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News Corp.'s decision to make its TV shows available for 99-cent rental to Apple TV users is just the latest chapter in an increasingly cozy relationship between Rupert Murdoch and Steve Jobs.

Continue reading Explaining the Cozy Relationship Between Apple and News Corp.

Explaining the Cozy Relationship Between Apple and News Corp. originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 02 Sep 2010 19:07:00.

Filed Under: Media, Apple, Viacom, Amazon.com, News Corp

Office retailer Staples (SPLS) will sell Amazon's (AMZN) Kindle device in its stores starting this fall.

Staples will carry the Kindle, Kindle 3G and Kindle DX models of the reading device, the company said in a statement. Prices will range from $139 to $379.

"As part of our efforts to offer customers a wide range of top technology products and services at amazing values, the new Kindle is a...

Continue reading Staples to Carry Amazon Kindle Starting in Fall

Staples to Carry Amazon Kindle Starting in Fall originally appeared on DailyFinance on Tue, 31 Aug 2010 08:23:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Media, Apple, Amazon.com, Retail

KT Corp. (KT), South Korea's largest fixed-line phone operator and second-largest mobile carrier, launched a new tablet computer with the Google (GOOG) Android operating system.

The tablet, called the Identity Tab, will sell for KRW300, 000, or $253, each, MarketWatch reported. The tablet will offer wireless Internet connectivity.

The success of the Apple (AAPL) iPad has drawn attention to the...

Continue reading Korea's KT Corp Launches New Tablet With Android OS

Korea's KT Corp Launches New Tablet With Android OS originally appeared on DailyFinance on Mon, 30 Aug 2010 07:59:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Media, Google , Apple, Retail, Samsung

Remember Beta vs VHS? Windows vs Mac? Once again, competing global standards are preparing to do battle, this time over smartphones and other mobile devices. A flood of new tablets is coming on a number of platforms, but only two or three are likely to win.

Continue reading The Looming Battle for the Future of Mobile Devices

The Looming Battle for the Future of Mobile Devices originally appeared on DailyFinance on Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:30:00.

Filed Under: Technology, Hewlett-Packard, Dell, Google , Microsoft, Motorola, Nokia, Research In Motion, Apple, AT&T, Verizon, Palm, Cisco Systems, Samsung, Best Buy

Netflix's deal with Epix to add movies from Paramount, Lionsgate and MGM to its Watch Instantly service drew bearish reactions from analysts and investors. But the needed deal will help Netflix gain a winning position in the long run.

Continue reading Netflix: Why This Movie Will Have a Happy Ending in the Long Run

Netflix: Why This Movie Will Have a Happy Ending in the Long Run originally appeared on DailyFinance on Thu, 26 Aug 2010 09:05:00.

Filed Under: Company News, Technology, Investing, Media, Netflix