The worldwide Android tablet is ruled by Amazon’s Kindle Fire, and not Google’s Nexus 7, according to TheNextWeb. Kindle Fire, released in 2011, has been able to hold its dominance in the market impressively despite the more recent introduction of Google Nexus 7 just last year. This piece of information is sourced from Localytics, a [...]
The AutoRip service could potentially give Apple’s iTunes a run for its money. The most recent offering by Amazon, AutoRip, provides free digital versions of actual CDs bought from their site, even on physical music purchased some 15 years ago. This option to access via digital means will be available through Amazon’s Cloud Player — only [...]
In an in-depth analysis of the ever-burgeoning competition between Google and Amazon, Reuters is reporting that the rivalry between these two online giants is set to go sky-high in 2013, as Amazon ventures into online advertising and both companies offer cloud computing services, among others. The rivalry, in fact, started more than ten years ago [...]
Amazon is planning to venture beyond its hugely impressive Kindle Fire Tablet and its slew of e-readers, as it prepares to introduce more mobile devices, reported Reuters. On July 26 Amazon will be disclosing a report of their 2nd quarter results, but industry analysts and retailers have gone ahead to reveal some of Amazon’s future plans [...]
Amazon has launched a range of game services designed specifically for developers – GameCircle. This new set of game developer services is made up of three parts: Achievements, Leaderboards and Sync. GameCircle allows for the easy and seamless integration of these features by developers, helping them to ensure a more exciting and entertaining gaming experience [...]
According to Bloomberg, Amazon is currently developing—working together with Foxconn, another phone maker—a new smartphone with the ability to compete with both iPhone and devices that use the Android operating system. In order to defend itself against any infringement issues, Amazon is in the process of acquiring patents for its new smartphone. Issues involving patents [...]
Written on 06 July 2012 by Vincent AbryAmazon just announced they are buying Kiva Systems (robots) for $775 million in cash. If you don’t know yet Kiva, I suggest you watch the videos below to see how this technology is advanced in terms of logistics. Kiva robots are all controlled by a central computer, the brain (now Jeff Bezos ^^). They (almost) don’t need need humans, do not collide and of course always take the shortest path from A to B… It means a lot of time and [...]
Written on 19 March 2012 by Vincent AbryAmazon just unveiled its top 10 best-selling video games of 2011, Physical and Downloadable. “Amazon has released its top-selling digital and physical game titles from 2011. The online retailer has quickly become the quintessential center of great gaming deals, release-day shipping, and exclusive pre-order bonuses (including up to $20 back, in some cases). There are [...]
Written on 17 Jan 2012 by Vincent AbryAre Amazon & his CEO Jeff Bezos going to become the New Apple/Steve Jobs ? May be. Probably. Sooner than you can imagine. BGR reports that Amazon is currently selling 1 million Kindles tablets each week since November 14 (when Kindle Fire sales started). “Amazon.com today announced that Kindle devices remain the hottest products this [...]
Written on 16 Dec 2011 by Vincent AbryAmazon has unveiled details of its new tablet called the Kindle “Fire”. It has a 7-inch color screen and is priced at 199$. Jeff Bezos’ tablet can read ebooks as the classic Kindle does but also allows to surf the Internet and watch videos. A new competitor for iPad and Android Devices… The tablet that [...]
Written on 28 Sep 2011 by Vincent AbryAndroid-based Amazon Kindle Tablet is coming for November with 7-inch capacitive full color touch screen. Priced at 250 $, the Device is expected to launch in late November. According to Techcrunch, Kindle Tablet is very real. MG Siegler has “seen it and played with it”. First version will be WiFi-only. “the new Kindle is very close [...]
Written on 02 Sep 2011 by Vincent AbryAmazon.com was created in 1994 by the founder, Jeff Bezos. Originally named Cadabra, Amazon is the now the largest online retailer in the US. It was named after the Amazon River, which is the largest river in the world. By 2008, Amazon had twice the number of visitors as walmart.com. Every month, Amazon.com sees about [...]
Written on 17 March 2011 by Vincent AbryWhen Amazon Kindle is making fun of Apple iPad…
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