Amazon launches iPad rival, the Kindle Fire
PhysOrg - 7 minutes ago
Amazon unveiled a tablet computer, the Kindle Fire, on Wednesday in a challenge to Apple's market-leading iPad. The Kindle Fire has a seven-inch (17.78-centimeter) screen, smaller than the iPad's 9.7 inches (24.6 cms), and Wi-Fi connectivity ...
Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet announcement - live
The Guardian - 7 minutes ago
11.03am ET/ 4.03pm BST: The Kindle Fire ships November 15. "But I still suggest you pre-order today," says Bezos. He thanks everyone for coming. And it's over. Golly. That Bezos can sell! The mood is far more upbeat now. 10.53am ET/ 3.53pm BST: Bezos seems ...
Amazon unveils $ 199 Kindle Fire tablet; $ 99 Kindle Touch
Salt Lake Tribune - 7 minutes ago
Amazon.com Inc., the world's largest online retailer, unveiled its Kindle Fire tablet computer, taking aim at Apple Inc.'s bestselling iPad with a device that's smaller and less than half the price. The Kindle Fire will have a 7-inch display and sell for $ ...
Stocks open higher following durable goods report
Salt Lake Tribune - 7 minutes ago
NEW YORK • Stocks are edging lower, erasing an early rally. Amazon.com rose 2.7 percent after the online retailer announced a new tablet device, the $ 199 Kindle Fire, to rival Apple Inc.'s iPad. Stocks started the day higher after the ...
Amazon unveils Kindle Fire, its entry into the tablet fray
IT World - 7 minutes ago
The $ 199 Android-based tablet joins a crowded market, but could be serious competition for the iPad, analysts say September 28, 2011, 10:44 AM — Amazon unveiled its tablet computer, the US$ 199 Android-based Kindle Fire, on Wednesday during a Manhattan ...
Amazon unveils Kindle Fire tablet; cheaper, touch-enabled Kindles
Venturebeat.com - 7 minutes ago
Today we finally got our first glimpse at Amazon's Kindle tablet at a New York City press event, and the company also introduced cheaper Kindle e-readers with touch capabilities. Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos hit the stage to discuss the skepticism ...
The three big ways Amazon's Kindle Fire wins
Beta News - 7 minutes ago
Online retailer Amazon on Wednesday officially launched its first Android tablet, the 7" Kindle Fire. Taking its name from the company's already successful line of e-readers, the Kindle Fire introduces a handful of new features to the Android ...
Kindle Fire details reveal no iPad competitor
Gigaom.com - 7 minutes ago
Amazon's Kindle Fire is now a known quantity, thanks to details supplied to Bloomberg ahead of the official announcement at Amazon's press event Wednesday. The Android-based tablet has an attractive price, but to get there, it cut so many corners it ...
Amazon Unveils Kindle Fire Tablet Device
myfoxny.com - 7 minutes ago
NEW YORK - Amazon.com unveiled Wednesday its first tablet device -- called the Kindle Fire -- at an event in New York City, putting the e-commerce giant's new gadget into competition with Apple's popular iPad. The device will cost $ 199 and ...
Amazon's Kindle Fire Could Burn Small Retailers
All Business - 7 minutes ago
Amazon.com is unveiling the latest entrant in the tablet field dominated by the Apple iPad: the $ 199 Kindle Fire. But small business owners should be aware this new tablet has the potential to disrupt retail sales. Here are the details released at the big ...
Total Site Solutions, a Fortress International Group Company, to Exhibit at Interop, New York, NY
WMCTV.com - 32 minutes ago
Communications Facilities and Secure Facilities. The firm offers unsurpassed expertise in the infrastructure systems (electrical, mechanical, telecommunications, security, fire protection and building automation) that are the life blood of the facility.
