Late last year Amazon released their first Fire Tablet that was aimed at kids. This device included a 1 year unlimited warranty and a protective case that was designed to withstand the trials and tribulations of capricious youth. The Fire HD Kids edition also had an augmented version of Amazons Android OS, that is a bit more kid friendly and is very tightly integrated with … [Read more...] about Should Amazon Release Another Kids Tablet?
Archives for August 2015
Barnes and Noble has Two New Nook e-Readers
Barnes and Noble has two new e-readers that they will formally announce them in the next week. The first is a six inch device and the second has a much larger eight inch e-ink screen. Details are this point are sparse because the FCC report keeps most specs close to the vest. What we do know is the six inch variant is going to replace the existing Nook Glowlight that was … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble has Two New Nook e-Readers
40,000 Audiobooks Now Available on TuneIn Premium
If you have an Android or iOS device and listen to the radio, you are likely familiar with TuneIn. The company has been around since 2002 and has over 100,000 radio networks available. Recently the company has expanded to offer a Premium service for $8.99 per month that give you play-by-play from every MLB and Barclays Premier League game, all season long in addition to 40,000 … [Read more...] about 40,000 Audiobooks Now Available on TuneIn Premium
Amazon Fires Engineers Responsible for the Fire Phone
Amazon has fired dozens of employees at Lab126, the secretive hardware development center in silicon valley. The vast majority of them were from the engineering division that worked on the first Amazon branded smartphone, the Fire Phone. This was the first time in the companies 11 year history that key employees were let go from Lab126. According to the Wall Street … [Read more...] about Amazon Fires Engineers Responsible for the Fire Phone
Barnes and Noble Bookstores at War with the Homeless
Many Barnes and Noble bookstores in the US are starting to remove couches and comfy seating in order to combat the homeless problem. Apparently the bookstore chain has policies in place that make it problematic to deny patrons access to the bookstore itself, so many locations are removing couches so homeless people will pick another location to sleep for hours at a … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Bookstores at War with the Homeless
Walking Dead and Other Image Comics Arrive at Hoopla
If your library patrons are fans of the Walking Dead you might have another reason to deal with Hoopla. Image Comics and Hoopla have just come to terms on single issue and graphic novels. Starting today Libraries that have a contract with Hoopla will find hundreds of new comics available in their collection. Remember, with Hoopla you don't pay a fee to host their content, … [Read more...] about Walking Dead and Other Image Comics Arrive at Hoopla
Amazon is Developing a 12 Inch Fire Tablet
Amazon is developing a 12 inch variant of the fire tablet that will be released in limited quantities. Unlike the Kindle e-reader that is produced in ungodly quantities Amazon has only placed an order for 100,000 units a month for the 12 inch tablet. The large-size tablet's panel is supplied by a Taiwan-based touch panel maker, sources have said. Although Amazon is … [Read more...] about Amazon is Developing a 12 Inch Fire Tablet
Amazon Discontinues the Fire TV
Amazon has just discontinued selling their Fire TV media streaming box. You can no longer place an order on their US website and many European countries are also showing it as unavailable. It is likely that Amazon is in the process of developing a second generation model that has more internal memory. … [Read more...] about Amazon Discontinues the Fire TV
Microsoft Unveils Keyboard Cover with e-Ink Touchscreen
Microsoft has developed a new touchscreen e Ink touchscreen keyboard panel that might be built into your next laptop or keyboard accessory for a tablet PC. The Microsoft DisplayCover is a peripheral cover designed for compact touch-enabled laptops. A tactile keyboard affords users with the comfort and ease of use provided by physical keys. A thinfilm e-ink display with a … [Read more...] about Microsoft Unveils Keyboard Cover with e-Ink Touchscreen