shed rental-car image

Toyota Brings Tacoma Work Back to Texas, Hands Trump a Huge America First Win

Toyota Brings Tacoma Work Back to Texas, Hands Trump a Huge America First Win

Slate Auto’s radically simple electric truck starts at $24,950

The Jeff Bezos-backed startup finally revealed more pricing details for its debut EV, including a 29,950 starting price for the SUV variant, and boosted the base range to 205 miles.

When You Need To Be A Little Shady, These Clever Things Are Effing Amazing

It turns out, Amazon is a treasure trove of mind-blowing things you absolutely need when it’s time to be a little shady.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Bets On Massive 229,000-Square-Foot Superstore To Dominate Retail And Logistics

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is making another push into physical retail with plans for a massive 229,000-square-foot superstore in a Chicago suburb, reigniting debate about the company’s brick-and-mortar ambitions. The move comes despite a troubled history in physical retail, with Amazon having closed its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh locations earlier this year. The proposed superstore [] The post Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) Bets On Massive 229,000-Square-Foot Superstore To Dominate Retail And Logistics appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Amazon responds after delivery worker is seen driving on front lawn to drop off package

Video footage captured an Amazon delivery worker totally ignoring a home driveway and driving on a customer’s freshly trimmed lawn to deliver a package. In the footage, a car is seen approaching the front porch of a home in Corydon, Indiana. But instead of using the driveway, the driver decides to move head straight to...

Feds Bypass California To Grant Americans The Right To Fix Their Own Rides

Everyday vehicle repairs and modifications just got a whole lot simpler for millions of Americans. Following a new White House directive titled “Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix,” the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) overhauled how aftermarket automotive parts are certified. Under the updated policy enacted on July 1, 2026, [] Feds Bypass California To Grant Americans The Right To Fix Their Own Rides

Kentucky Has Its Own Version of Texas' Famous Cadillac Ranch

Kentucky Has Its Own Version of Texas' Famous Cadillac Ranch

PM’s Dept: Luxury vehicle seen used by Anwar an existing govt asset, official car under maintenance

KUALA LUMPUR, July 7 — A luxury vehicle used by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim recently is an existing go...

Hollywood’s ‘Artificial’ Dilemma: When Tech and Luca Guadagnino Collided

Amazon dropped the filmmaker's nearly completed OpenAI film. It's now on the hunt for a new home, but both political and commercial challenges await.

The VinFast VF 8 and the New Priorities of EV Ownership

DUBAI, UAE - Media OutReach Newswire - 3 July 2026 - Today's EV buyers are looking beyond range and horsepower. They want an ownership experience that is just as reassuring as the vehicle itself, and that is where the VinFast VF 8 makes a strong case. Just a few years ago, conversations ...

Walmart denies Trump’s claim that he pressured them into price cuts

President Donald Trump boasted that he pressured Walmart into lowering their prices in honor of America’s 250th anniversary — but that’s not true, the company stated. According to The Bulwark’s Catherine Rampell, “Earlier this week Walmart found itself enlisted in when President Trump posted that at his administration’s ‘request to celebrate our great Country’s []

Tesco: Britain's Premier Supermarket Has Further Upside

Tesco: Britain's Premier Supermarket Has Further Upside

White House Rages After Embarrassing Trump Story Exposed

Umit Bektas/ReutersThe White House has gone into full defense mode after Donald Trump was found taking credit for price cuts that had nothing to do with him.On Monday, the 80-year-old president posted on Truth Social that Walmart would be “lowering prices, by a lot, at my Administration’s request,” including cutting the cost of beef by 15 percent as part of the country’s 250th birthday celebrations.Trump took a victory lap, praising the announcement as a “huge deal” for millions of Americans suffering through a cost-of-living crisis. The president’s second term has been dogged by high food prices, despite Trump making lowering them a central pledge of his 2024 campaign.Read more at The Daily Beast.

Drive an Exotic Supercar at the Owensboro Air Show

Drive an Exotic Supercar at the Owensboro Air Show

The Roborock Q7 M5 is back at its record-low price — buy it for under $150

Amazon has the Roborock Q7 M5 robot vacuum and mop combo on sale for 149.98. That's 80 off its 229.99 list price and one of the best prices we've seen on this smart cleaner.

Case Study – Harms Trucking

Founded in 2006 by Johan Harms, Harms Trucking started off with one truck and an owner that had a desire to grow Harms Trucking into a family business.

Neon Rescues Guadagnino’s Sam Altman Film After Amazon Walks Away

Amazon had a nearly finished 40 million film about OpenAI's 2023 boardroom crisis. Weeks after investing 50 billion in the company, Amazon walked away from it, and distributor Neon has now picked it up for awards season.