For many around the world, Kindle is the last word when it comes to having the best e-book reading experience. They are lightweight and compact, have excellent displays, and are feature-rich. Not to mention, they are backed by one of the largest e-book stores in the world. So far so good but there is still one thing that the Kindle lacks and which, if present, can make for a … [Read more...] about Kindle page turner button for hands-free page turning action now discounted
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What is Amazon Prime Reading?
Amazon Prime Membership is primarily purchased for discounts, often one-day or same-day shipping. If you order many things from Amazon, Prime membership is worth it. Yet the benefits go beyond quick delivery, including added savings, convenience, and entertainment. A Prime membership is $14.99 per month or $139 per year if you pay annually. Amazon also offers additional … [Read more...] about What is Amazon Prime Reading?
New ebooks available on Amazon First Reads for April
Amazon First Reads is a program that Amazon runs, that anyone can participate. Every month a pool of 8 ebook titles are refreshed and encompass a wide array of genres and publishers. Users can select one book and pay $1.99 to download it and the title is yours to keep. For the month of April there are a number of notable titles, such as Cut and Thirst by Margaret Atwood. You … [Read more...] about New ebooks available on Amazon First Reads for April
How do you register a new Kindle to your Amazon Account?
When you purchase a new Kindle e-reader from Amazon, and are not buying it as a gift, Amazon has an option to automatically register the Kindle to your Amazon account. When the device is shipped off and you unbox it for the first time, and go through a simple setup process, the Kindle is registered, which means you do not have to even enter your Amazon login and password, it is … [Read more...] about How do you register a new Kindle to your Amazon Account?
Amazon Fire Kids tablet discounted for Spring Sale
The Amazon Spring Sale is on and here is your chance to score some nice discounts on the Fire Kids range of table devices. Take for instance the Amazon Fire 7 Kids tablet which is selling for a nice $70. Then there is the Amazon Fire HD 8 Kids tablet which is listed at $100 at the moment. If you want something with a bigger display, there is the Amazon Fire HD 10 Kids Pro … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire Kids tablet discounted for Spring Sale
Amazon Sellers to Use AI for Product Listing
Amazon is continuing to innovate on how it helps sellers succeed by giving them the option to provide a URL to their own website and leverage a new generative AI capability to easily create high-quality product detail pages in Amazon’s store.Amazon is continuing to launch new generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) capabilities that meaningfully improve how customers shop … [Read more...] about Amazon Sellers to Use AI for Product Listing
Kindle Vella is now free for Prime Student Members. Limited time offer!
Here is something for all bookworms and avid readers to rejoice. Amazon's Kindle Vella, ‘the mobile-first reading experience designed for bite-sized fiction’, is now offering a special deal for Prime Student members. From now until August 29, Prime Student members can enjoy free access to Kindle Vella's captivating serialized stories, right from their phones, tablets, or … [Read more...] about Kindle Vella is now free for Prime Student Members. Limited time offer!
Amazon launches first-ever Big Spring Sale
Spring is finally here and what better way to celebrate the arrival of this vibrant season than with Amazon's first-ever Big Spring Sale?Starting March 20 and running through March 25, customers can indulge in fantastic deals on a wide range of seasonally relevant items. From trendy spring fashion to outdoor furniture, lawn and garden essentials, and cleaning products to … [Read more...] about Amazon launches first-ever Big Spring Sale
Kindle Unlimited Gift Subscriptions now offered at reduced rates for 12 months
Amazon's Kindle Store has long been one of the most exhaustive sources of books you can ever have. With a vast array of genres to suit every taste, there are almost always multiple options to suit almost every taste. Whether you're an avid reader or simply looking to explore new literary avenues without breaking the bank, Kindle Unlimited provides an enticing solution.Now, … [Read more...] about Kindle Unlimited Gift Subscriptions now offered at reduced rates for 12 months
Amazon de-lists Bookwire titles as price negotiation fails
Amazon said e-books distributed by the German digital distribution and publishing services company will no longer be available on its platform, PublishersWeekly reported. This has been the result of wide-ranging disagreements on pricing terms between the two companies. Bookwire's existing agreement with Amazon expired earlier this year, with no new agreement in sight. This … [Read more...] about Amazon de-lists Bookwire titles as price negotiation fails
Amazon App Store closes on Microsoft Store on Windows 11
Microsoft made a big deal a couple of years ago when it signed an agreement with Amazon to have Android apps available to be installed on Windows 11 computers. Users needed to install an Android sub-system in order to get apps running, but for many users this was the only way to download and listen to audiobooks via Audible on a PC. Amazon has just announced that the App Store … [Read more...] about Amazon App Store closes on Microsoft Store on Windows 11
Amazon Fire Max 11 selling for $140 at Woot, its lowest price ever
Woot is currently selling Amazon's largest tablet, the Fire Max 11, for $140. This deal marks a significant discount of $89 off the list price which makes it $37 cheaper than the current price on Amazon. The offer applies to the 64 GB model with lock-screen ads. The price however does not include additional accessories such as the magnetic case, stylus, and keyboard case, all … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire Max 11 selling for $140 at Woot, its lowest price ever
Goodbye to the Amazon Kindle Oasis
The Amazon Kindle Oasis is discontinued in the United States. The e-reader is no longer for sale and has been removed from the Amazon Kindle Comparison Chart. There are a handful of units left in international markets, such as Canada and the United Kingdom, but when they are sold out, they will also be gone for good. The Kindle Oasis will go the way of the Kindle Voyage and … [Read more...] about Goodbye to the Amazon Kindle Oasis
Amazon faces accusations of concealing cheaper offers in lawsuit
A recent class-action lawsuit alleges that Amazon is employing deceptive tactics to push customers into paying more for items, Quartz reported. The suit claims that the online retail giant manipulates its algorithm to prioritize sellers who pay higher fees, effectively hiding cheaper offers with faster delivery times.According to the lawsuit filed on February 8 by two … [Read more...] about Amazon faces accusations of concealing cheaper offers in lawsuit
Amazon Removes AI-Written Books About King Charles’ Cancer
Image credit: thetimes Amazon has withdrawn books that contain false information about the King Charles’ cancer diagnosis. The books have been written by artificial intelligence. Buckingham Palace has condemned books describing them as “intrusive, insensitive and filled with inaccuracies.”A spokesperson for Buckingham Palace stated:“Any such titles speculating about … [Read more...] about Amazon Removes AI-Written Books About King Charles’ Cancer
Spotify’s audiobook leap raises concerns for Audible CEO
Amazon's Audible is feeling the heat as Spotify, the music streaming giant, takes a giant leap into the ever-expanding world of audiobooks. The concerns were unveiled during an internal all-hands meeting this week, where Audible CEO Bob Carrigan addressed employee inquiries about the company's focus on competition rather than customer needs, according to a recording obtained by … [Read more...] about Spotify’s audiobook leap raises concerns for Audible CEO