Amazon Books today launched its latest Top Book Club which is focused entirely on The Lord of the Rings trilogy. The Book Club is being hosted by the Amazon Book Review’s Managing Editor, Marcus Mann, and will go online this September. It is going to be a monthly affair and will cover The Fellowship of the Rings first in September followed by The Two Towers in October and The … [Read more...] about New Lord of the Rings Book Club launched ahead of the series debut on Prime Video
Papercast e-paper displays used as passenger display system in Madrid bus stops
Papercast e-paper displays have been successfully deployed to aid in coordinating public transport operations in Madrid, Spain, the company revealed in a press note. Papercast said they worked with Winfin Sistemas S.L. in installing the Papercast e-paper displays with the entire trial run done in collaboration with the Consorcio Regional de Transportes de la Comunidad de Madrid … [Read more...] about Papercast e-paper displays used as passenger display system in Madrid bus stops
How are things with ComiXology 4.0 six months after Amazon takeover?
It has been more than six months since Amazon integrated the ComiXology app with the Kindle ecosystem, and it has been a sordid tale of mismanaged priorities ever since. Nearly all long-time users of the ComiXology app seem unanimous on one thing, the disastrous transformation that the once popular comics app has gone through post the Amazon takeover. Unfortunately, most of … [Read more...] about How are things with ComiXology 4.0 six months after Amazon takeover?
The limitations of the Kindle Unlimited plan
Kindle Unlimited, as the name itself suggests, refers to the Amazon service that will let you have access to an almost unlimited collection of e-books for a monthly subscription fee. In effect, there are more than two million e-books to choose from along with several thousand audiobooks and up to three magazine subscriptions of your choice, all for a $9.99 monthly fee. That … [Read more...] about The limitations of the Kindle Unlimited plan
The best cases for the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Generation
The new Amazon Kindle Paperwhite is one of the best e-readers out there. It boasts of a waterproof design, is thin and light, and above all, offers a brilliant backlit E Ink display that makes reading off it pure joy. Build quality too is great but surely it isn't built to withstand a bump or a drop, something that can't be ruled out entirely, no matter how careful you are with … [Read more...] about The best cases for the Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 11th Generation
Things to do if your Kindle gets wet
Sometimes when you are reading on an e-reader, such as Kindle, mistakes happen and it can get wet. Thanks to the emergence of the new crop of waterproof e-reader devices such as the Kindle Paperwhite, poolside reading is now much safer. You can also carry your waterproof Kindle out in the rain or to your next beach-side vacation though the latter can still pose some challenges, … [Read more...] about Things to do if your Kindle gets wet
Here is how you remove an e-book from your Kindle
One of the reasons the Kindles are so in demand is their ability to hold plenty of books, maybe your entire library, and then still have space for some more. Amazon has also ensured buying new e-books is super easy, it’s just a few taps and you can start off with your favorite title right away. It’s the same the other way round as well, that is removing e-books from your Kindle … [Read more...] about Here is how you remove an e-book from your Kindle
Apple rumored to launch new iPad Pro and iPhone 14 Mini next month
Apple has an event scheduled within the next few weeks where it is expected to launch the next generation iPhone and iPad devices. Now, thanks to a new leak on this, we may have an idea of what devices Apple has lined up for launch at its upcoming event. According to noted leakster Evan Blass, there is the 2022 iPad Pro 12.9 (6th Gen), the iPad Pro 11 (4th Gen), and the iPad … [Read more...] about Apple rumored to launch new iPad Pro and iPhone 14 Mini next month
The Best Kindle back-to-school deals
Amazon is having a huge back-to-school sales program at the moment which has brought the prices down on several of its devices. That includes the Kindle range of e-readers and Fire tablet devices, among others. So, whether you are looking to set up the student in your home with the latest devices or are on the lookout for a nice deal, here is your chance. Read on to find out … [Read more...] about The Best Kindle back-to-school deals