FutureFive Australia - Consumer technology news from the future

Amazon Stories - Page 41

Global Stories

Amazon stories

Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand
Microsoft

Apple beats Coca-Cola to become World's Most Valuable Brand

Apple dethrones Coca-Cola, clinching the title as the World's Most Valuable Brand, say Interbrand. A historic shift spotlighting tech's rise.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2013
PS4 Delay? Or just greater demand?
Gaming

PS4 Delay? Or just greater demand?

PlayStation 4 day one pre-orders face potential frustration as supply of new consoles may be very limited, leading to delayed delivery.

By David Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 31st Jul 2013
Apple and Amazon find Appy ending
iOS

Apple and Amazon find Appy ending

Apple and Amazon have concluded their legal battle over the app store term, agreeing to dismiss ongoing lawsuits in a Californian court.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2013
Google's free storage triples to 15GB
Storage

Google's free storage triples to 15GB

Google has announced it will triple its free storage to 15GB, combining the capacity across Google+, Drive, and Gmail, ahead of its I/O conference.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 15th May 2013
Tablets on the slide BlackBerry? Not just yet
Apple

Tablets on the slide BlackBerry? Not just yet

BlackBerry's CEO predicts tablets will wane in 5 years, yet IDC data shows a 142.4% surge in shipments, challenging his view.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 7th May 2013
Android App of the Week - Top Ten Aerosmith Songs
Google

Android App of the Week - Top Ten Aerosmith Songs

A new app, Aerosmith Top 10 Songs, offers fans playlists, song backgrounds, lyrics, and more—perfect for concert preparation. Download it on Google Play now.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 24th Apr 2013
Microsoft hunts down Apple in iPad Mini market
Microsoft

Microsoft hunts down Apple in iPad Mini market

Microsoft gears up to challenge Apple's iPad Mini, revealing plans for new Windows-powered devices set to hit the market in the coming months.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
Cloud cuts coup for Microsoft as it targets Amazon
Infrastructure-as-a-Service

Cloud cuts coup for Microsoft as it targets Amazon

Software giant cuts prices for hosting and processing online data in an attempt to knock Amazon.com from the top spot.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Apr 2013
Ex-Microsoft GM building 'something secret' at Amazon
Microsoft

Ex-Microsoft GM building 'something secret' at Amazon

Charlie Kindel, ex-Microsoft GM, teases a 'secret' project at Amazon, sparking speculation on April Fools' Day. Fact or jest?.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
All hail the subscription-based business model
Google

All hail the subscription-based business model

Vendors opt for subscription models, from Office to Amazon, ditching upfront payments for monthly dues, transforming business-client relationships.

By Donovan Jackson • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2013
Amazon heads Down Under with Sydney roles
Amazon

Amazon heads Down Under with Sydney roles

Amazon targets Australian and New Zealand growth, listing multiple cloud service roles in Sydney as part of a strategic expansion in the region.

By Heather Wright • 1 min read • Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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

Stories from Other Regions

Amazon stories

Fronde's financials in full-flow
Data Analytics

Fronde's financials in full-flow

ANZ tech firm Fronde posts strong growth with FY13 revenue up 25.8% to AUD $59.9m and net profit soaring by 145% to AUD $2.7m, driven by cloud expansion.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 27th May 2013