Amazon recently hosted its much-anticipated 2023 Devices & Services event, and true to expectations, it introduced an array of cutting-edge smart home products. These innovative devices are set to hit the market next month, just in time to captivate shoppers for the upcoming holiday season. In the lead-up to the product launch, Amazon has scheduled the Amazon Early Access … [Read more...] about Amazon unveils exciting lineup of smart home products and AI-enhanced Alexa at 2023 Devices & Services Event
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Amazon limits self-published ebooks to only 3 a day
To combat the utter avalanche of AI-generated ebooks, Amazon is doing something about it. They have limited self-published ebooks to only three a day. Why are they doing this now? There have been several high-profile cases where AI books have increased the Amazon website. This past June, their bestseller pages were taken over by ebooks written by ChatGPT and other AI writing … [Read more...] about Amazon limits self-published ebooks to only 3 a day
Amazon will limit the number of books that can be published via KDP
As the influence of generative AI technology continues to expand within the publishing industry, Amazon is adapting its Kindle Digital Publishing (KDP) self-publishing platform to accommodate these changes, PublishersWeekly reported. In a recent update shared on the KDP Community Forum, Amazon unveiled plans to revise the volume limits that govern new title creations on their … [Read more...] about Amazon will limit the number of books that can be published via KDP
Amazon is having a Big Deal Day Sale this October
Amazon Prime Day is likely the biggest day of sale in North America. Customers place millions of orders for the two-day extravaganza. Amazon is planning another member-only sale this October called Big Deal Day. All their devices, such as Kindle, Fire Tablets, Alexa and other products, will be on sale, so if you are looking for a new e-reader or tablet, I would wait until … [Read more...] about Amazon is having a Big Deal Day Sale this October
Amazon creates AI tool for sellers to generate product listings automatically
Amazon has unveiled a suite of cutting-edge generative AI tools tailored to sellers, offering an efficient solution for crafting product listings, Engadget reported. These innovative capabilities are designed to assist sellers in generating compelling product descriptions, titles, and listing details with utmost ease, things that would have been required to be done … [Read more...] about Amazon creates AI tool for sellers to generate product listings automatically
Amazon Fire Max 11 just got its best discount in recent times
Offering discounts has always been one of the best means at Amazon to push sales, something that they do to even their latest releases. Take for instance the Fire Max 11 that was launched just this May but has already been discounted several times. Right now, the retail giant is offering a nice $40 discount on the tablet effectively bringing its price down to $190 from $230, … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire Max 11 just got its best discount in recent times
Amazon Releases New AI Guidelines for Its KDP Platform
Recently, there have been lots of news concerning AI books flooding Amazon and the entire book market. AI-generated ebooks were even spamming the Kindle Bestseller's list, thus causing mistrust in the industry. So, unregulated usage of AI seems like a new threat to genuine Kindle books.Finally, Amazon has taken the action.Amazon KDP has recently introduced new content … [Read more...] about Amazon Releases New AI Guidelines for Its KDP Platform
Amazon Ends the Kindle Periodicals Program
Image credit: liabelle Amazon’s Kindle Periodicals program made subscription-based content, including electronic magazines and newspapers, available to readers. So, it was a great and profitable program for newspapers and magazines, which would otherwise struggle to reach readers in the digital age.But, as announced last year, Amazon has ended its Kindle Periodicals … [Read more...] about Amazon Ends the Kindle Periodicals Program
Amazon Increases Free Shipping for Non-Prime Members in Some Regions
Image Credit: Trome Amazon has raised the free shipping amount to $35 for non-prime members in some regions of the US. Until now, the free shipping amount was $25. Amazon spokesperson said, “We continually evaluate our offerings and make adjustments based on those assessments. We’re currently testing a $35 minimum for non-Prime customers to qualify for free shipping. Prime … [Read more...] about Amazon Increases Free Shipping for Non-Prime Members in Some Regions
Amazon and Shopify forge agreement for seamless ‘Buy with Prime’ integration
Amazon and Shopify have announced a strategic partnership that will lead to the integration of Amazon's "Buy with Prime" feature into Shopify's e-commerce platform, GeekWire reported. This move ushers in a new era for online shopping via the Shopify platform, granting them the ability to offer the "Buy with Prime" program directly on their Shopify-powered websites.For … [Read more...] about Amazon and Shopify forge agreement for seamless ‘Buy with Prime’ integration
Amazon’s Non-Prime Members Can Now Order Groceries from Fresh Stores
Image credit: winsightgrocerybusiness Amazon has commenced the biggest grocery overhaul since it acquired Whole Foods in 2017. The goal is to win over a bigger chunk of the U.S. market. Now, non-Prime users can also order groceries from Amazon Fresh stores in a dozen major US cities, including Dallas, San Francisco, and Boston. Amazon plans to roll out the facility nationwide … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Non-Prime Members Can Now Order Groceries from Fresh Stores
Flood of Fake AI Books Causing Mistrust
A few days ago we shared a story on what appeared to be a fake book being sold on Amazon called 'Fire and Fury: The Story of the 2023 Maui Fire and its Implications for Climate Change'. There were many red flags with this book, including it was somehow published on August 10th, only 2 days into the fires, and the author, "Dr. Miles Stones", doesn’t seem to be a real … [Read more...] about Flood of Fake AI Books Causing Mistrust
Amazon App Store no longer available in China
Amazon is sending out e-mails to its users reminding them that the Chinese version of its Android app store has ceased operations since July 17, 2023. Apps and in-app purchases that have been downloaded before will continue to be accessible on customers' devices, provided they are not manually deleted. However, users of the Chinese variant of the Amazon Appstore will lose the … [Read more...] about Amazon App Store no longer available in China
Amazon ventures into Webtoons industry with Amazon Fliptoon
In a bold move that bypasses its established comiXology platform, Amazon is making a significant foray into the realm of webtoons, introducing its own dedicated division called Amazon Fliptoon, ThePopVerse reported. This innovative venture aims to captivate audiences in a fresh way, marking Amazon's entry into original webtoon content.Distinguishing itself from conventional … [Read more...] about Amazon ventures into Webtoons industry with Amazon Fliptoon
Authors ask FTC to Investigate Amazon’s ‘Domination’ of the Bookselling Industry
In an August 16th letter, the American Booksellers Association, the Authors Guild, and Open Markets Institute asked the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate Amazon as a bookseller. Accusations from the three organizations state that Amazon’s bookselling monopoly is dominating, “almost every aspect of the book market,” and that this is against, “open access to the free … [Read more...] about Authors ask FTC to Investigate Amazon’s ‘Domination’ of the Bookselling Industry
EVgo Drivers Get a Two-Month Free Trial of Audible Premium Plus
Image credit: EVgo Earlier this month, EVgo announced that its users will be able to access two months of Amazon’s Audible Premium Plus for free. EVgo, the country’s largest public fast-charging network for electric vehicles (EVs), has partnered with Audible to curate this limited-period offer.The premium subscription plan provides EVgo customers and PlugShare users with … [Read more...] about EVgo Drivers Get a Two-Month Free Trial of Audible Premium Plus