Amazon Dials Up Mobile With Fire Phones
On-line retailer Amazon released its first ever smart phone Friday, which is available on the Website of the retailer and AT&T stores.
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On-line retailer Amazon released its first ever smart phone Friday, which is available on the Website of the retailer and AT&T stores.
Last year, more than one billion units worldwide were ordered via the Amazon website from sellers with businesses of all sizes,
Movie information and ticket ordering service Fandango is launching a new app for the Amazon Fire Phone, which is to be released later this week.
Prices start at $199 for a 32GB and $299 for a 64GB version.
Web retailer Amazon is expected to announce Wednesday it is introducing its own smart phone during a webcast.
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Just in time for the holiday season, Amazon.com (Nasdaq: AMZN) announced that customers can now place orders on Amazon Wine, www.amazonwine.com, for delivery in Michigan, as well as New York, Arizona and Louisiana.
Just a short time ago, Jacinda and Jack Wilder were on the verge of loosing their home.
Supporters say the bills will bring in revenue and help level the playing field for local businesses that must collect sales taxes.
Amazon is extending its domination of e-retail into the mobile platform, according to the ForeSee Mobile Satisfaction Index: Holiday Retail Edition, released Tuesday by the customer experience analytics firm ForeSee.
Officials with the Michigan Retailers Association held a press conference in Lansing Wednesday to back the introduction of a law to extend the state's 6 percent sales tax to some Internet sales.
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Many major retailers including Target and Walmart released their Black Friday deals nearly two weeks in advance. Stay up-to-the-minute on Black Friday deals in metro Detroit here!
The money has to go a little further this year. Here are some of our favorite sites to visit for deals on Cyber Monday and throughout the holiday season.
Father's Day is fast approaching. But don't fret; CBS Local did the browsing for you. Find dad-friendly gifts for any budget.
A record 36 of the top 100 online retailers achieve the "threshold for excellence" on the annual Top 100 E-Retail Satisfaction Index from customer experience analytics firm ForeSee.
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E-retail giants Apple and Amazon stand head and shoulders above the competition in a study of customer satisfaction with top retail mobile sites and apps released Thursday by customer experience analytics firm ForeSee.
The customer experience analysis firm ForeSee has released the results of its annual Holiday E-Retail Satisfaction Index, showing that after seven years spent jockeying for first place in the Index, Amazon and Netflix are headed in opposite directions.
With the holiday season upon us, it's time to think about that shopping list. Here are a few gift ideas for those creative types.
Uncovering worthy gifts for the adventurous world traveler can be difficult. From a travel diary to a language course to a tricked-out Nikon camera, presents that are both fun and useful are the way to go.
Amazon.com is offering $2 toward the purchase of MP3 music downloads. No strings attached!
It's been long rumored, and now it's been confirmed: Borders is ready to start the bankruptcy process.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
A judge has ruled that a 20-year-old St. Clair Shores, Michigan, man facing three charges in connection with an alleged plan to attack a school will stand trial, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said Friday.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
A 41-year-old woman is dead after she was hit by a vehicle in Monroe Township on Friday evening, according to the Michigan State Police.
Seven guns have been seized by police and an individual was detained after a reported shooting in Inkster, Michigan, on Thursday, according to police.
Fire Chief Joseph Murray says they were in contact with the driver and are not aware of any injuries.
Over $100,000 worth of narcotics was seized Thursday as the Detroit Police Department investigated suspected drug activity.
A Chicago bus driver is out of a job after he was caught on camera with his hands off the wheel and his eyes glued to his cell phone.
Seven guns have been seized by police and an individual was detained after a reported shooting in Inkster, Michigan, on Thursday, according to police.
A judge has ruled that a 20-year-old St. Clair Shores, Michigan, man facing three charges in connection with an alleged plan to attack a school will stand trial, the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office said Friday.
Some General Motors employees are taken aback by this year's profit-sharing checks, with it being $4,000 less than the previous one.
While many assume a "harsh" winter, or this bone-chilling, sustained cold, is the enemy of asphalt, the real culprit is temperature fluctuation.
In Metro Detroit, drivers are paying about $2.90 per gallon, which is 2 cents less than last week and 29 cents less than at the same time last year.
The winter storm that brought snow to Southeast Michigan on Sunday didn't stop car enthusiasts from leaving their homes for the final day of the 2026 Detroit Auto Show.
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Brad Arnold, the founder and lead singer of the 3 Doors Down has died following "his courageous battle with cancer," the rock band announced Saturday on social media.
Lead singer and frontman Dee Snider said he suffers from degenerative arthritis and has had several surgeries over the years.
Chuck Negron, a founding member of Three Dog Night whose lead vocals powered a string of hits for one of the top rock acts of the late 1960s and early '70s has died. He was 83.
Many Super Bowl 60 ads are already online, along with teasers for commercials that will be unveiled during the NFL championship on Feb. 8.
Bad Bunny used his Grammy acceptance speech on Sunday to denounce U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and call for the end of the ongoing immigration crackdown.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
Local and federal authorities said "investigators are actively inspecting the information provided in the message for its authenticity" regarding the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie.
The footage is included in a video that promotes false claims that the 2020 presidential election was rigged against Mr. Trump.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Two Metro Detroit representatives are among those sponsoring a bill that calls for a 32% tax on any wireless device purchased for someone age 17 and younger.
The Oakland Community Health Network will now be taking over that responsibility amidst a financial dispute between the two organizations.
Legionella testing at Oakland County government facilities has detected the bacteria in the water systems of two additional buildings.
When the temperatures plummet, and the snow starts piling up, most of us have the same instinct: retreat indoors, crank up the heat, and get cozy.
Planned Parenthood of Michigan has started to offer vasectomy services in Grand Rapids, with plans to expand the procedure across the state.
Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points in his last game as a two-way player and the Detroit Pistons routed New York 118-80 on Friday night to end the Knicks' winning streak at eight games.
More than 35 local, state and federal agencies have been working for the last 18 months to prepare for Super Bowl LX in Santa Clara, California.
The 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics are underway after the lighting of the Olympic cauldrons and the Parade of Nations at the opening ceremony.
Figure skaters Madison Chock and Evan Bates rock-and-rolled their way to a world-best 91.06 points in the rhythm dance Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Will Riley scored 20 points, Sharife Cooper added 18 and the Washington Wizards upset the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 126-117 on Thursday night.
The roundtable discusses the impact of the high-profile game for advertisers, including Detroit-based Rocket and Redfin.
Could a new entertainment tax and a new sales tax be ahead for the Motor City?
As the 2026 Detroit Auto Show wraps up Sunday, the roundtable discusses the signature event and standout moments from the past two weeks.
Penske and Reuss address a wide range of critical issues for Detroit, Michigan and the nation.
Huntington Place CEO Bryan Crowe and his team have been preparing to welcome hundreds of thousands of visitors to the Detroit Auto Show this week.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office is warning residents of a scammer claiming to be law enforcement and telling people they have outstanding warrants.
There has been outrage across the political spectrum after a video posted on President Trump's Truth Social account depicted former President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama as apes.
Wind chills drop through Saturday morning before warmer air arrives next week.
A driver has been rescued after a parking garage partially collapsed in Dearborn Friday night, according to authorities.
An attorney is investigating the death of 19-year-old University of Michigan sophomore Lucas Mattson, nearly two weeks after his body was found southeast of central campus following a 20-hour-long search.