Many people are fleeing the Amazon Kindle ecosystem due to several controversies. For example, Amazon killed the ability to use USB File Transfers to back up Kindle books on a local computer. Kindle for PC used to allow for the same thing, but Amazon forced an update, so this functionality was lost, too. Not to mention, they discontinued all the services, like Kindle Vella and … [Read more...] about Where is the best way to buy ebooks that aren’t Amazon
Amazon Alexa+ will cost $19.99 per month
Amazon's new and improved version of Alexa is called Alexa+. The next-generation upgrade is more conversational, can execute complex tasks, and is more personalized. While the rollout starts next month on select Echo Show devices, Amazon claims it will eventually be available on every Alexa-powered device the company has shipped. It will cost $20 monthly but is free for Amazon … [Read more...] about Amazon Alexa+ will cost $19.99 per month
The Amazon Kindle Download and Transfer via USB is Discontinued
Amazon has discontinued the Download & Transfer via USB option today. The company let people know the platform would shut off a few weeks ago. This change affects all Kindles associated with a customer's account, so this is not just new Kindles but every Kindle ever made. This is a severe blow to users who wanted local backups of their books; now everything is wholly housed on … [Read more...] about The Amazon Kindle Download and Transfer via USB is Discontinued
Marvel Insider Rewards are being discontinued on March 3, 2025
Marvel Insider is a rewards program launched in 2016. It allows comic book readers to gain points through Marvel-related purchases and experiences and redeem them for various unique rewards, from physical comics and merchandise to digital downloads, games, and more. Marvel has announced that Insiders is being discontinued on March 3, 2025. After that date, you will no longer be … [Read more...] about Marvel Insider Rewards are being discontinued on March 3, 2025
Would you buy an E INK Games Console?
E INK e-paper finds its way into many different products. The most popular are e-book readers, such as the Amazon Kindle, Barnes and Noble Nook, and Rakuten Kobo. To a lesser extent, many people see price tags with E INK at local grocery stores. I did not think we would ever see a handheld gaming console with an e-paper, but here we are. The Ink Console is a new project going … [Read more...] about Would you buy an E INK Games Console?
Amazon is having a big event tomorrow
Amazon might have quietly discontinued its File Transfer system for e-books tomorrow, but something else is occurring on the same day: a hardware event. Amazon is holding a "devices and services" showcase on February 26th in New York. They will not be streaming the event live. Instead, they will likely announce a new version of Alexa powered by AI. The company will likely … [Read more...] about Amazon is having a big event tomorrow
First Look at the Tolino Shine e-Reader
The Tolino Shine is their latest-generation e-reader, featuring a traditional black-and-white e-paper display. It is aimed at German-speaking markets but does have English support. The big selling point is the Carta 1300 display, which makes fonts razor-sharp. The device can also play audiobooks via Bluetooth and is waterproof. The Tolino Shine features a 6-inch E INK Carta … [Read more...] about First Look at the Tolino Shine e-Reader
First Look at the Tolino Shine Color
The Tolino Shine Color is the first time Tolino has embraced a color e-paper screen. It was released in late 2024 in Germany, and we finally received our review unit. The big selling points are the color screen, Dark Mode, and support for many e-book formats. The Tolino Shine Color features a six-inch E INK Kaleido 3 color e-paper screen with FastGLR and Dark Mode. The … [Read more...] about First Look at the Tolino Shine Color
What e-reader to buy if you want to escape the Amazon Kindle
There is a vast number of people who are looking to switch to another e-reader due to Amazon suspending the ability to use the USB File Transfer system on February 26th. They see Amazon killing off so many services in the past year that it is no longer worth staying with the ecosystem and hardware. They are wondering what e-readers they should buy that have fewer draconian … [Read more...] about What e-reader to buy if you want to escape the Amazon Kindle
Amazon App Store for Android is Shutting Down
Amazon has announced that they are shutting down their App Store for Android. This will occur on August 20th, 2025. The company sent a notice to developers indicating that they will no longer be able to submit new apps to the store. The company is also shuttering its Amazon Coins program. The Amazon App Store launched in March 2011 with just over 4,000 apps. It was preloaded … [Read more...] about Amazon App Store for Android is Shutting Down