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Company introduces Kindle FreeTime Unlimited, a subscription service covering children's books, games, educational apps and videos.

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.

Tablets surge as they chase down laptops in sales, with forecasts predicting a nearly fourfold rise by 2016, GBI Research reports.

Apple set to reveal iPad Mini at California event next week, with 16 versions rumoured. Invites sent to media.

Media reports suggest tech giant will release four product versions including memory, colour and network options.

Amazon's newest Kindle launch may burn cash rather than books, aiming for profits post-purchase in tough tech terrain.

Amazon challenges Apple with new Kindle Fires, launching four models including a high-resolution 8.9-inch version, reigniting the tablet wars.

Hacker Dimitry Olegovich Zubakha faces US extradition after Cyprus arrest for DDoS attacks on Amazon and eBay, risking 10 years in jail.

Amazon has issued a refund to a dissatisfied Mass Effect 3 player, as fans' backlash over the game’s ending continues to gain traction.

Amazon makes a stealthy move, buying voice tech start-up Yap, potentially setting the stage to challenge Apple's Siri.

Google engineer accidentally shares scathing critique of Google+ on the platform, calling it 'a pathetic afterthought'.

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

Amazon's Kindle Fire challenges the iPad with a price tag under half that of its competitor, despite offering fewer features.

Rumours say the device sports a 7-inch screen, runs Google’s Android operating system, and will retail for US$250.

Analysts tip Amazon's rumoured tablet as a potential iPad rival, betting on competitive pricing and vast sales to challenge Apple's dominance.

Amazon AWS outage hits US East Coast and Europe, disrupting Netflix and Reddit. Brief chaos post lightning strike and echoes of April's crash.

‘My Bucket List’ site aims to connect users through shared life goals and aspirations, providing a platform to plan and achieve dreams together.

Amazon could shake up the tablet market, with rumours of a large order from a Taiwanese manufacturer hinting at an iPad rival launch.

Amazon apologises and explains the large scale outages in its cloud hosting service that disrupted high traffic websites across the net.

Apple files suit against Amazon, seeking to stop the retail giant from using the App Store name, citing trademark infringement and potential customer confusion.