Uzbek protest prisoners dying from torture
The New Age Online - 32 minutes ago
465 people who took part in a 2005 protest in the city of Andijan which saw troops open fire on hundreds of men, women and children in the most severe unrest in the country's modern history. "From a source inside the law enforcement agencies we have
Shell evacuates non-essential staff from Singapore refinery
Infomine - 32 minutes ago
civil defence said in a statement, referring to the island off Singapore on which the refinery is located. "Fire fighting operations are still
Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance Leads Tuesday's AMBG as Global Insurance Index Rises 2.93%
A.M. Best - 32 minutes ago
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National News: Father grieves for blaze family
Loughborough Echo - 32 minutes ago
A father who lost his wife and five of his children in a devastating house fire has led hundreds of mourners carrying the tiny coffin of his two-year-old son at a funeral service. Bassam Kua, 51, had bandages on both arms and burns across his face
UK & World News: Father grieves for blaze family
Runcorn and Widnes Weekly News - 32 minutes ago
A father who lost his wife and five of his children in a devastating house fire has led hundreds of mourners carrying the tiny coffin of his two-year-old son at a funeral service. Bassam Kua, 51, had bandages on both arms and burns across his face
Timeline: Bailout Efforts in Greece
FOXBusiness.com - 32 minutes ago
- Public sector workers stage 48-hour nationwide strike. Three people are killed when a bank is set on fire. May 6 - Greek parliament approves austerity bill. May 9 - IMF unanimously approves its part of rescue loans, with 5.5 billion euros being
Amazon Debuts New Kindle Fire Tablet (Live)
Forbes.com - 32 minutes ago
a Free Trial Issue Subscribe Forbes Subscriptions Outside Amazon's event in Manhattan By any measure, the Amazon Kindle has been a big hit; analysts estimate the company has sold more than 18 million of the monochromatic e-book readers since its November
The New Kindle Is Only $ 79 [Kindle]
Gizmodo - 32 minutes ago
This is nuts. Amazon's new Kindle Touch is $ 99. Businessweek also reported that Amazon's new Kindle Fire tablet is going to be an equally preposterous $ 200 . More »
Amazon shares rise on tablet pricing report
Great China Brokerage Ltd - 32 minutes ago
by Bloomberg Business Week featuring an interview with CEO Jeff Bezos said the device would be called the Kindle Fire and launch with a $ 199 starting price tag - putting it at a 60% discount to the cheapest iPad from Apple Inc. Market Pulse Stories are
Amazon tablet named Kindle Fire: Bloomberg
Great China Brokerage Ltd - 32 minutes ago
This is a Real-time headline. These are breaking news, delivered the minute it happens, delivered ticker-tape style. Visit www.marketwatch.com or the quote page for more information about this breaking news.
Amazon To Sell Regular Kindles For $ 80
International Business Times HK - 32 minutes ago
Amazon is in New York City today to unveil the company's first-ever tablet, an expansion of its Kindle e-Reader, officially called the Amazon Fire. The good news for bargain buyers is that the Amazon Fire is going to be cheap. But even better, Amazon has
This Is Amazon's New $ 99 Kindle Touch [Amazon]
Gizmodo - 32 minutes ago
Amazon's new Kindle Touch is $ 99. Businessweek also reported that Amazon's new Kindle Fire tablet is going to be an equally preposterous $ 200. The tap zones on Kindle Touch have been rearranged-there
Amazon unveils its Kindle Fire tablet
Thinq.co.uk - 32 minutes ago
Android a-go-go Written by Gareth Halfacree on 28 September, 2011 Amazon has unveiled its long-awaited tablet, the Kindle Fire, and it looks like many of the rumours and predictions that have been doing the rounds are scarily on the mark. Manufactured by
Father grieves for blaze family
Newcastle Evening Chronicle - 32 minutes ago
was in keeping with the Islamic belief that a body should be buried as quickly as possible. London Fire Brigade said the family's chest freezer, which was in the hallway at the bottom of the stairs, was the most likely cause of the blaze, which became
Questions for Federal Way City Council candidates | ELECTION 2011
Federal Way Mirror - 33 minutes ago
