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Amazon shelves Macmillan titles in ebook pricing row

Amazon “temporarily” withdraws all Macmillan books from its US operation after fallout over download pricingA bitter pricing row between Amazon and the publishing industry intensified this weekend as the online retailer stripped books from Macmillan, including Hilary Mantel’s Man Booker prizewinner, Wolf Hall, from its website in the US.The drastic move, which could be [...]

[ More ] February 1st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Business, Finance |

Amazon.com Pulls Macmillan Books From Its Site

In the wake of Apple’s announcement of the iPad, comes the first salvo in what is probably going to be a drawn out battle. Amazon.com has pulled books published by Macmillan, electronic or not, from its site.

[ More ] January 31st, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Business |
 

Earnings Highlights: Apple, Boeing, Cisco, Ford, Kodak, Microsoft, Yahoo! …

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[ More ] January 30th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Finance |

Apple backs VoIP over 3G networks

(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Apple Inc. is allowing iPhone owners to use Internet calling services over cellular networks.

[ More ] January 30th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Business |
 

Kindle helps Amazon books to a strong fourth quarter

(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Amazon’s Kindle may face a new rival in Apple’s freshly unveiled iPad tablet computer but for now the online retail giant is enjoying its reign as king of the electronic book reader market.

[ More ] January 30th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Business |

Fujitsu says it has sold ‘iPad’ products in U.S. since 2002

(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Japanese electronics group Fujitsu insisted Friday it had been selling “iPad” mobile devices for years, spawning speculation over a possible trademark spat with Apple.

[ More ] January 30th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Business |
 

Chinese company pre-emptively clones iPad

(ChinaPost.com.tw) – The unveiling of Apple’s iPad tablet computer was one of the most anticipated technology events in recent years, but a similar looking device has been on sale in China for nearly six months.

[ More ] January 30th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Business |

Nearly 70% of loyal Apple users rally behind iPad survey

(ChinaPost.com.tw) – Nearly 70 percent of users with two or more Apple devices said they will buy the iPad, a survey released by market research firm Insightxplorer said, yesterday.

[ More ] January 30th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Business |

Fring, iCall Support VOIP Over 3G On iPhone; Where Is Skype?

While AT&T long ago announced it was removing any restrictions on iPhone VOIP application on their network, Apple didn’t follow suit. With the release of the latest, iPhone / iPad / iPod touch SDK, that restriction has been removed, and VOIP compan…

[ More ] January 29th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Business |

Apple’s iPad Falls Short of Expectations

After years of wait, speculation and euphoria, Apple Inc.’s (AAPL) CEO, Mr. Steve Jobs finally unveiled the Apple iPad. I was one of the people eagerly looking forward to the launch. So, what’s the verdict? Well, the iPad is a pretty nic…

[ More ] January 29th, 2010 | No Comments | Posted in Finance |