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Amazon.com's $199 Kindle Fire tablet computer has sold more than one million units for the third consecutive week, and thanks largely to an increase in sales each week, it has become the best-selling item they carry, the e-commerce giant announced on Thursday. "Kindle Fire is the most successful product we’ve ever launched – it’s the bestselling product across all of Amazon for 11 straight weeks, we’ve already sold millions of units, and we’re building millions more to meet the...

CALGARY, Dec. 12, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - (TSXV: ROZ) - Rodinia Oil Corp. ("Rodinia") today announced that its second exploration well, "Kutjara-1", in the Officer Basin, South Australia reached a total measured depth of 2,453.7 metres at the top of the interpreted Mesoproterozoic section. Like Mulyawara-1, there were excellent thick reservoirs intersected throughout the Neoproterozoic section. The sub-salt Pindyin Sandstone objective had better reservoir characteristics and was twice...

Gadget aficionados love a chance to try out the latest and greatest devices from the tech world. However they also know that the first model of any device is more than likely to come with teething issues and the new Kindle Fire is no exception. Some of the complaints may seem trivial, the off switch is easy to hit by accident, the reader has no external volume control and web pages take a longer time to load than many would like, reports David Streitfeld for the NY Times. Other issues...

DODOcase brings its classic style and craftsmanship to the Amazon Kindle Fire. San Francisco, CA (PRWEB) December 08, 2011 DODOcase today announced that in addition to their exceedingly popular iPad cases they continue to expand their product portfolio with a hand crafted case for the Amazon Kindle Fire, available for purchase immediately and right in time for the holiday. The DODOcase launched day one with the iPad in April of 2010, and has given new life to the art of traditional...

CALGARY, Nov. 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - (TSX-V: ROZ) - Rodinia Oil Corp. ("Rodinia") today released its financial and operating results for the third quarter of 2011. A copy of Rodinia's unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and related management's discussion and analysis ("MD&A") can be accessed either at www.sedar.com or on Rodinia's website. Third Quarter 2011 Highlights -- During the third quarter 2011, Rodinia remained focused on the...

FreelanceWriting.com has released a free ebook, "A Guide to Amazon's Kindle eBook Readers" to help shoppers decide on the best Kindle model. Bethune, SC (PRWEB) November 28, 2011 FreelanceWriting.com (http://www.freelancewriting.com), one of the most popular freelance writing websites since 1997, has released a free ebook, "A Guide to Amazon's Kindle eBook Readers." The 60-pg. ebook is an unbiased look into Amazon's Kindle e-reader devices, which include the Kindle Basic,...

Founder and CEO of SmarterComics, Franco Arda, announces the Kindle launch of his comic book that began it all. Fortune Favors The Bold is quickly becoming a best seller in business books. Palo Alto, CA (PRWEB) November 23, 2011 Fortune Favors The Bold, a sharp and smart comic book by the founder and CEO of SmarterComics, is now available on the Kindle reading device. Originally written to inspire his daughter to success, Franco Arda crafted this book with illustrator Anjin Anhut,...

Reports of Amazon Kindle units damaged by airport scanners have begun to spread across the Internet, leading some to believe that the radiation given off during these security checks could permanently damage the electronic ink displays of the devices. According to Christopher Williams, Technology Correspondent for the Telegraph, people are being warned that X-ray scanners could throw a wrench in the reading plans of anyone planning to travel for the upcoming holidays. Likewise, Daily Mail...

ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Case-Mate®, the international design company known for creating innovative mobile accessories that protect, adorn, and enhance mobile technology, is now ready to outfit the brand new Kindle Fire with three new cases in a range of colors, textures and materials. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20110112/NY28848LOGO ) "Case-Mate continues to develop fashion-forward accessories for the most eagerly sought out e-readers and tablets," said Erik...

Amazon said on Monday that its customers would be receiving their Kindle Fire tablet a day earlier than expected. "We're thrilled to be able to ship Kindle Fire to our customers earlier than we expected." Amazon's Kindle VP, Dave Limp, said in the statement. "Kindle Fire quickly became the bestselling item across all of Amazon.com, and based on customer response we're building millions more than we'd planned." The new device sells for $199 and is the company's first tablet.  It...