Commerce membership luncheon at Twin Lakes Golf and Country Club. Debates for school board, Lakehaven and South King fire commissioners will run 5 to 8 p.m. Oct. 12 at Federal Way High School's little theater. So keep your comments: We ask that all
Fire rages in industrial zone near Dubai port
Philippine Times - 33 minutes ago
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- A major fire engulfed part of an industrial district near Dubai's main seaport Wednesday, but did not appear to pose any threat to shipping operations.There were no immediate indications of casualties
Amazon unveils $ 199 Kindle Fire tablet, taking on Apple's iPad
KHWB - 33 minutes ago
Amazon.com Inc., the world's largest online retailer, unveiled its Kindle Fire tablet computer, taking aim at Apple Inc.'s bestselling iPad with a device that's smaller and less than half the price. The Kindle Fire will have a 7-inch
Sex fair cancelled after Denmark sports arena fire
Philippine Times - 33 minutes ago
A fire raced through a sports arena in the Danish capital Wednesday, destroying most of the 73-year-old building just hours before a sex fair was to open, officials said.About 20 people
Amazon tablet priced at $ 199, Bloomberg reports
WRTI 90.1 FM - 33 minutes ago
Wednesday, potentially cheap enough to give Apple Inc's iPad some serious competition for the first time. The Kindle Fire has a seven-inch screen, Wi-Fi, but no camera or 3G wireless connection, according to Bloomberg. Amazon shares rose 3.2 percent
Two students raise money for the homeless
Parthenon - 33 minutes ago
occuring in the United States. The idea came about after Michki lost his home and possessions to a fire last summer, and Farley helped a homeless man he saw rummaging through a trashcan. "We are very excited that Lorin and Farley chose our organization
Police IT procurement plans probed
Computer Reseller News UK - 33 minutes ago
a police-led IT company have come under scrutiny from the Home Affairs Committee The government has come under fire for failing to provide further details about its plans to reform police IT procurement. Home secretary Theresa May announced in July that
Amazon Announces $ 99.99 Kindle Touch Device, $ 79.99 "Dirt Cheap" Kindle (AMZN)
Business Insider - 33 minutes ago
In an interview with BusinessWeek , Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos announced a new crop of Kindle eReaders priced at just $ 79.99. Bezos didn't mention any other details about the $ 79.99 Kindle, but he just announced an elder brother, the $ 99.99 Kindle Touch
Video: Conrad Murray trial underway in Michael Jackson death
CBS News - 33 minutes ago
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UPDATE: Streatham house fire was cannabis factory, say police 11:42am Wednesday 28th September 2011 Police investigating a house fire in Streatham last night have said it was home to a cannabis factory.
Streatham Guardian - 33 minutes ago
Police investigating a house fire in Streatham last night have said it was home to a cannabis factory. Fire crews from West Norwood, Norbury, Tooting and Clapham attended the blaze, at a semi-detached house on
Home Help: Light bulb terms
McDonough County Voice - 33 minutes ago
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House badly damaged in Streatham blaze 9:26am Wednesday 28th September 2011 Fire crews from West Norwood, Norbury, Tooting and Clapham were called to a blaze at a house in Streatham last night.
Streatham Guardian - 33 minutes ago
Fire crews from West Norwood, Norbury, Tooting and Clapham were called to a blaze at a house in Streatham last night. Firefighters attended the fire at a semi-detached house on Heathdene
Video: Casarez on Murray trial: "I think everybody was stunned"
CBS News - 33 minutes ago
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Fire intensifies at Shell's biggest refinery
Infomine - 34 minutes ago
SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A fire has intensified at Royal Dutch Shell's largest refinery, its half-a-million barrel per day Singapore plant, sending a plume of black smoke over the city-state. Shell (LSE: RDSB.L -
Pinellas County delays public hearing
Tampa Bay Newspapers - 34 minutes ago
She said regardless of development and inspections, the city had to evaluate its ability to provide services, including fire and police. Fees from the county would help pay for that evaluation. Were there to serve you, she said. Tim Caddell, Pinellas
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