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Apple leads the market as tablet shipments soar
Apple

Apple leads the market as tablet shipments soar

iPad once again leads the way as worldwide tablet shipments outpaced predictions, hitting a record total of 52.5 million units.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Feb 2013
Amazon unveils kid's Kindle in US
Amazon

Amazon unveils kid's Kindle in US

Company introduces Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, a subscription service covering children's books, games, educational apps and videos.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2012
Next year Nexus sales to hit 9.6 million
Google

Next year Nexus sales to hit 9.6 million

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.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 29th Nov 2012
Tablets closing the gap on laptop market
Apple

Tablets closing the gap on laptop market

Tablets surge as they chase down laptops in sales, with forecasts predicting a nearly fourfold rise by 2016, GBI Research reports.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 18th Oct 2012
Apple invites spark iPad Mini mania
Apple

Apple invites spark iPad Mini mania

Apple set to reveal iPad Mini at California event next week, with 16 versions rumoured. Invites sent to media.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2012
Apple to offer 16 iPad Mini versions?
Apple

Apple to offer 16 iPad Mini versions?

Media reports suggest tech giant will release four product versions including memory, colour and network options.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Mon, 15th Oct 2012
Kindle fails to catch fire
Amazon

Kindle fails to catch fire

Amazon's newest Kindle launch may burn cash rather than books, aiming for profits post-purchase in tough tech terrain.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 12th Oct 2012
Amazon turns up Apple heat with Kindle Fires
Apple

Amazon turns up Apple heat with Kindle Fires

Amazon challenges Apple with new Kindle Fires, launching four models including a high-resolution 8.9-inch version, reigniting the tablet wars.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Sep 2012
Web hacker faces US extradition
Distributed Denial of Service

Web hacker faces US extradition

Hacker Dimitry Olegovich Zubakha faces US extradition after Cyprus arrest for DDoS attacks on Amazon and eBay, risking 10 years in jail.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
Amazon refunds disappointed Mass Effect 3 player
Gaming

Amazon refunds disappointed Mass Effect 3 player

Amazon has issued a refund to a dissatisfied Mass Effect 3 player, as fans' backlash over the game's ending continues to gain traction.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2012
Amazon to challenge Siri
Apple

Amazon to challenge Siri

Amazon makes a stealthy move, buying voice tech start-up Yap, potentially setting the stage to challenge Apple's Siri.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 10th Nov 2011
Google engineer's Google+ gaffe
Google

Google engineer's Google+ gaffe

Google engineer accidentally shares scathing critique of Google+ on the platform, calling it 'a pathetic afterthought'.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 13th Oct 2011
¼ million Kindle Fires ordered
Amazon

¼ million Kindle Fires ordered

Amazon's Kindle Fire ignites the market with 250,000 pre-orders in 5 days, challenging the iPad with basics at a lower price.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 5th Oct 2011
Amazon to launch tablet this week?
Apple

Amazon to launch tablet this week?

Rumours say the device sports a 7-inch screen, runs Google's Android operating system, and will retail for US$250.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 27th Sep 2011
Analysts back Amazon to take on iPad
Apple

Analysts back Amazon to take on iPad

Analysts tip Amazon's rumoured tablet as a potential iPad rival, betting on competitive pricing and vast sales to challenge Apple's dominance.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Tue, 30th Aug 2011
Amazon's cloud crash
Amazon

Amazon's cloud crash

Amazon AWS outage hits US East Coast and Europe, disrupting Netflix and Reddit. Brief chaos post lightning strike and echoes of April's crash.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Wed, 10th Aug 2011
What's on your bucket list?
Digital Entertainment

What's on your bucket list?

'My Bucket List' site aims to connect users through shared life goals and aspirations, providing a platform to plan and achieve dreams together.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 1st Jul 2011
Rumour: Amazon entering tablet market
Amazon

Rumour: Amazon entering tablet market

Amazon could shake up the tablet market, with rumours of a large order from a Taiwanese manufacturer hinting at an iPad rival launch.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Thu, 5th May 2011

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