distorted-loop.com - 12/3/2008
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Amazon’s move to introduce its DRM-free MP3 download store in the UK is beginning to generate reactions from within the UK music industry, with competing online music service, 7Digital’s CEO Ben Drury noting his company went DRM-free first in the UK .“We’d like to congratulate Amazon UK ...
amazon.com - 12/3/2008
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amazon.com —
Amazon App for iPhone and iPod Touch. Buy
millions of products from the palm of your hand....
Amazon App now available in the App Store. Introducing Amazon Remembers
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Amazon Mobile for iPhone
bits.blogs.nytimes.com - 12/3/2008
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bits.blogs.nytimes.com —
Amazon's new iPhone app includes an "experimental" feature
called Amazon Remembers that is designed to funnel sales...
from the offline world to the Internet.
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Amazon.com Invades the Apple App Store
torrentfreak.com - 12/3/2008
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torrentfreak.com —
Amazon, the world’s largest online retailer, is under
attack by online pirates. An addon for the Firefox...
browser called ‘Pirates of the Amazon’ makes it possible to shop at the Amazon store but leave without paying a dime. Instead, ...
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Firefox Pirates Take Over Amazon
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Amazon's UK MP3 store: Reaction
Web User | News —
... Ben Drury, chief executive of 7Digital said, adding that 7Digital was the first to offer DRM-free music in Europe back in September. "It's great that general retailers like Amazon clearly recognise the importance of digital music for consumers and the MP3 universal music format which works on all devices," Drury added. He pointed out that this is another "victory for MP3 and another blow for iTunes that doesn't offer MP3s at all." Jonny Evans, editor of the music news website Distorted Loop , echoed Drury's comments. "You have to welcome Amazon joining 7Digital in ...
News: Mix: Pandora, Zagat, Smiles, DeskClock
iLounge | All Things iPod, iPhone, iTunes and beyond —
Tim Westergren, founder of Pandora Radio, has revealed that the company has surpassed 2 million registered iPhone and iPod touch users. “We’re hearing all sorts of wonderful feedback from listeners who are using it on their commute, jogging with it, plugging it into home audio systems...you name it,” Westergren wrote in a post on the company’s blog. “And as usual, offering all sorts of great feedback and suggestions. It’s thrilling for us to see the broader vision for Pandora take shape. Our hearty thanks for your continued support and input.” Pandora Radio is available as a free download from the App ...
Microsoft’s Xbox strategy boss Richard Teversham has quit the firm to join arch rival Apple
9 to 5 Mac - Apple Intelligence —
Richard Teversham, (former) senior director of business, insights and strategy for Microsoft's Xbox, is now moving to Apple. Teversham is just the latest in a string of high profile executives leaving established technology firms for Apple. This particular moves speaks volumes for the future of Apple's gaming prospects.
According to MCV, Teversham has accepted an education-related role at the iPod creator’s European office.
Teversham had worked at Microsoft for over 15 years. He held the role of Xbox director for platform and marketing between 2005 and 2007 ...
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Amazon releases iPhone App for Mobile Shopping —
I4U News 12/3/2008
Amazon released today an mobile shopping application for the Apple iPhone on the App Store.
The Amazon app for iPhone and iPod touch offers an easy way for users to search and browse for products offered by Amazon and thousands of retailers like ...