Dec 7, 2007 | Amazon, Apple, audio, business, DRM, Microsoft, mobile, phone, web_services
The music industry is in complete disarray; the shift away from CDs is irreversible and most consumers simply expect music to be free. The recording industry’s hostility, arrogance, and litigation tactics have alienated everyone, making it harder for the...
Jan 5, 2007 | Amazon, business, Internet
I can’t vouch for this, but Timothy Noah at Slate writes that Amazon has a 30-day price guarantee – if the Amazon price drops on any item within thirty days after you purchase it from Amazon, you can get a refund of the difference just by asking....
Sep 15, 2006 | Amazon, DRM, video, web_services
Cory Doctorow has closely read the license agreement that accompanies Amazon’s movie download service and he doesn’t like it. “I buy a lot of stuff from Amazon. A lot. I won’t ever be buying one of these movies. Amazon has a great and...
Apr 17, 2004 | Amazon, search, web_services
Amazon.com has unveiled its own search engine, www.a9.com. Search results are drawn from Google as well as Amazon, and include search results from inside books indexed by Amazon. If you sign in with your Amazon account, you can store your search history, annotate web...
Jun 4, 2003 | Amazon, Apple, audio
Amazon has been eyeing the market for downloadable music for years, wondering how to jump in. The issue isn’t technology, it’s the business model, availability of content and music industry support. There was an unconfirmed report yesterday that Amazon is talking to...
Aug 26, 2002 | Amazon, news
Amazon has improved its free shipping offer – starting today, you can get free shipping for any purchase over $25.
