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Amazon explains Hachette dispute: ‘E-books can be and should be less expensive.’

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by on July 29, 2014 at 11:02 pm
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As Amazon and book publisher Hachette continue their disagreement over e-book pricing, Amazon has spoken out to defend its position. The company asserted that its ultimate goal in the negotiation is to secure lower e-book prices for its customers. Citing its own data, Amazon asserted that pricing books at $9.99 would actually bring in more revenue than $14.99, benefitting all parties, including the customer, author, publisher and, of course, Amazon. E-books should have lower prices, according to the firm, because they cost less to produce, don’t have overstock and loss, and can’t be resold. Amazon also shared a proposal that publishers share…

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Amazon explains Hachette dispute: ‘E-books can be and should be less expensive.’

Jul29
by on July 29, 2014 at 11:02 pm
Posted In: Around the Web, Insider

The Amazon logo is seen on a podium duri

As Amazon and book publisher Hachette continue their disagreement over e-book pricing, Amazon has spoken out to defend its position. The company asserted that its ultimate goal in the negotiation is to secure lower e-book prices for its customers. Citing its own data, Amazon asserted that pricing books at $9.99 would actually bring in more revenue than $14.99, benefitting all parties, including the customer, author, publisher and, of course, Amazon. E-books should have lower prices, according to the firm, because they cost less to produce, don’t have overstock and loss, and can’t be resold. Amazon also shared a proposal that publishers share…

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Hands on with Bolt, Instagram’s Snapchat competitor

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by on July 29, 2014 at 10:18 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

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Instagram Bolt launched today with a catch; you have to be in New Zealand, South Africa or Singapore to install. An unusual rollout strategy, but it’s the first time I’ve ever been in one of the rollout countries for an app like this! Bolt’s premise is pretty similar to Snapchat: send images to your friends with very low friction. After a pretty simple signup process (that makes sure you’re in a launch country by requiring your phone number) and asking you to take a selfie for your profile photo, you’re thrown straight into the camera. From there, it’s as simple as taking…

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Hands on with Bolt, Instagram’s Snapchat competitor

Jul29
by on July 29, 2014 at 10:18 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web, Insider

DSCF1381

Instagram Bolt launched today with a catch; you have to be in New Zealand, South Africa or Singapore to install. An unusual rollout strategy, but it’s the first time I’ve ever been in one of the rollout countries for an app like this! Bolt’s premise is pretty similar to Snapchat: send images to your friends with very low friction. After a pretty simple signup process (that makes sure you’re in a launch country by requiring your phone number) and asking you to take a selfie for your profile photo, you’re thrown straight into the camera. From there, it’s as simple as taking…

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Instagram prepares to launch its Bolt messaging app, but only in 3 countries

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by on July 29, 2014 at 8:59 pm
Posted In: Apps, Around the Web

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Instagram today announced the launch of its Bolt app, but only to three countries: New Zealand, Singapore and South Africa. The new app lets you send one-tap photo and video messages to your friends. While Instagram has marked the release, the app has yet to show up on the App Store and Android in New Zealand, at least not for TNW Weekend Editor Owen Williams. Update: The app is now live in New Zealand. An Instagram spokesperson explained the limited launch as such: We decided to start small with Bolt, in just a handful of countries, to make sure we can…

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