The holiday season is approaching, and everyone has an exciting plan. But for many students, dream holidays can feel like a stretch to their budgets, particularly due to plane tickets. But this season, you may score domestic flights for just $25. Yes, you read it right. Amazon is offering 3,000 of its Prime student-subscription members domestic flights for the holiday … [Read more...] about Are you an Amazon Prime Student Member? You May Get $25 Holiday Flights!
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Did You Hear About Amazon Q?
Image credit: NYTimes OpenAI ChatGPT. Google Bard. Microsoft Copilots. And now, it’s Amazon Q. Amazon Q is an AI chatbot developed by Amazon, and it focuses on workplaces instead of consumers. The tool is intended to assist employees with day-to-day activities like summarizing strategy documents, answering questions from consumers, etc. Adam Selipsky, the chief executive … [Read more...] about Did You Hear About Amazon Q?
Manga and Comics Fans Mad Over Comixology App Closure
Source Manga readers are not happy with Amazon's initiative to sunset the Comixology app. On November 15, when fans opened the Comixology app, they saw a disappointing message on their screens. The message was: "We're merging with Kindle. On 12/04 we'll be retiring the Comixology app. All your content is already available on Kindle, including your current reading … [Read more...] about Manga and Comics Fans Mad Over Comixology App Closure
What should Amazon do with the Kindle in 2024?
2023 was the first year that Amazon did not release a new Kindle e-reader. Instead, the company focused on the software experience. They completed the home screen experience on the Paperwhite and issued many updates and new features for the Kindle Scribe, their first digital note-taking device. Amazon made it easier to push out updates since all Kindles are now using the same … [Read more...] about What should Amazon do with the Kindle in 2024?
Amazon Using AI To Spot and Stop Fake Reviews
According to a 2023 survey, "The Ever-Growing Power of Reviews,” 74% of shoppers say that ratings and reviews are a key idea to learn about products they are buying for the first time. The same survey revealed that around 45% of shoppers won’t buy a product if there are no reviews available for it. So, these stats demonstrate how important customer reviews are, and Amazon is … [Read more...] about Amazon Using AI To Spot and Stop Fake Reviews
Amazon’s Vega OS already seen running on the Echo Show 5
Amazon's covert debut of Vega OS in the latest Echo Show 5 smart speaker marks a significant shift in its strategy. While earlier reports hinted at Amazon's ambition to replace Android across its devices with Vega OS, the sudden appearance of the operating system in the third-generation Echo Show 5 suggests a more accelerated timeline than anticipated. Despite the silent … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Vega OS already seen running on the Echo Show 5
Amazon is merging Comixology into Kindle
Amazon has announced that on December 4, 2023, they will be merging the Comixology and Kindle applications on iOS, Android, and Fire OS. Starting today, any books previously purchased on Comixology will automatically be visible in your library on the Kindle app. The upgraded Kindle app experience is available now; however, you may continue reading your books in the Comixology … [Read more...] about Amazon is merging Comixology into Kindle
Amazon props Vega to replace Android-based Fire OS on future smart devices
Amazon is reportedly set to bid adieu to Android, ushering in a new era with its homemade Fire OS replacement. According to insights from veteran journalist Janko Roettgers on Lowpass and reported by Engadget, Amazon's grand plan involves stripping away the Android core from future Fire TVs, smart displays, and an array of other devices. Drawing from "multiple sources with … [Read more...] about Amazon props Vega to replace Android-based Fire OS on future smart devices
Kindle Direct Publishing initiates audiobook production of KDP titles in new virtual voice narration beta test
Amazon announced in the KDP community forum it has initiated the beta test of a new technology that would enable authors to create audiobook versions of their e-books easily and quickly. This test involves cutting-edge technology that would enable KDP authors to seamlessly create audiobook renditions of their e-books through virtual voice narration. The program which right now … [Read more...] about Kindle Direct Publishing initiates audiobook production of KDP titles in new virtual voice narration beta test
Amazon Fire Tablet Sales Declined by 49.5 % this year
In the first nine months of the year, Amazon Fire Tablet sales have declined by 49.5% compared to 2022 sales figures. Amazon controls 6.5% of worldwide tablet sales. The year the Fire Max 11 proved to be their most popular tablet and they recently released the The Fire HD 10 Kids is intended for children aged 3 to 7 while the Fire HD 10 Kids Pro is targeted at 6- to … [Read more...] about Amazon Fire Tablet Sales Declined by 49.5 % this year