A recent class-action lawsuit alleges that Amazon is employing deceptive tactics to push customers into paying more for items, Quartz reported. The suit claims that the online retail giant manipulates its algorithm to prioritize sellers who pay higher fees, effectively hiding cheaper offers with faster delivery times.According to the lawsuit filed on February 8 by two … [Read more...] about Amazon faces accusations of concealing cheaper offers in lawsuit
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Dive into the Dune universe with Amazon’s book sale
Amazon is currently offering enticing discounts on every book in the Dune series, making it the perfect opportunity for fans to immerse themselves in the world of Arrakis ahead of the release of Dune: Part Two on Mar. 1. Whether you're a seasoned fan or new to the franchise, there's something for everyone in this expansive sale, including box sets and the acclaimed graphic … [Read more...] about Dive into the Dune universe with Amazon’s book sale
New Kindle Oasis arriving soon?
Will the Kindle Oasis be back in stock on Valentine's Day, that is on the 14th of this month? It isn't known if that is a prank or if that is how things are likely to play out in the future. The said date has been mentioned by an Amazon customer support representative while responding to a Redittor's request for information as to when the Oasis can be expected to be available … [Read more...] about New Kindle Oasis arriving soon?
B1G1 deals on manga box sets at Amazon and Target
Here is something that you would appreciate a lot if you or your special someone in your life is a manga fan. Both Target and Amazon are offering a manga sale where you can buy any two manga box sets for the price of one. Among the titles eligible for the discount include Chainsaw Man, Naruto, and so on. Availing of the offer is simple as you just have to add any two of the … [Read more...] about B1G1 deals on manga box sets at Amazon and Target
Kindle Paperwhite Kids now on sale
It has been some time since Amazon had last offered the Kindle for a discount. Now, I find there is a single Kindle model on sale, it being the Kindle Paperwhite Kids. The model comes with 16 gigs of storage and is currently offered for $129.99, which is $40 less than the original price. That makes for a quite generous 24 percent discount over the original price.The above … [Read more...] about Kindle Paperwhite Kids now on sale
The mysterious case of some Kindles losing sideloaded content
Here is something that has been affecting many a Kindle user though strangely not as wide-spread for everyone to make a hue and cry on it. Maybe that is also the reason why we haven't seen Amazon reacting to the same as well. It is about Kindle devices losing all sideloaded content under some unknown mysterious circumstances. It is not known for sure what could be causing it … [Read more...] about The mysterious case of some Kindles losing sideloaded content
Spotify’s audiobook leap raises concerns for Audible CEO
Amazon's Audible is feeling the heat as Spotify, the music streaming giant, takes a giant leap into the ever-expanding world of audiobooks. The concerns were unveiled during an internal all-hands meeting this week, where Audible CEO Bob Carrigan addressed employee inquiries about the company's focus on competition rather than customer needs, according to a recording obtained by … [Read more...] about Spotify’s audiobook leap raises concerns for Audible CEO
Get Ready for the ‘Cozy Mystery Book Blast’ event, hundreds of free e-books on offer
If you're an avid reader always on the lookout for free literary treasures, mark your calendars for this Thursday, Jan. 25. It is on this day that the Cozy Mystery Book Blast event unfolds, promising a delightful array of mystery and mystery-adjacent e-books.While Stuff Your Kindle Day typically steals the spotlight in the realm of free e-book events, Cozy Mystery Book … [Read more...] about Get Ready for the ‘Cozy Mystery Book Blast’ event, hundreds of free e-books on offer
Amazon’s Alexa Plus to offer personalized AI experience, but for a price
Amazon is reported to be working on introducing a new revamped Alexa Plus, a subscription service designed to elevate its AI-powered voice assistant. This innovative offering aims to deliver users a heightened and personalized experience though premium features may come at a cost. The anticipated launch date for the upgraded Alexa functionality is slated for June 30, but … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Alexa Plus to offer personalized AI experience, but for a price
Amazon introduces AI image generator to Fire TV, new AI tool to answer user queries
Amazon has officially launched the capability to generate AI-driven images on Fire TV devices. The feature is driven by Amazon's Titan Image Generator, a technology unveiled during the AWS re:Invent 2023 conference in November. Similar to other image generators like Stability AI and OpenAI's DALL-E 3, the Titan model transforms written prompts into images. However, with Fire … [Read more...] about Amazon introduces AI image generator to Fire TV, new AI tool to answer user queries
Fake AI-Generated Books Swarm Amazon
Authors find themselves helpless amid rip-offs of their book summaries being sold on Amazon. These scammers use AI-generated content to steal the ideas of original creators. They have limited options to control the use of imitations.In 2019, AI researcher Melanie Mitchell wrote a book called "Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans". The book explains how AI … [Read more...] about Fake AI-Generated Books Swarm Amazon
Amazon trims 5% of its workforce as economic uncertainties loom
In response to a challenging economic climate, Audible announced it has made the tough call to downsize approximately 5 percent of its workforce. This development represents the third round of job cuts within Amazon's various businesses this week, aligning with the ongoing trend of tech companies reevaluating their staffing needs in light of economic uncertainties.In a memo … [Read more...] about Amazon trims 5% of its workforce as economic uncertainties loom
Kindle Quick Archive now more accessible post new software update, can let you free some storage
One of the benefits of the latest Kindle software update is that it has now brought forth the Storage Management section, something that used to remain deeply embedded within Settings with previous software versions. That also led to it being relatively a lesser explored feature of the Kindle e-reader though the same is now more easily accessible post the update.Just go to … [Read more...] about Kindle Quick Archive now more accessible post new software update, can let you free some storage