Amazon Prime Day is here and this year it lasts for two days, instead of one. This was done to give people a sense on what types of deals that are available and give them a chance to actually capitalize on them.The Amazon Kindle Paperwhite 4The latest generation Paperwhite 4 is waterproof and has a better front-lit display. You purchase audiobooks via Audible and … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindles are on sale for Prime Day
Kindle News
Audible is working on a new system to convert audio to text
Audible is the largest audiobook retailer and dominates the market. The company is working on a new system, that will launch in the next few months. They intend on providing audio captions of audiobooks you are listening to, so you can read, as you listen at the same time.The new audiobook system is currently in development and will work with their mobile apps for Android … [Read more...] about Audible is working on a new system to convert audio to text
The Kindle will get a great new feature in a few weeks
Amazon has just issued a new firmware update that is being pushed to all Kindle e-readers. A new feature will be introduced called Read Now and it will give you a list of books to read on the Before you Go page.The “Before You Go” pop-up is not only on Kindle e-readers, but also on the Kindle e-reading app for Android and iOS. It that allows the user to click on a review … [Read more...] about The Kindle will get a great new feature in a few weeks
Spend $50 at Amazon Books and get a $10 credit
Amazon Books has around a dozen locations in the United States and if you spend $50, you will get a $10 credit. This offer is only good if you are an Amazon Prime Member and staff need to make sure you have a valid subscription, before they issue the credit. You have until July 16th to capitalize on the deal. It is important to note that this offer not only includes book … [Read more...] about Spend $50 at Amazon Books and get a $10 credit
Buy $20 worth of Kindle ebooks and get a free $5 credit
Amazon is running a promotion when you buy $20 worth of Kindle books, you get a free $5.00 credit. This offer is only valid between July 5 and July 14, 2019. You need to be a Prime member and is only good for a single purchase. You cannot buy $60 worth of Kindle books and get a $15 credit. It also does not apply to Kindle pre-orders or audiobooks. Amazon ran this promotion last … [Read more...] about Buy $20 worth of Kindle ebooks and get a free $5 credit
Amazon is looking to move Kindle e-reader manufacturing out of China
Amazon is likely going to move their Kindle e-reader manufacturing away from China. They have currently been doing business with Foxconn for over a decade, but due to the trade war between the United States and China, the company is looking for other countries.Tech companies have been hit hard by the trade conflict, which has seen tariffs slapped on $250 billion worth of … [Read more...] about Amazon is looking to move Kindle e-reader manufacturing out of China
Amazon Prime Day will run for 48 hours this year
Amazon Prime Day has been an ongoing program that sees thousands of items heavily discounted over the course of a single day. This year, Amazon is going to extend the holiday for 48 hours, giving people ample opportunity to capitalize on the deals and is most assured that the extra day will shatter all sorts of records for the number things sold and the profits the company has … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Day will run for 48 hours this year
Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 vs the Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8
The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8 and the Kindle Oasis 2 are two of the most expensive consumer e-readers that money can buy. Both of these devices have large screens to read ebooks, although the Nook has a color temperature system, whereas this version of the Oasis does not. The upcoming Oasis 3 does have this lighting system, but it is not available until the end … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis 2 vs the Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus 7.8
Amazon Prime Reading is now available in Canada
Amazon Prime Reading has finally launched in Canada. This will give Canadians the ability to download ebooks, graphic novels and magazines for free, as long as you are an Amazon Prime member. Bestsellers includes J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, and books by Canadian authors like Emma Donoghue’s Room and Sara Gruen’s Water For Elephants. Graphic novels … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Reading is now available in Canada
Will you buy the Kindle Oasis 3?
The third generation Amazon Kindle Oasis will be available at the end of July. This e-readers major selling point is the adjustable color temperature display system, that provides a warm candlelight effect. This is the first time a Kindle has employed this technology. Does this feature warrant an upgrade from an older Kindle? Will you buy the Oasis 3?The Kindle Oasis 3 … [Read more...] about Will you buy the Kindle Oasis 3?
