Amazon recently announced it’s closing all its operations in Quebec.This move will cut about 1,950 jobs, including 1,700 full-time workers. The company says it’s shifting back to a third-party delivery model, claiming this will save customers money. But labor unions and critics are asking: Is this really about saving money, or is it about getting rid of unionized workers? A … [Read more...] about Why Amazon’s Decision in Quebec Raises Familiar Questions
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AiPaper Mini Now Available to Buy From Amazon For $469
The AiPaper Mini has an 8.2-inch E Ink display and is now available on Amazon for $469. A $70 coupon is also available, lowering the price to slightly less than $400. What makes the AiPaper Mini unique is its screen size, which is 8.2 inches. Its resolution is 1920 x 1440 pixels, translating to a 297 PPI pixel density. Viwoods said the AiPaper Mini comes with the E Ink Carta … [Read more...] about AiPaper Mini Now Available to Buy From Amazon For $469
Download and Transfer to Kindle Not Working For Many Users
Something out of the way is happening at the Amazon camp as far as Kindle books are concerned. Many have reported being unable to download e-books they purchased earlier from Amazon. Download and transferring to Kindle happens to be one of the ways of adding content to the Kindle devices apart from downloading right from within the Kindle devices themselves. As the eBook … [Read more...] about Download and Transfer to Kindle Not Working For Many Users
Here is How You Can Have Two Free e-Books From Amazon This January
Here is your chance to snag up two Kindle books from Amazon for free. The only prerequisite is that you need to be a Prime member. The e-books are available via the Amazon First Reads program which already offers free downloads every month. However, while it usually is a single e-book that is offered for free every month, Amazon is generous enough to offer two e-books this … [Read more...] about Here is How You Can Have Two Free e-Books From Amazon This January
Amazon’s Struggle with Fake Books and Piracy
In late 2023, a book appeared on Amazon that bore an uncanny resemblance to a popular earlier title. Titled Turtles All the Way Down: In Search of Turtle’s Truth in All Vaccination, this new release mimicked the name and cover of the controversial book published one year prior (right image below). But this time, the content took an entirely different stance, leaving readers … [Read more...] about Amazon’s Struggle with Fake Books and Piracy
Panos Panay Hands Out 2024 Kindle Paperwhite From Free Banana Stall
Imagine stopping by a stand doling out free bananas and being provided a brand new latest generation Kindle device instead, completely free. What's more, none other than Panos Panay himself extended the generosity by personally handing out the Kindle devices to the public and company employees who stopped by the banana stand at the Amazon headquarters in Seattle. Panos Panay … [Read more...] about Panos Panay Hands Out 2024 Kindle Paperwhite From Free Banana Stall
Kindle Colorsoft Now Shipping
The Kindle Colorsoft is back after a brief hiatus. Amazon is now shipping the Colorsoft to those who had opted for a replacement device after returning the ones plagued with the yellow light issue. The good thing is that Amazon managed to set things right with Colorsoft just in time for the e-reader to reach users by Christmas. The Kindle Colorsoft was officially launched on … [Read more...] about Kindle Colorsoft Now Shipping
Goodreads Exodus: Virtuous Action or Virtue Signaling?
The Great Goodreads Migration Lately, I’ve been watching the Goodreads-to-StoryGraph migration unfold, and I have to admit—it’s my new guilty pleasure. On the surface, it seems noble: readers leaving behind a clunky, Amazon-owned platform to support an independent one led by a Black woman, Nadia Odunayo. But I'm starting to wonder: are we actually making a difference here, or … [Read more...] about Goodreads Exodus: Virtuous Action or Virtue Signaling?
Can Goodreads Be Redeemed?
Goodreads, once the top online community for book lovers, has become a story of missed opportunities and decline. Since Amazon bought the platform in 2013, it has faced criticism for its outdated design, poor moderation, and growing user frustration. Scandals like the Cait Corrain incident have only added to its problems, leaving both authors and readers unhappy with the … [Read more...] about Can Goodreads Be Redeemed?
Viwoods AiPaper Discounted as Part of Amazon Cyber Monday Deal
Those drawn to the Viwoods AiPaper e-note device but put off by its relatively high price tag may want to consider buying it now. As part of its Cyber Monday deal, Amazon is now providing a nice discount on the AiPaper that has brought its price down to $499. That's 15 percent or $90 less than the $589.99 it sells at other times. The e-note device features a 10.65-inch E Ink … [Read more...] about Viwoods AiPaper Discounted as Part of Amazon Cyber Monday Deal
Latest 2024 Amazon Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet Price Almost Halved
Amazon has an excellent deal going for the latest Fire HD 8 tablet. This applies to the 2024 model of the Fire HD 8 tablet, which makes it unique, especially given that the price is almost halved. The tablet can now be bought for just $54.99, 45 percent less than the usual price. This applies to the model with 32 GB of internal storage. The tablet will splash ads on the home … [Read more...] about Latest 2024 Amazon Fire HD 8 and Fire HD 8 Kids Tablet Price Almost Halved
Get Audible Premium Plan For Just $1 With This Early Black Friday Deal
Here is something that audiobook fans might find hard to resist. Amazon is now offering three three-month subscriptions to the Audible Premium Plan for just 0.99 a month Pocket-Lint reported. That's a steal considering that the same at other times will cost $15 every month. So, for just $3, you have unlimited listening to audiobooks for three months. All of this is part of an … [Read more...] about Get Audible Premium Plan For Just $1 With This Early Black Friday Deal
New 2024 Kindle Discounted as Part of Black Friday Sale
It has just been weeks since the new basic Kindle was launched, and the good news here is that the same is already on sale. As part of the Amazon Black Friday sale, the new entry-level Kindle done up in that enticing shade of Matcha Green (as well as the black shade) is being sold for a $15 discount. The deal is applicable to the Kindle Essentials Bundle which is currently … [Read more...] about New 2024 Kindle Discounted as Part of Black Friday Sale
Kindle Colorsoft Showing a Mysterious Yellow Glow at the Bottom of the Display
A faint glow of yellow light can undermine all the positive reception that the Kindle Colorsoft has gathered in the short span of time it has been in existence in the public domain so far. It has been just weeks since the new colored Kindle has been launched. The said light has been seen at the bottom portion of the Colorsoft e-readers. It isn't exactly clear what is causing … [Read more...] about Kindle Colorsoft Showing a Mysterious Yellow Glow at the Bottom of the Display