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Apple leads the market as tablet shipments soar

Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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iPad once again leads the way as worldwide tablet shipments outpaced predictions, hitting a record total of 52.5 million units.
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Amazon unveils kid's Kindle in US

Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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Company introduces Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, a subscription service covering children's books, games, educational apps and videos.
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Next year Nexus sales to hit 9.6 million

Thu, 29th Nov 2012
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Google's Nexus sales forecast dipped to 9.6M for next year amid stiff competition, down from a lofty 14.6M, as it battles giants like Apple.
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Tablets closing the gap on laptop market

Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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Tablets surge as they chase down laptops in sales, with forecasts predicting a nearly fourfold rise by 2016, GBI Research reports.
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Apple invites spark iPad Mini mania

Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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Apple set to reveal iPad Mini at California event next week, with 16 versions rumoured. Invites sent to media.
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Apple to offer 16 iPad Mini versions?

Mon, 15th Oct 2012
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Media reports suggest tech giant will release four product versions including memory, colour and network options.
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Kindle fails to catch fire

Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Amazon's newest Kindle launch may burn cash rather than books, aiming for profits post-purchase in tough tech terrain.
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Amazon turns up Apple heat with Kindle Fires

Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Amazon challenges Apple with new Kindle Fires, launching four models including a high-resolution 8.9-inch version, reigniting the tablet wars.
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Web hacker faces US extradition

Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Hacker Dimitry Olegovich Zubakha faces US extradition after Cyprus arrest for DDoS attacks on Amazon and eBay, risking 10 years in jail.
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Amazon refunds disappointed Mass Effect 3 player

Wed, 21st Mar 2012
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Amazon has issued a refund to a dissatisfied Mass Effect 3 player, as fans' backlash over the game's ending continues to gain traction.
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Amazon to challenge Siri

Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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Amazon makes a stealthy move, buying voice tech start-up Yap, potentially setting the stage to challenge Apple's Siri.
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Google engineer's Google+ gaffe

Thu, 13th Oct 2011
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Google engineer accidentally shares scathing critique of Google+ on the platform, calling it 'a pathetic afterthought'.
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¼ million Kindle Fires ordered

Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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Amazon's Kindle Fire ignites the market with 250,000 pre-orders in 5 days, challenging the iPad with basics at a lower price.
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Amazon to launch tablet this week?

Tue, 27th Sep 2011
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Rumours say the device sports a 7-inch screen, runs Google's Android operating system, and will retail for US$250.
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Analysts back Amazon to take on iPad

Tue, 30th Aug 2011
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Analysts tip Amazon's rumoured tablet as a potential iPad rival, betting on competitive pricing and vast sales to challenge Apple's dominance.
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Amazon's cloud crash

Wed, 10th Aug 2011
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Amazon AWS outage hits US East Coast and Europe, disrupting Netflix and Reddit. Brief chaos post lightning strike and echoes of April's crash.
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What's on your bucket list?

Fri, 1st Jul 2011
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'My Bucket List' site aims to connect users through shared life goals and aspirations, providing a platform to plan and achieve dreams together.
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Rumour: Amazon entering tablet market

Thu, 5th May 2011
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Amazon could shake up the tablet market, with rumours of a large order from a Taiwanese manufacturer hinting at an iPad rival launch.
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Cloud outages result in Amazon apology

Tue, 3rd May 2011
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Amazon apologises and explains the large scale outages in its cloud hosting service that disrupted high traffic websites across the net.
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Apple sues Amazon over 'App Store' trademark

Tue, 22nd Mar 2011
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Apple files suit against Amazon, seeking to stop the retail giant from using the App Store name, citing trademark infringement and potential customer confusion.