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In spite of shaky income reports, Amazon stocks hold steady

In spite of shaky income reports, Amazon stocks hold steady

May 16, 2012

During the first quarter, Amazon (AMZN) reported a significant loss in income—thirty-five percent.  But even given that bleak outlook, Amazon stock fared...

Amazon Irony: The chain store “killer” to launch a chain of physical stores

Amazon Irony: The chain store “killer” to launch a chain of physical stores

November 18, 2022

The company that many blame in part for the downfall of many large and small retail stores around the world...

Could Amazon have saved RIM?

Could Amazon have saved RIM?

December 20, 2011

First and foremost, RIM is dying. Anyone with knowledge of their situation knows that they have already lost the war...

Why I just bought 4 more Kindle Fires

Why I just bought 4 more Kindle Fires

December 2, 2011

Few devices have come along that have truly made me say, "Wow". Perhaps the last one was the first iPhone....

Amazon wages all-out war on Apple with penny smartphones

Amazon wages all-out war on Apple with penny smartphones

November 22, 2011

The Kindle Fire was just the start of Jeff Bezos' and Amazon's "Holiday Gadget War 2011" against Apple (and everyone...

Reddit teaches Amazon the power of over-the-top customer service

Reddit teaches Amazon the power of over-the-top customer service

October 24, 2011

Good deeds are supposed to be rewarded, but all too often they simply go unnoticed. When Reddit user zambuka42 had...

Amazon to work directly with authors, bypass publishers

Amazon to work directly with authors, bypass publishers

October 16, 2011

When costs are high and demand is low, it's time to cut out the middle man. That seems to be...

Amazon to hit the gaming pre-order market today

Amazon to hit the gaming pre-order market today

October 11, 2011

Steam has more competition coming its way as Amazon is expected to offer PC game pre-orders on digital downloads starting...

Amazon may have sold 95,000 Kindle Fires in one day

Amazon may have sold 95,000 Kindle Fires in one day

October 3, 2011

Based on one research firm’s estimates, online retailer Amazon may have sold 95,000 units of its all-new Kindle Fire tablet...

Amazon fires up its iPad-fighter

Amazon fires up its iPad-fighter

September 28, 2011

Amazon unveiled its all-new tablet computer today, adding the more robust Kindle Fire to its well-established line of Kindle e-readers....

Amazon’s 7-Eleven locker system starts speculation

Amazon’s 7-Eleven locker system starts speculation

September 5, 2011

"Heading out for a Big Gulp and a Kindle," you might end up saying to your loved one soon. In...

Interstate eCommerce taxes continue to spread state-to-state

Interstate eCommerce taxes continue to spread state-to-state

September 4, 2011

Seven states are currently taxing out-of-state online retailers. The practice, called the "Affiliate Taxes" or "Amazon Taxes", are spreading rapidly...