Amazon is poised to release a new P2P cloud based payment system that seeks to compete against Square and Paypal. The Kindle Checkout System will be powered by technology acquired by GoPago, which Amazon bought out last year. The essence of the Kindle Checkout system is to allow vendors to take orders or scan credit cards to make purchases. Retail locations is still where … [Read more...] about Amazon to Compete with PayPal and Apple with new Kindle Checkout System
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Is Amazon AutoRip a Precursor for Free Digital Books?
Amazon unveiled a new music service last week that will give you free MP3's if you had bought a CD. AutoRip will give customers the ability to listen to the digital music in the company's Cloud Player, or have the tracks available to download as MP3's. This is a very convenient way to give people the digital editions when they have already purchased the tangible CDs. The main … [Read more...] about Is Amazon AutoRip a Precursor for Free Digital Books?
New Amazon Kindle e-Reader Delayed
Amazon has been quietly prepping a new e-ink based reader that is similar to the Barnes and Noble Simple Touch with Glowlight. It uses new technology gleaned from a company Amazon bought out last year: Seattle based company Oy Modilis. The company prided itself on being the world leader in light-guide technology. Â It seems this new product might be delayed due to manufacturing … [Read more...] about New Amazon Kindle e-Reader Delayed
Amazon Offering LTE Pre-Paid SIM Cards in Japan
Amazon intends on rolling out a new pre-paid SIM card used for 4G/LTE data, helping you get the most out of your tablets. Amazon is partnering with Japan's NTT Docomo's LTE network and are offering 500 MB of data for $25. Other companies in Japan charge around $50 to $60 a month for data contracts, so Amazon is poised to do well. This is the first time Amazon is brokering … [Read more...] about Amazon Offering LTE Pre-Paid SIM Cards in Japan
Kindle Keyboard Firmware Updated to Support Kindle Cloud
The Amazon Keyboard e-reader has just received a firmware update pushed today via WIFI that allows you to access the Kindle Cloud. This is the new feature found in the 4th generation e-reader released a few weeks ago. You can store documents, annotations, books, PDF and much more! The Kindle Cloud allows you to store up to 5 GB of data for free, and syncs it so you can … [Read more...] about Kindle Keyboard Firmware Updated to Support Kindle Cloud
Amazon Releases New Program to Remove Ads from Kindle Special Offers
If you have a Amazon Kindle Special Offers edition and are lamenting your decision to save a few dollars? The company has just released a new method for you to pay $30 and remove the adverts from your unit for good! Special Offers are advertisements that appear on your Home Screen and your Screensaver. If you are tired of seeing these ads and want to remove them, the process … [Read more...] about Amazon Releases New Program to Remove Ads from Kindle Special Offers