Gravity-based link technology could make it easier than ever to buy things from Amazon
The ease with which consumers can purchase just about anything on Amazon’s (AMZN) website has helped the company change the face of retail. In the …
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Amazon’s rumored Kindle smartphone could be delayed
It has been suggested that Amazon (AMZN) will enter the smartphone market this year with a new Kindle phone. The company has long been rumored …
Google may be prepping next-day shipping service to tackle Amazon Prime
Google (GOOG) has made a name for itself by entering established markets and launching bigger, often better products that ultimately become dominant, and the company …
Amazon: The second most desirable tablet vendor
Amazon (AMZN) has had a hell of a ride in the tablet market. The first Kindle tablet rode on the wave of Kindle eBook readers’ …
Amazon could see huge boost from long-form video consumption trend on tablets
The new Ooyala study on video consumption patterns highlights just how much tablets are now outperforming the PC, smartphone and video game console platforms when …
Amazon cuts ties with security firm linked to neo-Nazis
Amazon (AMZN) has quickly learned that having alleged neo-Nazis guard your warehouses isn’t the best PR move. The Associated Press reports that Amazon has cut ties with HESS, …
Amazon under fire for allegedly hiring neo-Nazi-linked security firm to guard warehouses
The last thing Amazon (AMZN) CEO Jeff Bezos probably wanted to read this week was that his company had allegedly hired a security firm to …
Nook’s death spiral and Kindle’s triumph
Companies very rarely warn twice in 40 days about the same problem. When it happens, it usually indicates that something so unexpected is taking place …
Amazon could be the next mobile powerhouse to compete with Apple and Samsung
More than eight multinational companies compete in the mobile market, however Apple and Samsung pull in all the profit. According to a new report from …
Amazon and Apple found to be top destinations for mobile shoppers
A new customer satisfaction survey from analytics firm ForeSee has ranked Amazon (AMZN) as the top destination for shoppers who used their mobile devices to browse …
Amazon and Samsung are poised to win big as cheap tablets catch fire in Europe
Retailer Carphone Warehouse surprised retail observers in the United Kingdom by delivering a torrid 16% revenue growth for the December quarter. Interestingly, CW specifically pointed …
Amazon aims to break Apple’s grip on iOS music downloads
Amazon (AMZN) is tired of seeing iPhone users go to the iTunes store to download their favorite songs and has decided to revamp its mobile …
Judge tells Amazon and Apple to resolve Appstore trademark dispute before trial
The judge presiding over Apple’s (AAPL) trademark infringement lawsuit against Amazon (AMZN) has told both parties to resolve the issue prior to their scheduled court …
Amazon and Samsung are running away with the Android tablet market
Following the successful launch of Amazon’s Kindle Fire tablet, Android vendors saw a beacon of hope in a market that had been dominated by Apple’s …
Amazon adds TV episodes from A&E Networks to its Prime Instant Video service
Amazon (AMZN) has spent the better part of 2012 beefing up its Prime Instant Video service. During the past year, the company brought the streaming …
Amazon is gutting Barnes & Noble
Barnes & Noble (BKS) warned about the Christmas quarter a while back, so we knew things were heading south. Yet the numbers still have the …
As netbooks crash and burn, Amazon’s best-selling laptop is a Chromebook
Netbooks may be on the way out as companies like Acer and Asus cease production, but it is becoming increasingly clear that there is still …
Court dismisses Apple’s lawsuit against Amazon over the term ‘app store’ [updated]
After hitting some early hurdles, Apple’s (AAPL) lawsuit filed against Amazon (AMZN) in 2012 over the use of the term “app store” has been dismissed. …
Record-breaking 17.4 million Android and iOS devices activated on Christmas Day; tablets top smartphones
More Android and iOS devices were activated on Christmas Day this year than on any other day. According to analytics firm Flurry, 17.4 million Android …
Temple Run was downloaded more than 2.5 million times on Christmas Day
Millions of men, woman and children awoke on December 25th to find a smartphone or tablet under their Christmas tree. After opening these gifts, users …
iPad mini takes a big bite out of Kindle Fire sales this holiday season
Amazon’s (AMZN) first Kindle Fire took the holidays by storm last year. Following a white-hot debut, Amazon’s slate had reportedly taken 14% of the global …
Amazon smartphone reportedly set for 2013 launch
Amazon (AMZN) has reportedly contracted Foxconn to build its long-rumored “Kindle smartphone” according to the Taiwan Economic News. The news corroborates Digitimes’ report late last …
Apple and publishers settle with EU over eBook price fixing scandal
The European Union accepted a settlement offer from Apple (AAPL) and four other book publishers on Thursday that will end an antitrust investigation over eBook …
Amazon Instant Video streaming app finally debuts on the iPhone and iPod touch
Amazon (AMZN) on Thursday updated its Instant Video streaming application to support both the iPhone and iPod touch. The app, which grants Amazon Prime members …
An inside look at an Amazon warehouse
Ordering something from Amazon (AMZN) couldn’t be easier, however many people are unaware of the journey a package must go through before reaching a customer’s …
Amazon says Kindle sales booming, still won’t show actual sales figures
Amazon (AMZN) on Tuesday announced that sales of its popular line of eReaders and tablets doubled over Black Friday and Cyber Monday. While the online …
YouTube and Amazon Instant Video now available on Nintendo’s Wii U
Google (GOOG) on Thursday announced the launch of a YouTube app for Nintendo’s (NTDOY) Wii U gaming console. The app doesn’t let you watch videos …
U.K. bookstores lash out at Amazon over alleged tax dodging
It’s rare to hear businesses bemoan any lack of tax payments, but bookstores in the United Kingdom are so fed up with Amazon (AMZN) that …
Amazon’s Jeff Bezos edges out Tim Cook and Larry Page for Businessperson of the Year
Following the guidance of its CEO Jeff Bezos, Amazon (AMZN) has successfully transformed from the an online retailer to a high-end technology company. Amazon has …
Amazon starts shipping Kindle Fire HD 8.9″
Amazon (AMZN) on Thursday began shipping the Kindle Fire HD 8.9″, the larger version of its popular Kindle Fire tablet line. The Kindle Fire HD …
