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techspot.com - 25 days ago
Amazon aims to simplify online payments with PayPhrase
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With the holiday shopping season almost underway, Amazon has launched a new payment system it hopes will make it simpler for customers to make online purchases on partner sites. The PayPhrase service works by keeping credit card information, shipping address and shipping preferences on record, ...
techspot.com - 10/24/2009
Amazon drops Sprint in favor of AT&T for Kindle 2
— techspot.com — Amazon has quietly dumped Sprint as its carrier for the most recent versions of the Kindle 2. Instead, Amazon's e-book reader will be backed by AT&T;'s 3G network. A spokesperson for Amazon simply says that, "Due to strong customer demand for the new Kindle with U.S. and international wireless, ... (more) Amazon drops Sprint in favor of AT&T for Kindle 2

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driverheaven.net - 21 days ago
Amazon laces up Zappos buy
— driverheaven.net — Amazon's acquisition of shoes-and-more retailer Zappos is complete, the e-commerce giant said in a release Monday. The company in July had announced its intent to make the purchase, for about $850 million in cash and stock. Zappos, which made a name for itself based on outside-the-box ... (more) Amazon laces up Zappos buy

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Amazon Kindle for PC available 'soonish'
engadget.com - 30 days ago
Amazon Kindle for PC available 'soonish'
— engadget.com — No, Amazon wasn't kidding when it said it would be moving the Kindle onto devices besides, well, the Kindle. Sure, the iPhone was a no-brainer (never mind the eye strain) but guess who's next? That's right -- your ever lovin' PC will be getting ... (more) Amazon Kindle for PC available 'soonish'

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