Two universities to shun Kindle until Amazon makes e-reader accessible to blind users
Schools shun Kindle, saying blind can’t use it Shares surge as Amazon.com income rises 68 percent in 3rd quarter, big sales still expectedSAN FRANCISCO — Amazon.com Inc.’s shares surged Friday after the company reported third-quarter results that showed consumers comfortable opening their wallets to the online retailer despite the still-shaky economy. Shares surge as Amazon.com income rises 62 percent in 3rd quarter, big sales still expectedSAN FRANCISCO — Amazon.com Inc.’s shares surged Friday after the company reported third-quarter results that showed consumers comfortable opening their wallets to the online retailer despite the still-shaky economy. Amazon income rises 62 percent and company says it still expects big salesSAN FRANCISCO — Amazon.com Inc.’s third-quarter results blew past analyst expectations, showing that consumers are comfortable opening their wallets to the online retailer despite the still-shaky economy. Amazon 3rd-qtr profit jumps 62 percent as consumers still spend despite shaky economySAN FRANCISCO — Amazon.com Inc. shares surged Thursday after the company said its third-quarter profit soared 62 percent, showing that consumers are comfortable opening their wallets to the online retailer despite the still-shaky economy. Amazon.com to report 3rd-qtr results following Zappos purchase announcement, Kindle price cutSAN FRANCISCO — Amazon.com Inc. reports its earnings for the third quarter on Thursday. The following is a summary of key developments and analyst opinion related to the period. Barnes & Noble launches e-book reader called ‘nook’ to compete with Amazon’s KindleNEW YORK — Barnes & Noble Inc. unveiled a new electronic-book reader Tuesday that will compete with Amazon.com’s Kindle in a still-small arena where some see bookselling’s future. Barnes & Noble expected to launch e-book reader called ‘nook’ to compete with Amazon’s KindleNEW YORK — Barnes & Noble Inc. Inc. is expected to unveil an electronic-book reader Tuesday to compete with Amazon.com’s Kindle in the still-small arena where some see bookselling’s future. Barnes & Noble expected to launch new electronic-book reader to compete with Amazon’s KindleNEW YORK — Barnes & Noble Inc. Inc. is expected to unveil an electronic-book reader Tuesday to compete with Amazon.com’s Kindle in the still-small arena where some see bookselling’s future heading. Google to launch new Google Editions platform to sell books accessible anywhereFRANKFURT — Google Inc. is launching a new service for booksellers next year called Google Editions, which will let readers buy books and read them anywhere on gadgets ranging from cell phones to possibly e-book devices. College students lukewarm to Kindle textbooks: What about doodling in the margin?SEATTLE — It’s an experiment that has made back-to-school a little easier on the back: Amazon.com gave more than 200 college students its Kindle e-reading device this fall, loaded with digital versions of their textbooks. Amazon cuts Kindle price to $249, unveils global version to spur sales, fend off competitionCUPERTINO, Calif. — Amazon.com Inc. is cutting the price of its Kindle electronic-book reader yet again and launching an international version, in hopes of spurring more sales and keeping it ahead of a growing field of competitors. Can you read me now? Verizon Wireless to support e-book reader from IREXNEW YORK — Verizon will be providing wireless book downloads for an electronic reading device, joining AT&T and Sprint in supporting electronic books. Amazon offers replacement of Kindle owners’ deleted Orwell books or $30 gift certificateSAN FRANCISCO — Amazon.com Inc. is offering free books or $30 to Kindle customers whose copies of the George Orwell novels “1984″ and “Animal Farm” were deleted from their electronic reading devices in July. Amazon.com’s Bezos tells Kindle users he’s sorry about how the company handled pirated textsLOS ANGELES — Amazon.com Inc. CEO Jeffrey P. Bezos has apologized to Kindle customers for deleting pirated copies of George Orwell novels “1984″ and “Animal Farm” from their e-reader devices. Amazon CFO Tom Szkutak talks about whether the Kindle could be released outside the USThough Amazon.com Inc. calls the Kindle its best-selling product, the online retailer has repeatedly declined to say how many of the e-reader it has sold since introducing it nearly two years ago. Amazon unveils ‘Kindle DX’ with large screen meant for textbooks, newspapers, magazinesNEW YORK — Amazon.com Inc. will release a larger — and more expensive — version of its Kindle electronic reading device that is geared toward periodicals and textbooks. Amazon.com buys Lexcycle, maker of iPhone e-book application Stanza, for undisclosed sumLOS ANGELES — Kindle e-book retailer Amazon.com Inc. has purchased Lexcycle, a year-old company that makes the iPhone e-book application Stanza, in a move that ratchets up Amazon’s presence in the electronic book market. |
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