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Amazon Becomes a Phone-maker

Amazon launches its Fire smartphone, but what's the real reason behind its release? And, can you create a successful tech industry at will? Rory Cellan-Jones investigates.

Amazon becomes a maker of smartphones, and insists its new offering, the Fire smartphone, is different from the rest in a crowded market. But what's the real reason behind its release? Is it more about shopping than talking and texting? And, can you create a successful tech industry at will? London wants to try - we assess its chances. And, how ISIS militants in Iraq have proven adept at using social media to rally support for their cause.

Presented by Rory Cellan-Jones, with special guest Ben Hammersley,writer and technologist, and Dave Lee and Jane Wakefield from the 大象传媒 Online Technology Desk.

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23 minutes

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Fri 20 Jun 2014 14:06GMT

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  • Fri 20 Jun 2014 14:06GMT

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