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France Trying to Cut Down Amazon
2013-10-05 01:20:39| TechNewsWorld
In France, members of parliament unanimously supported a bill designed to restrict Amazon's ability to discount books. In particular, the lawmakers want to prohibit Amazon's practice of packaging a 5 percent discount with free delivery, a deal so tantalizingly awesome that France is worried about the livelihood of independent bookstores. The vote brought together right-wing and left-wing parliamentarians.
Report: Amazon Prepping 2 Smartphones
2013-10-04 01:33:36| PC Magazine Cell Phones Product Guide
Amazon is reportedly developing two phones — an entry-level device, and an "expensive" version with a 3D user interface and eye-tracking technology.
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Amazon Studios Greenlights 3 New Pilots
2013-10-03 23:34:13| PC Magazine Software Product Guide
Amazon is making another play for Web-based viewers' affection by green lighting three half-hour pilots.
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Amazon May Have 2 Smartphones Up Its Sleeve
2013-10-03 21:53:52| TechNewsWorld
It's been rumored for some time that Amazon was working on a smartphone project known as "Project B," but this week new details emerged that could offer a closer look. Specifically, the company is reportedly in the process of developing two handsets aimed at different ends of the market. One device will be an inexpensive model due for release this year.
Amazon looking to release 3D eye-tracking smartphone and free off-contract smartphone
2013-10-03 20:46:14| Extremetech
According to fresh reports, Amazon is working on two smartphones: A superphone that uses four forward-facing cameras to track your face and eyes to create a 3D user interface, and a cheaper, no-frills device that might be available for free, both on- and off-contract. Amazon had hoped to release the devices already, but "difficulties with both hardware and software" have resulted in a postponement -- probably until sometime next year. Both smartphones will almost certainly run Amazon's modified version of Android, Fire OS.
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