Amazon started to push out a new firmware update with the version number 5.6.1.0 in the past few days. This incorporated hands free Alexa to the Fire 8 HD and Fire 7, but people are up in arms because this new update is busted. Thousands of people are reporting that their screen is constantly flickering and when they … [Read more...]
New Alexa update for Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 tablets
Starting this week, Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 (2017) owners can enjoy a new way to interact with Alexa on their tablets. Instead of pressing down on the Alexa button, Fire owners can simply use their voice to ask Alexa to play a song, turn off the lights, start or pause a movie. Amazon said to use Alexa hands-free … [Read more...]
Apple Releases New iPad with Apple Pencil Support
Apple released a new 9.7 iPad with Apple Pencil support today. It will keep the existing starting price of $299 for students and the Apple Pencil will be available for $89. The general public will have to pay $329 and $99 for the Apple Pencil. Since this tablet is basically geared towards schools, Apple has … [Read more...]
Acer is going to release the first Chrome OS Tablet
Acer is going to be launching the world's first Chrome OS tablet next month for $329. The Chrombook Tab 10 will primarily be marketed as a digital note taking device and will come with a Wacom EMR stylus. It will also have Google Play support, so you will be able to download tons of apps. The Chromebook Tab 10 … [Read more...]
Alexa Video Calling and Messaging Now Available on Tablets
Starting today, customers can use Alexa calling and messaging on Fire, Android, and iOS tablets. With this update, customers can use their tablet to place video and audio calls, or message anyone – for free by asking Alexa. With your Fire HD 10, you’ll be able to place a call to Mom or send a quick voice message to … [Read more...]
Amazon is bundling Fire Tablet with Cheap 3 Month Prime Membership
Amazon loves to bundle their tablets and Kindle e-Readers with other services, such as Kindle Unlimited. Today the company announced that with the purchase of a Fire HD 8 they are giving a three month subscription to Prime. Since the tablet is regularly $79.99, you’re paying $9.23 for 3 months of Prime, which would … [Read more...]
The Apple iPad is the world’s most popular tablet
The Apple iPad sold more units worldwide than Samsung and Amazon combined . According to new data from the IDC Apple captured a 26.8% share of the tablet market in 2017, meaning that roughly one in every four tablets sold last year was an iPad. Last week, Apple reported revenue of $5.8 billion from iPad sales in the … [Read more...]
Amazon and B&N e-Readers and Tablets on Sale for Valentine’s Day
Amazon and Barnes and Noble have just posted their Valentine's Day deals for Kindle e-readers and Samsung Galaxy Tab for Nook. The Paperwhite and entry level Kindle are on sale and B&N is running a promotion when you buy one Samsung Galaxy Tab A NOOK 7 and you get the second one 50% off. Kobo is not running any deals … [Read more...]
Amazon Fire HD 8 Unboxing and Review
Amazon has had two different strategies when marketing their Fire line of tablets. They used to make them with solid hardware and resolution, but they were expensive. It wasn't until the Fire 7, which retailed for $49 that people bought tens of millions of them and propelled Amazon into the top 5 … [Read more...]
Amazon Fire HD 8 2017 Unboxing Video
The Amazon HD 8 came out in 2017 and compared to the version that came out in 2016 this model has slightly more RAM, better cameras and Dolby Audio. It retails for $89 and frequently goes on sales a few times a year. It is a solid investment if you are looking for a cheap tablet that is gateway to all things … [Read more...]
Asus Zenpad 10 Hands on Review – 2017
There are few companies that are developing larger screen tablets. Amazon, Apple, Asus and Samsung pump out a few different models every year. However most of the others have abandoned the space and are only focusing on smartphones. Asus tends to release larger screen tablets, where there isn't very much competition. … [Read more...]
Amazon Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 Now Available in Canada Sans Alexa
Amazon has just announced that the Fire 7 and Fire HD 8 are now available in Canada. These tablets do not come with Alexa, which doesn't make a whole lot of sense since the Echo Plus and other products just became available in the past few weeks. The Fire 7 features a thin and light design, a 7-inch IPS display … [Read more...]