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01.07.19

'Venom' and 'Alpha' will be the first IMAX Enhanced 4K blockbusters

TCL, FandangoNow and Onkyo are among those joining the program.

By R. Lawler, 01.07.19

12.11.18

Walmart opens its first online store in Japan

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Internet

Walmart opens its first online store in Japan

It's available on Rakuten's e-commerce site.

By S. Shah, 12.11.18

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05.29.18

Kobo's new e-reader offers an HD e-ink screen for $130

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Gadgetry

Kobo's new e-reader offers an HD e-ink screen for $130

The Clara HD will ship in June in the US, UK, Canada and other countries.

By S. Krishna, 05.29.18

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01.26.18

Walmart teams up with Kobo to sell ebooks and audiobooks

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Business

Walmart teams up with Kobo to sell ebooks and audiobooks

You'll be able to access them through a Walmart/Kobo co-branded app.

By M. Moon, 01.26.18

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12.14.17

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Mobile

Japan’s answer to Amazon is building its own mobile network

Rakuten has applied for a license to become the country's fourth national carrier.

By D. Cooper, 12.14.17

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09.06.17

Kobo adds audiobooks along with an Audible-like subscription

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Internet

Kobo adds audiobooks along with an Audible-like subscription

It costs $10 a month and can get you any title from Kobo's catalogue.

By M. Moon, 09.06.17

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07.20.17

Chat app Viber hopes you'll shop from its keyboard

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Internet

Chat app Viber hopes you'll shop from its keyboard

It just bought a startup that bakes online stores into its keyboard app.

By J. Fingas, 07.20.17

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05.02.17

Kobo's latest waterproof e-reader is sized for poolside reading

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Gadgetry

Kobo's latest waterproof e-reader is sized for poolside reading

The Aura H2O can survive the beach without straining your hands.

By J. Fingas, 05.02.17

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02.22.17

Kobo is the next to offer an e-book subscription service

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Services

Kobo is the next to offer an e-book subscription service

It's a response to all-you-can-read options from rivals like Amazon.

By J. Fingas, 02.22.17

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06.08.16

Rakuten is closing its UK marketplace

Amazon proves too strong once again.

By M. Brian, 06.08.16

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Rakuten

'Venom' and 'Alpha' will be the first IMAX Enhanced 4K blockbusters

Walmart opens its first online store in Japan

Kobo's new e-reader offers an HD e-ink screen for $130

Walmart teams up with Kobo to sell ebooks and audiobooks

Japan’s answer to Amazon is building its own mobile network

Kobo adds audiobooks along with an Audible-like subscription

Chat app Viber hopes you'll shop from its keyboard

Kobo's latest waterproof e-reader is sized for poolside reading

Kobo is the next to offer an e-book subscription service

Rakuten is closing its UK marketplace

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