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BufferThe traditionally strong culture of domestic ownership of much of Canada’s media could be in for a shake-up if Amazon.com earns federal approval to start a new business in the country. It has applied to Heritage Canada for a licence … Continue reading
BufferOnline retailer Amazon has severed its ties with affiliate businesses in Colorado following the introduction of a new state tax. Affiliates help online retailers by passing on customers through adverts and links on their own website. In return they are … Continue reading
BufferIn a bid to head off competition from Apple's new i-Pad, Amazon has teamed up with BlackBerry manufacturer Research in Motion (RiM) to offer free access through Kindle to a huge library of books. More than 420,000 titles are expected … Continue reading
BufferAnyone who has splashed out US$259 or its local currency equivalent for a Kindle e-reader might be pleased to learn that the British Library is to give them plenty of chances to get their money’s worth. It’s reported by Techwatch … Continue reading
BufferOnline retailer Amazon has reportedly acquired US technology firm Touchco. The New York-based start-up company, a spin out from New York University, specialises in touch-screen technology. Industry commentators believe combining Touchco’s multi-touch technology with Amazon’s popular Kindle e-reader would create … Continue reading
BufferAuthors and publishers of 'bargain' books available for viewing on Amazon's Kindle e-reader are to get a greater share of the royalties from each sale. The new agreement, which will be effective from June 30, will reward the author and … Continue reading
BufferOnline retailer Amazon has announced it is to start making applications available through its Kindle e-reader. The company said it plans to release tools to allow software designers to develop their own apps, according to a report by Reuters. Amazon … Continue reading
BufferMicrosoft has no plans to develop a digital book reader to compete with the fast-growing popularity of Amazon's Kindle or a device that rival Apple is reportedly developing. Chief executive Steve Ballmer said Microsoft had no need for its own … Continue reading
BufferThe launch of Amazon's Kindle e-book reader was sure to be a hot topic among those attending the world's biggest book trade fair in Frankfurt, Germany. It is believed that the new device could herald a long-feared transformation of the … Continue reading
BufferBut initial supplies will be shipped from US British book fanatics will soon be able to get their hands on Amazon’s popular Kindle electronic book reader, after the company unveiled an international version of the gadget. Amazon boss Jeff Bezos … Continue reading