Amazon announced last week that they are going to be increasing the cost of Prime membership from $99 per year to $119 on May 11th for new customers and June 16th for existing ones. This price change only affects customers in the United States and people who live in Canada will continue to pay $79 per year. “Since we increased the U.S. annual price of Prime four years ago … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime price increase not changing in Canada
Archives for April 2018
Microsoft improving eBooks with new Windows Update April 30th
On April 30th Microsoft is going to be pushing out a massive new update that will bring new timelines functionality and improvements to the ebook experience on Edge. This was initially billed as the Spring Creators Update, but it was renamed to the Windows 10 April 2018 Update. The naming convention was augmented because as the years go by, it will be a complete mess to always … [Read more...] about Microsoft improving eBooks with new Windows Update April 30th
Barnes and Noble Press unveils new author tools
Barnes and Noble Press has just unveiled a few new tools for their Nook Press self-publishing unit. You now have the the ability to schedule eBook price changes in advance and monitor trends with new at-a-glance, 30-day graph. If you want to get get a hardcover or paperback version of their book into all of the Barnes and Noble bookstores in the United States, their … [Read more...] about Barnes and Noble Press unveils new author tools
Waterstones bookstore has been sold
Waterstones is the largest bookstore chain in the United Kingdom and there are 283 locations across the country. It was put up for sale last year by Russian billionaire Alexander Mamut and it has just been acquired for an undisclosed sum by the hedge fund Elliott Advisors. Mr Mamut, who bought the chain from HMV for £53m in 2011 and has provided extensive financial support for … [Read more...] about Waterstones bookstore has been sold
Amazon Trade-in program gives you 25% off a new Kindle
Amazon has just unveiled new terms for the Kindle trade-in program that provides a 25% discount when you send them your old Kindle e-reader. If you want to buy the new Kindle Oasis or Voyage, this is worth pursuing. If you have never heard of the Kindle trade-in program before, here is how it works. Amazon has an entire page that lists every single Kindle e-reader ever … [Read more...] about Amazon Trade-in program gives you 25% off a new Kindle
Kobo is releasing an ebook series on the royal wedding
Kobo is developing a new six part fiction series that was inspired by the upcoming royal wedding between Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. Every serialized piece will be written by a different author and the project is called Royally Yours. Each standalone title will be available as an ebook and audiobook and every week from May 2nd through May 18th and will cost $1.99 per … [Read more...] about Kobo is releasing an ebook series on the royal wedding
iTunes is now available on the Widows Store
Microsoft announced last year at their BUILD conference that Apple was making a variant of iTunes for the Windows Store. The app has finally been released and it works great on Windows 10 or tablets that run it. You will no longer be prompted to install iCloud anymore or other Apple branded apps because updates are pushed from Microsoft and they have a policy about background … [Read more...] about iTunes is now available on the Widows Store
Amazon Prime Membership is increasing to $119 per year
Amazon has announced during an earnings call that they are increasing the cost of Prime membership from $99 per year to $119. This will go into effect on May 11th for new members and June 16 for existing ones. This is the first time that the company has increased the cost of annual subscriptions since 2014. Amazon CFO Brian Olsavsky pointed to rising costs, particularly … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Membership is increasing to $119 per year
Kobo Aura Edition 2 and Fire HD 10 on Sale
The Kobo Aura Edition 2 has received a massive discount from Chapters Indigo in Canada. The e-reader can be purchased for $99, which is a $30 savings from the normal price. This deal is available online and also in their bookstores. Amazon has just discounted the Fire HD 10 by $50 and is now available for a paltry $99, you don't need to be a Prime member to get the … [Read more...] about Kobo Aura Edition 2 and Fire HD 10 on Sale