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Kindle Hiring Spree Could Signal New Device

Posted May 18, 2010 at 11:40am by iClarified · 4130 views
According to the NY Times, Lab 126, the division of Amazon responsible for the Kindle has been on a hiring binge. This indicates that Amazon may be readying a new device to compete against the iPad.

Lab 126, the division of Amazon responsible for building the Kindle, has been on a hiring binge, with dozens of new job listings on its Web site. Some are positions for testing and readying new products. And this suggests that the company might be preparing a new device.

In addition the NY Times has heard from several sources that Amazon has been meeting with publishers to discuss new games for the upcoming device.

No timeframe was provided.

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