Amazon is betting that customers will upgrade their old Fire tablets with the advent of the Fire 8 HD. The hardware specs are fairly lackluster, but it is the first tablet to have Alexa built into it.Amazon Alexa is a personal assistant that is baked into a number of core products such as the Dot, Echo and Fire TV. It will launch apps, update you on news events and even … [Read more...] about Will Amazon Alexa Make the Fire HD 8 a Success?
Archives for September 2016
iOS 10 is Now Available
Apple has just released iOS 10 today for the iPhone and iPad. This is a free over the air update that is around 1 GB in size, so make sure you have a wireless internet connection or an unlimited data plan. The big features in this OS update is a totally redesigned interface. Siri has more control over 3rd party apps, iMessage now has a dedicated app store and Apple News has … [Read more...] about iOS 10 is Now Available
Lonely Planet Releases New Books Focusing on Food
There are a number of television shows out there that focus on authentic local cuisine, while visiting other countries. This is the premise behind a new imprint by Lonely Planet entitled Lonely Planet Food.The new imprint will house titles from Lonely Planet’s World’s Best series, which features The World’s Best Street Food, The World’s Best Drinks, The World’s Best Spicy … [Read more...] about Lonely Planet Releases New Books Focusing on Food
iClassics Literature Resurrects Enhanced Interactive eBooks
It didn't take long for the digital reading revolution to evolve to enhanced, interactive ebooks. These fully immersive reading experiences were at once hailed as the bells-and-whistles answer to getting high-interest results from even the most reluctant of readers. Plenty of startups came and went under the model of incorporating video, audio, sound effects, moving graphics, … [Read more...] about iClassics Literature Resurrects Enhanced Interactive eBooks
Audible Channels are now Free to Prime Members
Audible Channels is a platform that launched a few months ago and it features podcasts, audio versions of newspapers, comedy shows and a slew of other original content. Initially Channels was only available to people who had an active Audible account, but today the service is now available for free to anyone who has Amazon Prime.“As a longtime Audible member, I cannot wait … [Read more...] about Audible Channels are now Free to Prime Members
Kobo Aura One Does Not Work Underwater
The Kobo Aura One e-Reader is rated IPX8 for waterproofing, so it can be immersed in up to two 6.5 feet of water for up to one hour. When the e-reader is completely submerged in water it has limited functionality. You cannot turn the pages of an e-book or access anything that relies on the touchscreen. Once you take it out of the water the touchscreen functionality returns. … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura One Does Not Work Underwater
Fifty Shades Darker: From Christian’s Point Of View Revealed
E.L. James is retelling the 50 Shades of Grey trilogy from Christians point of view. Her second title Fifty Shades Darker: From Christian’s Point Of View comes out in 2017 and there is an official excerpt of the upcoming title on Facebook.50 Shades Darker the movie is currently in post-production and tentatively set for release in February 2017. There will be a ton of media … [Read more...] about Fifty Shades Darker: From Christian’s Point Of View Revealed
Tolino Vision 3 HD vs Kobo Aura One
The Tolino Vision 3 HD and the Kobo Aura One are two of the best e-readers in the world and they are both waterproof. Today, we put both of these devices side by side to give you a sense on what they bring to the table and what one is better.The Tolino Vision 3 HD features a six inch e-Ink Carta display with a resolution of 1448 x 1072 and 300 PPI. Interacting with the … [Read more...] about Tolino Vision 3 HD vs Kobo Aura One
The iPhone 7 Plus is Best Apple Smartphone Ever
The iPhone 7 Plus was announced last week and it features a number of things that make it one of the best smartphones on the market and highest build quality of any Apple product.The iPhone 7 Plus features a 5.5 inch screen with a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels and a staggering 401 PPI. It is also the first waterproof Apple product, so you won't have to worry about using … [Read more...] about The iPhone 7 Plus is Best Apple Smartphone Ever
80,000 Students Receive Digital Library Card
In order to get young children reading the Anne Arundel County schools and libraries just gave 80,000 students digital library cards. It will allow them to borrow titles on their smartphones, tablets and computers.Students will primarily have access to online research libraries and courses, a digital tutoring service and Rosetta Stone, a popular language learning program. … [Read more...] about 80,000 Students Receive Digital Library Card
The D.C. Public Library is Organizing a Scavenger Hunt for Banned Books
The DC Public Library system is hiring hundreds of books that were once banned at businesses all over the city to celebrate Banned Books Week. Each book will be wrapped up in a special book jacket letting you know the rational behind it being banned and if you find one, you can keep it.A number of important titles are apart of the scavenger hunt, including “The Color … [Read more...] about The D.C. Public Library is Organizing a Scavenger Hunt for Banned Books
Amazon to Open 100 Pop-Up Stores in 2017
Amazon has been experimenting with the pop-up store concept for a number of years. They have opened up dozens of locations in malls all over the United States. It looks like Amazon intends on opening 30 new locations all over the United States so people can easily buy Kindle e-Readers, Fire Tablets and Echo Speakers for the holidays.Amazon is on a hiring spree to find … [Read more...] about Amazon to Open 100 Pop-Up Stores in 2017
Crunchyroll and Funimation Form a New Partership
Crunchyroll and Funimation have formed a unique partnership that will be a boon to users who love anime. Starting today, Crunchyroll viewers will have access to subtitled versions of Funimation’s summer simulcast titles, including D.Gray Man HALLOW, FIRST LOVE MONSTER and Puzzle & Dragons X. And in the weeks to come, FunimationNow viewers will be able to watch Broadcast … [Read more...] about Crunchyroll and Funimation Form a New Partership