The writing was on the wall for the Dash button, which Amazon discontinued earlier this year. However, loyal users of the diminutive devices were still surprised to learn Thursday that their buttons ...

Ben Fox Rubin was a senior reporter for CNET News in Manhattan, reporting on Amazon, e-commerce and mobile payments. He previously worked as a reporter for The Wall Street Journal and got his start at ...

In context: Dash Buttons will soon be a reminder of a short-lived but important product that served as a stepping stone in e-commerce history. Who knows, maybe they'll even become collectible? Eh, ...