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Amazon Kindle Tablet: It’s All About Digital Content, Not Challenging Apple
Shares of online retailer Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) jumped on Wednesday after the company unveiled its new, cheaply priced Tablet computer called Kindle Fire as a potential challenger to Apple Inc.’s (Nasdaq: AAPL) celebrated iPad. But is it really a case of apples and oranges?
How to Control New Facebook Privacy Settings
The new version of Facebook has plenty of new and exciting features, and enhanced privacy control is one of them. Here's how to control application and Timeline settings on your new Facebook profile.
Amazon Kindle Fire Threatens Netflix Too
Amazon rolled out its much anticipated Kindle Fire on Wednesday, its first fully fledged tablet computer posing a threat to Apple's iPad empire. But other players may also need to watch out.
Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet to Threaten Netflix (iPad Too, of Course)
Pundits keep saying the new Amazon Kindle Fire tablet will directly take on Apple's industry-leading iPad. And they are right. But there's another company that may take a direct hit from Amazon's new product. Netflix.
Michael Jackson Death Trial: Who Are the 12 Jurors?
As the trial into the death of Michael Jackson enters its second day, 12 jurors are expected to hear testimony from the singer's assistant about the chaos that erupted the day he died.
Michael Jackson Trial: Who are the 12 Jurors Deciding Doctor's Fate?
A jury of seven men and five women will decide whether Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, is guilty of involuntary manslaughter for administering a fatal dose of propofol, a surgical anesthesia, to Michael Jackson, 50, who died on June 25, 2009.
Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet: 10 Things to Know
Wednesday's the big day for the tablet, when the Amazon Kindle Fire will be unveiled in New York. The highly-anticipated tablet is expected to be one of the to compete with the global-leading Apple iPad tablet. This will be the first viewing most tech journalist get of the new product, but by now there appear to be very few secrets. Here are 10 things to know about the Amazon Kindle Fire tablet:
Amazon-Netflix Streaming Arms Race Heats Up
On Monday, Amazon announced that it had closed a deal with 20th Century Fox to stream 2,000 of the studio's titles under its Amazon Prime subscription service. This news followed close on the heels of Netflix's announcement that it had signed an exclusive deal to stream movies from DreamWorks Animation. The two companies have spent the past several months snapping up content in a decidedly eager - if piecemeal - way.
Facebook Music: Impact on Spotify, Netflix
Facebook Music went live on Friday, as the social networking giant seeks a deeper integration of music, movies and other media into its service. The move could allow users to spend more time on its site, thereby enabling it to generate more advertising dollars.
Netflix signs pay TV deal for Dreamworks animation
Online video rental company Netflix Inc said it won pay TV rights to Dreamworks Animation movies starting in 2013, the first time a major Hollywood studio has chosen an Internet streaming player over a traditional cable channel.
Netflix Inks Streaming Deal With DreamWorks Animation
Netflix customers are still livid over the price hike and Qwikster announcement. CEO Reed Hastings hopes to regain favor with these customers by signing Dreamworks Animation, the company behind hits like Shrek and Madagascar.
Amazon Announces Streaming Deal With Fox, Closing in on Netflix
Amazon.com's announcement comes a day after Netflix announced it would stream Dreamworks Animation content
Amazon Signs Streaming Deal With Fox: Should Netflix Be Nervous?
The news comes a day after Netflix announced a streaming deal with Dreamworks animation
Netflix edges out HBO for Dreamworks deal: report
Netflix Inc has won a deal to pipe Dreamworks Animation movies starting in 2013, the first time a major Hollywood studio has chosen Internet streaming over traditional pay TV, The New York Times reported on Sunday.
Dreamwork Signs Precedent-Setting Deal with Netflix, Bypassing TV
Netflix Inc has won a deal to pipe Dreamworks Animation movies starting in 2013, the first time a major Hollywood studio has chosen Internet streaming over traditional pay TV, The New York Times reported Sunday.
New Facebook Features Could Change How Firms do Business
With Mark Zuckerberg announcing new features at the Facebook Developer conference, there will be the need for businesses to seize the opportunity to maintain a definite competitive advantage.
