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Netflix Says Video Streaming Service Hit By Outage

Families across the United States will have to rely on other sources of entertainment after Netflix’s video streaming service was hit by a Christmas Eve outage.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/12/24

Amazon Launches Wine Marketplace

Amazon.com, Inc. announced Thursday the launch of Amazon Wine, a marketplace featuring over a thousand wines from wineries across the country.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/11/08

Holiday Shopping Online: Sites For Cyber Monday And Beyond

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.

2012/11/07

Apple CEO Steve Jobs speaks during an Apple Special Event January 27, 2010, at Yerba Buena Center For The Arts in San Francisco. (credit: David Paul Morris/Getty Images)

Research: Microsoft, Apple Tablets Have Most Profit Margin

Research firm HIS says Microsoft and Apple are garnering the highest profit margins for their tablets, followed to a lesser extent by Google and then Amazon.

2012/11/05

Shoppers Scramble For Amazon Deals Ahead Of Sales Tax

If you’re an Amazon fan, you have just hours left before a California sales tax takes effect on all purchases from the online giant.

2012/09/14

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Amazon Unveils New Kindle Fire

Amazon is updating its Kindle Fire tablet computer as it steps up competition with Apple’s iPad.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/09/06

Amazon Says Kindle Fire Is ‘Sold Out’

Amazon has quenched the Kindle Fire, saying its first tablet computer is now sold out.

CBS Los Angeles–2012/08/30

Belgian Man BASE Jumps Off One Of World’s Tallest Waterfalls In Peru’s Amazon Jungle

On Friday, 138 daredevils broke the skydiving world record in Chicago and 5 days later a Belgian man jumped off the world’s 5th-tallest free-leaping waterfall in Peru’s Amazon jungle.

2012/08/07

Father’s Day Gift Guide For All Budgets

Father’s Day is fast approaching. But don’t fret; CBS Local did the browsing for you. Find dad-friendly gifts for any budget.

2012/06/07

Mother’s Day Gift Guide, Online And For All Budgets

Spend Mother’s Day appreciating mom, but don’t forget the gift! Check out this online gift guide for options to make her holiday unforgettable.

2012/05/01

Hackers Zap Zappos: Information From 24 Million Users Stolen

Online retailer Zappos announced late Sunday that criminal hackers broke into its systems and had access to personal information on potentially more than 24 million customer accounts.

CBS2 / KCAL9–2012/01/16

Formerly Anonymous Actress Re-Files Suit Against IMDb.com For Revealing Her Age

An anonymous actress who sued Amazon.com and its Internet Movie Database for revealing her age has revealed her identity.

2012/01/06

Gift Guide For The Creative Type

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.

2011/11/10

Gift Guide For The Adventurer

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.

2011/11/10