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Australia subpoenas Microsoft, Apple to explain why products cost Aussies more

Australia subpoenas Microsoft, Apple to explain why products cost Aussies more
  • Posted February 11, 2013, 4:00 PM by Rick Burgess | Filed in Microsoft, Apple Breaking News
  • Australian parliamentary officials have launched a formal inquiry which aims to examine why many tech products cost Aussies up to 50 percent more than they do for American consumers. Reportedly, Microsoft, Apple and Adobe are among some of the companies…

Amazon unveils virtual currency for Kindle Fire game, app purchases

Amazon unveils virtual currency for Kindle Fire game, app purchases
  • Posted February 5, 2013, 4:30 PM by Shawn Knight | Filed in Industry News
  • Amazon unveiled a new virtual currency on Tuesday that customers will be able to use to purchase games, apps and in-app items on the Kindle Fire. Dubbed Amazon Coins, the currency is yet another way for app and game developers…

Microsoft phasing out its virtual points currency in Windows 8

Microsoft phasing out its virtual points currency in Windows 8
  • Posted October 8, 2012, 10:49 AM by Jose Vilches | Filed in Microsoft
  • It looks like Microsoft is ready to begin phasing out its points-based currency starting with the launch of Windows 8. The latest beta for the upcoming operating system now allows users to pay for game, movie and music content using…

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