Barnes & Noble To Launch New Tablet: Report
Barnes & Noble may try to keep Amazon from pulling too far ahead with its new Kindle tablet, expected to be unveiled at a press conference in New York on September 28.
New Amazon Tablet: 5 Things to Know
Amazon appears ready to release its new tablet, hailed by some observers as a legitimate threat to Apple's global-leading iPad. Amazon's PR firm sent an invitation to journalists Friday afternoon announcing a press conference in New York City on Sept. 28, when the company is expected to reveal its new consumer tech weapon -- the Kindle tablet. But while the tablet hasn't been revealed publicly yet, it is apparently quite real -- seen by one tech journalist already with other strong hint...
Facebook Eyes Sharing; Adds New Timeline, Ticker
Facebook has grabbed a lot of attention lately with efforts to combat its new competitor Google+, which has the potential to steal the ground that the social networking giant holds with a user base of 750 millions.
Blockbuster Offers Streaming for Dish Customers
Blockbuster unveiled a video streaming service limited to subscribers of satellite provider Dish Network, a move to better compete against video rental giant Netflix Inc and to lure customers from rival cable and satellite TV providers.
Amazon Tablet Ready to Take on Apple iPad; Event Set for Sept. 28
The release date of Amazon's expected new Android-based tablet has yet to be defined, but the company has scheduled an event for next week when the device may be unveiled. Amazon's PR firm sent an invitation to journalists Friday afternoon announcing a press conference in New York City on Sept. 28 when the company is expected to reveal its new consumer tech weapon -- the Kindle tablet.
Facebook builds tighter integration with music, TV
Facebook unveiled new ways for users to listen to music and watch TV, offering tie-ups with the likes of Spotify and Hulu, as it attempts to make media an integral part of its social networking service.
Blockbuster's 'Stream Come True' Aims to Get Last Laugh on Netflix
Less than three months ago, Netflix had the tiger by the tail. But now, the tiger has turned and the streaming video and Qwikster DVD service is getting eaten one big bite at a time. Netflix's growth halted in July after the company stunned customers with a 60 percent price hike on streaming video and DVD-by-mail services. The high-flying company was adding thousands of new customers each week, but the way the hike was handled, which CEO Reed Hastings has now apologized for, caused customer d...
Facebook Revamped: 7 Major Overhauls to Begin the Age of Facebook
With the latest bevy of features announced at the annual f8 developers’ conference, Facebook will no longer remain merely a social networking site, rather it will penetrate more into the lives of its users and transform itself in to an entertainment hub.
Competitors circle around as Netflix stumbles
Missteps by Netflix Inc have opened the door to competitors seeking to grab disgruntled customers who are looking for new options for video rentals and instant online streaming.
Pre-Market NASDAQ Movers (NFLX, YHOO, VICL, LOGI, WPRT, MPEL, TZOO, JDSU, SODA)
The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market gainers are: Netflix, Yahoo!, and Vical. The top pre-market NASDAQ Stock Market losers are: Logitech International, Westport Innovations, Melco Crown Entertainment, Travelzoo, JDS Uniphase, and SodaStream International.
Netflix, Discovery in streaming deal for TV shows
Netflix Inc and Discovery Communications reached an agreement to bring episodes of popular TV adventure shows including Man vs. Wild and River Monsters to the streaming service, the companies confirmed on Wednesday.
Exclusive: Netflix, Discovery in new streaming deal: sources
Netflix Inc and Discovery Communications Inc have reached an agreement to bring episodes of popular TV adventure shows including Man vs. Wild and River Monsters to the streaming service, according to people close to the deal.
Netflix, Discovery in New Streaming Deal
Netflix Inc and Discovery Communications Inc have reached an agreement to bring episodes of popular TV adventure shows including Man vs. Wild and River Monsters to the streaming service, according to people close to the deal.
Facebook Seeks Exec to Build Hollywood, Media Ties
Facebook is looking to hire a big-name executive to cultivate relationships and strike deals with the film and music industries to bolster its media offerings.


