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PS4 Delay? Or just greater demand?

Wed, 31st Jul 2013
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PlayStation 4 day one pre-orders face potential frustration as supply of new consoles may be very limited, leading to delayed delivery.
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Apple and Amazon find Appy ending

Wed, 10th Jul 2013
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Apple and Amazon have concluded their legal battle over the app store term, agreeing to dismiss ongoing lawsuits in a Californian court.
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Google's free storage triples to 15GB

Wed, 15th May 2013
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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.
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Android App of the Week - Top Ten Aerosmith Songs

Wed, 24th Apr 2013
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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.
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Microsoft hunts down Apple in iPad Mini market

Mon, 22nd Apr 2013
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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.
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Ex-Microsoft GM building 'something secret' at Amazon

Wed, 3rd Apr 2013
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Charlie Kindel, ex-Microsoft GM, teases a 'secret' project at Amazon, sparking speculation on April Fools' Day. Fact or jest?.
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All hail the subscription-based business model

Thu, 21st Feb 2013
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Vendors opt for subscription models, from Office to Amazon, ditching upfront payments for monthly dues, transforming business-client relationships.
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Amazon heads Down Under with Sydney roles

Mon, 18th Feb 2013
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Amazon targets Australian and New Zealand growth, listing multiple cloud service roles in Sydney as part of a strategic expansion in the region.
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Apple leads the market as tablet shipments soar

Fri, 1st Feb 2013
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iPad once again leads the way as worldwide tablet shipments outpaced predictions, hitting a record total of 52.5 million units.
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Amazon unveils kid's Kindle in US

Thu, 6th Dec 2012
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Company introduces Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, a subscription service covering children's books, games, educational apps and videos.
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Next year Nexus sales to hit 9.6 million

Thu, 29th Nov 2012
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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.
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Tablets closing the gap on laptop market

Thu, 18th Oct 2012
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Tablets surge as they chase down laptops in sales, with forecasts predicting a nearly fourfold rise by 2016, GBI Research reports.
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Apple invites spark iPad Mini mania

Wed, 17th Oct 2012
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Apple set to reveal iPad Mini at California event next week, with 16 versions rumoured. Invites sent to media.
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Kindle fails to catch fire

Fri, 12th Oct 2012
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Amazon's newest Kindle launch may burn cash rather than books, aiming for profits post-purchase in tough tech terrain.
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Amazon turns up Apple heat with Kindle Fires

Fri, 7th Sep 2012
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Amazon challenges Apple with new Kindle Fires, launching four models including a high-resolution 8.9-inch version, reigniting the tablet wars.
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Web hacker faces US extradition

Mon, 23rd Jul 2012
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Hacker Dimitry Olegovich Zubakha faces US extradition after Cyprus arrest for DDoS attacks on Amazon and eBay, risking 10 years in jail.
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Amazon refunds disappointed Mass Effect 3 player

Wed, 21st Mar 2012
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Amazon has issued a refund to a dissatisfied Mass Effect 3 player, as fans' backlash over the game's ending continues to gain traction.
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Amazon to challenge Siri

Thu, 10th Nov 2011
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Amazon makes a stealthy move, buying voice tech start-up Yap, potentially setting the stage to challenge Apple's Siri.
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Google engineer's Google+ gaffe

Thu, 13th Oct 2011
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Google engineer accidentally shares scathing critique of Google+ on the platform, calling it 'a pathetic afterthought'.
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¼ million Kindle Fires ordered

Wed, 5th Oct 2011
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Amazon's Kindle Fire ignites the market with 250,000 pre-orders in 5 days, challenging the iPad with basics at a lower price.